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Nigeria: Seun Kuti Set to Release Highly Anticipated Album ‘Heavier Yet’

[ad_1] Afrobeat virtuoso Seun Kuti, son of the legendary Fela Kuti, is poised to release his latest musical masterpiece, "Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)." This album comes six years after his Grammy-nominated project "Black Times" and marks a significant evolution in Kuti's career as both an artiste and an activist. Produced by music icon Lenny Kravitz and Fela Kuti's original engineer Sodi Marciszewer, "Heavier Yet" promises a unique sonic experience that honors the roots of afrobeat while pushing contemporary […]

todayOctober 21, 2024

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Nigerian Striker Victor Boniface Involved in Car Accident After Bundesliga Win

[ad_1] The 23-year-old posted photos and videos on social media, showing the wreckage of his vehicle and a bloodied hand. Nigerian striker Victor Boniface was rushed to the hospital after a terrifying car accident following Bayer Leverkusen's 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. The 23-year-old posted photos and videos on social media, showing the wreckage of his vehicle and a bloodied hand. Fortunately, Boniface avoided serious injury and shared an update with his followers, writing, "God is the […]

todayOctober 21, 2024

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Nigeria: Yoruba Vs Igbo – How a 1977 Football Cup Caused Ethnic Tensions to Boil Over in Nigeria

[ad_1] Football is a game of passion, and passions can become particularly inflamed when the sport represents larger political struggles. In Nigeria in 1977, an Africa-wide football contest fuelled the ethnic rivalry between the Yoruba and the Igbo people to the point that the military had to intervene. The game was to be played as a semi-final in the Africa Cup Winners' Cup, the club football tournament that would go on to become the Caf Confederation Cup. As scholars of […]

todayOctober 21, 2024

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Nigeria: Coronation Group Emphasis Commitment to African Creativity

[ad_1] Coronation Group has emphasized its commitment to initiatives that promote the appreciation of Africa's rich arts heritage. Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of the company, Ngozi Akinleye, who made the assertion, noted that the recently concluded 2024 Coronation Art Gallery exhibition brought to light the synergy between art, wealth, and gender inclusivity. She stated: "We see art as more than just an aesthetic experience; it is an investment class, a cultural asset, and a reflection of societal values. Through […]

todayOctober 18, 2024

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Nigeria: U17wwc – Nigeria Wallop New Zealand 4-1 in Group Opener

[ad_1] Nigeria's Flamingos began their U-17 Women's World Cup campaign on an impressive note by beating New Zealand 4-1 on Wednesday night. The ladies dominated most part of the game, getting on the score sheet as early as the 2nd minute with Shakirat Moshood slotting home from inside the box. Khadijat Adegoke, Fardiat Abdulwahab, and Taiwo Afolabi joined the party in the 13th, 28th and 55th minutes respectively. Coach Bankole Olowookere's side now sit comfortably at the top of Group […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Nigeria/Libya: Former Edo FA Chief Calls for Sanctions On Libyan Football Federation

[ad_1] Benin City — A former First Vice Chairman of the Edo State Football Association Dcn Darlington Okpebholo-Ray, on Wednesday called for sanctions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) for the inhuman treatment meted out the Super Eagles, the Nigerian national team of Nigeria in Libya. while honouring the return leg of the AFCON 2025 qualifying match. Recall that the Super Eagles had arrived in Libya for the second-leg match after securing victory […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Nigeria: Kay Wonder – Gospel Songs Preach Hope, Love, and Unity

[ad_1] Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and composer Kayode Solomon Eludiwura, popularly known as Kay Wonder, has emphasized the need for more music in Nigeria that promotes love, unity, and peaceful coexistence, especially in light of the nation's rising economic challenges. Speaking at his annual praise and worship concert, Praise Invasion season 5, held at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Kay Wonder highlighted the unifying power of gospel music. He noted that gospel songs have long contributed to […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Nigeria: Music – A Tool for Curbing Social Vices – Group

[ad_1] To address societal ills among youths, particularly children, Convener of the Evolution Children's Choir, Philip Yahweh, has urged parents to introduce music to their children at an early age. Yahweh made this call during the group's annual musical programme, The Confluence, held at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. He emphasized the role of music in diverting children from engaging in negative behaviors, stating that carefully selected musical works can serve as a powerful tool for curbing social […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Nigeria: Goalkeepers2024 – Tackling Malnutrition in a Warming World

[ad_1] As climate change accelerates, so too does its devastating impact on global health, particularly on malnutrition. At the recent Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's 2024 GoalKeepers event in New York on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly , global leaders, health advocates, and innovators gathered to address a growing crisis--one where more than 400 million children worldwide are not receiving the nutrients they need to thrive. Chiemelie Ezeobi, who was in attendance writes that the event […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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