Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Billboard U.S. Afrobeats record:  Asake tops as artiste with most songs, beating other Africans Billboard U.S. Afrobeats record puts Asake as topmost artiste with most songs, beating other Africans. Nigerian Afrobeats artiste Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has set a new record in the global music industry, surpassing Burna Boy as the artiste with the most songs on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. Asake‘s latest album, Lungu Boy, made a spectacular debut on the chart this week, with nine of its tracks securing spots on the prestigious list. This feat has extended Asake’s total entries to 50, solidifying…

American Japa – A Star Studded Nigerian Nollywood Movie Set To Hit Cinema ‘American Japa’ was created by Atlantic World Digital Communications. It was produced by Abulu, the Nigerian-born US-based producer, and co-produced by Angel Ufuoma. American-Nigerian filmmaker and director Tony Abulu has announced the coming of the new blockbuster movie, “American Japa”, which will be released in cinemas across Nigeria on September 6. ‘American Japa’, a Nollywood movie directed by Tony Abulu, is set to hit cinemas across the country on September 6. Odunlade Adekola, the actor, shared the film’s trailer in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “Behold the…

DJ Cuppy shows her devotion to Christ as she gets baptized Sharing the news of her spiritual transformation on her social media platforms, she says every beat and moment now have different meaning. The renowned Nigerian disc jockey and daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola took this great step at Holy Trinity Brompton, a popular Anglican church in London. The renowned Nigerian disc jockey and daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola took this great step at Holy Trinity Brompton, a popular Anglican church in London. DJ Cuppy shared the news of her spiritual transformation on her social media platforms. In a post,…

Malaria Eradication Drive: Government choose Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu to lead “It is sad to note that malaria contributes about 25 per cent to 30 per cent of childhood mortality and about 60 per cent of hospital attendance.” Alausa said. As part of the drive to eradicate malaria in Nigeria, the Federal Government has enlisted the support of prominent business leaders. The government said Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, and Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, will lead the charge against the disease. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji…

A young Nigerian student in the UK was awarded the Edinburgh Award in Global Employability A young Nigerian student in the UK, was awarded the Edinburgh Award in Global Employability. Mirabelle uses digital media and technology to drive awareness and shift mindsets. Mirabelle Morah, a young Nigerian social entrepreneur and student in the UK, was recently awarded the Edinburgh Award in Global Employability from the University of Edinburgh and has also won a £1,000 grant from the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and Edinburgh Innovations to develop her innovative startup idea, Grohwie further. Combining creativity with technology, Morah addresses key challenges…

Al Khalood, Saudi Arabian club, welcomes Troost-Ekong as he completes move Al Khalood, Saudi Arabian club, welcomes Troost-Ekong as he completes move This was announced on Al Khalood’s social media account. The club stated that Troost-Ekong will play for them in the 2024-2025 Saudi Pro League season. William Troost-Ekong, Super Eagles captain has completed a sensational transfer to the Saudi Arabian Professional Football League club Al Khalood. The Nigerian defender signed a two-year contract with an option for an additional year. Troost-Ekong joined Al Khalood from PAOK Thessaloniki, the Greek Super League champions. He spent one season at PAOK, winning…

The daughter of Atiku, 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Laila got married in Abuja The daughter of Atiku, Laila got married The daughter of former vice president and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Laila Atiku, amidst joy and celebration, got married to her spouse, Saleh Maitala at National Mosque in Abuja on Friday. Megastarmagazine reported Atiku sharing the excitement through a post on his official X account on Friday. This is what he wrote, “The joy of giving away a daughter in marriage supported by family and friends is priceless. “I wish Laila and her husband, Saleh Maitala, a blessed marriage. My…

Carrol Chang, former Uber Head of Operations, becomes CEO of Andela,  succeeding Jeremy Carrol Chang, former Uber Head of Operations, becomes CEO of Andela,  succeeding Jeremy Carrol Chang will be taking over from Jeremy Johnson, Andela’s co-founder, who will be stepping aside as CEO but will remain on the Andela Board. Carrol Chang was a former Global Head of Driver and Courier Operations at Uber and will be the new CEO, Andela Inc., talent marketplace firm. The new CEO takes over the helm of affairs at Andela effective from September 17, 2024, according to a statement from the company. Andela…

In July, according to NUPRC, Nigeria’s oil production increases to 1.53 million barrels per day In July, according to NUPRC, Nigeria’s oil production increases to 1.53 million barrels per day Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate productions have increased to 1.53 million barrels per day in the month of July, this is according to data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The NUPRC’s monthly oil production status report, seen by Nairametrics, captured both the volume of crude and condensate production in a specific month. According to the status report, crude production rises from 1.27 million bpd in June to…

US policy adjustment, possibility of interest rate cut ahead US policy adjustment, possibility of interest rate cut ahead. On Friday, August 23rd, the US Federal Reserve Chair, Jay Powell delivered a much awaited speech at the Jackson Hole symposium hinting at a possible interest rate cut in the coming months. According to Jay Powell, “The time has come for policy to adjust,” stating that “The direction of travel is clear, and the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks.” The news sent US Treasuries rallying as the dollar…