Cinemas gross N7bn in 2023, Funke Akindele’s film contributes over 14%
A Tribe Called Judah Nigerian cinemas grossed more than 7.2 billion naira in 2023 from over 2.6 million admissions, with Nollywood averaging a 39 per cent market share, according to a new report. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
Ghana struggling with tsunami of secondhand clothes
It takes Nii Armah and his crew of 30 fishermen hours to haul their weighty nets to shore on the bustling Korle-Gonno beach of Ghana’s capital Accra. Finally, their catch emerges — a colossal barracuda and a less welcome bounty…
BREAKING: Super Eagles qualify for AFCON final after defeating South Africa on penalties
Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on penalties to qualify for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). FT: Nigeria 1-1 South Africa (4-2 on penalties) Iheanacho scores. Nigeria qualifies!!!…
Ukrainian-born Miss Japan relinquishes crown following alleged affair
The Ukrainian-born beauty queen who sparked a debate on cultural identity by being named Miss Japan has relinquished her title just two weeks after being crowned. Karolina Shiino, the first person of predominantly European heritage ever to win the Miss…
Celine Dion makes first public appearance in 3 months at 2024 Grammys [Photos]
Music icon, Celine Dion on Sunday was present at the 2024 Grammy Awards despite her ongoing health condition. The 55-year-old pop icon made a rare public appearance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, walking out to deliver the night’s…
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles ready for South Africa challenge, says Ola Aina
Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina, has expressed the Super Eagles’ readiness to face South Africa in the semi-finals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday. Aina spoke at the pre-match press conference ahead of the game which…
House Republicans fail to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
WASHINGTON — A monthslong GOP campaign to oust Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas collapsed in the House on Tuesday after Democrats and a trio of skeptical Republicans voted to reject a resolution to impeach him over his handling of the…
Rema Becomes First African Artist To Win Chinese Music Award
Rema Becomes First African Artist To Win Chinese Music Award Studiocb55news reports that Famous Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, has made history as the first African artist to win a Chinese music award. This Nigeria news platform understands that…
AFCON 2023: South Africa suffer injury blow ahead Super Eagles clash
Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has confirmed Thapelo Masko will not play again at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Mamelodi Sundowns winger sustained a hamstring injury in South Africa’s quarter-final victory against Cape Verde. Broos stated that…
AFCON 2023: South Africa suffer injury blow ahead Super Eagles clash
Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has confirmed Thapelo Masko will not play again at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Mamelodi Sundowns winger sustained a hamstring injury in South Africa’s quarter-final victory against Cape Verde. Broos stated that…