Entertainment Nigeria: Big Brother Naija Finale – Who Will Walk Away With the Ultimate Title and Grand Prize? [ad_1] Abuja, Nigheria — Sunday's Big Brother Naija live show was filled with surprises, reveals and multiple evictions - the perfect lead-up to this week's hotly anticipated and highly contested season 9 finale. Aptly described by host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as a "rollercoaster of a night", three housemates were booted out of Biggie's house during the eviction show. This leaves eight contestants to battle it out for the coveted title of Big Brother Naija winner: Anita, Nelly, Ocee, Onyeka, Victoria, Sooj, […] todayOctober 3, 2024 1
Africa Africa: In Memoriam – Elleni Centime Zeleke’s Tizita [ad_1] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books. It is edited and managed by the International African Institute, hosted at SOAS University of London, the owners of the book series of the same name. When we were asked to […] todayOctober 3, 2024 3
Entertainment South Africa: Ancient Human DNA From a South African Rock Shelter Sheds Light On 10,000 Years of History [ad_1] Oakhurst rock shelter is an archaeological site near the town of George on the southern coast of South Africa. It is set into a sandstone cliff above a stream in a valley forested by towering old yellowwood trees. Archaeologists first started excavating Oakhurst in the 1930s. What makes the site special is the record of human occupation there, which spans 12,000 years. Not only have rock art, stone tools and ceramic fragments been found there, but also the remains […] todayOctober 3, 2024 2
Entertainment Ethiopia: Irrecha Thanksgiving Festival to Creator for All He Has Done for Creatures – Abba Gadaas [ad_1] Addis Ababa — Irrecha is a festival of Thanksgiving where the Creator is praised for everything he has done for the creatures, Abba Gadaas said. The Abba Gadaa/Abba Bokkuu is the leader known for his duties as a father or keeper of Gadaa in power. Currently, the festival is primarily celebrated in Addis Ababa at Hora Finfine and in Bishoftu at Hora HarSedi. This year, it will take place next Saturday and Sunday and draw a large number of […] todayOctober 3, 2024 2
News Liberia: House’s Chairman On IBCT Appeals for U.S.$3m in 2025 Budget [ad_1] As the preparations for the Draft 2025 National Budget by the Executive get into gear, an appeal has been lodged to President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., to have a serious consideration of the cultural and entertainment sectors. Montserrado County District #17 Representative Bernard Blue Benson, chairman of the House's Committee on Information, Broadcasting, Culture and Tourism (IBCT), over the weekend made an appeal for the inclusion of the National Collective Societies of Liberia, arguing that the development of the […] todayOctober 3, 2024 2
Entertainment Uganda: Ithuba Uganda Wins Big At African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024 [ad_1] Kampala — ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, has won three prestigious awards at the African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024 held in Mombasa, Kenya at the weekend. The company's innovative "Billionz Zizino" thematic campaign was recognized for its creativity and effectiveness, reinforcing ITHUBA Uganda's commitment to engaging with its audience. The awards celebrated the top marketing teams and brands from across Africa. Michelle Van Trotsenburg, Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at ITHUBA Uganda, expressed […] todayOctober 2, 2024 2
Entertainment Nigeria: NNS Delta Donates Slashers, Generating Set, Books, Others to Schools in Delta LG [ad_1] Warri — The Nigerian Navy Ship Delta (NNS Delta) has donated several items including slasher machines for cutting grass to three selected primary schools in Warri in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The items donated to the beneficiary schools were submersible pumping machines, overhead tanks, generating set, overhead tanks, desks, white boards and markers, exercise books for pupils and jotters for teachers. The beneficiaries were Nana Primary School, Ikengbuwa Primary School and Ogiame Primary School, all […] todayOctober 2, 2024 1
Entertainment Nigeria: Rosie Young Unveils First Bridal Collection [ad_1] Rosie Young, the rising Nigerian women's fashion brand renowned for its elegant bespoke and ready-to-wear designs, has announced the launch of its debut bridal line, The Yadah Bridal Collection. According to the company, rooted in gratitude and spiritual inspiration, this collection embodies the essence of love, faith, and the deeply personal journey each bride embarks on. It explained that the collection's name, Yadah, comes from the Hebrew word for "giving thanks" and is a heartfelt expression of gratitude from […] todayOctober 2, 2024 2
Entertainment Nigeria: Wizkid Reignites Feud With Davido, Calls His Music ‘Trash’ [ad_1] Nigerian music sensation Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has thrown a swipe at fellow singer David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, sparking a fresh war of words on social media. Drama unfolded on social media after Davido teased a snippet of his first single for 2024 on Tuesday. LEADERSHIP gathered that Wizkid had also planned to release the first track of his highly anticipated "Morayo" album on the same day. Davido's associate, Kayode Yajaur, popularly known as Black Tycoone, […] todayOctober 2, 2024 2