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U.N. expands refugee camp in Kenya as South Sudan conflict rages.

June 29, 2015 UN Refugee agency has reported that Kakuma camp in northern Kenya is expanding by nearly a half. This is to be able to accommodate refugees fleeing nearby South Sudan as hopes for peace in the world’s newest nation remain slim. The arrival of about 44,000 South Sudanese refugees since late 2013, when fighting broke out, has proved too much for the camp ... Read More
 

South Africa welcomes the Cuban Five.

June 29, 2015 South Africa’s ruling party, ANC has welcomed The Cuban Five, five men who were jailed in the U.S. on spy charges, as they arrived the country on June 21st. Reports have it that the visit will last almost two weeks, and that the men came to thank South Africa for its support during their imprisonment. The men, Gerardo ... Read More
 

Young professionals storm ELTV’s ‘Tea With Prof.Jega’

June 26, 2015 WHEATBAKER HOTEL IKOYI LAGOS LAST SATURDAY HOUSED EBONYLIFE TV’S TEA WITH JEGA EVENT WHICH SAW AN IMPRESSIVE TURN OUT OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, INTELLECTUALS AND POLITICAL OBSERVERS. THEY CAME TO MEET WITH A MAN WIDELY RESPONSIBLE FOR NIGERIA’S UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS AT THIS YEAR’S ELECTIONS. EL NOW’S TOSIN ODUNFA ... Read More
 

New video alert! Chidinma – “If E No Be God”

June 26, 2015 And in Nigeria, Capital Hill Records’ signee Chidinma aka Miss Kedike gives thanks in church in the new video of her latest single “If e no be God”. Directed by prolific video director Clarence Peters, the comical video has Chidinma dancing shoki in church. Featured in the ... Read More
 

Seyi Shay signs recording deal with Island Records UK

June 26, 2015 Yet in England, afro-pop singer Seyi Shay signs a global recording contract with prestigious Island Records UK in London on Thursday. While in England, Seyi Shay reunited with her former UK group at the wedding ceremony of the lead singer Daisy who tied the knot with Swansea City footballer Jonjo Shelvy on ... Read More
 

Stephanie Okereke Linus honoured at Queen’s Young Leaders award

June 26, 2015 Hi guys! We’re starting off with the awesome news of Nollywood actress and producer Stephanie Okereke Linus who got honoured by Queen Elizabeth the second amongst 60 inspirational young people from the Common Wealth Countries, at the Queen’s Young Leaders award in England on Monday. Stephanie who announced her first pregnancy with ... Read More
 

New music alert: Kahli Abdu & VHS Safari – “On This Side”

June 25, 2015 Yesterday, we told you about Chocolate City’s new addition of a new band Kahli Abdu and VHS Safari comprising David and Will. Now the band has kicked off their Chocolate City journey with the release of a new song and video titled “On this Side”. The video ... Read More
 

New video alert: 2face Ft Sani Danja & Eve B – “Play Your Part”

June 25, 2015 And Nigerian pop star Tuface fights malaria by dropping a new video titled “Play Your Part” featuring Hausa singer Sani Danja and upcoming singer Eve B. The song, which is the theme song for National Malaria Elimination Programme, talks about ways to eliminate malaria in Africa.