Former Big Brother Naija star Tacha has secured two Guinness World Records for completing the most cosmetic makeovers within set timeframes. The organization confirmed she performed 82 makeovers in eight hours and 144 in 24 hours.
The attempt took place during the Tacha Beauty Festival in Lagos. The reality TV personality expressed profound gratitude to her team and fans for their support throughout the challenging endeavor.
In a statement, she said the achievement was driven by a desire to demonstrate the power of creativity and to secure global recognition for Nigerian and African women. She described the record as a testament to resilience and grace.
Nollywood actor Taye Arimoro has publicly accused his colleague, actress Peggy Ovie, and her production crew of physically assaulting him. He reported that the incident occurred on her film set when he attempted to leave after exceeding the agreed-upon working hours.
Arimoro provided a video showing injuries to his mouth and claimed that his vehicle was intentionally blocked and its tires deflated to prevent his departure. He stated that the altercation began because he insisted on going home.
Music executive Don Jazzy stated that his former artist, Wande Coal, possesses the best vocal talent in the Nigerian music industry. He made this declaration during a fan interaction on a social media platform.
While a fan had suggested Don Jazzy himself had the most unique voice, he agreed with that assessment but deferred the title of best singer to Wande Coal. The latter is widely recognized as a major influence on a generation of popular Afrobeats artists.
Senator Ned Nwoko has denied pursuing actress Regina Daniels for marriage, stating instead that her mother initiated the relationship. This statement addresses public criticism following their separation, which included allegations of domestic violence from Daniels.
Nwoko specifically refuted claims that Daniels was a minor when they married, asserting she was 19 years old at the time. He emphasized that the marriage was a public event with witnesses. The senator previously suggested the actress required rehabilitation for substance abuse, a claim made during their ongoing public dispute.
Nigerian actress Regina Daniels responded to a fan's comment advising her against future relationships with older, wealthy men. This exchange occurred amidst her public separation from her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, which involved allegations of domestic violence and the temporary imprisonment of her brother.
Daniels expressed gratitude to her supporters for their help in her brother's release. When the fan suggested she avoid older men, the actress replied that not all older men are problematic, while also acknowledging that she had learned a difficult lesson from her current situation. Daniels, who is 24, married the 65-year-old Nwoko.
The Nigerian rapper Olamide recently acknowledged the significant influence of the late artist Dagrin on his own career and on many other rappers. Olamide stated that he turns to Dagrin's album, C.E.O., for creative inspiration during periods of writer's block. He described the project as a timeless work that is widely known and appreciated.
Dagrin, who passed away in an auto crash, has seen his musical legacy grow since his death. Olamide credited him with inspiring a generation of artists in the region.
Advanced Micro Devices has introduced its upcoming Zen 7 CPU microarchitecture, highlighting a focus on enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities. The design incorporates new instruction sets, including AVX10 for improved vector math performance and Advanced Matrix Extensions for handling matrix manipulation tasks.
The microarchitecture also integrates features aimed at increasing security and efficiency. It utilizes Flexible Return and Event Delivery to lower system latency and includes ChkTag x86 Memory Tagging to protect against memory-based vulnerabilities. These additions are part of a broader industry effort to refine x86 computing.
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume’s political strategy of cooperating with the national government has positioned him as a potential figure in a new political realignment. He has defended his approach by stating that his primary objective is to improve municipal services for residents, which requires collaboration with central government projects. This pragmatic stance, however, has led to criticism from within opposition circles, where some accuse him of aligning with the ruling party.
Mafume’s philosophy centers on using public office to deliver tangible benefits, a shift from the traditionally confrontational opposition politics. This occurs amid a broader stagnation within the main opposition, following Nelson Chamisa’s departure. The...
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote met with President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Harare to discuss potential investments. According to a presidential spokesperson, Dangote’s visit involves exploring opportunities with various government ministries.
President Mnangagwa emphasized that Zimbabwe welcomes African capital for continental development. Dangote concurred, stating that foreign direct investment often follows the lead of African investors.
The founder of the Dangote Group, whose interests include cement, energy, and consumer goods, later met with ministers responsible for finance, mines, and industry.
