South African President Meets Pope Leo XIV Amid U.S. Boycott Controversy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Saturday in a gesture that underscored Africa’s growing diplomatic footprint and moral voice in…
Wizkid Makes History: First African Artist to Surpass 100 Million Shazams
Nigerian megastar Wizkid has officially travelled into new territory: he is now the first African artist to surpass 100 million Shazam recognitions — a landmark moment in the history of…
FIFA 2025 Awards: Salah, Hakimi, Chawinga, and Nnadozie Lead Africa’s Charge on The Best Shortlist
The road to global recognition just turned African red, green, and gold. Four of the continent’s finest — Mohamed Salah, Achraf Hakimi, Temwa Chawinga, and Chiamaka Nnadozie — have been…
What to Watch This November — Netflix’s Top 7 Movies and Series You Shouldn’t Sleep On
As autumn cools down, Netflix turns up the heat. This November, the platform drops a mix of big-name originals, festive favourites, and long-awaited finales — led by Stranger Things 5.…
Trump Snubs G20 in Africa, Calls for South Africa’s Removal from the Group
US President Donald Trump has announced he will not attend the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg, calling for South Africa’s removal from the influential global economic group. Speaking at the…
Lagos Fashion Week Wins Earthshot Prize 2025
Lagos Fashion Week wins Earthshot Prize 2025 for sustainability innovation, spotlighting Africa’s leadership in global climate and fashion reform.
Victor Osimhen Makes History for Galatasaray with Champions League Hat-Trick
Victor Osimhen makes history with a stunning hat-trick as Galatasaray defeat Ajax 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League, becoming only the second Nigerian to do so.
Rob Oliphant Hails Deepening Canada–Nigeria Partnership
Ottawa — Canada’s Member of Parliament Rob Oliphant has reaffirmed the deepening bond between Canada and Nigeria, describing it as a “growing partnership rooted in trade, innovation, and people-to-people ties.”…
Ugandan-Born Zohran Mamdani’s Rise as New York’s First Muslim Mayor Inspires a New Generation of the Global African Diaspora
New York — History unfolded Tuesday night as Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Ugandan-born state assemblyman and self-described democratic socialist, was elected mayor of New York City, defeating political heavyweight Andrew…
Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget: What It Means for the Economy, Immigration, and Africa’s Global Diaspora
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget charts a bold new course for Canada’s economy—redefining trade, energy, and immigration priorities that could reshape opportunities for Africans in the diaspora.
