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Nigerian high-life singer, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, has reacted after a media personality, Harry Obi stated that the 2024 Miss Universe first runner-up, Chidimma Adetshina should be hidden from him.      “Congrats to us but we are not done with Chidimma yet. Our next move is to hide her from Flavour N’abania,” Obi wrote.      …

Chidimma Adetshina has expressed her gratitude to Nigeria as well as Africa for their love and unwavering support after being crowned the first runner-up at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant held in Mexico.    Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, was crowned the winner, while Chidimma was named the titleholder for Miss Universe Africa and Oceania.   The 23-year-old’s journey to …

Nigeria’s representative at the just concluded Miss Universe contest, Chidinma Adetshina has received the title of Miss Universe Africa and Oceania.  Chidinma emerged first runner up while Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer won the crown during the contest which held last night, Nov. 16, in Mexico.  Miss Universe Nigeria was given the continental title as the highest placing African at the …

Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux has withdrawn from the 73rd Miss Universe pageant due to health concerns.    Le Roux has been in Mexico for the past few weeks, participating in various events and preparing for the finale, which will take place on Saturday, 16 November, 2024.    Le Roux, the first deaf contestant, was among 120 beauty queens …

Scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet and full-back Freddie Steward start for England against South Africa as head coach Steve Borthwick makes four changes to his starting XV. The Leicester pair have yet to feature in the Autumn Nations Series but come straight into the line-up in place of Ben Spencer and George Furbank. Ollie Sleightholme makes his first England start on …

He added: “It is a huge part of their DNA from a young schoolboy which is what they cherish, and it also helps that they have 150kg human beings. “Everyone needs to roll their sleeves up and be absolutely invested, then we will have it out. “Credit where credit is due, they have a great set piece, but I am …

As African streaming platforms continue to grow, Africa Magic has solidified itself as a powerful storyteller, producing content that captures the diverse realities, dreams, and dramas of African life. With each new original series, Africa Magic broadens its storytelling palette, diving deep into tales that are both authentically local and universally resonant. Their latest original series, Omera, is no exception. …

As the African film industry continues its rise on the global stage, platforms like The Future Awards Africa play a vital role in recognising and nurturing emerging talents. Known as one of Africa’s most prestigious awards, TFAA shines a spotlight on young change-makers, innovators, and visionaries across various fields. In the film and acting category, the awards celebrate young actors …

The UK government announced new sanctions on Thursday, November 7, targeting three private mercenary groups linked to the Kremlin, including Africa Corps, a successor to the notorious Wagner group. The sanctions are aimed at disrupting Russian influence and illicit activities across Africa, specifically in Libya, Mali, and the Central African Republic (CAR), according to an official government statement.   “These …

The wife of a missionary who was killed in a “violent, criminal attack” in Africa last week was arrested in connection to his death, his church announced.     Beau Shroyer, 44, from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, was killed on Oct. 25 while on a missionary trip to Angola, Africa with his wife and their five kids.     Shroyer’s parish, Lakes Area …