From feather-trimmed Dior to fringe, the British-Nigerian actress is making a case for fashion that feels as good as it looks. Sophie Okonedo has always been one to watch on the red carpet and the Academy Award nominee has a knack for choosing looks that feel quietly dramatic. Her latest press tour
Afrobeats star Zlatan Ibile and his partner, Davita Omoniyi, are set to celebrate their wedding on 24 October 2026. Their pre-wedding photos feature coordinated pastel looks, with Davita in a pink Lasosa By Pam Pam gown and Zlatan in a bespoke T.I Nathan suit. The post Before They Say “I Do”, See Zl
Nollywood star Nancy Isime has announced her debut as an executive producer, stepping behind the camera to lead her first film project and share the journey behind the scenes. The post Permission to Call Nancy Isime Madam EP? The Actress Is Making Her Executive Producer Debut! appeared first on Bell
Miss Universe Uganda 2026 1st Runner-Up Kimberly Jael celebrated Uganda’s 64th Independence Day on 9 October in a sculpted evening gown translating the national black, yellow, and red colours into high fashion. The post Kimberly Jael’s Black, Yellow & Red Gown Is Her Fashion Tribute to Uganda’s Inde
As the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA) 2026 convenes hundreds of grassroots activists in Maputo, lead organizer Prince Akpah confronts the persistent systemic barriers of international travel and visa restrictions. By rejecting rigid corporate formats for decentralized, trauma-informed solidar
Nigerian writer and scholar Tolu Daniel has joined Saraba Magazine as Editor-at-Large, with a particular focus on curating and editing nonfiction, the magazine announced on 12 October. In the role, Daniel will help shape Saraba’s nonfiction publishing, working with writers and commissioning pieces a
The Book Buzz Foundation has unveiled twenty new Nigerian children’s picture books in Abuja, produced under the Nigerian Picture Book Project (NPBP) with support from the European Union. LEADERSHIP reports that the books were written and illustrated by young Nigerian creatives from the country’s six
Wasafiri has released the shortlists for the 2026 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize, selecting fifteen writers across fiction, life writing, and poetry. Winners in each category will receive £1,000 and will be announced on Saturday, 31 October, at a ceremony at the Southbank Centre in London, as
Blaqbonez Lyrics CA$H EVERYDAY by Blaqbonez is an energetic, ambition-driven Afrobeats track about relentless hustling, financial independence, and the obsession with building wealth, read the lyrics below. The song centers on Blaqbonez’s commitment to making money every day, prioritizing his career
DJ 808 and Mavo Lyrics SHENK ME by DJ 808 and Mavo is a playful, sexually charged Afrobeats track about money, lust, and the fear of being abandoned when financial success fades, through cheeky lyrics, suggestive wordplay, and a repetitive hook, SHENK ME captures the transactional side of modern rel
Blaqbonez and Ruger Lyrics JUSTINA by Blaqbonez featuring Ruger is a playful, flirtatious Afrobeats track about sexual attraction, romantic tension, and the desire to rekindle an intense connection, through cheeky lyrics, suggestive wordplay, and catchy hooks, the track captures the push and pull of
Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and a €255 fine by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) following his decision to leave Portugal's national team camp during the international break. The disciplinary action announced on Monday, October 19, 2026, follows the controversy surro
The expansion push forms part of JP Morgan plan to broaden its presence in Africa, where it is looking to scale up its share of payments, lending, trade finance and corporate banking business. The post JP Morgan to secure Nigerian banking licence after N50 billion deposit with CBN – Report appeared
Nigeria dropped seven places to 43rd after losing 83.54 ranking points, while Malawi climbed 49 places to record the biggest rise in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking. The post FIFA Women’s World Ranking: Super Falcons suffer massive fall as Malawi make biggest leap appeared first on Premium Tim
[Vanguard] The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has warned staff of the commission against partisan politics, urging them to maintain neutrality and professionalism in the discharge of their electoral duties.
More than 400 people, mostly children, become ill after drinking contaminated water, east of Pretoria.
