Dakar Fashion Week Turns the Atlantic Into a Runway
Dakar Fashion Week has leveled up into one of Africa’s most striking fashion events, literally
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Veekee James’ 31st Birthday Photos Come With the Sweetest Surprise: Baby Eliana
Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James is celebrating her 31st birthday today with a crystal-embellished black gown from her own label, photographed by Felix Crown — and she used the occasion to introduce her daughter, Eliana Adeife Atere, to the world. Baby Eliana was born on 2 May 2026, with her n
The Ghana Movie Awards 2026 Red Carpet Was a Fashion Feast | See the Photos
The 2026 Ghana Movie Awards red carpet showcased a premium display of West African tailoring at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. Co-hosted by event leads Daniel Etim Effiong and Juliet Ibrahim—who both delivered multiple high-fashion look changes—the night featured standout style moments alongside a st
Two Looks, One Night! Nana Akua Addo Owns the Ghana Movie Awards Red Carpet Again
Ghanaian fashion favourite Nana Akua Addo brought two looks to the 2026 Ghana Movie Awards — a strapless forest green corseted gown with a hand-painted tie-dye effect by Mohammed Abbas Ossu, and a structured hot pink and red power suit with a sculptural fascinator by Mimi Yina of Medlin Boss. The po
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Nigeria’s Inaugural Pius Oleghe Poetry and Literary Awards Opens Submissions | Two Prizes of ₦1,000,000 Each | Submit by June 24
A new national poetry competition has arrived in Nigeria, and it comes with serious institutional weight behind it. The Pius Oleghe Poetry and Literary Awards (POPALS), named in honour of Pius Enahoro Oleghe, a distinguished Nigerian educator who devoted more than four decades of his life to educati
“I Am Fine and in Excellent Spirits”: The Literary World Rallies Around Okey Ndibe After DSS Detention at Lagos Airport
Professor Okey Ndibe, celebrated Nigerian novelist and academic, was detained for over three hours by the Department of State Services at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos earlier this month. In a Facebook post following his release, Ndibe wrote: “I am fine and in excellent spirits. I
Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s Blessings Is Nominated for the Netherlands’ Best Book for Young Adults 2026
Zegeningen, the Dutch translation of Blessings, the debut novel by Nigerian writer and former Brittle Paper staff writer Chukwuebuka Ibeh, has been nominated for the Beste Boek voor Jongeren 2026, the Netherlands’ annual prize for the best book for readers between the ages of fifteen and eighteen. T
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Eight cities, ten days, three regions, one continental refusal. Africa Bitcoin Day 2026 happened as promised, against a backdrop that almost nobody saw coming: forty million Kenyans woke up with Lightning addresses they did not know they had. Here is what May built, and where June takes it next. The
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Ayra Starr Lands FIFA World Cup 2026 Song With “Show Me”
Ayra Starr has secured a huge global look with “Show Me,” her new track with Latto
Ladipoe Breaks Down Rap Beef in an Afrobeats Era
Ladipoe is choosing his battles carefully. In a new conversation, the Nigerian rapper talks about rap
Dave's 2026 Lagos concert ticket prices revealed
Here are the prices for all tickets available for the highly anticipated Dave's homecoming concert scheduled for two days in Lagos. The post Dave's 2026 Lagos concert ticket prices revealed appeared first on NotjustOk.
1 or 2 Lyrics by KFMD, Qing Madi & Zlatan
KFMD, Qing Madi and Zlatan Lyrics 1 or 2 by KFMD, Qing Madi, and Zlatan is an uplifting Afro-fusion track that explores ambition, faith, and resilience in the face of challenges. The lyrics reflect on overcoming negativity, staying focused on personal growth, and trusting God throughout the journey
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South Africa: Organized Crime Surges in Gauteng - South African News Briefs - June 10, 2026
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Nigeria: MSF Records 7,850 Cholera Cases, 74 Deaths in Borno Outbreak
[Leadership] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says it has recorded 7,850 suspected cholera cases and 74 deaths in Borno State, while treating 7,439 patients between 1 May and 7 June 2026 across 14 local government areas.
Peter Obi threatens N5bn lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo
During a Channels TV's programme reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Okonkwo alleged that Mr Obi and South-east caucus of the NDC demanded N10 million bribe from House of Representatives aspirants in the party to secure tickets for them. The post Peter Obi threatens N5bn lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo ap
Xenophobia: These African countries have repatriated their citizens from South Africa
At least five African countries have repatriated citizens or are working towards repatriation from South Africa. The post Xenophobia: These African countries have repatriated their citizens from South Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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14 Reasons Why AFROPOLITAiN Cover Male Boris Kodjoe Is The Quintessential Man
Boris Kodjoe graced the cover of Afropolitain and during his interview we got a glimpse into his philanthropy, his family life and how he views his place in the world. One of those things that stands out for him is his ability to center everything he does around his family.
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