Tag Archives: Africa

Africa Magic Productions has released the official trailer for its newest series, Uriri, premiering December 30, 2024.  Following the success of the Netflix series Shanty Town, which became the most-watched TV show on the streaming platform for 2023, and having worked on a plethora of shows and telenovela series including Ajoche, Jemeji, Unbroken and Dilemma, the seasoned screenwriter and producer, …

Spotify has released the list of the most streamed gospel artists in Sub-Saharan Africa. The impressive growth of Nigerian music has impacted even the industry’s gospel arm, which has advent new stars whose music is reaching listeners across the globe. Spotify Wrapped 2024 unveiled a surprising twist in Africa’s musical tale. Africa’s love for gospel music reached new heights, with …

Imagine a world where instead of running away from Nigeria, only to realize you weren’t quite qualified to go; you were swindled. That’s the premise of Omera, a series by Femi Ogunsanwo. Omera, (Desmond Bryce) the antihero, gets scammed out of his travel funds and ends up in Ajogu, a town with lots of travel. Thanks to his uncle Abara …

Police in South Africa have arrested suspects in connection with the m8rder of a 37-year-old Nigerian man, Chukwunta Friday Julius.  The four suspects are accused of assaulting Chukwunta at Midrand’s Protea Estate residential complex on Saturday, December 7, 2024.    Julius succumbed to his injuries at Tembisa Hospital on Wednesday morning, December 11, said police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo.    …

South African students ranked last globally in mathematics and science according to the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).    The study assessed learners in 59 countries, and despite entering older students—grade 5 learners for the fourth-grade test and grade 9 learners for the eighth-grade test—South Africa’s scores remained the lowest.   South Africa recorded averages of …

Afrobeat has a new face in Ernest Abitih, popularly known as X-Shai, a Ghanaian-Nigerian-American musician whose sound is redefining the genre. X-Shai has been singing since his tender years, and his passion for music is evident in every note he delivers. Although not yet a household name, X-Shai’s artistry is poised to dominate the African music scene and beyond, with …

After a disappointing series opener, when they were bowled out for 186 in Kimberley, England were in need of a response and their bowlers delivered in ruthless fashion. But before Dean and Ecclestone got to work it was Filer who was electric, making the most of the new ball with a hostile opening four-over spell that set the tone after …

Nigerian superstar Davido has shared his thoughts on how entertainment has been instrumental in reshaping global perceptions of Africa.  During a recent interview, the Afrobeats star spoke on his experiences growing up and navigating an all-white community, highlighting the ignorance he encountered about his African heritage. He explained, “I’ve said this about 100 times but I went to school in …

The Nigerian government has asked for South Africa’s endorsement to attain full membership in the G20, BRICS, and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).   The requests were made by Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during the closing remarks of the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) held in Cape Town, South Africa and comes …

Two undocumented Nigerian nationals have been remanded in custody in South Africa for drug related charges.   The suspects, Ikemukwu Benjermin Ezirim, 39. and Christian Valentine Uchenna, 37, appeared in the Volkrust Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga on Friday, November 29, 2024.    Captain Dineo Sekgotodi, spokesperson of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, said the men …