The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition draw was held in Johannesburg on Thursday, July 4, 2024, and it has drawn the path to Morocco in 2025. The draw saw 48 countries being divided into 12 groups of four teams each. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. This highly anticipated tournament will bring together 24 teams from across the continent, all of whom aim to win the cup. The draw features 48 countries divided into 12 groups of four teams each, with the…
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Tiwa Savage, Nigerian female artiste, has stated why Olamide, the legendary rapper and YBNL boss, turned down a startling N100 million offer she made for a single verse. Tiwa claimed Olamide declined the money because he regards her as a sister and realises how difficult it is for a woman to thrive in the industry. She shared this revelation on the X app (formerly Twitter), stating, “Olamide rejected the 100 million I offered him for a verse.” She wrote, “I was talking to his management; I didn’t want to talk to him directly because he would want to do it…
Mensah, the official DJ of Sarkodie, has finally explained Sarkodie’s performance schedule at this year’s Olympic Games, which corrected some reports hinting that he was performing at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Games in France. In an earlier interview on Accra-based Asaase Radio, DJ Mensah outlined a line-up of concerts with himself and Sarkodie on the bill that took place around that time, an indication that it was a misconception. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to correct the notion, indicating that although there are events in Paris scheduled at the same time as the Olympics, with Sarkodie’s performance…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Ubani Zion, a Nigerian prankster and social media influencer known as ZFancy. The arrest was made at an apartment in the Wuye area of Abuja on Wednesday, July 3, following the circulation of accusatory videos that caused significant apprehension among social media users. On June 16, 2024, an entertainer, Dami Adenuga, shared a video of a lady who called out Zfancy on X. “This Zfancy matter is looking very real. The Nigeria Police should intervene at this point,” Adenuga said. In the video, the woman, who identified herself as Kokina, accused the prankster of…
Renowned Ghanaian chef Ebenezer Smith, also known as Millennium Chef Smith, has been arrested and detained at the La Police Station for allegedly falsifying a Guinness World Record certificate for marathon cooking. Smith had claimed to have set a new world record by cooking non-stop for 820 hours and 25 minutes, from February 1 to March 6, 2024. However, Guinness World Records confirmed that the certificate was invalid and that Smith does not hold the title. According to reports, Smith had hosted a press conference at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, claiming to be the new record holder,…
The Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team, will soon discover their opponents for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign. The draw for the 2025 AFCON is scheduled to take place on Thursday in Johannesburg, South Africa, and will feature 48 countries vying for a spot in the prestigious tournament. The draw will be conducted at the SuperSport studio, and the 48 teams will be divided into 12 groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group, except for the group containing host nation Morocco, will qualify directly for the finals, which are scheduled to…
Big Brother Naija star Kiddwaya has shared a video in which he raises awareness of how he was attacked by robbers in Ibiza, the Spanish island, for the second time. In the video, he narrated how armed robbers attacked the villa where he was hosted and fled with €70,000, luxurious bags from Birkin, and other valuable personal items. Kiddwaya claims that the robbery was a very well-coordinated sting between a network of local workers that clean the villas, taxi drivers, and even law enforcers. He warned his fellow Nigerians and wealthy people going to Europe to be very careful when…
Uganda is gearing up for the Paris Olympics with high expectations, building on its impressive performance at the 2020 Tokyo Games. The country’s contingent of 24 confirmed athletes, including medalists Jacob Kiplimo, Joshua Cheptegei, Victor Kiplangat, and Peruth Chemutai, is ready to make its mark in the French capital. Three years ago, during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were heavily affected by COVID-19, the Ugandan team recorded the country’s best-ever performance at the Summer Games, winning two gold medals, one silver medal, and one bronze medal. Uganda had never won four medals at the world’s greatest games before. It was…
Nkosinathi “Naymaps” Maphalala, the talented actor and musician, has shared a heartfelt message about his personal struggles, dispelling the notion that fame and success guarantee a problem-free life. Best known for his role as Mkhululi “Zamcolo Wasendulo” in the popular Mzansi Magic show Umkhokha, Naymaps has released a new single, “Umoya Wasendulo,” a poignant plea for divine guidance. He described his song as a prayer to God to guide him and accompany him on his journey to achievement. “Umoya Wasendulo is the Holy Spirit, God Himself. In the show, I play Zamcolo, who is seen as a chosen leader of…
Lookman received recognition for his outstanding performance for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, as well as for his Serie A team, Atalanta. The 27-year-old scored three goals in seven games, helping the Super Eagles finish second in the competition. The talented winger also contributed immensely to Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League success. Lookman scored three goals as La Dea defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the final. Last season, he scored 17 goals and assisted 10 times across all competitions for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side. READ ALSO: Zimbabwean Football Mourns the Loss of Norman Maroto The…