3 June 2014 The world may still be trying to decide whether Nigeria’s viral brideprice app is good fun or a poor sexist joke, but that has not stopped makers Anakle from heading to Kenya to create a localized version of the app. The Kenyan version uses Kenyan currency and vernacular and seemingly values PhDs ... Read More
3 June 2014 From Ventures Africa, Nigeria has announced its intention to construct the first and largest gas industrial park in Africa, according to Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke. The Minister explained that the park, would be located in Delta State, Southern Nigeria and would comprise industries that would produce items such as methanol, fertilizers, ... Read More
3 June 2014 It’s World Cup season but don’t think that the Super Eagles are the only ones out to do Nigeria proud. Following their 4 – 1 victory in the first leg, Nigeria’s Super Falcons and 6 time AWC Champions are preparing for a 2nd leg show down with Rwanda as part of qualifiers ... Read More
3 June 2014 We’re still talking football with the news that Nigeria’s under 15 team has defeated Swaziland 3-1 to emerge champions in the football event at the Gaborone 2014 Africa Youth Games (AYG) in Botswana. The boys had a good outing throughout the games; conceding only once and scoring ten times in five matches. ... Read More
3 June 2014 As we wait for the World Cup to begin, Ghana has confirmed its squad for the world cup following Coach Kwesi Appiah removal of the last 3 people from his provisional 26 man list. One player who has been confirmed to play in the midfield is Michael Essien who currently plays for ... Read More
3 June 2014 Celeb spotting! Guess who has been showing off his grills? If it isn’t Togolese International football player Emmanuel Adebayor showing off his bling again. This time, he’s posted a photo of himself with his black and gold Rolls Royce. Emmanuel Adebayor is known to own a string of flashy cars, power bikes ... Read More
3 June 2014 Did Davido truly graduate from Babcock University on Sunday? News has been swarming that Davido was among the over 500 graduands at the Babcock University’s convocation on Sunday. Well here’s the gist. Was Davido at the Babcock University graduation ceremony? Yes. Was he a graduand? No. Davido was at the ceremony with ... Read More
3 June 2014 Moving on now, we have sad news that Nigerian r&B and soul singer Bez Idakula lost his bother in-law, Adebola in a car crash on Eko Bridge last Thursday. Mourning his brother in-law, Bez paid tribute to Adeola by posting a picture of himself on his Instagram. Bez had married Bolatito, Adebola’s ... Read More
3 June 2014 Over now to the music scene –Chocolate City rapper Ice Prince has just released a new music video for his song “Whiskey” which features early noughties highlife musician Sunny Neji. The AJE Filmwork production from Ice Prince’s second album “Fire of Zamani” was officially released mid- last week. The music video is ... Read More
3 June 2014 On the African scene, South African singer Simphiwe Dana has taken to twitter to announce that she signed a contract with Sony Music. The Xhosa singer and song-writer is known for her unique combination of jazz, afro-soul, traditional music and even rap. She’s even rated as the new Miriam Makeba.
