Chidinma Adetshina has accepted the invitation to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 beauty pageant competition. Adetshina had been involved in a social media uproar about her eligibility to participate in the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant. The controversy that broke the final straw was when the Department of Home Affairs found prima facie evidence that the 23-year-old’s mother...
At the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympics, several female athletes of Nigerian descent who were representing other countries shown bright at the tournament both individually and as a team. From shotput to basketball and the relay teams, these individuals won medals with some making history thereby highlighting Nigeria’s rich talent. Here are eight female athletes of Nigerian descent who won...
In recent times, cases of people slumping and dying, known as sudden cardiac death, have been on the rise. One such is the late Onyeka Onwenu, the legendary singer, actress, and activist. Onwenu slumped shortly after performing during a birthday party. She was rushed to Reddington Hospita,l where doctors were in a battle to resuscitate her, all to no avail....
In his usual annual tradition, former US president, Barack Obama has released his 2024 summer playlist featuring 44 songs from various genres. On his list, this year features songs from two Nigerians, Tems ‘Love Me Jeje’ and Rema’s ‘Yayo’. South Africa’s Tyla also makes the list with the track ‘Jump’ featuring Gunna and Skillibeng. Sharing the playlist on Monday, he wrote; With summer...
The gospel industry in Nigeria is mourning the death of Aduke Gold, who was a fast-rising and promising singer. Details of her death are still sketchy. The sad news was shared on Tuesday, August 13, by fellow gospel artiste, Esther Igbeke on her Instagram page, who posted a tribute with Aduke Gold’s picture and the caption: “A general has fallen....
Head Coach of Nigeria’s female basketball team, Rena Wakama has been named the best coach of the women’s Olympic basketball tournament for her history-making feats. The 32-year-old was recognised by FIBA and the Olympic organisers for leading D’Tigress to the tournament quarter-finals for the first time in its history. D’Tigress started the tournament on a winning streak by defeating Australia...
The 66th edition of the Miss South Africa Pageant was held on Saturday, August 10 in Pretoria and hosted by the beautiful TV presenter, Bonang Matheba. The countdown to the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant had been filled with lots of controversies concerning one of its contestants, Chidinma Adetshina. For her glam look on the night to host the pageant...
Mia Le Roux has emerged as the winner of the 2024 Miss South Africa beauty pageant after defeating nine other contestants to the crown. She was crowned by her predecessor, Natasha Joubert. The much-anticipated beauty pageant took place on Saturday, August 10 at the SunBet arena in Pretoria and was hosted by award-winning presenter, Bonang Matheba. With her win, Le...
The organisers of the Miss Universe Nigeria(MUN) have extended an invitation to Chidinma Adetshina to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 competition following her withdrawal from the Miss South Africa beauty pageant. This was announced in a press statement by The MUN organization on Friday, August 9 via its official Instagram page. The Miss Universe Nigeria “We at Miss...
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube has died after a two-year battle with lung cancer. The sad news was announced by her husband, Dennis Troper who shared it via a Facebook post. He wrote: It is with profound sadness that I share the news of Susan Wojcicki’s passing. My beloved wife of 26 years and mother to our five...