South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected for a second term by the country's parliament. This has significant implications for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly in terms of South Africa's support for the DRC's armed forces against the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) and the M23 rebel group. Ramaphosa's re-election comes at a critical time as the DRC grapples with internal conflict and external aggression from Kagame's forces Paul Kagame's forces have been a major source of instability in eastern DRC since 1996,repeatedly resurfacing under the guise of the M23 rebel group, which is now classified as a terrorist organization in Congo. The conflict has led to widespread displacement, human rights abuses, and significant loss of life. ( UN report ) In response to the crisis, President Ramaphosa has taken a proactive stance in support of the DRC. In 2023, he announced the deployment of South African troops to the DRC to assist the FARDC in their efforts to combat the RDF/M23 rebels. This move was part of a broader regional initiative, led by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), to address the security challenges in the eastern DRC. By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Jun 15, 2024 May 15, 2026 1 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected for a second term by the country's parliament. This has significant implications for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly in terms of South Africa's support for the DRC's armed forces against the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) and the M23 rebel group. Ramaphosa's re-election comes at a critical time as the DRC grapples with internal conflict and external aggression from Kagame's forces Paul Kagame's forces have been a major source of instability in eastern DRC since 1996,repeatedly resurfacing under the guise of the M23 rebel group, which is now classified as a terrorist organization in Congo. The conflict has led to widespread displacement, human rights abuses, and significant loss of life. ( UN report ) ADVERTISEMENT In response to the crisis, President Ramaphosa has taken a proactive stance in support of the DRC. In 2023, he announced the deployment of South African troops to the DRC to assist the FARDC in their efforts to combat the RDF/M23 rebels. This move was part of a broader regional initiative, led by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), to address the security challenges in the eastern DRC. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

A breakdown of failed projects under Kagame’s rule, from Vision 2020 to Mara Phone and Rwanda’s new gun factory. Hype vs. reality exposed. Another Big Launch — Or Another Big Letdown? On May 19, 2025, Kagame’s government unveiled “Made-in-Rwanda” firearms at the ISCA summit, shiny pistols and rifles built with Israeli support. But with so many past projects collapsing under hype, many are asking: Will this gun factory be any different? In this article, we break down a full list of failed or fishy projects launched under Paul Kagame, from Vision 2020 to Mara Phone, and why this latest weapons push might just be another mirage in uniform. 1. Vision 2020 🎯 Goal: Transform Rwanda into a middle-income country by 2020. ❌ Reality: Most targets were missed. Poverty is still high, industrialization is low, and income levels lag behind. 📉 Status: In 2025, Rwanda remains classified as a low-income country by the World Bank. 2. Mara Phone (Africa’s “First” Smartphone Factory) 📍 Launched in 2019 with global headlines as a Made-in-Africa breakthrough. ❌ By 2022, operations had stopped, no demand, no sustainability.🇷🇼 The smartphones were too expensive for Rwandans.📉 The factory is now more of a museum piece than a tech hub. Continue Reading Full Article List of Failed Projects Under Paul Kagame’s Government By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment May 20, 2025 May 15, 2026 4 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Another Big Launch — Or Another Big Letdown? On May 19, 2025, Kagame’s government unveiled “Made-in-Rwanda” firearms at the ISCA summit, shiny pistols and rifles built with Israeli support. But with so many past projects collapsing under hype, many are asking: Will this gun factory be any different? In this article, we break down a full list of failed or fishy projects launched under Paul Kagame, from Vision 2020 to Mara Phone, and why this latest weapons push might just be another mirage in uniform. 1. Vision 2020 🎯 Goal: Transform Rwanda into a middle-income country by 2020. ❌ Reality: Most targets were missed. Poverty is still high, industrialization is low, and income levels lag behind. 📉 Status: In 2025, Rwanda remains classified as a low-income country by the World Bank. 2. Mara Phone (Africa’s “First” Smartphone Factory) 📍 Launched in 2019 with global headlines as a Made-in-Africa breakthrough. ❌ By 2022, operations had stopped, no demand, no sustainability.🇷🇼 The smartphones were too expensive for Rwandans.📉 The factory is now more of a museum piece than a tech hub. ADVERTISEMENT 3. OneWeb Satellite Internet Deal 🌐 A major investment to give Rwanda satellite internet using the UK-based OneWeb. ❌ OneWeb went bankrupt in 2020. 💸 Rwanda’s investment? Gone. Still no satellite internet for the people. 4. Kigali Innovation City 🏢 Marketed as “Africa’s Silicon Valley” to attract top tech talent and investors. ❌ Years later, the land remains mostly undeveloped. 😶🌫️ It's more of a fancy dream than an actual tech hub. 5. $40 Million Arsenal Sponsorship ADVERTISEMENT ⚽ Kagame inked a flashy deal to promote “Visit Rwanda” on Arsenal jerseys. ❌ Meanwhile, the average Rwandan struggles to afford daily food. 💔 Critics say it’s tourism for the West while locals are ignored. 6. Volkswagen Assembly Plant 🚗 Inaugurated in 2018 to kickstart Rwanda’s car manufacturing. ❌ Production remains limited. Rwandans can’t afford the vehicles. 📉 The plant failed to create a meaningful local industry impact. 7. Isaka – Kigali Railway 🚄 Promised during Kagame’s 2017 campaign as a major regional trade boost. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . 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Made-in-Rwanda Firearms (2025 Launch) 🔫 Just unveiled at the ISCA Summit with sleek promo and Israeli partners. 🕵🏾♂️ Many fear it’s another PR move to distract from internal repression. 💭 Will this benefit the people or fuel Kagame’s militarized grip on power? 🤔 PATTERN OR COINCIDENCE? From tech factories to satellites, luxury sponsorships to empty smart cities, Kagame’s leadership keeps selling grand dreams while the majority of Rwandans see no real change. The latest gun factory adds to a long list of projects that look good on paper but leave more questions than results. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Policy and Reforms US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty Will Democrats support Kagame after the 2026 midterms? Blinken's statements, Biden's Rwanda policy . War in Eastern DRC Muyaya: Congo's War Has Nothing to Do With the Constitution In London, the DRC government spokesperson rejects constitutional politics as a cause of the eastern . 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Bryan Mbeumo’s biography: age, parents, French-Cameroonian roots, Troyes and Brentford rise, Manchester United career and Cameroon captaincy. How an Avallon academy graduate became a Premier League scorer, Manchester United forward and captain for Cameroon’s AFCON qualifier against Comoros. Bryan Mbeumo is a French-born Cameroonian forward who plays for Manchester United and the Indomitable Lions. Born in Avallon on 7 August 1999, he developed at Troyes, starred for Brentford and joined United in 2025. Cameroon coach David Pagou named him captain for the September 2026 qualifier against Comoros. Why Bryan Mbeumo Is in the News Bryan Mbeumo was chosen to captain Cameroon against Comoros in Garoua on 24 September 2026, giving the Manchester United forward one of the most visible responsibilities of his international career. Head coach David Pagou announced the decision at his pre-match press conference, with Arthur Avom and Samuel Kotto named as vice-captains for the qualifier. The wording is important. Pagou confirmed that Mbeumo would wear the armband for the Comoros match. He did not publicly issue a permanent captaincy order covering every future international window. Foot Africa’s account of the press conference records the match-specific appointment and the two deputies, while Cameroon Online’s qualifier report places it in the opening phase of the 2027 AFCON campaign. Even with that caveat, the armband is a major sign of trust. Several senior players were absent from the squad, and Mbeumo had become one of the most recognisable Cameroonian footballers through his Premier League career. The appointment also brings together the two halves of his identity: a player formed entirely in France who chose his father’s country for senior international football. It has reopened familiar questions about his age, parents, club journey, international switch and private life. His story begins in a small French town, not in Yaoundé or Manchester, and advances through steady development rather than a single teenage breakthrough. Early Life in Avallon and Family Roots Bryan Mbeumo was born on 7 August 1999 in Avallon, a town in the Yonne department of central-eastern France. The French Football Federation’s official player record confirms his date and place of birth, left-footed profile, youth international appearances and early club history. His mother is French and his father is Cameroonian. That heritage later gave him the choice between the country of his birth and the country of his paternal roots. His family’s support came before international decisions or transfer fees. In an official Premier League feature on family influence , Mbeumo remembered playing constantly on a hard local pitch that his mother could see from their home. When it was time to come inside, she could call him from the window. Continue Reading Full Article BIOGRAPHY Bryan Mbeumo Biography: Age, Parents, Career and Cameroon Captain By Truce Elikia Art & Culture Journalist Truce Elikia Home Comment Sep 24, 2026 Sep 24, 2026 15 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: How an Avallon academy graduate became a Premier League scorer, Manchester United forward and captain for Cameroon’s AFCON qualifier against Comoros. Bryan Mbeumo is a French-born Cameroonian forward who plays for Manchester United and the Indomitable Lions. Born in Avallon on 7 August 1999, he developed at Troyes, starred for Brentford and joined United in 2025. Cameroon coach David Pagou named him captain for the September 2026 qualifier against Comoros. Why Bryan Mbeumo Is in the News Bryan Mbeumo was chosen to captain Cameroon against Comoros in Garoua on 24 September 2026, giving the Manchester United forward one of the most visible responsibilities of his international career. Head coach David Pagou announced the decision at his pre-match press conference, with Arthur Avom and Samuel Kotto named as vice-captains for the qualifier. The wording is important. Pagou confirmed that Mbeumo would wear the armband for the Comoros match. He did not publicly issue a permanent captaincy order covering every future international window. Foot Africa’s account of the press conference records the match-specific appointment and the two deputies, while Cameroon Online’s qualifier report places it in the opening phase of the 2027 AFCON campaign. Even with that caveat, the armband is a major sign of trust. Several senior players were absent from the squad, and Mbeumo had become one of the most recognisable Cameroonian footballers through his Premier League career. The appointment also brings together the two halves of his identity: a player formed entirely in France who chose his father’s country for senior international football. It has reopened familiar questions about his age, parents, club journey, international switch and private life. His story begins in a small French town, not in Yaoundé or Manchester, and advances through steady development rather than a single teenage breakthrough. Early Life in Avallon and Family Roots Bryan Mbeumo was born on 7 August 1999 in Avallon, a town in the Yonne department of central-eastern France. The French Football Federation’s official player record confirms his date and place of birth, left-footed profile, youth international appearances and early club history. His mother is French and his father is Cameroonian. That heritage later gave him the choice between the country of his birth and the country of his paternal roots. His family’s support came before international decisions or transfer fees. In an official Premier League feature on family influence , Mbeumo remembered playing constantly on a hard local pitch that his mother could see from their home. When it was time to come inside, she could call him from the window. The image is simple but revealing. Mbeumo’s first football classroom was the neighbourhood, where repetition developed close control and imagination. He later said that family members pushed him to aim high while reinforcing the work required to reach those goals. Cameroon was present through his father, although Mbeumo’s daily environment was French. He grew up speaking the language, entered French clubs and represented France in youth football. His eventual move to the Indomitable Lions was therefore a deliberate adult choice, not an automatic consequence of where he trained. Troyes Academy and the First Senior Breakthrough Mbeumo’s organised football began with CO Avallon. The FFF record also lists a brief period with Bourgoin-Jallieu before he joined Troyes, where his progress accelerated. He moved through the academy and helped Troyes win the Coupe Gambardella in 2018, France’s leading national youth cup. He made his professional debut as a teenager and became an important attacker in Ligue 2. Mbeumo’s combination of left-footed finishing, speed and movement from the right made him difficult to defend. He could stay wide, attack the space behind a full-back or move inside toward goal. The 2018/19 season turned potential into production. He scored regularly as Troyes challenged near the top of Ligue 2 and showed that he could handle senior physical pressure. Brentford, then competing in England’s Championship, saw a forward whose game suited an aggressive, analytical recruitment model. The transfer in August 2019 was a major step. Mbeumo was 20 and had never played outside France. Brentford was not yet a Premier League club, but it offered a clear development route and a style built around quick combinations, intelligent movement and young players with room to improve. ADVERTISEMENT Brentford: Promotion, Partnership and Premier League Goals Mbeumo adapted quickly to English football. Alongside Ollie Watkins and Saïd Benrahma, he became part of a dynamic attack that took Brentford to the 2020 Championship playoff final. They lost to Fulham, but the experience helped shape the next campaign. Brentford returned to the playoffs in 2021 and won promotion by beating Swansea City at Wembley. Mbeumo’s role evolved as teammates changed. Ivan Toney became the central reference point, while Mbeumo attacked from the right or played as a second forward. His first Premier League season included frustrating near-misses he struck the woodwork repeatedly but also established that his pace and movement translated to the top division. He continued to develop as both scorer and creator. After Toney’s departure and injuries elsewhere in the squad, Mbeumo accepted more responsibility. His partnership with Yoane Wissa gave Brentford direct running, pressing and flexible finishing from both sides of the attack. The 2024/25 campaign produced his biggest league return. Mbeumo scored 20 Premier League goals, a total that moved him from respected Brentford attacker to one of the market’s most sought-after forwards. He had become more clinical without losing the off-ball work that made him valuable to a team outside the traditional elite. His six years at Brentford were central to his career. He arrived as a promising Ligue 2 winger, helped win promotion, survived the adjustments of a first Premier League season and left as an established scorer. XTRAfrica’s earlier report on Frank Onyeka’s late Brentford winner also shows the wider African presence around the club during part of Mbeumo’s rise. Manchester United Transfer and First Season Manchester United signed Mbeumo on 21 July 2025. The deal was reported at an initial £65 million with a further £6 million in possible add-ons. Mbeumo described United as the club of his dreams and said he had worn the shirt while growing up. The Guardian’s report on the transfer recorded both the fee structure and the importance of his 20-goal Brentford season. The move placed him under a different level of scrutiny. At Brentford, strong performances could build quietly. At United, every missed chance, tactical change and result became part of a global conversation. Mbeumo nevertheless made an immediate contribution, scoring twice during his first month and receiving the club’s August Player of the Month award. He later added another club monthly award and a Premier League Player of the Month prize. His goals included important performances against high-profile opposition, and he finished the 2025/26 season with 12 goals in all competitions. Manchester United’s official Mbeumo profile records his signing date, debut and current club statistics. By September 2026, he remained an important forward in United’s developing attack. He usually starts from the right but is not limited to the touchline. His strongest actions often come when he moves inside onto his left foot, combines around the penalty area or attacks space between full-back and centre-back. His arrival also strengthened the profile of Cameroonian football in the Premier League. XTRAfrica’s profile of Carlos Baleba’s Cameroon and transfer story reflects the same wider interest in a generation of Indomitable Lions players shaped partly in European academies. France Youth Teams and the Choice of Cameroon Before playing for Cameroon, Mbeumo represented France at under-17, under-20 and under-21 levels. The FFF lists one U17 appearance, three U20 matches and six games with the under-21 team. Those appearances demonstrated that he was inside France’s national development system, but they did not permanently bind him to the senior side. Cameroon approached him as his Brentford career grew. Mbeumo has spoken about the influence of his father’s background and his conversations around the national choice. In an NBC Sports interview about his Cameroonian roots , he explained the pride and family connection that accompanied the decision. He made his senior Cameroon debut in 2022 and went to that year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The tournament was difficult for the team, but Cameroon ended with a famous victory over Brazil. Mbeumo’s first World Cup experience confirmed that his national-team switch was not a ceremonial gesture; he was becoming part of the competitive core. ADVERTISEMENT An ankle injury ruled him out of the AFCON tournament played in early 2024. He returned for later qualifiers and made his AFCON debut at the 2025 edition. In CAF’s profile before that tournament , Mbeumo described the importance of finally experiencing Africa’s leading national-team competition. The September 2026 captaincy for the Comoros qualifier was therefore another step, not a sudden arrival. It recognised four years of senior international involvement, increased prominence at Manchester United and the trust of a coach starting a new qualifying cycle. What the Cameroon Armband Means Cameroon’s captaincy carries the weight of a national tradition shaped by figures such as Stephen Tataw, Rigobert Song, Samuel Eto’o and Vincent Aboubakar. Wearing the armband for one match does not place Mbeumo alongside those careers automatically. It gives him a responsibility that must be renewed through performance and conduct. Pagou’s decision came with senior absences and a need for leadership in a changing squad. Mbeumo is not a conventional vocal centre-back or holding midfielder; he leads from the forward line. His work without the ball, consistency in elite club football and ability to decide matches offer a different form of authority. The appointment also sends a message to diaspora players. Mbeumo was born in France, trained in France and represented France as a youth international. Cameroon still trusted him with the armband because senior international identity is built through commitment after the choice is made. Whether he becomes the permanent captain will depend on future selections, the return of other senior players and Pagou’s longer-term plan. The safe conclusion is narrower: against Comoros in September 2026, Mbeumo was the coach’s chosen captain. Playing Style, Position and Strengths Mbeumo is a left-footed forward most commonly used from the right. That starting position lets him receive wide, threaten the outside channel and then cut inside to shoot or combine. He can also play through the middle, particularly when a team wants a mobile striker who presses defenders and attacks space rather than waiting as a fixed target. His pace is useful, but his movement is the more durable strength. He times runs beyond the defence, closes down opponents and arrives in scoring areas without needing many touches. At Brentford, set pieces and transitions amplified those qualities. At Manchester United, he has had to operate against deeper blocks and under greater pressure to convert limited chances. Mbeumo’s finishing improved over several seasons. The jump to 20 Premier League goals in 2024/25 was not simply a streak of spectacular strikes. It reflected better positioning, penalty-area timing and responsibility when other attackers were unavailable. He also offers tactical flexibility. Coaches can use him as a winger, inside forward, second striker or central attacker. His left foot is dominant, but he is capable of finishing quickly when defenders force him toward less comfortable angles. Personal Life, Parents and Privacy Mbeumo speaks publicly about the support of his parents and his mixed French-Cameroonian heritage. He has described his mother watching over the local pitch where he played as a child, and his father’s background was central to his choice of Cameroon. Reliable football sources do not establish the names or occupations of all his relatives, and this profile does not elevate unsourced celebrity-blog claims into fact. His parents are private people, even when their support forms part of his public story. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Biography Francis Duru Biography: Ahanna, Nollywood Career, Wife and Family . Sports Trends Bryan Mbeumo Scores as Cameroon Beat Comoros 3-1 . Biography Bryan Mbeumo Biography: Age, Parents, Career and Cameroon Captain . Business Trends Maurice Kamto and Mamadou Mota Quit MRC Leadership . Biography Carlos Baleba: Age, Nationality, Career and Transfer . ADVERTISEMENT The same standard applies to relationships and children. Mbeumo keeps his romantic and domestic life outside his official club and federation profiles. This wording does not mean that Mbeumo has no private relationship or family responsibilities. It means the available authoritative record does not support a public claim either way. Career Achievements Coupe Gambardella winner with Troyes in 2018. Championship playoff promotion winner with Brentford in 2021. Scored 20 Premier League goals for Brentford in 2024/25. Joined Manchester United in July 2025. Manchester United Player of the Month in his first month with the club. Premier League Player of the Month during his first United season. Represented Cameroon at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Made his Africa Cup of Nations debut at the 2025 tournament. Selected to captain Cameroon against Comoros in September 2026. Bryan Mbeumo Career Timeline Year Event Significance 1999 Born in Avallon, France Grew up with French and Cameroonian heritage 2005 Joined CO Avallon Began organised youth football in his home town 2013 Entered the Troyes system Started the academy route to professional football 2018 Won the Coupe Gambardella Earned a major French youth honour 2019 Signed for Brentford Moved to England and began a six-year rise with the club 2021 Won promotion to the Premier League Helped Brentford return to the top flight 2022 Debuted for Cameroon and played at the World Cup Chose his father’s country at senior level 2025 Scored 20 league goals for Brentford Produced his breakthrough elite scoring season 2025 Joined Manchester United Completed a move worth up to a reported £71 million 2026 Named captain against Comoros Received the Cameroon armband for an AFCON qualifier Frequently Asked Questions How old is Bryan Mbeumo? He was born on 7 August 1999 and is 27 years old as of September 2026. Where was Bryan Mbeumo born? He was born in Avallon in the Yonne department of France. Is Bryan Mbeumo French or Cameroonian? He was born and raised in France and has Cameroonian heritage through his father. He represented France at youth level and plays senior international football for Cameroon. Who are Bryan Mbeumo’s parents? His mother is French and his father is Cameroonian. They are private people, and reliable football sources provide limited personal detail beyond their role in his upbringing. Is Bryan Mbeumo Cameroon’s permanent captain? David Pagou selected him to captain Cameroon against Comoros on 24 September 2026. No permanent appointment covering every future match had been announced at publication time. Which club does Bryan Mbeumo play for? He plays for Manchester United, which signed him from Brentford in July 2025. How many goals did Bryan Mbeumo score in his final Brentford season? He scored 20 Premier League goals in the 2024/25 season before moving to Manchester United. Is Bryan Mbeumo married? His marital status has not been confirmed through reliable public club, federation or interview sources as of September 2026. Does Bryan Mbeumo have children? No reliable public source opened for this profile confirms whether he has children. What position does Bryan Mbeumo play? He is primarily a right-sided forward who can also play as an inside forward, second striker or central attacker. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Francis Duru Biography: Ahanna, Nollywood Career, Wife and Family His Rattlesnake role, theatre training, award-winning work and family, with current reports attributed. . Sports Trends Bryan Mbeumo Scores as Cameroon Beat Comoros 3-1 The Manchester United forward scored while captaining Cameroon in their opening AFCON qualifier. . 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Read Wendy Shay’s biography: real name, age, nursing background, rise with Uber Driver, Ready album, top songs and 2026 awards. Wendy Shay , born Wendy Asiamah Addo, is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter shaped by Ghana, Germany and a leap from nursing into Afropop. Since “Uber Driver” introduced her in 2018, she has built a catalogue around direct hooks, romantic confrontation, self-belief and survival. She uses her official X account to remain close to the Shay Gang community. By 2026, she had become a major award winner, taking Best Female Artiste in Western Africa at AFRIMA and Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. Who is Wendy Shay? Wendy Shay is Ghanaian Afropop singer Wendy Asiamah Addo, a former nurse who left Germany to pursue music in Ghana. She broke through with “Uber Driver,” later released albums including Shayning Star and Ready , and won major AFRIMA and TGMA honours in 2026. Ghana-Germany Formative Years Wendy Shay’s musical identity makes more sense when Ghana and Germany are viewed together. Published profiles agree that she spent her early childhood in Ghana before relocating to Germany with her mother and siblings after her father died. Accounts disagree on whether her precise birthplace should be recorded as Accra or Kwahu, so this biography does not turn that unresolved detail into certainty. Ghana-Germany Identity and Creative Roots In Germany, she trained in music and later entered healthcare. She has described herself as a nurse and spoken about choosing between a stable profession and an uncertain creative career. Nursing required discipline and service; music demanded risk, public exposure and the willingness to begin again in another country. The decision became real in 2018 when she connected with RuffTown Records chief executive Ricky Nana Agyemang, professionally known as Bullet. In a personal documentary shared through her official Instagram post , Wendy recalled making the move with her mother’s support: “With the blessings from my mum, I packed and moved to Ghana.” MyJoyOnline’s account of that transition records her statement that she arrived with only €50, signed a contract and began recording. The risk behind that move helps explain the confidence of the Wendy Shay persona. “Uber Driver” and a Difficult Breakthrough Continue Reading Full Article AFRICAN CULTURE Wendy Shay Biography: Age, Nursing Career, Songs & AFRIMA Win By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jul 28, 2026 Jul 28, 2026 12 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Wendy Shay , born Wendy Asiamah Addo, is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter shaped by Ghana, Germany and a leap from nursing into Afropop. Since “Uber Driver” introduced her in 2018, she has built a catalogue around direct hooks, romantic confrontation, self-belief and survival. She uses her official X account to remain close to the Shay Gang community. By 2026, she had become a major award winner, taking Best Female Artiste in Western Africa at AFRIMA and Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. Who is Wendy Shay? Wendy Shay is Ghanaian Afropop singer Wendy Asiamah Addo, a former nurse who left Germany to pursue music in Ghana. She broke through with “Uber Driver,” later released albums including Shayning Star and Ready , and won major AFRIMA and TGMA honours in 2026. Ghana-Germany Formative Years Wendy Shay’s musical identity makes more sense when Ghana and Germany are viewed together. Published profiles agree that she spent her early childhood in Ghana before relocating to Germany with her mother and siblings after her father died. Accounts disagree on whether her precise birthplace should be recorded as Accra or Kwahu, so this biography does not turn that unresolved detail into certainty. Ghana-Germany Identity and Creative Roots In Germany, she trained in music and later entered healthcare. She has described herself as a nurse and spoken about choosing between a stable profession and an uncertain creative career. Nursing required discipline and service; music demanded risk, public exposure and the willingness to begin again in another country. The decision became real in 2018 when she connected with RuffTown Records chief executive Ricky Nana Agyemang, professionally known as Bullet. In a personal documentary shared through her official Instagram post , Wendy recalled making the move with her mother’s support: “With the blessings from my mum, I packed and moved to Ghana.” MyJoyOnline’s account of that transition records her statement that she arrived with only €50, signed a contract and began recording. The risk behind that move helps explain the confidence of the Wendy Shay persona. “Uber Driver” and a Difficult Breakthrough “Uber Driver,” released in June 2018, gave Wendy Shay an immediate entrance into Ghana’s popular-music conversation. Its memorable title and conversational writing made the song easy to recognise, while RuffTown’s promotion positioned her as the label’s new female voice. The timing also created pressure. Ebony Reigns, RuffTown’s celebrated star, had died earlier that year, and public discussion repeatedly compared Wendy with a predecessor she could never and did not need to replace. The reaction was often harsh. Wendy later told TV3 that criticism pushed her to work harder. In Graphic Online’s report of that interview , she compared the hostility in Ghana with racial discrimination experienced while growing up in Germany. She converted that difficult visibility into output. “Bedroom Commando,” “Astalavista,” “The Boy Is Mine,” “Psalm 35” and “All for You” soon established range across flirtation, confidence and spiritual reflection. Her first album, Shay On You , followed in 2019. That year, the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards named her Best New Artiste, according to the 2019 VGMA winners’ record . Recognition was beginning to replace the argument about her arrival. ADVERTISEMENT Personal Journey: Shayning Star , Recovery and Resilience Wendy’s second studio album, Shayning Star , arrived in 2021 with ten tracks. Its title presented rejection as part of the journey rather than a permanent verdict. The project widened the public image beyond the provocative singles of her first era and gave her room to frame herself as a performer shaped by endurance. The 2022 single “Survivor” became one of her strongest digital records. It distilled her appeal into a clean idea: emotional injury can be answered with refusal, humour and forward movement. “Warning,” “Heaven” and the Enigma project continued that harder-edged, self-protective phase. Real life also tested that language. In September 2023, a truck struck her vehicle on the Kwabenya ACP highway. Her management reported a mild concussion and nose injury. MyJoyOnline documented her return through “Love Me Now” , a reflective release recorded shortly before the crash. The episode showed why “survivor” had become more than branding: vulnerability and recovery were increasingly part of the music itself. “Special Love” paired her with King Paluta, while “Too Late” became a defining mid-2020s song. XTRAfrica’s verified Wendy Shay songs page gathers her available music under a legacy Wix slug with a trailing hyphen. Its page for “Apology” with Mavado reflects her interest in Caribbean collaboration and emotionally direct writing. Ready : Adulthood, Self-Worth and a Third Album Released on 24 October 2025, Ready is Wendy Shay’s third studio album. Apple Music lists the project as a 13-track Afrobeats record issued by RuffTown Records with an exclusive licence to ONErpm. The album includes “Street Girl (Soul Survivor),” “Black Coffee,” “Crazy Love,” “Don’t Be Silly,” “Apology” and a collaborative version of “Too Late.” At the album’s Accra listening event, Wendy said the gold cover represented refinement through difficulty. Ghana Weekend’s original event report recorded her explanation: “I chose gold because gold has to go through fire before it is refined.” That image provides the album’s central argument. Ready rearranges public criticism, romantic disappointment and recovery into a mature record about adulthood, mental health, love, sex and self-worth. Wendy said she wanted to address “things adults deal with,” moving between bravado and exposure. In a later GHOne TV interview reported by Zed Multimedia , she said the title reflected inner work and clearer direction. She also discussed recording costs, sleepless nights and the need for investment. That realism turns Ready from a slogan into a statement about planning as well as talent. Wendy Shay Career Timeline Year Event Significance 2018 Returned from Germany, signed with RuffTown Records and released “Uber Driver” The move ended her nursing path and began her professional Ghanaian music career. 2019 Released Shay On You and won VGMA Best New Artiste The album and award converted a controversial debut into recognised career momentum. 2021 Released Shayning Star Her second album reframed rejection and resilience through a broader body of work. 2022 Released “Survivor” and Enigma The period established self-preservation and emotional defiance as key parts of her sound. 2023 Survived a road crash and released “Love Me Now” The release joined her public resilience narrative with a real experience of recovery. 2024 Released “Too Late” The song became a major late-career renewal and powered her next award cycle. 2025 Released her third studio album, Ready The album brought adulthood, mental health, intimacy and self-worth into a more mature artistic statement. 2026 Won AFRIMA Best Female Artiste in Western Africa The award expanded her recognition beyond Ghana. 2026 Won TGMA Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year and released “One Goal” The double milestone confirmed renewed domestic strength while adding a World Cup-era anthem. The 2026 Awards That Changed the Scale January 2026 brought Wendy Shay one of the clearest continental honours of her career. She won Best Female Artiste in Western Africa at the ninth All Africa Music Awards in Lagos for “Too Late.” Pulse Ghana’s AFRIMA report records that she thanked her team, fans and young dancer Tracy Shay, whose performance helped the song spread. ADVERTISEMENT Four months later, she won Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards. MyJoyOnline’s TGMA coverage places the victory on 9 May 2026. Together, the awards created a useful full-circle moment: the artist introduced on the VGMA stage in 2018 was now winning one of the ceremony’s main genre categories eight years later. Her verified achievements include: AFRIMA Best Female Artiste in Western Africa in 2026. TGMA Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year in 2026. VGMA Best New Artiste in 2019. Three studio albums: Shay On You , Shayning Star and Ready . A catalogue led by “Uber Driver,” “All for You,” “Survivor,” “Too Late,” “Crazy Love” and “One Goal.” 215,764 monthly listeners in the July 2026 snapshot reported by Music Metrics Vault , linked to her authenticated Spotify artist ID. Impact Beyond the Stage: Mentorship and Cultural Presence Wendy Shay’s public role now reaches beyond recording. She has built the free Shay Concert as a recurring connection with fans and has used her platform for community support. Her mentorship of young dancer Tracy Shay has also produced serious discussion about how adults, parents and celebrities should protect minors entering public entertainment. XTRAfrica has followed both Wendy Shay’s reflections on mentoring other people’s children and her participation in Ghana’s wider live-music culture, including a major Accra concert moment . These stories show the different demands now attached to her name: singer, event organiser, mentor and visible participant in Ghana’s popular culture. Her impact is clearest in endurance. Wendy entered an industry conversation shaped by grief, comparison and suspicion. She answered with steady releases, a recognisable fan identity and songs that made recovery easy to sing back. The work gradually built an alternative story. “One Goal” and What Comes Next Wendy opened 2026 with “African King” and “Sofaya,” then released “One Goal” on 10 April. The track connected her personal language of persistence with Ghana’s World Cup season. In a PromoNews feature on the video , she explained the thought behind it: “The most important goal in life is to win no matter what.” Her official channel also published a “Warning” video featuring Sean Paul in July 2026, extending the Caribbean link already heard through Mavado. No fourth studio album had been formally announced by 28 July 2026. The responsible conclusion is therefore not to promise an unnamed project, but to recognise the direction already visible: more international collaboration, stronger live-event ownership and a catalogue increasingly organised around self-definition. Wendy Shay FAQs What is Wendy Shay’s real name? Wendy Shay’s full name is Wendy Asiamah Addo. She uses Wendy Shay professionally. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Biography KiDi Biography: Real Name, Albums, Son and Career . African Culture Kofi Mole Biography: Real Name, Songs, Awards and Career . African Culture Ria Boss Biography: Real Name, Songs, Album and Career . African Culture Black Sherif Biography: Age, Songs, Albums and Career . Entertainment Shatta Wale Explains Burna Boy Friendship Fallout . ADVERTISEMENT How old is Wendy Shay? Wendy Shay is 30 years old as of 28 July 2026. Her widely reported birth date is 20 February 1996. Where was Wendy Shay born? Published biographies disagree between Accra and Kwahu in Ghana’s Eastern Region. Because no strong primary record resolves the conflict, this biography identifies Ghana as her birthplace without choosing an uncertain town. What is Wendy Shay’s nationality? Wendy Shay is Ghanaian. She also spent important formative years in Germany, where she studied music and trained for healthcare work. Who are Wendy Shay’s parents? Public profiles identify her parents only as Mr and Mrs Addo. Her father died when she was young, and Wendy has credited her mother’s blessing as important to her decision to return to Ghana for music. Was Wendy Shay a nurse? Yes. Wendy Shay trained and worked in nursing before leaving Germany to pursue a recording career in Ghana. What song made Wendy Shay famous? “Uber Driver,” released in 2018, was her debut breakthrough. Later songs including “All for You,” “Survivor” and “Too Late” expanded her audience. What is Wendy Shay’s latest album? Her latest studio album is Ready , released on 24 October 2025. It contains 13 tracks and is her third studio album. What awards has Wendy Shay won? Her major verified honours include 2019 VGMA Best New Artiste, 2026 AFRIMA Best Female Artiste in Western Africa and 2026 TGMA Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year. What is Wendy Shay’s ethnicity? Wendy Shay has not published a clear, source-verifiable self-description naming a specific ethnic identity. This biography therefore uses her verified Ghanaian nationality and does not infer ethnicity. Is Wendy Shay married? No dependable current source confirms that Wendy Shay is married. Her private relationship life should not be reconstructed from rumours or promotional speculation. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography KiDi Biography: Real Name, Albums, Son and Career Meet Ghana’s KiDi: his age, family, breakthrough, awards and 2026 album . African Culture Kofi Mole Biography: Real Name, Songs, Awards and Career Discover Kofi Mole’s real name, Kumasi roots, university decision, hit songs, awards and 2026 music. . African Culture Ria Boss Biography: Real Name, Songs, Album and Career Explore Ria Boss’s Ghanaian-Burkinabé roots, 11-EP run, REMEMBER album and latest music. . African Culture Black Sherif Biography: Age, Songs, Albums and Career Explore Black Sherif’s age, real name, Konongo roots, songs, albums, awards and 2026 music. . Tags Ghanian Musics Ghanian Musics African culture African culture Ghana Ghana Wendy Shay Wendy Shay

IShowSpeed has arrived in Rwanda ahead of the APR FC vs Rayon Sports Super Cup and will also visit Volcanoes National Park. American internet personality and live streamer IShowSpeed has arrived in Rwanda ahead of the highly anticipated Super Cup match between APR FC and Rayon Sports. The social media star landed at Kigali International Airport in Kanombe on Friday night before heading to Musanze District, where he is scheduled to visit Volcanoes National Park to see mountain gorillas. IShowSpeed had previously stated during his visit to South Africa that Rwanda would be his destination to experience gorilla tourism. Due to the forest environment, the streamer said he may not conduct a live broadcast during the visit but plans to record videos and images of the experience. Following his tour in Musanze, IShowSpeed is scheduled to attend the 2025 Super Cup matches at Amahoro Stadium. He will first watch the women’s Super Cup fixture between Rayon Sports and Indahangarwa, before attending the men’s Super Cup clash featuring APR FC and Rayon Sports. IShowSpeed, who has more than 150 million followers across social media platforms, is currently touring Africa under his campaign titled “Speed Does Africa Tour.” The tour includes visits to over 20 African countries such as Rwanda, Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The tour began on December 29, 2025, with the streamer using platforms such as YouTube and Twitch to showcase African culture, tourism, and daily life through live streams and recorded content. Source: InyaRwanda Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT IShowSpeed Arrives in Rwanda Ahead of APR FC vs Rayon Sports By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jan 10, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: American internet personality and live streamer IShowSpeed has arrived in Rwanda ahead of the highly anticipated Super Cup match between APR FC and Rayon Sports. The social media star landed at Kigali International Airport in Kanombe on Friday night before heading to Musanze District, where he is scheduled to visit Volcanoes National Park to see mountain gorillas. IShowSpeed had previously stated during his visit to South Africa that Rwanda would be his destination to experience gorilla tourism. ADVERTISEMENT Due to the forest environment, the streamer said he may not conduct a live broadcast during the visit but plans to record videos and images of the experience. Following his tour in Musanze, IShowSpeed is scheduled to attend the 2025 Super Cup matches at Amahoro Stadium. He will first watch the women’s Super Cup fixture between Rayon Sports and Indahangarwa, before attending the men’s Super Cup clash featuring APR FC and Rayon Sports. ADVERTISEMENT IShowSpeed, who has more than 150 million followers across social media platforms, is currently touring Africa under his campaign titled “Speed Does Africa Tour.” The tour includes visits to over 20 African countries such as Rwanda, Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The tour began on December 29, 2025, with the streamer using platforms such as YouTube and Twitch to showcase African culture, tourism, and daily life through live streams and recorded content. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . ADVERTISEMENT Source: InyaRwanda ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs Inside the Nigerian dancer’s rise from Ojo street shows to Afrobeats stages, music and global fame. . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life How Eric Omondi rose through Churchill Show and became a prominent Kenyan activist. . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? The neuroscientist and educator became Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant and reached the Top 6 . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars The dancer faces five sexual offence charges and returns to court on September 15. . Tags Entertainment Entertainment United States United States

Planning a trip to Congo? Here’s your 2025 guide to DRC entry rules, visa types, tariffs & tips for tourists, investors, and diaspora travelers. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a land of immense rivers, lush rainforests, rich culture, endless adventure, and investment opportunities. Whether you’re a tourist eager to explore Kinshasa’s vibrant streets, a business traveler heading into the mining regions, or a member of the Congolese diaspora returning home, understanding the entry rules is the first step. This guide breaks down everything you need to know in simple steps, from passports and visas to tariffs and special conditions, so your journey into the DRC is smooth and stress-free. What You Need to Enter the DRC Every foreign visitor must carry a few essential documents: A valid passport or travel document A valid travel visa (tourist or airport visa) An International Vaccination Booklet with proof of vaccines (especially yellow fever) A return air ticket Without these, entry at the border is not allowed. Types of Visas Available Continue Reading Full Article TRAVEL GUIDE How to Enter the Democratic Republic of Congo: Travel & Visa Guide By Neema Asha Mwakalinga Travel & Culture Expert Neema Asha Mwakalinga Home Comment Sep 4, 2025 May 15, 2026 6 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a land of immense rivers, lush rainforests, rich culture, endless adventure, and investment opportunities. Whether you’re a tourist eager to explore Kinshasa’s vibrant streets, a business traveler heading into the mining regions, or a member of the Congolese diaspora returning home, understanding the entry rules is the first step. This guide breaks down everything you need to know in simple steps, from passports and visas to tariffs and special conditions, so your journey into the DRC is smooth and stress-free. What You Need to Enter the DRC Every foreign visitor must carry a few essential documents: A valid passport or travel document A valid travel visa (tourist or airport visa) An International Vaccination Booklet with proof of vaccines (especially yellow fever) A return air ticket Without these, entry at the border is not allowed. Types of Visas Available The DRC issues several types of visas, each designed for different travelers. ADVERTISEMENT 1. Flying Visa ✈️ Issued directly at the entry point (except Kinshasa airport, where special authorization is required). 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Valid 5 to 10 years. Requires approval from the National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANAPI). Grants free exit and re-entry rights. 5. Permanent Establishment Visa For foreigners who have lived in the DRC for 15 years or more. Covers professionals in agriculture, trade, industry, or liberal professions. Valid for life, no need for re-entry visas. Visa Tariffs (2025) Here’s what you can expect to pay for visas (rates at time of publication): Special Settlement Visa (5 years): $653 Special Settlement Visa (10 years): $700 Permanent Establishment Visa: $1,500 Ordinary Settlement Visa (doctors, lawyers, etc.): $700 Work Establishment Visa: $653 Airport Visa: $40 Port Visa: $40 Good to know: Congolese in Diaspora can apply for entry visas directly at border posts. Key Travel Tips Vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory; your International Vaccination Booklet will be checked. Duration: Always double-check the length of stay allowed on your visa. 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Nicolas Jackson, despite his impressive physical attributes, continues to disappoint Chelsea fans with his persistent inability to convert crucial opportunities into goals. The growing frustration among the supporters was palpable during the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City, where the 22-year-old Senegalese striker missed three significant chances to score. His performance this season has been underwhelming, with a mere 32% conversion rate of 'big chances', placing him 25th out of 26 players in Europe's top five leagues who have taken at least 30 shots across all competitions. Only Darwin Nunez of Liverpool has a lower rate at 20%. Jackson's pattern of missed opportunities and inaccurate shots was evident again in the recent match against Arsenal, where he failed to make a significant impact and missed a critical chance, hitting the side-netting. Chelsea suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat, marking one of the lowest points of Mauricio Pochettino's tenure as manager. Despite scoring 13 goals and providing five assists this season, Jackson's numbers do not fully reflect the extent of his struggles. His performance is a far cry from the club's legacy of prolific strikers like Didier Drogba and Diego Costa, raising doubts about his ability to reach similar heights. With Chelsea's #15 at the helm, the club's historic success in the striker position seems distant. Whether Nicolas Jackson ranks as Chelsea's worst striker is still debatable, but his current form certainly puts him in contention for this unwanted title. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Apr 24, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Chelsea must seek a replacement for Nicolas Jackson during the summer transfer window to prevent further setbacks in their performance. Photo: gettyimage Nicolas Jackson, despite his impressive physical attributes, continues to disappoint Chelsea fans with his persistent inability to convert crucial opportunities into goals. The growing frustration among the supporters was palpable during the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City, where the 22-year-old Senegalese striker missed three significant chances to score. His performance this season has been underwhelming, with a mere 32% conversion rate of 'big chances', placing him 25th out of 26 players in Europe's top five leagues who have taken at least 30 shots across all competitions. Only Darwin Nunez of Liverpool has a lower rate at 20%. Jackson's pattern of missed opportunities and inaccurate shots was evident again in the recent match against Arsenal, where he failed to make a significant impact and missed a critical chance, hitting the side-netting. Chelsea suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat, marking one of the lowest points of Mauricio Pochettino's tenure as manager. ADVERTISEMENT Despite scoring 13 goals and providing five assists this season, Jackson's numbers do not fully reflect the extent of his struggles. His performance is a far cry from the club's legacy of prolific strikers like Didier Drogba and Diego Costa, raising doubts about his ability to reach similar heights. With Chelsea's #15 at the helm, the club's historic success in the striker position seems distant. Whether Nicolas Jackson ranks as Chelsea's worst striker is still debatable, but his current form certainly puts him in contention for this unwanted title. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

In a recent release that has stirred significant controversy, Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake is accused of mocking Christian themes in his music video for "Only Me." The video, which made its debut last Thursday, has sparked widespread debate for its portrayal of the artist in Christian-inspired attire, surrounded by dancers who dramatically collapse as he showers them with money. This depiction has ignited a firestorm of criticism across social media platforms. One user on X voiced their concern, stating, "Asake keeps disrespecting the Christian faith in his music videos," pointing to a growing unease among viewers over the video's thematic choices. In "Only Me," dancers can be seen echoing the song's hook, "we get money," which, while ostensibly focusing on individualism, has been interpreted by some as a satirical jab at certain charismatic religious figures . The backlash has been pronounced, with another social media commentator asserting, "Asake is mocking Christians with his blasphemous music video," highlighting the contentious nature of the visual imagery employed. This incident marks not the first time Asake's use of religious motifs in his work has come under scrutiny. His previous collaboration with Fireboy DML on "Bandana" also drew criticism for its use of Christian symbols, depicting black goats in a church setting, surrounded by people with flames hovering above them. The reaction from Asake's fanbase includes calls for the artist to reconsider his creative decisions, with one fan expressing disappointment: "Shame on you man. I'm a big fan of your music but the depictions in this your latest video are absolutely insane." As the debate continues, responses from Asake's management team regarding the growing controversy are awaited by many. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Apr 7, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake In a recent release that has stirred significant controversy, Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake is accused of mocking Christian themes in his music video for "Only Me." The video, which made its debut last Thursday, has sparked widespread debate for its portrayal of the artist in Christian-inspired attire, surrounded by dancers who dramatically collapse as he showers them with money. This depiction has ignited a firestorm of criticism across social media platforms. One user on X voiced their concern, stating, "Asake keeps disrespecting the Christian faith in his music videos," pointing to a growing unease among viewers over the video's thematic choices. In "Only Me," dancers can be seen echoing the song's hook, "we get money," which, while ostensibly focusing on individualism, has been interpreted by some as a satirical jab at certain charismatic religious figures . ADVERTISEMENT The backlash has been pronounced, with another social media commentator asserting, "Asake is mocking Christians with his blasphemous music video," highlighting the contentious nature of the visual imagery employed. This incident marks not the first time Asake's use of religious motifs in his work has come under scrutiny. ADVERTISEMENT His previous collaboration with Fireboy DML on "Bandana" also drew criticism for its use of Christian symbols, depicting black goats in a church setting, surrounded by people with flames hovering above them. The reaction from Asake's fanbase includes calls for the artist to reconsider his creative decisions, with one fan expressing disappointment: "Shame on you man. I'm a big fan of your music but the depictions in this your latest video are absolutely insane." As the debate continues, responses from Asake's management team regarding the growing controversy are awaited by many. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

FILE - Uganda's Benjamin Kiplagat competes in the Men's 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 15, 2016. Kenyan police have arrested two suspects in the murder of Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat, who was found dead with a stab wound to his neck. The two men believed to be in their 30s, were apprehended on the outskirts of Eldoret, a town in the Rift Valley known for being a training hub for athletes. Local police commander Stephen Okal described the suspects as known criminals who have been terrorizing the public. The investigation revealed that the incident occurred after Kiplagat's car collided with the suspects' motorcycle, possibly triggering the violent response. One of the suspects was caught with a knife believed to have been used in the murder. This incident raises concerns about the safety of athletes in the region, especially considering the previous murder of Kenyan distance runner Agnes Tirop in October 2021 under similar circumstances. Kiplagat, a Kenyan-born athlete who represented Uganda, had an illustrious career spanning about 18 years. He won a silver medal at the 2008 World Junior Championships and a bronze at the Africa Championships in 2012. Kiplagat also competed in the 3000m steeplechase at the Olympics in London (2012) and Rio (2016). The motive behind the killing remains unclear, and the police investigation continues, with the suspects expected to be sent to court. This tragic event underscores the vulnerability of athletes and the need for enhanced security measures in areas known for athletic training and competition. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Jan 1, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: FILE - Uganda's Benjamin Kiplagat competes in the Men's 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 15, 2016. Kenyan police have arrested two suspects in the murder of Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat, who was found dead with a stab wound to his neck. The two men believed to be in their 30s, were apprehended on the outskirts of Eldoret, a town in the Rift Valley known for being a training hub for athletes. Local police commander Stephen Okal described the suspects as known criminals who have been terrorizing the public. ADVERTISEMENT The investigation revealed that the incident occurred after Kiplagat's car collided with the suspects' motorcycle, possibly triggering the violent response. One of the suspects was caught with a knife believed to have been used in the murder. This incident raises concerns about the safety of athletes in the region, especially considering the previous murder of Kenyan distance runner Agnes Tirop in October 2021 under similar circumstances. ADVERTISEMENT Kiplagat, a Kenyan-born athlete who represented Uganda, had an illustrious career spanning about 18 years. He won a silver medal at the 2008 World Junior Championships and a bronze at the Africa Championships in 2012. Kiplagat also competed in the 3000m steeplechase at the Olympics in London (2012) and Rio (2016). The motive behind the killing remains unclear, and the police investigation continues, with the suspects expected to be sent to court. This tragic event underscores the vulnerability of athletes and the need for enhanced security measures in areas known for athletic training and competition. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

Agnes Ngetich ran 1:05:15 in Copenhagen, setting a women-only half-marathon world record subject to ratification. Here is her story. COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Agnes Jebet Ngetich is a Kenyan long-distance runner and multiple world-record holder who won the women’s half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships on 20 September 2026. She finished in 1:05:15, one second inside the previous women-only world record. The mark is subject to World Athletics’ usual ratification procedure. Who is Agnes Ngetich? Agnes Jebet Ngetich is a 25-year-old Kenyan long-distance runner who holds the 10km road world record. In 2026, she won the senior women’s World Cross Country title and then added the world half-marathon title in Copenhagen with a women-only record of 1:05:15. Ngetich’s record run in Copenhagen World Athletics reported that Ngetich went to the front immediately and never surrendered the lead. She reached 5km in 15:12, 10km in 30:39, 15km in 46:17 and 20km in 1:01:56 before crossing the finish line in 1:05:15. The official championship result lists Ngetich first, 50 seconds ahead of Kenya teammate Veronica Loleo, who took silver in 1:06:05. Rwanda’s Florence Niyonkuru won bronze in a national record of 1:06:08, giving the podium a strong East African identity. Ngetich’s time lowered the women-only record by one second. Peres Jepchirchir had run 1:05:16 at the 2020 World Half Marathon Championships in Gdynia. The “women-only” classification matters because it covers races without male competitors or pacemakers. It is distinct from the faster overall women’s half-marathon record set in a mixed race. The result was Ngetich’s second global title of 2026. It also extended a year in which she has moved successfully between cross-country, track and road racing. Olympics.com also recorded her gun-to-tape victory, while Kenyan coverage quickly placed her achievement at the centre of the country’s athletics news. From a difficult childhood to elite distance running Ngetich was born on 23 January 2001 and is 25 years old as of September 2026, according to her official World Athletics profile . The governing body lists her events as the 3000m, 5000m, 10,000m, 5km road, 10km road and half marathon. In a June 2026 interview with the CITIUS MAG Podcast , Ngetich described growing up in rural Kenya, losing her father when she was young and doing farm work to help support her family. Coach Ruth Bundotich recognised her ability during her teenage years and helped create a route into organised training. Continue Reading Full Article BIOGRAPHY Who Is Agnes Ngetich, Kenya’s Half-Marathon Record Breaker? By Truce Elikia Art & Culture Journalist Truce Elikia Home Comment Sep 20, 2026 Sep 20, 2026 6 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Agnes Jebet Ngetich is a Kenyan long-distance runner and multiple world-record holder who won the women’s half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships on 20 September 2026. She finished in 1:05:15, one second inside the previous women-only world record. The mark is subject to World Athletics’ usual ratification procedure. Who is Agnes Ngetich? Agnes Jebet Ngetich is a 25-year-old Kenyan long-distance runner who holds the 10km road world record. In 2026, she won the senior women’s World Cross Country title and then added the world half-marathon title in Copenhagen with a women-only record of 1:05:15. Ngetich’s record run in Copenhagen World Athletics reported that Ngetich went to the front immediately and never surrendered the lead. She reached 5km in 15:12, 10km in 30:39, 15km in 46:17 and 20km in 1:01:56 before crossing the finish line in 1:05:15. The official championship result lists Ngetich first, 50 seconds ahead of Kenya teammate Veronica Loleo, who took silver in 1:06:05. Rwanda’s Florence Niyonkuru won bronze in a national record of 1:06:08, giving the podium a strong East African identity. Ngetich’s time lowered the women-only record by one second. Peres Jepchirchir had run 1:05:16 at the 2020 World Half Marathon Championships in Gdynia. The “women-only” classification matters because it covers races without male competitors or pacemakers. It is distinct from the faster overall women’s half-marathon record set in a mixed race. The result was Ngetich’s second global title of 2026. It also extended a year in which she has moved successfully between cross-country, track and road racing. Olympics.com also recorded her gun-to-tape victory, while Kenyan coverage quickly placed her achievement at the centre of the country’s athletics news. ADVERTISEMENT From a difficult childhood to elite distance running Ngetich was born on 23 January 2001 and is 25 years old as of September 2026, according to her official World Athletics profile . The governing body lists her events as the 3000m, 5000m, 10,000m, 5km road, 10km road and half marathon. In a June 2026 interview with the CITIUS MAG Podcast , Ngetich described growing up in rural Kenya, losing her father when she was young and doing farm work to help support her family. Coach Ruth Bundotich recognised her ability during her teenage years and helped create a route into organised training. That background gives context to the persistence visible in her career. Ngetich developed through junior competition before becoming one of Kenya’s leading senior distance runners. Her rise was not built around a single viral race; it came through cross-country, track and road performances over several seasons. The 10km record that established her globally Ngetich’s international breakthrough accelerated in January 2024 when she ran 28:46 in Valencia. World Athletics confirmed that she became the first woman to break 29 minutes for 10km on the road, improving the mixed-race world record by 28 seconds. The performance followed an earlier disappointment. Ngetich had run 29:24 in Brasov in 2023, but the course was later found to be 25 metres short. She returned to the distance, pursued a valid mark and achieved it in Valencia. That sequence became an important part of her public story: an apparent record was lost, but she answered with a substantially faster official performance. Her road-running success places her within a wider era of East African excellence. XTRAfrica has also covered Peres Jepchirchir’s women-only marathon record , Jepchirchir’s Sydney Marathon victory and Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s rise in the 800m . ADVERTISEMENT Two world titles in 2026 Before Copenhagen, Ngetich won the senior women’s race at the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee on 10 January. The official race report says she completed 10km in 31:28 and won by 42 seconds, the second-largest winning margin in the history of the championships. The half-marathon title shows a different strength. Cross-country rewards handling uneven terrain and changes of rhythm; the Copenhagen race required sustained road pace over 21.0975km. Winning both titles in one year demonstrates the breadth of Ngetich’s endurance ability. Year Event Significance 2023 World Cross Country Championships Won senior women’s bronze and team gold 2024 Valencia 10K Set the 28:46 road world record 2025 Elite track and road season Strengthened her range across 3000m, 5000m and road events 2026 World Cross Country Championships Won her first individual global title 2026 World Road Running Championships Won half-marathon gold in a women-only record of 1:05:15 Personal and family information Ngetich has spoken publicly about her upbringing and the support role she took within her family. Reliable public sources reviewed for this profile do not establish her current marital status, a spouse or partner, or whether she has children. Those private details should not be inferred from silence or social-media photographs. Frequently asked questions How old is Agnes Ngetich? She is 25 years old as of 20 September 2026. World Athletics lists her birth date as 23 January 2001. What record did Agnes Ngetich break in Copenhagen? She ran 1:05:15, lowering the women-only half-marathon world record by one second, subject to formal ratification. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Investment Kenya Plans $500M Startup Fund: How It Could Work . Crime Prevention Kenya Court Orders Agencies to Produce Missing Lawyer Abshir Abdi . Biography Mitchelle Chemtai Biography: Kenya's Youth Olympic Rugby Gold Hero . Biography Who Is Phoebe Okowa? Kenya's ICJ Judge, Age, Career and Education . Energy and Power Kenya, China Sign Deal for 80 Off-Grid Solar Systems . ADVERTISEMENT Is 1:05:15 the overall women’s half-marathon world record? No. It is the women-only record. Faster women’s times have been recorded in mixed races with men. Who finished behind Ngetich? Kenya’s Veronica Loleo was second in 1:06:05. Rwanda’s Florence Niyonkuru was third in a national record of 1:06:08. What other world record does Ngetich hold? She holds the women’s 10km road world record of 28:46, set in Valencia in January 2024. How many global titles did Ngetich win in 2026? She won two: the senior women’s World Cross Country title in January and the world half-marathon title in September. Who is Agnes Ngetich’s coach? Ruth Bundotich is the coach credited in Ngetich’s public interviews with identifying and developing her early talent. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Investment Kenya Plans $500M Startup Fund: How It Could Work Kenya's NIFC wants to raise $500m for startups, with half targeted at technology and AI businesses. . 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Shatta Wale says he is working with promoters to bring Vybz Kartel to Ghana for a major dancehall event. A Vybz Kartel show in Ghana may no longer be just fan fantasy. According to GhanaWeb, Shatta Wale has revealed that conversations are already happening behind the scenes to bring the Jamaican dancehall icon to Ghana for a major event. The Ghanaian star made the comments during a YouTube interview with Nigerian pop culture personality Adesope Olajide , published on June 7. When asked whether he planned to bring Vybz Kartel to Ghana, Shatta described the idea as a serious question and said he was already working on it. But the “On God” hitmaker also made it clear that he is not rushing the process. Shatta Wale said he wants to give Kartel enough time to settle after his release from prison and organise his own plans before taking on international appearances. For him, the goal is not to chase hype or take advantage of their connection, but to make sure the visit makes business sense. That is why discussions with promoters are important. Shatta said any Ghana show involving Vybz Kartel must be properly planned, properly funded, and valuable enough for the Jamaican legend to accept. He also stressed that he wants Kartel’s visit to Ghana to be centred on work and business, not just friendship or social media excitement. The potential move would be a major cultural moment for African dancehall. Ghana has long had a strong relationship with Jamaican sounds, and Shatta Wale has built much of his career by blending local street energy with dancehall influence. During the same interview, Shatta Wale also spoke about the power of the Shatta Movement fanbase. He compared his supporters to major global fan communities such as Beyoncé’s BeyHive and Wizkid FC, highlighting the loyalty that has kept his brand visible for years. Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT Shatta Wale Says Plans Are Underway to Bring Vybz Kartel to Ghana By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jun 9, 2026 Jun 9, 2026 3 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: A Vybz Kartel show in Ghana may no longer be just fan fantasy. According to GhanaWeb, Shatta Wale has revealed that conversations are already happening behind the scenes to bring the Jamaican dancehall icon to Ghana for a major event. The Ghanaian star made the comments during a YouTube interview with Nigerian pop culture personality Adesope Olajide , published on June 7. When asked whether he planned to bring Vybz Kartel to Ghana, Shatta described the idea as a serious question and said he was already working on it. ADVERTISEMENT But the “On God” hitmaker also made it clear that he is not rushing the process. Shatta Wale said he wants to give Kartel enough time to settle after his release from prison and organise his own plans before taking on international appearances. For him, the goal is not to chase hype or take advantage of their connection, but to make sure the visit makes business sense. That is why discussions with promoters are important. Shatta said any Ghana show involving Vybz Kartel must be properly planned, properly funded, and valuable enough for the Jamaican legend to accept. ADVERTISEMENT He also stressed that he wants Kartel’s visit to Ghana to be centred on work and business, not just friendship or social media excitement. The potential move would be a major cultural moment for African dancehall. Ghana has long had a strong relationship with Jamaican sounds, and Shatta Wale has built much of his career by blending local street energy with dancehall influence. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . 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Liquorose shares her childhood experiences of hawking food and reselling Okirika, reflecting on growth, habits, and future investment plans. Former Big Brother Naija housemate and Nigerian dancer Roseline Omokhoa Afije, widely known as Liquorose, has shared new insights into her early life, revealing that she once engaged in petty trading, including hawking food in the market, despite coming from what she described as an “average but comfortable” home. Speaking in a recent podcast interview with media personality VJ Adams, Liquorose said her interest in business developed at a young age, even though her mother owned a movie cassette rental shop where her older siblings often stopped her from assisting. Driven by curiosity and a desire to earn independently, she ventured into trading on her own. “I hawked food—cooked rice—in the market. After school, I would prepare the food, arrange it and carry it on my head to sell. We were not a poor family; I just really loved doing business,” she recounted. She added that she also bought Okirika clothing from Yaba market to resell, in addition to selling toys. Her family eventually discovered her activities and reprimanded her. She was about eight or nine years old at the time. Liquorose also spoke about her evolving interests, noting that if she were to make major investments in 2025, she would consider the Airbnb sector or content creation, aligning with her expanding creative pursuits. Addressing personal habits she has been working to improve, the dancer admitted that she often ignores calls and tends to avoid confronting issues even when they affect her deeply. “I can endure things I shouldn’t, just to make someone else happy. Then I go back to my room and cry about it,” she said, adding that turning 30 motivated her to be more assertive. On how she manages emotional lows, she explained that crying helps her relax and is a genuine part of her emotional expression. Liquorose further disclosed that she previously struggled with anger issues but worked on them before entering Big Brother Naija, stating that a lack of self-control could have cost her more during the show. Continue Reading Full Article NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT Liquorose Reveals Childhood Hustles and Early Trading Experience By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Nov 29, 2025 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Former Big Brother Naija housemate and Nigerian dancer Roseline Omokhoa Afije, widely known as Liquorose, has shared new insights into her early life, revealing that she once engaged in petty trading, including hawking food in the market, despite coming from what she described as an “average but comfortable” home. Speaking in a recent podcast interview with media personality VJ Adams, Liquorose said her interest in business developed at a young age, even though her mother owned a movie cassette rental shop where her older siblings often stopped her from assisting. Driven by curiosity and a desire to earn independently, she ventured into trading on her own. “I hawked food—cooked rice—in the market. After school, I would prepare the food, arrange it and carry it on my head to sell. We were not a poor family; I just really loved doing business,” she recounted. She added that she also bought Okirika clothing from Yaba market to resell, in addition to selling toys. Her family eventually discovered her activities and reprimanded her. She was about eight or nine years old at the time. 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