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Amnesty International has called on South Africa to leverage its position at the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg to pressure Israeli authorities into halting what the organization describes as genocide and humanitarian violations in Gaza. The human rights group emphasized that South Africa...

Duncan Mighty has asserted that musicians from Port Harcourt established foundational elements of contemporary Afrobeats through their distinctive contributions to the genre. The performer stated during a Hip TV interview that artists including himself, Timaya, Burna Boy and Omah Lay integrated...

Afrobeats artist D'banj has disclosed that producer Don Jazzy initiated the dissolution of their Mo'Hits partnership, contradicting earlier accounts suggesting mutual disagreement led to the separation. The performer made the revelation during an appearance on the Mic On podcast, stating he...

Afrobeats musician Sean Dampte has urged the public to exercise greater sensitivity when discussing the marital difficulties involving entertainer Regina and Senator Ned Nwoko. The artist emphasized that personal struggles should not become fodder for online entertainment, noting that complex...

The Confederation of African Football has announced the final shortlists across seven men's categories ahead of its annual awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco. Mohamed Salah of Egypt and Liverpool, Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain, and Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Galatasaray will...

Moroccan official Jalal Jayed has been appointed to referee the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff final between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo at a neutral venue in Rabat. The 38-year-old previously oversaw the Super Eagles' victory against Rwanda at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, where...

Nigeria's Wahid Enitan Oshodi has secured another term as Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation following elections held during the organization's virtual Annual General Meeting. The sports administrator, who also leads the African Table Tennis Federation, won his...

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed satisfaction after the Confederation of African Football cleared midfielder Wilfred Ndidi to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs final against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rabat. The Besiktas defender acknowledged...

Eberechi Eze has expressed strong optimism about Arsenal's prospects this season as the club leads the Premier League standings by four points over Manchester City after 11 matches. The midfielder, who recently scored for England against Serbia, noted his confidence stems from daily efforts at...

Nigeria captain William Ekong acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by the Democratic Republic of Congo ahead of their World Cup playoff final at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay El Hassan in Morocco. The defender recognized the Leopards as determined opponents seeking World Cup...

Nigeria manager Eric Chelle awaits medical clearance before determining whether Stanley Nwabali can feature against DR Congo in the World Cup qualifying playoff final taking place in Morocco. The Chippa United goalkeeper sustained an injury during the closing moments of the Super Eagles' victory...

A passenger bus traveling from South Africa to Harare overturned near Rutenga in Masvingo Province, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. The vehicle veered off the Beitbridge-Harare highway and landed on its side against a roadside barrier, sustaining severe front damage and...

Zimbabwe's Premier Soccer League has confirmed Rodwell Thabe as its permanent chief executive officer following his successful period in an acting capacity since February. The Board of Governors selected him through a merit-based process designed to identify leadership capable of advancing...

Students at Iwerekun Community Senior High School in Lakowe have gained opportunities to compete in football and basketball after their institution received support from the Lagos State Sports Trust Fund. The public-private partnership initiative has distributed athletic gear to 644 secondary...

Nigerian squash player Adegoke Onaopemipo attributes much of his competitive success to maintaining a positive demeanor during matches rather than dwelling on previous points. The 25-year-old athlete, currently ranked 137th globally and holding the top national position, initially resisted...

Benjamin Fredrick delivered an exceptional performance for Nigeria during their semifinal playoff against Gabon, neutralizing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and providing an assist for Osimhen's third goal. The 20-year-old defender earned man of the match honors while former Super Eagles captain...

A second fatality has occurred following a traffic collision that involved Limpopo musician Kharishma in Polokwane. The passenger, who attended the University of Limpopo and worked as an artist, died at Pietersburg hospital after spending over two weeks receiving treatment for crash injuries...

Crime thriller series Absentia has captured viewer attention after arriving on Netflix, climbing to fifth place among British subscribers despite originally airing between 2017 and 2020. The show features Stana Katic as FBI Special Agent Emily Byrne, who disappears while tracking a serial killer...

Miami area police arrested YouTuber Jack Doherty after finding him filming content while obstructing traffic and interacting with officers on the roadway. Police discovered half an orange oval pill marked with the number 3 during a search, which appeared consistent with a Schedule II...

Western cinema veteran Sam Elliott has joined the cast of Landman for its second season after creator Taylor Sheridan pursued the actor through persistent text messages. Elliott will portray T.L., the estranged father of crisis manager Tommy Norris, played by Billy Bob Thornton, in the oil...