2010 saw the uniting of the African Leadership Academy (ALA) and The MasterCard Foundation on a journey to celebrate the entrepreneurial achievements of young Africans with the launch of the Anzisha Prize. The belief that there is a need for innovative entrepreneurial young leaders to create jobs, solve problems and drive our economies has led to the exposure of 15 finalists
African countries are uniting to seek 10 of the 48 spots at the 2026 World Cup from the 5 spots to be held at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. “All associations back the idea to expand the World Cup and there is hope that Africa can have 10 places,” said South African FA chief Danny Jordaan. Europe is currently
After his label boss, Jay Z put public pressure on him to liberate his long awaited debut album, rapper Jay Electronica responded in an interview with Billboard. “When it’s ready, when it’s ready. It don’t matter if Donald Trump say, ‘Put the album out,“[…] But I guess the question you asked me is what will it take. When it’s finished.
Atlanta based Nigerian-American rapper, Kelechi is about to have the everyone reachin’ with the quality of music he keeps churning out. Courtesy of a $50,000 prize for a rap contest sponsored by Mountain Dew’s Green Label Sound, Kelechi was able to bring his sophomore project, Before The Quarter to life after he dropped out of Georgia State University and started rapping
Law is one of the grand old professions. Music is also one of the grand old artforms. Naturally, there’s a point where both meet. Bobo Ajudua as Davido’s Lawyer is someone who’s worth listening to in understanding how both worlds meld. Find below excerpts of a conversation we had with him recently; First of all, what’s your relationship with Davido
Kawhi Leonard continues to improve his game after becoming the go-to-guy in San Antonio following Tim Duncan’s retirement and even less game time for Manu and Parker. He’s vying for a third straight Defensive Player of the Year award and continues to assert his dominance as the game’s best two-way player. Some consider him the dark horse in what is
Snapchat’s parent company, Snap Inc has finally started selling its well sought-out Spectacles glasses online. The snazzy sunglasses with a built-in camera were announced in the fall, but were only released at a special pop-up shop in New York City and at select locations in the U.S. Available in black, teal and coral colors, orders come with a charging case and cable. Customers
Forbes is reporting that the next iPhone, which has been dubbed by some the iPhone 8 or the 10th Anniversary Edition, could lose the beloved TouchID feature for something far more advanced — a front-facing facial recognition laser scanner. According to JPMorgan analyst, Rod Hall, the new functionality improves upon accuracy even more, as TouchID had complications due to wet weather
According to ESPN, Olympiakos striker Brown Ideye is being lined up for a move to China with Tianjin Teda before the close of the transfer window. If Ideye makes the move to Tianjin, he shall join Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi on the squad. The powerful striker who scored 13 goals in his debut season to help Olympiakos on the
Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday presided over a meeting of the Presidential Task Force on Rice and Wheat formed as a part of the Federal Government’s efforts aimed at enhancing food security. The meeting included four state governors — Abubakar Bagudu (Kebbi); Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano); Badaru Abubakar (Jigawa); and Dave Umahi (Ebonyi), The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun; Minister of
On Monday, a Senate panel requested that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission investigate officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over alleged racketeering in foreign exchange transactions. The lawmakers further urged the EFCC to identify owners of mansions in highbrow Abuja communities, alleging that a number of senior officials in various
The We Rise Initiative is an African social enterprise empowering women and girls to rise above twenty-first century oppression and the stigmatisation of pan-african and intersectional feminism. Launched in 2015 by Laila Johnson-Salami and Tracy Aryee-Quao, the NGO aims to become a force for women in Africa, paving the way for social, economic and political growth. Last year, the We
As President Buhari continues his medical leave, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has taken a place of increased prominence. He recently rejected moving to the new VP’s residence, construction of which the erstwhile Jonathan administration had commissioned. In a statement released by Laolu Akande, his media aide he said; For the umpteenth time, we would like to clarify that the proposed
For the 6th year in a row, the annual Greensprings/ Kanu Football Camp has launched with registration for the football clinic across the country. This year’s camp shall host top European coaches who are expected to coordinate activities at the five-day training camp. Scholarships to study at Greensprings are also to be awarded to outstanding pupils, organisers claimed. Executive Director of Greensprings
Artist-producer, Adey shall be releasing his debut EP later in the year and blesses us with Bad, the second track off the project following his late December release of Dirty Diego. On the self-produced track, Adey serenades listeners while making melodies about falling for a girl and urges her not to waste time as he glorifies her body. Adey’s upcoming project, we gather is home