Archives Tag: Nigerian
Burna Boy, Nominated for 2020 Grammy Awards
April 19, 2022
Burna Boy has been nominated for the Grammy Awards. This was announced from the official twitter handle of the Academy Awards. Burna’s African Giant album was nominated alongside Aitun Gun’s GECE, WHAT HEAT by BokantĂ© & Metropole Orkest Conducted by Jules Buckley, FANM D’AYITI by Nathalie Joachim With Spektral Quartet, and CELIA by the legendary … Continue reading Burna Boy, Nominated for 2020 Grammy Awards
Social Media Influencer Of The Week: David Oyelowo
April 19, 2022
If there is one Nigerian in diaspora doing Nigerians proud, it is David Oyelowo, the sensational actor whose performance in the movie Selma, earned him Golden Globe nomination and brought him worldwide recognition. You may also know him for his roles in movies like The Butler, Rise of The Planet of The Apes, Queen of … Continue reading Social Media Influencer Of The Week: David Oyelowo
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Throwback Thursday: Chinua Achebe Writes And Almost Loses His First Draft Of Things Fall Apart
April 19, 2022
Before he published his first book, Chinua Achebe had already gathered some experience as a writer. He had written many short stories and some of his short stories were published while he was a student of the University of Ibadan. They were featured in University Herald, the campus magazine; and in his third year at … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Chinua Achebe Writes And Almost Loses His First Draft Of Things Fall Apart
12-year Old Nigerian Boy Gains Global Recognition for Mathematical Discovery
April 19, 2022
On Saturday, November 9, 2019, a 12-year old Nigerian boy based in the United Kingdom, Chika Ofili, made history after scooping an award at the Trulittle Hero Awards 2019. The Trulittle Hero Award, which annually rewards kids and young people all over the UK for achieving remarkable feats under the age of 17, recognised the … Continue reading 12-year Old Nigerian Boy Gains Global Recognition for Mathematical Discovery
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Nigerian Man, Joseph Udumeze Chukwueke Elected Mayor of Woodlynne in America
April 19, 2022
Over the course of 2019, we have seen Nigerians abroad emerge as political leaders in countries such as the United Kingdom (Kemi Badenoch), United States (Adewale Adeyemo) and in high profile medical teams (Oluyinka Olutoye). The Nigerian diaspora population ranges from 5 to 15 million people. Another distinguished Nigerian, Joseph Udumeze Chukwueke, has yet again … Continue reading Nigerian Man, Joseph Udumeze Chukwueke Elected Mayor of Woodlynne in America
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Chukwueze Signs New Improved Deal with Villarreal CF
April 19, 2022
Nigerian forward, Samuel Chukwueze, has agreed a new improved deal with his Spanish club, Villarreal CF. The new contract, expected to run until June 2023, has set the release clause of the skillful winger at €100m for the first two years, and €80m from the third year of the deal. With this new deal, speculations … Continue reading Chukwueze Signs New Improved Deal with Villarreal CF
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New American TV Show, Bob Hearts Abishola, Has Nigerian At The Centre
April 19, 2022
A new American TV show, called Bob Hearts Abishola, has been causing a lot of buzz and conversation since it premiered in September this year. On the show, a man named Bob has a heart attack and falls in love with the Nigerian woman, Abishola, who is supposed to nurse him back to health. Folake … Continue reading New American TV Show, Bob Hearts Abishola, Has Nigerian At The Centre
Mikel Resumes Training With Trabzonspor
April 19, 2022
Ex-Nigeria international, John Obi Mikel, has resumed training with his new Turkish club, Trabzonspor, after successfully completing his medicals. Ghanaian international, Caleb Ekuban, is another new acquisition for the Turkish side, he joined the former Super Eagles captain in training. Both players joined the rest of the squad late due to national team duties at … Continue reading Mikel Resumes Training With Trabzonspor
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Boxer Lawrence Okolie Adopts New Trainer
April 19, 2022
After much criticism for his very awkward fighting technique, British boxer, Lawrence Okolie, has adopted a new trainer in a bid to improve his fighting style. Okolie believes that Shane McGuigan is the spark he needs to up his game as he sets his eyes on European champion Yves Ngabu. The boxer had a short amateur … Continue reading Boxer Lawrence Okolie Adopts New Trainer
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Nigerian Student Tops His Class As Best Graduating Student At University of Cambridge
April 19, 2022
Nigerians in the diaspora have continued to prove their ingenuity. Despite criticism that have trailed Nigerian immigrants to various parts of the world, citizens of the most populous black nation on earth remain outstanding in their resolve abroad. Academically, Nigeria posses some of the best brains in Africa and in many occasions, they emerge best … Continue reading Nigerian Student Tops His Class As Best Graduating Student At University of Cambridge
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Golden Moments In Sports: Joshua’s Third Round Massacre Of Molina
April 19, 2022
Anthony Joshua was set up to defend his International Boxing Federation (IBF) title against Eric Molina, after Wladimir Klitschko refused to face the Briton, who he thought wasn’t good enough for a fight. Joshua had only one job; prove the Russian wrong and pave the way for a heavyweight unification title bout. Prior to the … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: Joshua’s Third Round Massacre Of Molina
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Do You Know? Andrew Odoh, Nigeria’s Top Ranked World Pro-Golfer
April 19, 2022
In the world today, Tiger Woods holds the record for the most dominant male pro-golfer in existence, with a total of 683 weeks on the World No.1 spot. In Nigeria, one man has been able to replicate Tiger’s sheer world dominance in the game nationally. Oche Andrew Odoh, began his professional golfing career in 2006, … Continue reading Do You Know? Andrew Odoh, Nigeria’s Top Ranked World Pro-Golfer
By achem
Netflix Musical ‘Been So long’ Â Premiers In October
April 19, 2022
Netflix musical movie, Been So Long premiers in October. The movie stars British-Nigerian actor and playwright, Arinze Kene, and was screened at the Cannes Festival in France. The worldwide rights to the film were acquired by Netflix exactly one year ago, in what has been said to be the single biggest acquisition of a UK film … Continue reading Netflix Musical ‘Been So long’  Premiers In October
The Law & You: 7 Things To Do If You Are Ever Arrested
April 19, 2022
Being arrested is not ideal but there is definitely nothing wrong with being prepared for such a circumstance. That starts with knowing your rights and how best to exercise them. Â The following are seven things to do when a person has been arrested. Demand for an Arrest Warrant Under the law in Nigeria, arrests are … Continue reading The Law & You: 7 Things To Do If You Are Ever Arrested
Money Tips for the Nigerian Firstborn
April 19, 2022
The life of a firstborn anywhere in the world is far from a walk in the park, but it’s even more challenging for the Nigerian firstborn. Apart from the fact that your parents seemingly practiced parenting with you, winging it without any prior experience, you were also forced to grow up fast, in many cases … Continue reading Money Tips for the Nigerian Firstborn
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