Atlanta, Georgia – November 21, 2023: In a momentous celebration of culture and music, the Atlanta City Council officially declared November 21st as “Davido Day” in Fulton County, Georgia, USA. This prestigious proclamation comes as a tribute to the Nigerian-born superstar, Davido, for his outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry in the city.Davido, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, has left an indelible mark on Atlanta’s vibrant music scene, transcending boundaries and captivating audiences worldwide with his unique blend of Afrobeat, Afropop, and hip-hop music. His infectious melodies, electrifying performances, and lyrical prowess have made him a household name…
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Music has the power to move us and stir up emotions. It’s incredible how a simple melody or beat can make us feel alive and energised or bring tears to our eyes. This power can be used to make singers massive stars or promote ideas and there is a fine line between singing about what is ‘going on’ and endorsement of activities. Recent research focused on thirty-three Nigerian hip-hop songs that have captivated audiences from June 2017 to July 2023, show that they depict and rationalise online fraud and dehumanise victims. The lyrics of hip-hop music reveal diverse motives that…
Former Super Eagles number one goalkeeper and captain, Vincent Enyeama, has revealed that he lost the desire to follow the national team after he was forced to retire from the team in 2015. Enyeama, who began his career spanning over two decades with Ibom Stars, is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers that have come out of Africa. He made his Super Eagles debut at the 2002 World Cup in Japan and captained the team on several occasions. He won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013, after winning bronze in the 2004, 2006 and 2010 tournaments. As the…
For as long as I can remember, I was by far the youngest person at the table whenever funders gathered their grantees during a call or a workshop. As the leader of El Derecho a No Obedecer, a project of Otraparte Corporation, a Colombian-based nonprofit, I always represented youth-led organizations. On many occasions, the only one at the table.The truth is we’re not short on youth-led organizations in the Global South. Yet, how many of these organizations can say they have more than $50k USD in the bank? How many can argue that they have already worked with some of…
People often ask me, TOE how do I learn leadership. Should I go on a course? Buy a book? Get a mentor? Are leaders born, or can you become a leader? Just as I say about business success, leadership has many components – luck, being in the right place at the right time. But I also believe that those talents and those disciplines that you bring, creating a vision and the resilience and focus that delivers that vision, can also forge your own personal leadership. I was fortunate to work with Chief Ebitimi Banigo, at the start of my career. …
Red seems to be missing in a lot of wardrobes these days and we’ll not let the ancient culture of having this must-have luxurious and forceful color in our closet diminish or go to waste. This aesthetically fierce hue is not only to be adored as a color itself but as the color of the perfect dinner gown.Tomato red, Cherry red, in whichever variant that it might be in, this is the perfect dinner attire for our Glamstylas and if classy is what you insist on, this attire has been spotted in numerous but the best of fashion collections including…
An Insight to the Okavango Delta The Okavango Delta in Botswana is probably the most famous wildlife destination in the world, perhaps the only other area as well documented is Kenya’s Masai Mara. However there is a big difference in the two, with Botswana opting for a low-quantity, high value tourism model which ensures an extremely intimate and private safari experience. Getting into Botswana was extremely simple, a quick flash of my Covid-19 vaccination certificate and after a fifteen-minute hop, I was into the Okavango Delta in the blink of an eye. When on game drives in the private concessions…
Following the selection of 36-year-old Jimmy Odukoya to succeed his late father, Taiwo Odukoya, as the Senior Pastor of the Fountain of Life Church, Lagos, a lot of social and church commentary has focused on the new pastor’s physical appearance. With bulging biceps, earrings, tattoos, and (what would seem obligatory these days) dreadlocks, the junior Odukoya is closer in aesthetics to the rapper Jay-Z than the preacher T.D. Jakes. Announcing Mr. Odukoya’s choice as the new senior pastor, the church Board of Trustees disclosed that it was the wish of the late co-founder that his son should succeed him, a…
It’s more than a year since President William Ruto was sworn into office as Kenya’s fifth president. He assumed power at a time when Kenya was beset by rising food and fuel prices, high unemployment and a worrying debt burden.During the election campaign, Ruto promised to fix an economy afflicted by corruption and ineptitude. He promised to entrench good governance and place the poor at the centre of economic policy. He pledged to address ethnicised politics and to uphold constitutionalism and the rule of law.Ruto’s promises were significant. The rule of law and constitutionalism are key to economic planning and…
by Staff Reporter Monday Nov 20, 2023. 10:59 Ivory Coast would do well to avoid letting complacency set in against Gambia, while Mali eye their second successive win at the start of 2026 World Cup qualifying.Ivory Coast will be in confident mood heading into their clash with Gambia on Monday, while Liberia and Kenya look to bounce back from defeats in the opening round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.The action gets underway in the afternoon with Djibouti playing host to Guinea-Bissau at the Cairo International Stadium in the Egyptian capital.The Shoremen of the Red Sea were on the receiving…