Today: December 24, 2024
Universal Music Group (UMG) has purchased a majority stake in Mavin Global, a Nigerian record company founded by the business mogul Don Jazzy. The deal is set to be finalized in the third quarter, pending regulatory approval. Mavin Global is home to…
A Texas judge ruled that the punishment given to an 18-year-old Black student, Darryl George, by his school district for his hairstyle did not violate the new state law against race-based hair discrimination. George has been out of his regular high school…
Former President Jimmy Carter, aged 99, has achieved another remarkable distinction as the first living U.S. president honored with an official White House Christmas ornament. The White House Historical Association revealed the 2024 ornament in tribute to Carter, marking the first time…
King Charles III is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the public following his cancer diagnosis. The monarch stated that he has been reduced to tears by the messages he has received from people since his diagnosis. On January 17, 2024, Buckingham…
Algeria officially inaugurated the world’s third-largest mosque, named Djamaa El-Djazair, and Africa’s largest, with a towering minaret at 265 meters (869 feet), ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The ceremony was led by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, marking a significant milestone…
Coco Gauff born March 13, 2023, is a professional tennis player that captivated the sports world with her extraordinary skill. She’s made quite a name for herself by winning seven singles titles and eight doubles titles on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has decided to lift some sanctions on Niger, Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso. The decision came after extensive discussions during an extraordinary summit on political, peace, and security matters at the State House in…
Senegal’s President Macky Sall has announced his decision to step down when his term ends on April 2. However, he did not state a new date for the presidential election originally scheduled for Sunday, February 25. In a televised interview on February…
Cécred, Beyoncé’s much-anticipated beauty line, officially hit the shelves on February 20 offering an array of products, including shampoo, conditioner, hair oil, and hair masks. The hairline emphasizes ‘ritual’ and ‘science’ after relentless testing on several hair textures and styles for over…
Kenya has decided to exempt passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from the $30 (£23) entry fee introduced last month to boost tourism and attract business travelers. The move follows the government’s decision to eliminate visa requirements for all…
