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Did You Know? Nigeria is Home to 37 of Africa’s Biggest Markets
April 19, 2022
Nigeria still wears the ‘Giant of Africa’ tag. And it’s not just for show. We’ve known for a while that Nigeria is the continent’s largest economy (a position which it relinquished only for a few months in 2016). We might want to remind ourselves that it is being helped by its huge population and oil … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria is Home to 37 of Africa’s Biggest Markets
Buhari as ECOWAS Chief: Implications for the West African Region
April 19, 2022
President Muhammad Buhari comes up often as a man whose legend looms larger than it actually is; one often judged for his days as a military dictator and for his infamous role in the Abacha junta inaccurately positioned in the context of the modern demands of a democracy. The momentum the 2015 elections gained altered … Continue reading Buhari as ECOWAS Chief: Implications for the West African Region
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D’Tigress: First Women’s Africa Basketball Team to Win a Game at the Olympics
April 19, 2022
With a history that dates as far back as 10 years before Nigeria gained her independence, the game of basketball has enjoyed nationwide recognition and participation over the years. However, it was not until 24 years later that Nigeria had a female team representation at the 1974 African Championship for Women. D’Tigress could not make … Continue reading D’Tigress: First Women’s Africa Basketball Team to Win a Game at the Olympics
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Nigeria to Host the first African Global LIST Tour
April 19, 2022
The Global LIST Tour (Lessons In Success Training Tour) conference is coming to Africa and Nigeria will be hosting the conference for the first time ever. The conference is scheduled to hold in Lagos from Friday, November 16 to Saturday, November 17, 2018. The Global LIST Tour is one of the most anticipated business workshops … Continue reading Nigeria to Host the first African Global LIST Tour
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Top 10 Nigeria Tour Operators To Receive The Akwaaba Africa Top 100 Tour Operators’ Awards
April 19, 2022
Recently Akwaaba Africa Travel Market announced the names of Tour Operators from about 17 African countries that would be beneficiaries of the Africa Travel Awards. The awards are to recognise the tour operators who encourage African tourists to travel within Africa. The award presentation is usually held on the first day of the event to … Continue reading Top 10 Nigeria Tour Operators To Receive The Akwaaba Africa Top 100 Tour Operators’ Awards
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Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2018: Nominees Anounced
April 19, 2022
Nominees for the 2018 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) was announced over the weekend. AMAA According to entertainment executive and founder of the AMAAs, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, AMAA has established itself as the biggest and most credible jury-based awards for African filmmakers and professionals in the motion picture industry, in the continent or in diaspora. … Continue reading Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2018: Nominees Anounced
African Culture: Trace Shows Macron’s Visit To The Shrine This Sunday
April 19, 2022
Trace showed a one-hour special titled ‘A Celebration Of African Culture’ on Sunday 5th August 2018. Visit To New Africa Shrine Only last month, TRACE Events, the events arm of the afro urban media group, hosted President Emmanuel Macron of France to a high profile event at the New Africa Shrine, making it the first … Continue reading African Culture: Trace Shows Macron’s Visit To The Shrine This Sunday
Blessing Okagbare and Others Inducted into the African Athletics Confederation Hall of Fame
April 19, 2022
Blessing Okagbare and many other Nigerians have been distinguished with the honour of being inducted into the African Athletics Confederation (CAA) Hall of Fame at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championship in Asaba, Delta State. A total of 16 athletes including world 800m champion, Caster Semenya were inducted. Amongst the inductees were: Africa’s fastest man … Continue reading Blessing Okagbare and Others Inducted into the African Athletics Confederation Hall of Fame
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Nigerian Gymnasts Win 16 Medals In South Africa
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian contingent grabbed a total of 16 medals at the just concluded 2018 African International Gymnastics Level System Championships in Pretoria, South Africa. Winning! The team, which comprised 22 gymnasts, won 4 Gold, 2 Silver and 10 Bronze medals. Moferanoluwa Lawal, Yimika Kolade, Mindy Akinola and Avani won Gold at the event, while Nimishe Sandeep … Continue reading Nigerian Gymnasts Win 16 Medals In South Africa
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Did You Know Kiddominant is the 1st Nigerian Producer to Sell Platinum Records in South Africa?
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Producer Kiddominant etched his name in history as the first Nigerian producer whose music went platinum in South Africa. He made the disclosure in a tweet earlier in the week: First Nigerian producer/songwriter to sell platinum in South Africa! Big ups to everyone that made this happen ! pic.twitter.com/2ZiccABPoH — KIDDOMINANT (@KIDDOMINANT) July 23, … Continue reading Did You Know Kiddominant is the 1st Nigerian Producer to Sell Platinum Records in South Africa?
Nigerian Startup Artyrama Is Creating An Online Market for African Art
April 19, 2022
What chance is there of a little known African artist having his works showcased and sold at world’s biggest art exhibitions and auctions? Here’s a sympathetic answer: slim. And that’s because the art market is heavily skewed in favour of a relatively small number of ‘big name’ painters and sculptors, who take most of the … Continue reading Nigerian Startup Artyrama Is Creating An Online Market for African Art
ASAC 2018: Asaba Ready To Host Africa As More Big-Guns Join Volunteers Unit
April 19, 2022
With preparations for the Asaba 2018 African Senior Athletics Championships (ASAC) all but completed, Nigeria is set to host the rest of Africa in grand style for an electrifying top-of-the-line Track and Field competition. Upbeat Head of Technical for the 2018 ASAC, Yussuf Alli, via a statement issued by Olukayode Thomas, Head Media, and Publicity … Continue reading ASAC 2018: Asaba Ready To Host Africa As More Big-Guns Join Volunteers Unit
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One Love Africa Tour with Onyeka Onwenu this August
April 19, 2022
Veteran music sensation Onyeka Onwenu is set to embark on a tour across 12 African countries before the end of the year. The Nigerian music icon is taking her music with the message of love and tolerance to 12 countries in the “One Love Africa Tour”. This is scheduled to start in August 2018 and … Continue reading One Love Africa Tour with Onyeka Onwenu this August
African Music And Culture Expo (AMFEST EXPO ‘Lagos 2018’)
April 19, 2022
AMFEST EXPO ‘Lagos 2018’ was held 5th -6th July, at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos. The event was convened by Kayode Adebayo Media Africa, Gold Rock Inc,USA in Partnership with World Music Expo (WOMEX), Berlin – Germany. The summit was focused on the Business of music, film, fashion, food, creative arts and technology. … Continue reading African Music And Culture Expo (AMFEST EXPO ‘Lagos 2018’)
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C3 AFRICA ‘Content is Queen’ Networking Symposium this Weekend
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s premiere content market, C3 Africa, is holding an exclusive networking event in Lagos to announce its content markets across Africa for 2018 – 2019. The event is expected to feature sessions in which the secrets to succeeding in the emerging industry will be unveiled. Programme details are as follows: Obi Asika, Founder, Social Media … Continue reading C3 AFRICA ‘Content is Queen’ Networking Symposium this Weekend
