(Nigerian Man Shot Dead. Photo by Premuim Times) The Nigerian Union in South Africa (NUSA) has condemned the reported killing of a 40-year-old Nigerian man, Olatunde Olaleye, in Pretoria, South Africa. Olaleye, who was from Ikere-Ekiti, was reportedly shot dead on September 21 while working at a bar and grill in Mamelodi, Pretoria. …
Africa is one of those places where I don’t think you can fully appreciate the continent by staying inside a hotel. The landscapes are simply too dramatic. There are mountains to climb, rivers to raft, deserts to cross, forests to explore, and coastlines that make you want to spend the entire day outside. So, I…
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu styling his D29 Africa purple agbada with layered black stone neck beads and aviator sunglasses. This is where we tell you to give it up for royal purple! We’ve seen Ebuka Obi–Uchendu in so many colours over the years, but purple might just be one of his most fitting shades yet. For tonight’s…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a manhunt for a 41-year-old Nigerian national, Stanley Ozioma Abachi, over an alleged drug trafficking case registered in 2022. SAPS said in a statement on Sunday that Abachi is wanted in connection with a case of drug possession and trafficking that was registered in April 2022. According…
The coldest countries in Africa may challenge the common perception of the continent as a place of constant heat, with several countries in Africa experiencing freezing temperatures, snowfall and chilly winters. From high-altitude mountain ranges and plateaus to Mediterranean coastlines, several African countries experience remarkably low temperatures, particularly during winter and in elevated areas. Here…
Former boxing world champion, Zolani “Last Born” Tete has been shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Zolani Tete, 38, was killed on Friday, August 21, after two armed men wearing balaclavas allegedly ambushed him as he arrived at his residence and waited for the gate to open, according to a…
Photo Credit: Tyla/Instagram Grammy-winning superstar Tyla was the centre of attention at the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32) at the Sun City Superbowl, taking home the AfriPure International Achievement Award. The win marks the second time she has received the honour following her 2024 victory, making her only the second musician in SAMAs history…
The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon are the new queens of African women’s football after a commanding 3-0 victory over Malawi in the WAFCON 2026 final in Rabat after decades of heartbreak to lift their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations trophy. The Indomitable Lionesses, who had previously lost three WAFCON finals, finally broke their curse…
ALBUM: Monique Bingham & Black Coffee – DEEP IN THE BOTTOM (Of Africa) (The Remixes Pt 2.) Artist: Monique Bingham & Black CoffeeAlbum: DEEP IN THE BOTTOM (Of Africa) (The Remixes Pt. 2)Genre: Afro House / Deep HouseCountry: South AfricaCategory: Latest Music Celebrated vocalist Monique Bingham and globally acclaimed producer Black Coffee return with DEEP…
In 2012, Djibouti had effectively eliminated malaria within its borders, with just 27 cases recorded for the entire year. Then came Anopheles stephensi, an invasive mosquito species native to South Asia that is uniquely adapted to urban life, breeding in water tanks, buckets and construction sites rather than rural swamps. By 2020, Djibouti’s malaria cases…
