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A poster of the World Social Forum in Kathmandu, to be held Feb. 15-19, 2024. This is the second time that the Forum is holding its world meeting in Asia. The first was in Mumbai, India, in 2004, when it was attended by 111,000 people. CREDIT: WSF by Mario Osava (rio …

So… who are the most influential footballers of all time? Football is crafted by a select few. Coaches, like film directors, have a vision of how to play the sport. It’s up to players to execute those demands, like actors. And over the last century or so, there have been …

Liverpool could lose another big-name star to European rivals Barcelona, as Jurgen Klopp continues his ambitious restructuring at Anfield. The Reds had a busy summer in which they signed four new midfielders and sold key members of their squad. Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho both left for Saudi Arabia, …

All through Afrobeats’ existence, Nigerian artists have robustly been influenced by foreign artists whose music has contributed to Nigerian mainstream music. These artists through the timelessness of their music, their global influence, and their collaborations with Nigerian artists have left an indelible mark on Afrobeats. On this week’s …

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been named in TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023.   The annual list of influential individuals was published on Thursday, April 13, 2023.   The American news magazine described the president-elect of Nigeria as a longtime political power broker who helped Nigeria to restore …

This booming film industry has produced some of the most influential and inspiring filmmakers in the world, and among them are some of the most talented and inspiring women. In this article, we take a closer look at some of the women who have made Nollywood what it is today: …

She draws much of her influence from her close relationship with Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, who represents Taiwan’s pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, and for whom she once serves as spokeswoman. In addition, Ms. Hsiao counts Mr. Bolton and Mr. Biden’s top National Security Council official for Asia, Kurt Campbell, as …

Actor Kunle Remi says just before entering the entertainment industry, he was introduced to an entertainer who tried to make him his gay partner.   In a recent interview, Kunle said he was still an undergraduate at the University of Ibadan when a friend introduced him to someone who was …

TIME MAGAZINE’S ANNUAL LIST OF ARTISTS, INNOVATORS, AND CHANGEEMAKERS MOVING THE NEEDLE IN CULTURE FEATURES STARS FROM THE SCREEN AND BEYOND. TIME Magazine released its annual list of celebrities and figures that have shaped and impacted the culture today. The TIME 100 lists the most influential figures in pop culture, politics, and social justice. Among them were some of the biggest names in entertainment – from first-time Oscar award-winners Ariana DeBose and …

Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez, jailed by India since November last year on “terrorism” charges, has been named as one of the 100 most influential people of 2022 by the United States-based Time magazine. Parvez, 44, is chairman of the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) and coordinator of the …