These are just some of the more eye-catching scenes playing out in the Asia Pacific region, where various countries are facing their worst energy crisis in years — and grappling with the growing discontent and instability caused by knock-on increases in the cost of living. In Sri Lanka and Pakistan, …
Read More »Kida Kudz and Mr. Dutch team up for thrilling EP ‘World Citizens’
Kida Kudz and Mr. Dutch fuse various sounds from the Afrobeats scene from both Nigeria and the UK evoking upbeat emotions and setting ablaze a party aura. Focusing the better part of 2022 on creating timeless numbers such as ‘Rocket Launcher’ sees them bragging to their muse of their material …
Read More »Update: Anita Alvarez banned from competing in artistic swimming final at the World Championships in Budapest today, 48 hours after she fainted in the pool and stopped breathing for 2 minutes
US artistic swimmer, Anita Alvarez has been banned from competing in the team final at the World Championships today, 48 hours after she was dragged unconscious from the pool. Alvarez fainted during her individual routine in Budapest on Wednesday afternoon, June 22, and had to be dramatically rescued by her …
Read More »Meet Khaid, the 17-year-old Nigerian rapper positioned to take the world by storm [Pulse Interview]
Khaid was announced as Neville Records‘ first record signing on January 20, 2022. Sydney Talker, a famous skit maker who now includes A&R as one of his talents, discovered him. He released his debut single, ‘With You,’ eight days after the announcement. The song went on to become one of …
Read More »Guterres visits refugees resettled in NYC, urges world to ‘stand together in solidarity’
“Like millions of refugees worldwide, they are helping bring new life, prosperity and rich diversity to their host communities. We must continue supporting them,” the UN chief said on Twitter following the visit. Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay, I visited refugees from Iraq & Afghanistan currently living in New York. Like millions …
Read More »She’s visited every country in the world. Here’s what she learned
(CNN) — As her plane began its descent into the Seychelles on October 6, 2019, Ugandan-American travel influencer Jessica Nabongo peered out of the window, preparing herself for the momentous occasion about to take place. Not only was she about to become a member of a prestigious club made up …
Read More »FIFA unveils 16 cities for 2026 World Cup co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and USA
FIFA have announced the cities that would host the 2026 World Cup in United States, Mexico and Canada. The 2026 showpiece will be the first World Cup co-hosted by three countries, and will also be the first World Cup to host 48 nations. According to the world football governing …
Read More »‘The idea my first single would be a top 10 hit all over the world was unbelievable’: Life according to singer, Curtis Stigers
The I Wonder Why singer talks fame, Barry Manilow, working with heroes and life moments in Glasgow. You recently toured the UK on a headline tour – how was it? It was my longest tour in a long time – we were there for a full month – and clearly …
Read More »“I can’t wait to share my first ever album with the world” Asake says as he teases debut album
Since the release of his debut EP ‘Ololade Asake,’ the YBNL signee has enjoyed huge success. He is the first artist to get two NO. 1 singles on Turntable Top 50 with his debut project. Similarly, his recent release ‘Palazzo’ on which he was featured by DJ Spinall has enjoyed …
Read More »Davido posts Chioma on Instagram and hails her as the “best chef in the world” (video)
@word, the title of olosho is what all you men in Nigeria give to woman period! Whether she’s married or not, cause the moment she does something you don’t like, that’s the title she’s given. The fact that you believe every woman who has sex and gets pregnant is olosho …
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