“Calm Down” by Rema breaks a record on YouTube. When Rema’s debut album, “Raves & Roses,” dropped in February 2022, the accompanying music video instantly went viral, thanks in large part to the inclusion of Selena Gomez in the remake. The music video was the fastest Afrobeats song to surpass 100 million views, doing it in … Read more
As inflation rose, Egyptians gave loans to buy books. Due to the country’s soaring inflation, Egyptians may now pay for books in installments, a practice formerly reserved for more expensive goods like vehicles and washing machines. “The simple act of owning a book is now considered a status symbol in Egypt. It’s not a need like … Read more
MTN Foundation Chief Releases Book on Education in Nigeria. Dennis Okoro, current head of the MTN Foundation and a former director of education in Nigeria, has published his first book, titled “Education in Nigeria: Visions for a Changing World,” in Lagos. This book examines Nigeria’s educational landscape today and draws attention to the many unresolved issues. … Read more
Alleged Marriage Between Yemi Alade and Longtime Manager. If you believe the rumors, Yemi Alade may have met and fallen in love with the embrace of her long-term manager Taiye Aliyu, just as Tiwa Savage did with her husband. Tosin Silverdam, a social media blogger, claims that the self-proclaimed Mama Africa is engaged to her longtime … Read more
CBN extends the expiration date for old naira notes. The CBN has declared a 10-day grace period for the continued usage of outdated naira notes throughout the country. On Sunday morning, the CBN governor told reporters that he had received permission from President Muhammadu Buhari to grant the extension. He said the previous deadline of … Read more
Four people died when two helicopters crashed in Australia. Images show one of the helicopter’s rotors laying on a beach bank following Monday’s midair collision between two helicopters on Australia’s Gold Coast, where officials say four people were killed. The authorities have reported that three other victims are in extremely severe condition. A downed helicopter … Read more
Nigeria’s ex-President Obasanjo approves Labour Party’s Peter Obi for president. Obasanjo, Nigeria’s previous president, supports Obi’s bid for reelection. This is much more than a recommendation; he has crafted an inspiring argument that no significant figure in contemporary Nigerian politics can afford to dismiss. PLEASE HEAR MY CALL TO ALL Nigerians, BUT YOUNG Nigerians IN PARTICULAR … Read more