Kerry Washington has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 47-year-old Scandal actress was joined by her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha; her parents; Shonda Rhimes; and Tyler Perry as she received the 2,796th star during a ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday. In a statement, Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies, said:...
The wait is finally over!!! The official trailer of the much-anticipated movie ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ has been released. The actress announced via social media on Monday with the caption: Ladies and Gentlemen! The official trailer of #EverybodyLovesJenifa!!! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olufunke Akindele (@funkejenifaakindele) Here is everything you should know about ‘Everybody Loves...
Nollywood actress and former beauty queen Princess Chineke has made a groundbreaking career pivot as she joins the US Army. Chineke, who previously represented her state in the prestigious Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant and modeled in numerous commercials, billboards, and fashion shows, has officially taken the oath to serve in the U.S. military. The announcement which she...
Many know Deola Art-Alade as the beautiful wife of award-winning singer, Dare Art Alade. However, beyond that, she has stamped her name as a serial entrepreneur with a career spanning over two decades of creative versatility as a design expert, producer, marketing guru, interior decorator, record label executive, property expert, entertainment executive, and CEO. Here are a few things to...
Hey Lagos! Get ready for the most exciting marketplace event of the year—an experience that blends shopping, fun, and connection like never before! The Transforming Nigerian Youths Marketplace Event invites you to join us at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, December 13th, 2024. This isn’t just another market; it’s a celebration of entrepreneurship, creativity, and community. Whether...
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term. Her appointment takes effect September 1, 2025. In a statement issued on Friday by the organization, Okonjo-Iweala expressed gratitude to the WTO’s 166 member nations for their continued trust and support. “I am deeply honoured by the trust and support of the WTO General Council and its...
In this article, we review some of the best Amazon Black Friday deals 2024 on kitchen appliances. Black Friday season is upon us and you know what that means: time to buy all the cool stuff you have been waiting all year to buy. Thousands of deals are on offer. We have carefully curated some of the best deals on...
Bridget Mangwandi has emerged as the winner of MasterChef South Africa Season 5 in what has been termed a show of culinary creativity and splendor. With her win, the 20-year-old became the first Black female winner from South Africa and the world’s youngest MasterChef winner. The season finale saw a showdown between Mangwandi and 23-year-old Nabila Shamshum, a school secretary...
A 12-year-old Nigerian-born girl, Eniola Shokunbi, has achieved a record-breaking feat with her invention by securing $11.5 million in grant funding to develop and build her air filter system. The funding allocated by the Connecticut State Bond Commission will enable Eniola to build and install the air filter system across schools in the state of Connecticut, Shoppe Black reports. Eniola’s...
MTN Nigeria has appointed Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective October 14, 2024. Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka replaces Adia Sohwo, who stepped down as CMO in June 2024 after three years. She began her career at MTN in 2001 as a corporate sales executive, where she has held several leadership roles. With 24 years of experience in the telecommunications,...