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The track at John Kincaide Stadium in Dallas, Texas has been named the Sha’Carri Richardson Track by the Dallas ISD in honour of the world’s fastest woman. Sha’Carri Richardson finally has a track in her name after the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) unanimously voted to name the track in …

Newly crowned US and world champion in the women’s 100m event, Sha’Carri Richardson is set to be honoured in her hometown of Dallas for her outstanding performances this season. World’s fastest woman Sha’carri Richardson is set to be honoured with a track in her name in Dallas, Texas. The Dallas …

Australian Olympic hero Cathy Freeman is being honoured with a stand at Sydney’s largest stadium named after her. The NSW government announced on Friday the eastern grandstand of Accor Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park will be known as the Cathy Freeman Stand. It’s the same venue Freeman lit the flame …

Parramatta Eels legend Peter Sterling could be set to take the stage on NRL grand final day with Clive Churchill’s son Rod to be stripped of the honour of presenting the medal named in his father’s honour. Churchill’s comments about Latrell Mitchell, which came to light in recent weeks, have …

Rap icon,  Tupac Shakur will be posthumously honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday May 31.   Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist’s behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard. Shakur’s star will be issued in the …

The South American Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, has honored Lionel Messi with his statue and a baton of leadership and command of football. The PSG superstar inspired Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup after defeating the defending champions France on penalties 4-2 in Qatar.   Messi’s statue will be …

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been honored with a title by her hometown, Abba, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. The renowned writer was given the title of Odeluwa — the writer of global acclaim. A video of the ceremony shows the author dancing at her conferment ceremony. Watch the video below.       View …

The popular maxim of “Gold is better sold to someone who knows the value” is best suited to describe the growing dossier of the Managing Director, Carrillion Consultant Limited, Bidemi Amusa.  Barely 24 hours he was honoured for his outstanding performance in the real estate industry by Nigerian Institute of …

“Whether they’ve distinguished themselves in the arts, civic life, education, athletics, activism, or any combination of the above, these medalists show in all that they do their unyielding commitment to pushing the boundaries of representation and creating opportunities for advancement and participation for people who have been too often shut …

Hip Hop mogul,  Sean “Diddy” Combs will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 BET Awards.   According to BET, the award honors industry giants who have not only significantly shaped culture through their extensive careers, but who have also been transformative leaders that consistently inspire generations by setting a true …