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Nigeria: Actress Omoni Oboli’s Son Is Engaged

[ad_1] "My heart has been bursting with joy, and I can't keep it to myself." Tobe, the son of Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli, is engaged to his fiancée, Marelle. Ms Oboli announced this on her Instagram page on Wednesday, expressing her overflowing joy. Tobe, the actress's first son, proposed to Marelle on a cold winter night. The 45-year-old actress married Nnamdi Oboli in 2000 at 22, and they have three sons: Gozi, Chizi and Tobe. The actress described Marelle as […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

Africa

Africa: Digital Press Briefing With Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee

[ad_1] MODERATOR: Good afternoon from the State Department's Brussels Media Hub. I would like to welcome everyone joining us for today's virtual press briefing. We are very honored to be joined by the Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of African Affairs, Molly Phee. A quick reminder that today's briefing is on the record. And with that, why don't we go ahead and get started. Assistant Secretary Phee, thank you so much for joining us today. I'll turn it over to […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

News

Kenya: Lesser Gym Work, Shedding Weight, Nutrition – Coach Kim Explains Omanyala Changes

[ad_1] Nairobi — Renowned sprints coach Geoffrey Kimani has explained the different slight changes he has made to African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala's training regime and general lifestyle as he seeks to turn the talent into a world beater heading into the Olympic Games in Paris this year. At the start of the season, Omanyala announced that he was switching coaches, and chose to work with Kimani who has had a proven track record in working at the top of […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Again, YouTube Takes Down TB Joshua’s Official Channel

[ad_1] YouTube has yanked SCOAN's official YouTube channel for the second time in three years. YouTube has taken down Emmanuel TV, the main channel run by the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). It is the second time in three years that openDemocracy's reporting has led to YouTube suspending content from Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). openDemocracy is a UK-based independent media platform and news website. This development comes on the heels of the damning BBC Africa Eye documentary […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Kwaito Star Fails to Overturn Preservation Order On His Guesthouse

[ad_1] Judge says there are "reasonable grounds" to believe the property Arthur Mafokate bought was from the proceeds of "unlawful activities" Kwaito star Arthur Mafokate tried to overturn a preservation order from the National Prosecuting Authority against a guesthouse believed to have been unlawfully bought with funds from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). Mafokate argued the money from the Lottery was due to him as his company used its own money to pay for the project the Lottery funded. But […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

News

Kenya: Corporate Sector Lauded for Aiding Growth of Golf Clubs in Kenya

[ad_1] Nairobi — The corporate sector in Kenya have been exalted for their consistent support to golf clubs around the country through regular tournaments to generate revenue. Kenya Golf Union (KGU) executive Jonathan Marucha said such tournaments are an opportunity for golf clubs to make money through entry fees. "As you know, golf clubs are non-profit entities...we don't make any profits from our activities so when we get partners it really gives us a big boost in terms of getting […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

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Kenya: New Golf Tournament Termed a Game Changer for Persons With Disabilities in Kenya

[ad_1] Nairobi — The Kenya Open Golf Limited have announced a special tournament for persons with disabilities to be held as a curtain raiser for this year's edition of the Magical Kenya Open. Magical Kenya Open tournament director Patrick Obath said the Golf For Good Tournament will be a game changer that will inspire many persons with disabilities in Kenya to take up the sport. "Working with various organisations, the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) has a 'Golf for the Disabled' […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

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Kenya: Shujaa, Junior Stars to Battle for Men’s Sports Team Award at 2023 SOYA

[ad_1] Nairobi — The national Sevens Team Shujaa is among the top five nominees shortlisted for the 2023 Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) Sports Team Men ahead of the annual back-tie gala scheduled for February 23 in Nairobi County. The prestigious event that fetes best sports achievers, will be marking its 20th anniversary since its inaugural edition in 2004 that saw legendary Paralympian Henry Wanyoike, and athletics great Catherine Ndereba named the sportsman and sports woman of the […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

News

Kenya: Junior Starlets Ready to Challenge for First Ever U17 World Cup Slot

[ad_1] Nairobi — National Under-17 girls team, the Junior Starlets, have vowed to give their best in the chase for a first ever World Cup qualification as they prepare to take on DR Congo in the first leg of the first round qualifier in Lubumbashi this weekend. The team has been in residential camp in Nairobi for the past one week and is expected to fly out on Friday, with the game penciled for Sunday afternoon. Head coach Mildred Cheche […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

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