Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido says the country’s entertainment industry has helped improve its image abroad, despite what he describes as poor leadership. Speaking in an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, the award-winning singer said: “We [Nigerians] don’t have the best leaders. We have the worst governments. But the music and entertainment industry in general has impacted…
At least 16 civilians in Nigeria’s north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being mistaken for criminal gangs. Residents told local media the victims were members of local vigilante groups and civilians defending themselves from armed gangs notorious for kidnapping people for ransom. The strikes targeted militant gangs in…
Black Galaxies head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani pulled a shocker when he omitted leading goal scorer of the Ghana Premier League this season from his matchday squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship qualification match against Nigeria on Sunday. The offensive player, who has scored the most goals in the GPL this season, was not…
Ghana is ranked 7th in the world as the biggest beneficiary of World Bank funding. The country has received a total of US$11.2 billion of the International Development Association (IDA) funding from 1961 to 2024. Ethiopia (US$23.4 billion), Nigeria (US$18.8 billion) and Vietnam (US$18.5 billion) are ranked 1st, 2nd 3rd respectively. China is ranked 8th…
Nigeria is widely known to have the most successful entertainment industry in Africa, making them a major competitor to other countries, including Ghana. This has generated several debates among industry players and stakeholders in the sector. Some Ghanaian entertainers have accepted the fact. However, Ghanaian comedian OB Amponsah has a different opinion about the comparison….
Three-time continental champions Nigeria were among five sides to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in the penultimate round of fixtures played on Thursday. Ten-man Tunisia netted a 93rd-minute winner to triump 3-2 away to Madagascar and book a record-extending 17th successive appearance at the finals. Gabon, South Africa and Uganda all progressed…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Libyan Football Federation $50,000 for breaking multiple regulations. The penalty must be paid within 60 days. Additionally, Libya’s scheduled Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria has been cancelled, with CAF awarding Nigeria a 3-0 win by default. The fine follows an investigation by CAF into…
