Tag: African

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Ayomitide AdeyinkaJanuary 27, 2024

Tobi Amusan Breaks 25-year-old African 60m Hurdles Record

Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan has just broken a 25-year-old African 60-metre hurdles record last held by a Nigerian in 1999 ...

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Michael IsaacAugust 16, 2020

Why we should be concerned that Greece is leaving African migrants at sea

Over 1000 African migrants were set to sail on Greece’s water territory on inflatable life rafts and abandoned by Greek ...

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ToluNovember 21, 2017

Supermodel Maria Borges stuns in Tiffany Amber on Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show pink carpet

Angolan-born supermodel, Maria Borges stunned in custom made Tiffany Amber Culture on Victoria’s Secret pink carpet last… ToluYour pop culture/entertainment ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoAugust 15, 2016

Get access to key data from the re-launched Nigerian Millennial Report by GetUpInc

In January 2016, GetUpInc conducted a research across multiple urban centers in Nigeria and the relevant data gathered were entries ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoAugust 10, 2016

Opinion: Think of all your problems then eat, love and breathe

It’s best to keep things as simple as possible. But like many other things, it’s easier said than done. In ...

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Oreoluwa PetersDecember 11, 2015

Yaya Toure named BBC African Footballer of the Year

Manchester City and Ivory Coast holding midfielder, Yaya Toure has been announced as the 2015 BBC African Footballer of the ...

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Ada IgboanugoJune 18, 2015

Meet the African king with 100 wives — and he inherited 72 of them

Well these parts of Africa is known more for its polygamous nature. Abumbi II, the 11th fon, or king, of ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 21, 2014

Money making Africans: D’banj and Akon shoot video for new collaboration

by Kolapo Olapoju The Kokomaster, D’banj has been on the move for most of the year, serving as ambassador for ...

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July 5, 2014

Do you want proof that homosexuality is African? Well, here are 21! (READ)

by Colin Stewart     Amongst Bantu-speaking Pouhain farmers (Bene, Bulu, Fang, Jaunde, Mokuk, Mwele, Ntum and Pangwe) in present-day ...

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March 31, 2014

Opinion: Lupita Nyong’o is the new face of black beauty

by Darasimi Oshodi And during her gracious speech at the Oscar awards, she blew everyone away with the statement, “No ...

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March 10, 2014

Opinion: Sadiq and Gumsu Abacha – The genealogy of African kleptocracy

by Adeolu Ademoyo So while  the Abacha Jnrs have rights to defend Abacha Snr-their father who used prebendalism to steal ...

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February 5, 2014

Blast from the past: 2face Idibia shares ‘Plantashun Boiz’ photo (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia has indeed come very far from his days as a member of boy band, ...

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February 4, 2014

2face Idibia features American star,T pain in new video (PHOTO, WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, 2face Idibia has truly attained international status. The star, whose song, “African Queen” was used as ...

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January 15, 2014

Opinion: It’s time to challenge FIFA and CAF on footballers’ awards

by Abiodun Aremu Why do Messi, Ronaldo and other overhyped players underperformed at global competitions when they are even confronted ...

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January 11, 2014

Dele Momodu: Now, let’s talk about the Glo-CAF Awards

by Dele Momodu However, Yaya Toure’s impact on the success of his club and country is crystal clear.  Although Manchester ...

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December 6, 2013

Mandela is in hell-fire? Well that’s what these “Christians” say | Read why

by Jim Solouki and Martin Baker The blog Creation Science Study is clearly not joining the mass adulation over the ...

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November 21, 2013

Believe it or not: This is how you define true love… no boundaries (LOOK)

by Oke Efagene Beautiful Hayley Kersten took to instagram to share photos of herself and her ‘handsome’ and ‘sexy’ African ...

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October 8, 2013

Money talks: Folorunsho Alakija listed as Africa’s leading female billionaire with a $7.3 billion fortune

by Oge Okonkwo There are 55 legitimate dollar-billionaires in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a recent wealth report by African business ...

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September 26, 2013

Opinion: Is the African culture really dead?

by Olaniyan Israel Young men and women now treat their cultural ways of dressing with utmost disdain. They probably share ...

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August 19, 2013

Opinion: Before Femi-Fani Kayode dies of Igbophobia

by Nelson Ako Okoli Even if the Igbo started producing university graduates three generations after the Yoruba, have the Igbo ...

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August 14, 2013

Murder or suicide? British bride found hanged in Gambia after row with husband (PHOTOS)

A British bride who went to live in Gambia with her husband was found hanged after he told her he ...

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July 22, 2013

Stolen crude: Europe set to ban Nigerian oil, seeks certificate of origin before purchase

by Rachel Ogbu There are reports that the European Parliament is prepared to stop the purchase of stolen oil from ...

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July 18, 2013

#ThisShouldConcernYou: Africa Fashion Week London taking place in August

by Rachel Ogbu All is set for the Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) taking place August 1-4, 2013. Created by Ronke ...

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March 9, 2013

Zainab Usman: (Re)Defining African feminism (Y! Policy Hub)

by Zainab Usman African feminists should think about how to properly frame the discussions, to connect with most women while ...

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February 25, 2013

Good news, bad news: As cancer related deaths decline among Black men, problems still exist

There are still racial gaps as it relates to cancer rates, but new evidence suggests that cancer rates among African ...

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February 10, 2013

#HealthWatch: Cancer deaths decline among African-American men, but problems still exist

There are still racial gaps as it relates to cancer rates, but new evidence suggests that cancer rates among African ...

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January 12, 2013

Opinion: Our parents’ flawed obsession with ‘respectable’ professions

by Melinda Ozongwu  When we sit and complain about the quality, passion and work ethic of our professionals, we need ...

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December 10, 2012

Opinion: Nigerian girls should be mad

by Chiagozie Nwonwu Nigerian girls should be mad, but they are not, they are okay with playing supporting cast. In ...

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February 4, 2012

Fabulously African! Introducing SEGI

by Daniel Essien SEGI’s is an African Fashion accessory brand dedicated to the creation of beautiful handbags, wallets, purses, footwear ...

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