With celebrity fights reportedly paying up to N50m in Nigeria—far more than most professional boxers earn—the growing spectacle has sparked debate over fair pay and its impact on the sport, even as promoters argue it is attracting new audiences and investment. PETER AKINBO writes
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Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida is coming to South African youth radio station Y, with the pan-African music show joining its Sunday lineup from 1 November at 1pm. Since launching in 2020, the show has spotlighted established and emerging artists from across the continent, with weekly interviews and its “Big 5” selection…
Martin Luther King Jr. remains an enduring figure in the fight for social justice and equality. His quote, “Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a constant attitude,” resonates today amidst a landscape marked by hyperconnectivity and social media, where polarization often overshadows meaningful discourse. As we grapple with feelings of helplessness in the…
Experience an unforgettable evening of Nigerian culture, cinema, and conversation in Las Vegas in this annual cultural celebration bringing Nigerian stories and global perspectives to the heart of Las Vegas.
Image via Rockstar Games GTA 6 is getting six new radio stations. According to Rockstar Games, six more radio stations will be available in Leonida, which include Latin songs, African music, country, metal, pop, and Southern rap, among others. Moreover, the highly anticipated game will also offer on-demand podcasts for Jason and Lucia.The six stations…
Just three months after completing a landmark move from Orlando Pirates to Belgian Pro League outfit Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, South African international Relebohile Mofokeng has reportedly landed on the transfer radar of several major European clubs.
Nigerian Afrobeats star Tekno took over Village Underground in London on Sunday, October 4, delivering a high-energy performance as music lovers gathered to celebrate Nigeria’s 66th Independence. Th…
Suraj Lama Momos, a popular momo spot in Andheri West known for attracting celebrities and food lovers, is among eight Mumbai food establishments facing regulatory action from the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) during its festive-season crackdown. Scroll down to know more.
Monday October 5 SPECIAL: Today is Portugal Republic Day and in honor of the occasion, Global Village devotes a show to Portugal’s most famous musical export – fado. The often-mournful style has been compared to blues, and like that music, can have a joyous side as well. We’ll hear both Lisbon and Coimbra fado, legends…
Actor, Tayo Faniran, has alleged that gatekeeping, favouritism and personal sentiments are making it difficult for some talented actors and filmmakers to get the opportunities they deserve in Nollywood.
