The US House of Representatives passed a bill concerning TikTok, tying it to aid for Israel and Ukraine. If signed, TikTok has 270 days to find a new owner. The House lawmakers voted 360-58 for the bill, which could change TikTok’s future…
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Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon, clocking over 58 hours of continuous play in Times Square. Surrounded by a cheering crowd, he surpassed the previous record of 56 hours and 9 minutes, aiming…
Zimbabwe has reached out to the United States, urging them to notify banks about the recent easing of sanctions on the African nation as reported by Bloomberg. Zimbabwe Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube disclosed the request during a virtual press briefing from Washington…
The Canadian Senate praised Burna Boy and Nollywood for their global impact. Marcel Lebleu, Director General of West And Central African Bureau Global Affairs, Canada, highlighted Burna Boy’s sold-out concerts in Montreal and Toronto. Lebleu said, “He was in Montreal three weeks…
Apple announced on Friday that it removed WhatsApp, Threads, Signal, and Telegram from the App Store in China. The Cyberspace Administration of China ordered this action due to national security concerns, as stated by Apple. “We are obligated to follow the laws…
Afrobeat superstar Davido has come out in full support of renowned Nigerian chess Grandmaster Tunde Onakoya, who is currently attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon in New York City. Onakoya commenced his grueling mission to surpass…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has revealed she will drop her debut studio album ‘Born in the Wild’ in May 2024. The 28-year-old announced on Instagram, sharing a preview video clip believed to be from the upcoming album visuals. While an exact release…
Nyadiew Puoch is a Sudanese Australian professional basketball player, who was recently selected by the Atlanta Dream as the 12th overall pick in the WNBA draft. Puoch was born on June 23, 2004, in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, as one of seven children…
Nigerian superstar Davido made history as the third Nigerian artist to sell out the famous Madison Square Garden venue, in New York City on Wednesday, April 17th following in the footsteps of Wizkid and Burna Boy‘s sold-out MSG shows in 2022. The…
Burna Boy, Siya Kolisi, William Ruto, Others Make TIME’s 2024 Most Influential List Nigerian music star Burna Boy and other influential figures of African descent like Kenyan President William Ruto, and South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi, have been named one of…
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