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Paralympics 2024: Para-archer Shaun Anderson on losing an arm and being paralysed

[ad_1] It was after the first of his two accidents that Anderson developed his love for bow and arrow."My son wanted to try archery," the 51-year-old explained ."We went into [an] archery shop, we got a bow, he shot and I said to the owner 'I want to shoot as well', and they said I can't. "I don't believe in the word can't."So in the end, I figured out how to shoot and the rest has been history."Within six months […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: I’ll Enter Big Brother Naija Next Year – Chidimma Adetshina

[ad_1] "If I can stay away for seven weeks at Miss SA, trust me, I'm sure I can do it. I don't plan to go back to South Africa for now." Chidinma Adetshina of Miss South Africa fame, has revealed her intention to audition for Big Brother Naija's reality TV show in 2025. The BBN 2024 edition, tagged 'No Loose Guard', is underway. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ms Adetshina, who faced significant backlash in Miss South Africa 2024 over her […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

Africa

Africa: South Africa’s Johan Rupert Overtakes Dangote As Africa’s Richest Man

[ad_1] South Africa's luxury goods tycoon Johann Rupert has become Africa's top billionaires, overtaking Nigeria's Aliko Dangote, who has lost the prime spot. The 74-year-old controls the world's largest luxury watchmaker, Cie Financiere Richemont, through a family trust, with the Bellevue-based company owning renowned brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Cartier. According to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Rupert's net worth has increased to $14.3 billion, surpassing that of Dangote, whose fortune has decreased to $13.4 billion. Dangote, the […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

News

Nigeria: My Five-Year Journey to Clear My Name – Siasia

[ad_1] Though laced with challenges, Siasia said his life story is one of perseverance and integrity. Former Super Eagles Chief Coach Samson Siasia has spoken about his journey to clear his name after being banned for five years over alleged match-fixing. Speaking at an event organised by his committee of friends, primarily parents of young footballers in the Siaone Soccer Academy, Siasia shared his journey from growing up in Ajegunle to becoming a renowned football coach and why it was […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

News

Nigeria: Controversy Greets Labbadia’s Appointment As Super Eagles Coach – Men Behind His Hire

[ad_1] The decision to appoint the German Bruno Labbadia as the new coach of the Super Eagles was not unanimous as several NFF senior officials said the coach was forced on them. They alleged that it was a unilateral decision taken by the NFF president, Ibrahim Gusau and the Sports Development minister, Senator John Enoh as against the claim in an NFF official statement that both the technical committee and executive board endorsed Labbadia's appointment. In the closing stages of […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Ex-Sauti Sol’s Bien-Aimé in Kigali for Music Project With Bruce Melodie

[ad_1] Renowned Kenyan Musician Bien Aimé Baraza is in Kigali for a join music project with Rwandan star singer Bruce Melodie. Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport on Tuesday, August 27, Bien-Aimé revealed that he has a profound connection with Rwanda, stating, "I feel like I am coming back home. My heart belongs here." The Grammy Award-winning songwriter thanked Bruce Melodie for accepting to work on a song together. He will return in Kenya after shooting the video for the […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: Comedian T-Amale Blames Career Decline On Bobi’s Political Popularity

[ad_1] Comedian, Innocent Kafeero alias T-Amale has attributed the decline in his career to the change in popularity of former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, Dr. Kiiza Besigye. T-Amale rose to fame over the years through his comedies in which he imitated various personalities, including former political commentator, the late Joseph Tamale Mirundi. However, in the last two years, the comedian's career has seen a sharp decline. Appearing on Sanyuka Television, T-Amale said his career had taken a downturn […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

News

South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie Silent On Basketball Fiasco

[ad_1] The sports minister promised to report back last Friday after chaos of U18 African Championship tournament came to light With less than one week to go, Basketball South Africa (BSA) has finally released the lists for the national teams that will be competing in this year's U18 Basketball African Championship. Players who were not selected are upset that many of the players chosen for the national squad did not have to go to the same trials they did. With […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

Entertainment

Africa: Salin Cheewapansri – From Bangkok to Africa

[ad_1] Salin Cheewapansri was born in the mid-1990's and raised in Bangkok, Thailand. Musically inclined, she tried the piano, but then switched to drums when she heard that the drum teacher at her school was fun to study with. Being into grunge and heavy metal music, the drums were a perfect fit for her. She began posting videos of herself on YouTube, busking on the streets, and it didn't take long for others to notice her talent. Still in her […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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