Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Ayra Starr will perform at CANEX WKND concert in Algeria Ayra Starr Ayra Starr will thrill her audience at CANEX WKND concert in Algeria. Sensational Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, and DJ Maphorisa from South Africa will perform at the 2024 Creative Africa Nexus Weekend, (CANEX WKND), concert. This year’s edition of the CANEX WKND will be held from October 16-19, 2024, in Algiers, Algeria. CANEX WKND is a flagship event that highlights Africa’s creative and cultural industry. Ayra Starr gained global recognition after releasing her hit track ‘Bloody Samaritan’ in 2021. Other performers include Kenyan singer Sofiya Nzau, Tinariwen, a…
Spotify Lauds Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’ After 10th Year Of Release “With its 10th anniversary, the song will continue to be celebrated as one of the most iconic Afrobeats tracks of all time, and a testament to the power of African music on global stage.” Popular online streaming platform, Spotify has celebrated Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” 10th anniversary. In a statement issued on Spotify by its Head of Music, Sub Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, on Tuesday, said the song had recorded over 55 million streams since its release in 2014. She said: “Today marks the 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s groundbreaking single, “Ojuelegba”, a song…
Instagram Unveils ‘Teen Accounts’ With Features Of Safety For Teenage Users The feature will begin rolling out in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia within the next 60 days, with global availability expected by January. Photos sharing platform, Instagram has unveiled a new feature, dubbed ‘teen accounts,’ designed to enhance the safety and privacy of users under the age of 18. Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, announced the feature in a blog post on Tuesday, September 17. According to Meta, all accounts belonging to users under 18 will be automatically switched to Instagram teen accounts, with several…
Nigeria, US collaborate to improve press freedom and rights US Embassy Public Diplomacy Counselor, Mr Lee McManis; Director General, Voice of Nigeria, Mallam Jibrin Baba-Ndace; Ambassador of the United States to Nigeria, Mr Richard Mills; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; Director General, National Orientation Agency, Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu and the United States Embassy spokesperson and Press Attaché, Mr. Gilbert Morton when the US Envoy visited the minister in his office in Abuja on Wednesday. [Ministry of Information] With this, Nigeria will be able to deal with fake news and emboldened media to perform optimally on duty. This…
THE ESAMA OF BENIN KINGDOM The Esama is the wealth and pride of the Kingdom, The Ivie of the gods, the begotten of the Oba! His wealth and fame perfumes the reddish muddy sandy land; The delight he shares lavishly with no restraint. The Esama, the beaded one! He is not so small a man, So he cannot be hidden or sat upon like the comfort of a cushion. His drums echoes over a thousand hills; That dance of pride, the wishing elephant! He is the secret thoughts of the Oba, the arrogance of gods! Whose shadow may want to…
Elon Musk’s brain chip receives approval as it aids blinds sight Elon Musk Elon Musk’s brain chip receives approval as it aids the blinds sight. Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, has received the US Food and Drug Administration’s “breakthrough device” designation for the company’s experimental implant, Blindsight. The device, called ‘Blindsight,’ is designed to restore vision in individuals with complete or partial blindness, including those with non-functional optic nerves. “We have received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA for Blindsight. “Join us in our quest to bring back sight to those who have lost it. Apply to our Patient Registry…
CBN appoints new board members for Keystone Bank The Central Bank of Nigeria has reconstituted the board of directors of Keystone Bank. The move announced on Wednesday, as part of the apex bank’s strategy to ensure sustained growth for the financial institution. According to a statement from the Keystone Bank, Lady Ada Chukwudozie has been appointed as the new board chairman, alongside five other non-executive directors. They are Abdul-Rahman Esene, Mrs. Fola Akande, Akintola Ayodeji Olusoji, Obijiaku Samuel, and Senator Farouk Bello. In addition, the CBN also named two new executive directors, Ladi Oluwole and Abubakar Usman Bello. Lady Ada…
Access Corporation and MTN Nigeria drive equity market to N607bn profit Access Corporation and MTN Nigeria drive equity market to N607bn profit. The Nigerian equity market gained N607bn in market capitalisation in the past week, on the back of buying interest in large-cap stocks like Access Corporation and MTN Nigeria. The All-Share Index appreciated by 1.06 per cent to close at 97,456.62, while the market capitalisation rose by 1.10 per cent to N56tn. All other indices closed higher, except for the Growth Index, which saw a depreciation of 0.03 per cent, while the Alternative Securities Market Index remained flat. The…
Emmy Award: Bassett Emerges, Winning First Award In Four-Decade Cover photo: Angela Bassett Wins First Emmy Award in Four-Decade Career/Photo credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images She achieved the award from her work on National Geographic’s Queens, a seven-part series that chronicles the stories of animal matriarchies across the globe. Angela Bassett earned her first-ever Emmy Award at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys this past week. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this was the legendary actress’ ninth Emmy nomination, which included a 2023 nomination for her narration work on Good Night Oppy. Bassett, who’s had an illustrious four-decade career in the industry,…
Amuneke: Lookman Can Win CAF Player Of The Year Award Amuneke: Lookman Can Win CAF Player Of The Year Award Amuneke was moved by Lookman’s performance believing he could win CAF Player of the year Award Former Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Amuneke has thrown his weight behind Ademola Lookman to be crown the next CAF Player of the Year winner. Amuneke who spoke in an interview with SportsBoom.com Amuneke, said Lookman’s rise to prominence is no surprise to him. “He’s in line to be crowned CAF Player of the Year winner if he continues the way he is doing. “I…