Davido’s most recent album, 5IVE, is a pivot rather than just a fifth chapter. 5IVE is a mirror and an evolution, reflecting not just Davido’s personal journey but also the wider transformation – and sometimes dilution – of “Afrobeats” on the international scene. It is infused with genre innovation, lyrical profundity, and an unexpected fondness for numerology. Alhanislam’s first number, “Five,” is more of a theatrical lecture than a song. The 1:11-minute monologue, which is delivered by spoken-word artist Maryam Bukar Hassan, sets the scene with angelic numbers and a prophetic flair, all of which support the main theme: five.…
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced new guidelines for the advanced cargo declaration regime, which aim to boost transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Nigeria’s crude oil and petroleum exports. The NUPRC, in a statement on Wednesday, said the guidelines, issued under the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Advance Cargo Declaration Regulation 2024, are designed to establish a robust framework for declaring and tracking crude oil and petroleum product exports from Nigeria. “The guidelines, issued under the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Advance Cargo Declaration Regulation, 2024, are designed to establish a robust framework for declaring and tracking crude oil and petroleum product…
In Summary South Africa is the only Country that has up to 4 cities on this list – Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, and Johannesburg. This shows the improvement in affordability in the country North African countries like Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco also dominate the list. Their housing prices have been steady and have not been influenced by inflation.Despite the rise of rapid migration and population, city-center properties in many African countries still remain accessible, meaning that investors and buyers can take this opportunity.Deep Dive!!African Cities are growing really fast, and it’s now a hotspot for investors and buyers. Rent and…
In Summary Liberia tops the list with 26 presidents since it gained its independence in 1847. This high number can be attributed to the political history filled with military and democratic transitions.Uganda, Burundi, and Mauritania ties with a total of 9 Presidents each. This reflects the growth of their political transitions post-independence.Ghana stands out among all 10 countries for its progressive leadership from a coup-prone state to a stable democracy with 14 presidents.Deep Dive!!Having many presidents after independence doesn’t always mean instability. It can reflect years of struggle to have a strong diplomatic transition, but it can also symbolize functional…
Leaders urged to prioritize nature as a cornerstone of economic resilience and climate action. On the closing day of the G20 Summit, the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Africa Council (SMIAC) tabled the G20 Nature Investment Roadmap: A Leaders’ Guide to Formalizing African Nature as an Investable Asset Class on Public and Private Balance Sheets. This pivotal roadmap, championed by the SMI Africa Council, calls on G20 Heads of State to redefine economic frameworks by embedding natural capital as an investable asset class. It provides a clear and actionable strategy for the global community to recognize the immense economic value of…
PFL Africa: Nigeria’s Juliet Ukah takes center stage against South Africa’s Niedermayr The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has finalised the full lineup for its historic PFL Africa event, and Nigeria’s undefeated MMA star Juliet Ukah is set to take centre stage. Ukah, who also serves with the Nigeria Police Force, will face South Africa’s Ceileigh Niedermayr in a highly anticipated Women’s Strawweight Showcase Bout, headlining the groundbreaking event scheduled for Saturday, July 19 at the Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town, South Africa. Read Also: Nigeria’s Juliet Ukah set for PFL Africa debut in Cape Town Boasting an unblemished 6-0…
An arbitration court in London on Monday began hearing a bitter dispute between ExxonMobil and Chevron over ownership of a gigantic oil project with up to $1tn in reserves. The US supermajors are battling over the right to acquire a 30 per cent stake in Guyana’s Stabroek oilfield, which is owned by Hess, a US energy company that agreed to a $53bn takeover by Chevron in September 2023. Exxon, which owns 45 per cent of Stabroek, claims it has “right of first refusal” to buy Hess’s stake in the oilfield under the terms of a joint operating agreement with Hess…
South Africa’s retail sector is entering a pivotal phase. After several quarters of mixed signals — sluggish growth, cost pressures, and store closures — the latest developments point to a market regaining its stride. But this is not a simple rebound story. Beneath the topline growth, we see deep structural shifts reshaping how retailers operate, how consumers engage, and where investors place their bets. Consumer Confidence Returns — But with Clear Preferences The 7% year-on-year growth in retail sales this January is more than a bounce — it’s a shift in spending psychology. South African consumers, despite inflationary headwinds, are…
Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, the art district home to over 70 contemporary art galleries, in April saw the opening of its first dedicated African space.The Efie Gallery’s new Africa-focused space made its debut with an exhibition featuring Afro-Cuban artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons and her work exploring the theme of land and belonging.The Efie team have been present in Dubai since 2021 working in temporary spaces, but the new 4,400 sq ft. space allows for the display of more works. On entering, its high ceiling puts into sharp relief the sugar cane-inspired sculptures transporting us to Cuba’s sugar plantations, where thousands of…