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Nigerian doctor, Anthony Madu jailed for 2 years in the UK for NHS fraud
by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian-British Gynaecologist, Dr. Anthony Madu has been jailed for two years and stripped of his license for fraud. He was convicted of six charges in 2014 mainly…
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The who, when and where of Folarin Alakija’s wedding to his new bride, Nazi
by Rachel Ogbu Elections and Brexit aside, the UK can't get enough of the £5 million wedding between son of Folorunsho Alakija (Africa's Richest Black Woman) and Iranian-born, Manchester based…
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Natalie Manima, founder of Bespoke Binny speaks on her business, life and career
Natalie Manima is the founder and creative director of Bespoke Binny, an eclectic homeware brand rooted in African expression. Bespoke Binny is a British based business offering a range of handmade…
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24-year-old Zimbabwean, Matthew Martino is leading a campaign in philanthropy
by Rachel Ogbu// Matthew Martino is a 24-year-old actor/philanthropist who founded the MMBF Trust (Matthew Martino Benevolent Fund). It is a UK based international charity that supports filmmakers, actors and individuals…
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London Fashion Week Men’s celebrates its 5th anniversary (Exclusive Photos)
by Rachel Ogbu London Fashion Week Men’s marked its fifth anniversary this year from June 9-12 with an extra effort finally sealing London as the home of menswear and attracting designers,…
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UK: Afrobeats comes to Africa Oyé with youth dance battles and more
by Rachel Ogbu If you are visiting the UK this Summer then you must arrange to stop at the Africa Oyé festival in Liverpool this year which is celebrating its 25th…
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DJ Abrantee unveiled as UK ambassador and face of Senditoo mobile
by Rachel Ogbu Ghanaian-British radio presenter, club DJ and event promoter, Abrantee Boateng popularly known as DJ Abrantee was recently announced as the UK brand ambassador of Senditoo mobile top-up app. DJ…
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Kate Osamor, daughter of Nigerian political activist re-elected into the UK Parliament
by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian-British Kate Osamor born to a political activist mother who was a member of the Black Sections in the Labour party (1980s) was last week re-elected into…
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Idris Elba to star in two major upcoming thrillers, “The Mountains Between Us” and “The Dark Tower”
by Rachel Ogbu// Sierra Leonean-British actor Idris Elba, 44, has teamed up with actress Kate Winslet in the upcoming thriller, The Mountains Between Us. In the movie; Elba plays a surgeon named…
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Meet Shingai Shoniwa, the Zimbabwean vocalist who has performed alongside Madonna, Gladys Knight, and Celine Dion
by Rachel Ogbu// Shingai Shoniwa lead singer of the London-based Indie rock band Noisettes headlined this year's Totnes music festival Party back in April at the Civic Hall. She has…
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Fleur East shakes London with her energetic stage performance
by Rachel Ogbu// British-Ghanaian 'Sax' hit-maker, Fleur East has kept the tempo up gig after gig as she continues to perform at various festivals between UK and the US. The…
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Meet Isha Sesay, the face of the News
by Rachel Ogbu// Sierra Leonean-British Isha Sesay is the face we love to see when we tune in to watch the news on CNN. Since 2005 she has worked as an…
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Meet Ghanaian-British actor and real-life ninja, Joey Ansah
by Rachel Ogbu// Ghanaian- British actor and real-life ninja, Joey Ansah was born in Hammersmith, London, England. He is of mixed ethnicity, with his mother Nicola is English and his…
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Vanessa Kingori is the youngest and first female publisher of British GQ
by Rachel Ogbu// Vanessa Kingori of Kenyan-Caribbean heritage showed that hard work really pays when she became the youngest and first female publisher of British GQ in 2015. Her milestone also…
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Chika Russell introduces her food retailing business to airlines
by Rachel Ogbu// In 2015, Nigerian-British Chika Russell made headlines across the UK for not just impressing the five judges to win Dragons Den, but for turning down one of the…
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Lighthouse Family lead singer Nigerian-British Tunde Baiyewu makes a return
by Rachel Ogbu// Lighthouse Family lead singer Nigerian-British Tunde Baiyewu, 48, returned to the limelight in April when he delivered an exceptional performance to revellers at the Big Grill Festival…
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Meet Ore Oduba, the Nigerian-British broadcaster who hosted Ariana Grande’s #OneLoveManchester concert
by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian-British TV personality Ore Oduba made an appearance with his wife TV researcher, Portia Oduba at the British Soap Awards 2017 at The Lowry, Manchester on Saturday.…
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How Nigerian slave girl, Sara Forbes Bonetta became goddaughter of Queen Victoria
by Rachel Ogbu// Sara Forbes Bonetta continues to be remembered every Black History month, but who was she really? The princess, Queen Victoria's goddaughter, or an African slave girl? The…
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Nigerian-British comedian, Andy Osho turns Supershopper
by Rachel Ogbu// Since last year, February 1, 2016, to be precise, Nigerian-British comedian and actress Andy Osho has been presenting Supershoppers and opening the eyes of the British public…
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Chris Kamara has become the face of British Sports television
by Rschel Ogbu// Chris Kamara has become the face of British Sports television. The Sierra Leonean-British presenter who is famed for his antics as a pundit on Sky Sports has played…
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My teacher inspired me to try acting – British-Nigerian actress, Nikki Amuka-Bird
by Rachel Ogbu British-Nigerian actress, Nikki Amuka-Bird, 41, nominated in the BAFTA Television Awards 2017 Best Actress category for her role as Natalie in the BBC adaptation of Zadie’ Smith’s bestselling book,…
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British-Ghanaian actress, Michaela Coel creates RnB musical, titled “Been So Long”
by Rachel Ogbu// British-Ghanaian award-winning actress Michaela Coel, 29, is preparing for the release of her new project, a musical film titled “Been So Long” which combines R&B and neo-soul sounds.…
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Middleweight champion Anthony Ogogo returns to the ring this October
by Rachel Ogbu British-Nigerian middleweight boxer, Anthony Ogogo is making plans to stage a comeback to boxing this October. Hoping of becoming a world champion, the 28-year-old English professional boxer…
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Levi David Addai, writer of BAFTA winning crime TV drama series ‘Damilola, Our Loved Boy’ speaks on diversity
by Rachel Ogbu The writer of BAFTA winning crime TV drama series 'Damilola, Our Loved Boy', Levi David Addai has been speaking on diversity in British Television. He believes Broadcasting Chiefs should…
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Dele Alli gradually becoming a football star
by Rachel Ogbu Dele Alli is fast becoming one of the hottest commodities in world football. In the 2016-2017 football season, the 21-year-old Tottenham player scored 18 Premier League goals and seven…
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British-Nigerian, Kayode Ewumi is the hottest personality in UK comedy right now
by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian- British actor and writer Kayode Ewumi has been enjoying success following the launch of his mockumentary series #HoodDocumentary showing on BBC3. The 23-year-old who won the BAFTA…
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Singer Jamelia is fighting against racial prejudice in the UK
by Rachel Ogbu// Singer Jamelia has been campaigning for the presence of more black dolls in the market. It is not the first time the 36-year-old (real name Jamelia Niela Davis )…
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British Chelsea star, Ola Aina dumps Chelsea for Super Eagles
by Rachel Ogbu// London-born star football player, Ola Aina recently made news when he snubbed England and his club, Chelsea to play for Nigeria Super Eagles instead. Considering Nigeria's history…
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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje directs screenplay based on his autobiographical story, “Farming”
by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian-British writer and director Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is directing a screenplay based on his autobiographical story, “Farming.” Kate Beckinsale, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Damson Idris will all star in…
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Nigerian-British Priest and Archdeacon, Elizabeth Adekunle is passionate about forgiveness
by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian-British Elizabeth Adekunle who became the Archdeacon of Hackney London in 2015 has been talking about repentance and forgiveness in this time of turmoil around the world.…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy