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Israel Adesanya Wins MMA’s ‘International Fighter Of The Year’ Award For The Second Year In A Row
Israel Adesanya has been named Fighter of the Year for 2020 at the World MMA Awards. The UFC Middleweight champion, who now has a 20-0 career record, managed to defend his title on two occasions in the calendar year, beating both Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa in the Octagon. As well as picking up the Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis…
SQUARE IS REPORTEDLY INTERESTED IN PURCHASING TIDAL FROM JAY-Z
Square Inc. is reportedly in talks to purchase TIDAL from JAY-Z as part of an effort to diversify, according to Bloomberg. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who runs the digital-payment company, discussed a possible deal with the Reasonable Doubt emcee, who acquired the streaming giant for $56 million in 2015. Both men were recently spotted over the summer vacationing on a yacht…
MEET THE HOSTS FOR THE #14THHEADIES, NANCY ISIME & BOVI
The Headies Awards has officially announced Tv personality and actress Nancy Isime and Bovi as hosts for the 2021 award ceremony. This will make it the fourth time the actor and comedian Bovi will host the event, while Nancy will be the first female to host the event for the second time. Making the announcement, the Headies wrote: Comedian, Bovi and…
THE HEADIES IS HERE: SEE THE FULL LIST OF NOMINEES FOR HEADIES AWARDS 2020
The nominees for this year’s edition of Headies Awards 2020 are finally out, according to a report from the academy jury. On November 10, 2020, Nigeria’s biggest and most prestigious music award show, Headies Awards, opened its doors for submissions from the general public. Over the years, The Headies Awards has to continue its mission to identify, celebrate, and reward hardworking music creators and contributors to the entertainment industry. See list below;…
CHIKÉ SHARES HIS HARMONIES IN THE NEW DIGITAL ISSUE OF SIMPLE MAGAZINE
Multi-faceted singer and actor, Chiké Ezekpeazu shines on SIMPLE Magazine’s digital cover, which is a new series for the magazine title. In the issue, Chiké talks about his love for serenading lyrics with empathic harmonies that carries his art of storytelling straight to the heart. Read full interview here
2021 GRAMMYS: BURNA BOY “TWICE AS TALL” NOMINATED FOR “BEST GLOBAL MUSIC ALBUM.” SEE COMPLETE NOMINEES LIST
The 63rd GRAMMY Awards are right around the corner, airing Sunday, Jan. 31, on CBS. Self-acclaimed African giant, Burna Boy has been nominated for the 2021 Grammy awards scheduled to hold on January 31, 2021. His recent album, Twice As Tall, has been nominated in the Best Global Music Album category at the 63rd annual…
THE POWERLIST 2021: LONDON ESTATE PRODIGY, YEMI EDUN, BAGS BRITISH INFLUENTIAL BLACK PERSON AWARD
“Whether our clients are looking for their first UK property or additions to existing portfolios, we provide a comprehensive and tailored package to make the purchase hassle-free and enjoyable. Being independent, we provide wholly impartial advice, always working in the best interests of our clients” –Yemi Edun The mark of greatness is the ability to…
WARNER MUSIC INKS LICENSING DEAL WITH AUDIOMACK FOR KEY AFRICAN MARKETS
Warner Music has signed a new licensing deal with music streaming platform Audiomack for key African territories including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania. Canada and Jamaica are also among new territories covered by the companies’ licensing deal. WMG first entered into a partnership with Audiomack in August 2019, marking the platform’s first licensing deal with…
EX-FOOTBALLER SAMUEL ETO’O SURVIVES CAR CRASH IN CAMEROON
Former Cameroon captain Samuel Eto‘o has escaped uninjured from a car crash on Sunday. According to reports, Samuel Eto was hit by a bus whiles driving his car in the Nkongsamba-Littoral Region. The 39-year-old was travelling between Douala and Bafoussam in Cameroon when the 4×4 he was travelling in was involved in a head-on collision…
JOE BIDEN DEFEATS DONALD TRUMP, SET TO BECOME 46TH US PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Democratic candidate, Joe Biden has been declared as the winner of the United States presidential election by CNN, NBC, the BBC and Associated Press. The former vice president defeated incumbent president, Donald Trump, who has called the integrity of the election into question. Biden’s victory was projected on Saturday, November 7, 2020, after crossing over the…