Akon set to embark on a multi-purpose tour of Africa
Akon has revealed plans to embark on a tour around African countries starting in Ghana. The American born Senegalese origin singer, had earlier this year given a hint of his plan to tour Africa and other parts of the world including Latin America during his interview with Ebro in the morning radio host Ebro, the […]
Sierra Leone grants British actor Idris Elba citizenship
British actor Idris Elba has been awarded citizenship of his father’s native country Sierra Leone. He received the move with joy describing it as an honor “the biggest honor I could get from my country”. “I’m no stranger to Africa: I’ve been in Africa, I’ve made films in Africa, I’ve championed Africa,” he said. “But […]
Akon Building A “Wakanda-Akon City” In Senegal, To Be Completed In Ten Years
The building is on the way of a city in Senegal which many describe as real ‘Wakanda’ city, the Senegalese–American singer, Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam popularly known by his stage name Akon announced on the popular Nick Cannon’s Radio Show Power 106 Los Angeles. The popular singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and actor founded two […]
Jizzle Praised Fans, Beats Davido, and Wizkid on Spotify and Apple Music
Dubbed the “Man of the Moment”, popular Gambian Hip/Hop-Afro Beat super start, Jizzle has praised his fans for keeping his name on top of lead singers across the continent, whom he regards as “Well established Artists. Jizzle has recently been leading on live streaming music sites such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer in The […]
Latinos are black! All music is from Africa said Rapper Fat Joe
Speaking during an interview with Ebro, the American hip hop legend said that all the music in the world is from Africa, and that Latinos were black people of African origin. “All the music is African, you talk about Brazilian music, Dominican music, Spanish drums, all the music is African, you getting on the Afro-beat […]
Eight African Nationals are Coaches of other Africa National Football Teams
Africa is yet to establish its command in the global stage of football. However, football Confederations and Associations across the continent evidently prefer hiring foreign expatriates outside the continent against those in the continent to manage their national teams. Recently remakes by the Senegalese coach Alieu Cisse, in the just concluded 2019 African Cup of […]
National funeral for Ivorian music star DJ Arafat
When news of DJ Arafat’s demise broke a couple of weeks ago, Ivorian music fans and all over Africa were in sadness and shock, such is the level of love he has earned through his music. Today, he will be laid to rest. The funeral rites are underway for the hugely popular music icon, DJ […]
“Poorest Olympian” Africa’s New Women’s 200m Champion
The Gambia’s 24 old Gina Bass is the new Africa’s 200m females’ champion. Gina beats household name, Marie Josee Tal Lou to claim the position in the ongoing 12th All African Games in Rabat, Morocco with a surprising timing at 22.58, setting a new national record. Gina Bass is The Gambia’s national record holder in […]