Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) has announced that it is cutting about 12,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce. Sundar Pichai, Alphabet’s chief executive officer (CEO), disclosed this in a memo sent to employees via email on Friday, Jan. 20. According to Reuters, Pichai, in the email, said …
Read More »CJ Obasi’s ‘Mami Wata’ to premiere globally at Sundance 2023
Shot in Benin Republic in January 2021, after being in development since 2016, the film tells the story of Prisca and Zinwe, daughters of Mama Efe (an intermediary between the Mermaid goddess and the people of Iyi, a small fishing village in West Africa). Their destinies change when Jasper, an …
Read More »Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last’ among the top 100 songs on Apple Music Globally in 2022
The list is topped by Kid Lario‘s ‘Stay’ feat Justin Bieber. Nigerian international sensation Tems appears at NO. 3 courtesy of her contribution on Future‘s ‘Wait For U’ feat Drake. The list comprises of hit songs from some of the biggest stars in the world such as Bad Bunny, Harry …
Read More »Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and inspired by soundtrack debuts globally – November 4th
Rihanna’s lead single “Lift Me Up” makes history this week as it becomes the most-added song in U.S. radio history, amassing the most ever single day spins and the largest ever single day audience. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By soundtrack features over 40 international …
Read More »A New Digitalisation Effort in Bangladesh Could Change Community Health Globally
Data Entry by Specially Trained Community Health Worker in Bangladesh. Credit: Abdullah Al Kafi Opinion by Morseda Chowdhury (dhaka, bangladesh) Monday, October 31, 2022 Inter Press Service DHAKA, Bangladesh, Oct 31 (IPS) – The digital transformation of thousands of community health workers in Bangladesh has dramatically enhanced their work, while enabling …
Read More »Celebrity Stylist Swanky Jerry Joins The Karl Lagerfeld Family Globally
Celebrity stylist / reality TV star from Netflix (Young Famous and African), Jeremiah Ogbodo AKA Swanky Jerry, was officially announced as a global ambassador and partner of Karl lagerfeld on Thursday in South Africa at the official launch celebrating of the first Karl outlet in africa. The …
Read More »Nigerian music industry is the second best-performing Entertainment and Media Consumer market globally
They further state that the industry is expected to generate $73 million in 2023. Does this come as a surprise?: The emergence of the Nigerian music industry as the second best-performing entertainment consumer market is a success albeit there has been constant growth in the sector over the years. The …
Read More »Bolu Essien’s intriguing workplace dramedy – ‘Becoming Abi’ to debut on Netflix globally on October 28, 2022
Credit (Evolving Light Studios) Becoming Abi is a 6-part dramedy series inspired and loosely based on Bolu Essien’s experiences while working in one of Nigeria’s most prestigious digital advertising agencies. The well-told story explores themes such as love, betrayal, office politicking, career growth, and everything in between the business of …
Read More »Fashion icon, SwankyJerry bags new endorsement deal as first ever ambassador of The Observatory Whisky globally
Jeremiah ogbodo “Swankyjerry, “ the multiple award winning fashion stylist, designer, image consultant and recently added reality TV star from Young Famous and African, shared photos on his Instagram page, announcing that he has just signed a deal with the international brand. Big congratulations to him … more …
Read More »First Class Material Season 2 Episode 9: Meet award-winning metal sculptor whose works are recognised globally (video)
Dotun Popoola, a metal sculptor who uses metal and metal scraps to create masterpieces, is the outstanding personality featured in episode 9 of First Class Material Season 2. Popoola is a synergetic metal sculptor. He explained that he picks scraps from different scrap yards across the globe and …
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