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Afrobeat has a new face in Ernest Abitih, popularly known as X-Shai, a Ghanaian-Nigerian-American musician whose sound is redefining the genre. X-Shai has been singing since his tender years, and his passion for music is evident in every note he delivers. Although not yet a household name, X-Shai’s artistry is poised to dominate the African music scene and beyond, with …

Root has often been bracketed in the ‘Fab Four’ of Test batting, alongside Australia’s Steve Smith, Kane Williamson of New Zealand and Indian Virat Kohli. Brook is in a new generation of run-scorers, including India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sri Lankan Kamindu Mendis and New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra. “Brookie is by far and away the best player in the world at …

Scottie Scheffler hit a sensational nine-under 63 as he capped a dominating year by retaining the Hero World Challenge with a six-shot winning margin. The world number one, who won the Masters and Olympic gold in 2024, claimed a record-equalling ninth title of the year with a bogey-free round to triumph on 25 under. The victory means he has won …

Wisdom, the world’s oldest known bird in the wild, is thriving and continues to defy the odds.    The 74-year-old Laysan albatross recently laid an egg at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the Pacific Ocean, a remarkable feat that underscores her resilience and longevity.   Wisdom was first identified and banded in 1956 by biologist Chandler Robbins after …

Nigerian superstar Davido has shared his thoughts on how entertainment has been instrumental in reshaping global perceptions of Africa.  During a recent interview, the Afrobeats star spoke on his experiences growing up and navigating an all-white community, highlighting the ignorance he encountered about his African heritage. He explained, “I’ve said this about 100 times but I went to school in …

American Cameron Young holds a two-shot lead after the opening round at the Hero World Challenge, hosted by Tiger Woods in the Bahamas. Young, 27, shot a bogey-free eight under par in Albany on Thursday to lead compatriot Justin Thomas, who birdied four of the last five holes. Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, is three shots behind Young on five …

Group A: Palmeiras, FC Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami Group B: Paris St-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica Group D: Flamengo, Esperance Sportive de Tunisie, Chelsea, Club Leon Group E: River Plate, Urawa Red Diamonds, Monterrey, Inter Milan Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, …

A couple who got married months ago has been officially named the world’s oldest newlyweds.  Bernie Littman, 100, and Marjorie Fiterman, 102, found love in a senior living facility.  With a combined age of 202 years, Guinness World Records revealed on Tuesday, Dec. 3, that they are officially the world’s oldest newlyweds.    Both Marjorie and Bernie were said to …

A Massachusetts man with one of the world’s largest thumbs has shown off how he uses everyday items like his phone.   Jacob Pina, 25, has gone viral for his five-inch thumb, which has helped him launch a successful YouTube channel and gain millions of online followers.  But while it has given him internet fame, it has made daily tasks a bit harder, including texting and using …

Streaming platform DAZN has secured exclusive rights to broadcast next summer’s Fifa Club World Cup. DAZN will show all 63 matches during the expanded 32-team tournament, which takes place in the United States between 15 June and 13 July next year. Every match will be live-streamed and free to view on on its platforms, while there is also potential for DAZN …