Country music has lost one of its most beloved figures. Dolly Parton died at age 80, with her family announcing her death on Tuesday, Aug. 25, through an emotional video shared by her nephew Bryan Seaver. Seaver, the longtime head of Parton’s security team, said in the video that the singer had asked him years…
Burkina Faso’s transitional President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has declared that Sharia law will never be allowed in the country, reaffirming the nation’s secular identity despite being a practicing Muslim himself. In a nationwide address to community representatives, Traoré made clear that Burkina Faso’s constitution stands above all religious codes. “I am a Muslim, but everyone…
Welcome! If you have found yourself asking this question lately, you are far from alone. I have spent the better part of the last two years collecting data, speaking with Nigerians who have relocated across the continent, and poring over economic reports, safety indices, and quality-of-life surveys. This article is the culmination of all that…
Artist: Country Wizzy Song Title: Mademu Genre: Bongo Flava / Afro-Pop Release Date: May 28, 2026 Veteran Tanzanian entertainer Country Wizzy is back with the kind of record that only an artist with his experience and instinct could deliver — “Mademu” is a lively, warm, and gloriously enjoyable celebration that pays tribute to the women…
Former Real Madrid and Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has expressed doubt that England can win the 2026 World Cup. Owen claimed the Three Lions, which are now coached by Thomas Tuchel, will struggle amid age concerns and climate worries. In a chat with 247Bet, he questioned whether several senior figures, including Harry Kane, may not…
Human rights activist Mahdi Shehu has stated that Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary should focus not on celebrations but on apologies, restitution, and deep reflection. In a post shared on X on Thursday, Shehu argued that only a few privileged Nigerians and those who have benefited from the country’s resources and political power have reasons to…
American actress Angelina Jolie said Sunday she no longer recognises her country, voicing concern over threats to free expression while presenting her latest film at Spain’s San Sebastián film festival. Her comments come as worries grow over free speech in the United States, after President Donald Trump’s crackdown on critical media and the recent suspension…
“The country is proud of the way President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was buried” — Akpabio slips Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, made an unintentional slip of the tongue during a plenary session at the National Assembly when he mistakenly referred to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu instead of the late Muhammadu Buhari. The incident was captured in a post shared…
Independent music publisher Kobalt has signed a global publishing deal with Derrick Southerland, the Grammy- and Country Music Awards-nominated songwriter best known for Ingrid Andress’ hit More Hearts Than Mine. As part of the deal, Kobalt has acquired a portion of Southerland’s song catalog, the company said in a statement on Thursday (July 10). The…
Fortune’s Southeast Asia 500, which measures the largest companies in the region by revenue, covers seven economies: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Singapore. Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy in terms of both GDP and population, has the biggest footprint on the list, covering more than a fifth of the total ranking with…
