Sean Paul will tour South Africa in December 2026. See confirmed Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban dates, ticket prices and entry rules. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Sean Paul has confirmed a three-city South Africa tour for December 2026, with official ticket pages now live for Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban. The Jamaican dancehall star will perform on 3, 4 and 6 December, respectively, in one of the festive season's first major international concert announcements. When is Sean Paul performing in South Africa? Sean Paul will play Cape Town's Grand Arena at GrandWest on 3 December, Pretoria's SunBet Arena on 4 December and Durban ICC on 6 December 2026. Official Blu Blood listings show tickets from R750, with different prices and entry rules by section. Sean Paul South Africa tour dates The official Cape Town ticket listing places the opening concert at Grand Arena, GrandWest, on Thursday, 3 December. Doors are scheduled to open at 6:00 PM, the show at 8:00 PM and Sean Paul's set at 9:00 PM local time. The tour then moves to Pretoria. Blu Blood's SunBet Arena listing confirms Friday, 4 December, with the same advertised door and performance times. The final show is at Durban ICC on Sunday, 6 December. The official Durban event page names East Coast Radio as an associated partner and lists the venue as the Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Complex. Ticket prices and official seller Tickets are available through Blu Blood Tickets. The three official pages list entry-level Silver Seated tickets at R750. Prices rise by category and city: Gold Seated is listed at R950, General Standing at R1,500, while Golden Circle prices vary. Fans should check the city-specific page before paying because seating maps, prices and availability can change. The organiser warns that tickets bought through unauthorised resellers, including Viagogo, may be invalid. That makes the promoter's linked seller the safest starting point for each city. The event terms also matter for families. Children under three are not permitted. Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT Sean Paul South Africa Tour 2026: Dates and Tickets By Otieno kevin News Editor Otieno kevin Home Comment Sep 10, 2026 Sep 10, 2026 4 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Sean Paul has confirmed a three-city South Africa tour for December 2026, with official ticket pages now live for Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban. The Jamaican dancehall star will perform on 3, 4 and 6 December, respectively, in one of the festive season's first major international concert announcements. When is Sean Paul performing in South Africa? Sean Paul will play Cape Town's Grand Arena at GrandWest on 3 December, Pretoria's SunBet Arena on 4 December and Durban ICC on 6 December 2026. Official Blu Blood listings show tickets from R750, with different prices and entry rules by section. Sean Paul South Africa tour dates The official Cape Town ticket listing places the opening concert at Grand Arena, GrandWest, on Thursday, 3 December. Doors are scheduled to open at 6:00 PM, the show at 8:00 PM and Sean Paul's set at 9:00 PM local time. The tour then moves to Pretoria. Blu Blood's SunBet Arena listing confirms Friday, 4 December, with the same advertised door and performance times. ADVERTISEMENT The final show is at Durban ICC on Sunday, 6 December. The official Durban event page names East Coast Radio as an associated partner and lists the venue as the Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Complex. City Venue Date Advertised show time Cape Town Grand Arena, GrandWest Thursday, 3 December 8:00 PM Pretoria SunBet Arena at Time Square Friday, 4 December 8:00 PM Durban Durban ICC Sunday, 6 December 8:00 PM Ticket prices and official seller Tickets are available through Blu Blood Tickets. The three official pages list entry-level Silver Seated tickets at R750. Prices rise by category and city: Gold Seated is listed at R950, General Standing at R1,500, while Golden Circle prices vary. Fans should check the city-specific page before paying because seating maps, prices and availability can change. The organiser warns that tickets bought through unauthorised resellers, including Viagogo, may be invalid. That makes the promoter's linked seller the safest starting point for each city. The event terms also matter for families. Children under three are not permitted. ADVERTISEMENT Floor Standing sections are restricted to people aged 12 or older who are at least 1.2 metres tall, and guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Why the announcement is accelerating South African interest began rising around Sean Paul's name as the tour announcement spread from event partners into national entertainment coverage during the morning and early afternoon of 10 September. The surge shows growing attention to the dates, but it should not be read as a measure of ticket sales. East Coast Radio published the initial broadcaster-linked announcement at 5:19 PM SAST on 9 September. The Citizen followed with wider national coverage on Thursday morning, and additional South African outlets picked up the dates during the early afternoon. The announcement is bigger than a one-night celebrity appearance: it covers the country's three main touring markets and arrives early enough for fans to compare travel, accommodation and ticket sections before December. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service Popular Today Social Service Joburg Power Outage: City Power Withdraws Restoration Target . Social Service SASSA November 2026 Payment Dates Changed: New Calendar Explained . Power Outages Johannesburg Power Outage: Fourth Substation Fire Disrupts Inner City . Biography Justin Galloway Biography: Career and Boxer CEO-Designate Appointment . Biography Andrea Johnson Biography: Career, Education and IDAC Leadership . ADVERTISEMENT What fans can expect The organisers are advertising a career-spanning show built around songs including “Get Busy,” “Temperature” and “Baby Boy.” A local supporting act is also scheduled before Sean Paul, but the available official listings do not yet name that performer. Sean Paul's return adds another major international date to South Africa's concert calendar. XTRAfrica has also tracked large live-music announcements such as Asake's Johannesburg headline concert and Summer Walker's Rocking the Daisies booking . Fans planning a wider trip can consult XTRAfrica's Cape Town nightlife guide and South Africa entertainment hub . ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Social Service Joburg Power Outage: City Power Withdraws Restoration Target Another explosion at Central Substation delays power in Marshalltown and the Johannesburg CBD. . Social Service SASSA November 2026 Payment Dates Changed: New Calendar Explained November grants start on 30 October. 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Nigerian singers Adekunle Gold and Simi have welcomed twins, the couple confirmed via social media on Wednesday. Nigerian music stars Adekunle Gold and Simi have welcomed a set of twins. Adekunle Gold announced the birth in a Snapchat post shared on Wednesday, stating that he had prayed for another child and was blessed with two. The singer did not disclose the gender of the newborns. The announcement quickly drew congratulatory messages from fellow entertainers and fans across social media platforms. Last month, Simi shared a video on Instagram in which her baby bump was visible. She captioned the post, “From my baby, for my babies,” sparking speculation among followers. Adekunle Gold and Simi were married in 2019 after years of friendship and musical collaboration. In May 2020, the couple welcomed their first child, Adejare Kosoko, popularly known as Deja. Source: The Sun Nigeria Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT Adekunle Gold and Simi Welcome Twins By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jan 8, 2026 May 15, 2026 1 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Nigerian music stars Adekunle Gold and Simi have welcomed a set of twins. Adekunle Gold announced the birth in a Snapchat post shared on Wednesday, stating that he had prayed for another child and was blessed with two. The singer did not disclose the gender of the newborns. The announcement quickly drew congratulatory messages from fellow entertainers and fans across social media platforms. ADVERTISEMENT Last month, Simi shared a video on Instagram in which her baby bump was visible. She captioned the post, “From my baby, for my babies,” sparking speculation among followers. Adekunle Gold and Simi were married in 2019 after years of friendship and musical collaboration. In May 2020, the couple welcomed their first child, Adejare Kosoko, popularly known as Deja. ADVERTISEMENT Source: The Sun Nigeria Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service 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 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 Nigerian Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigeria Nigeria

John Boadu’s biography, NPP career, education, family facts and election as national chairman in October 2026. John Boadu is a Ghanaian accountant, data analyst and political organiser who was elected national chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on 3 October 2026. The former party general secretary won 2,888 votes at the NPP’s National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, returning to the top tier of the party’s administration four years after losing the general-secretary post. Who is John Boadu? John Boadu is a Ghanaian political administrator and accountant who rose from polling-station work to become NPP general secretary and, in October 2026, national chairman. His long party career also includes youth, finance, communications and organising roles, as well as a period leading Ghana’s State Interests and Governance Authority. A return to the NPP’s top leadership The Ghana News Agency reported that Boadu succeeded Stephen Ayesu Ntim, who did not seek another term. Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko placed second with 2,408 votes, Paul Afoko received 790 and Sammy Crabbe recorded 41. The result gave Boadu a four-year mandate at a moment when the opposition party is reorganising after its 2024 election defeat. The chairmanship is different from the general-secretary role Boadu previously held. The chairman leads the party’s national executive structure and helps shape its organisation and strategy, while the general secretary manages much of its day-to-day administration. His immediate challenge is therefore political as well as operational: keep competing NPP groups together and prepare the party for Ghana’s 2028 election. That rebuilding effort follows the NPP’s loss of power in December 2024, a reversal also reflected in XTRAfrica’s coverage of former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta . Boadu’s new office puts him at the centre of the party’s attempt to recover from that defeat. From accounting to party organisation Boadu trained in business and accounting before becoming one of the NPP’s most experienced administrators. A 2023 profile published when he was appointed to SIGA says he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Ghana Business School. It also records work as a tutor, financial controller and general manager before his rise through party structures. His political path began at grassroots level. The same profile lists service as a polling-station chairman and agent, Ablekuma South constituency secretary, Greater Accra research and elections officer, national youth treasurer, national youth organiser, deputy communications director and national organiser. That sequence matters because it shows a career built within the party rather than through elected public office. In 2015, while serving as national organiser, Boadu became interim general secretary after Kwabena Agyepong’s suspension. He was elected substantive general secretary in 2018. A Ghana News Agency account of his later public appointment says he held the post until Justin Frimpong Kodua defeated him at the party’s 2022 conference. Continue Reading Full Article AFRICAN POLITICS Who Is John Boadu, the NPP’s New National Chairman? By Truce Elikia Art & Culture Journalist Truce Elikia Home Comment Oct 4, 2026 Oct 4, 2026 7 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: John Boadu is a Ghanaian accountant, data analyst and political organiser who was elected national chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on 3 October 2026. The former party general secretary won 2,888 votes at the NPP’s National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, returning to the top tier of the party’s administration four years after losing the general-secretary post. Who is John Boadu? John Boadu is a Ghanaian political administrator and accountant who rose from polling-station work to become NPP general secretary and, in October 2026, national chairman. His long party career also includes youth, finance, communications and organising roles, as well as a period leading Ghana’s State Interests and Governance Authority. A return to the NPP’s top leadership The Ghana News Agency reported that Boadu succeeded Stephen Ayesu Ntim, who did not seek another term. Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko placed second with 2,408 votes, Paul Afoko received 790 and Sammy Crabbe recorded 41. The result gave Boadu a four-year mandate at a moment when the opposition party is reorganising after its 2024 election defeat. The chairmanship is different from the general-secretary role Boadu previously held. The chairman leads the party’s national executive structure and helps shape its organisation and strategy, while the general secretary manages much of its day-to-day administration. His immediate challenge is therefore political as well as operational: keep competing NPP groups together and prepare the party for Ghana’s 2028 election. That rebuilding effort follows the NPP’s loss of power in December 2024, a reversal also reflected in XTRAfrica’s coverage of former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta . Boadu’s new office puts him at the centre of the party’s attempt to recover from that defeat. From accounting to party organisation Boadu trained in business and accounting before becoming one of the NPP’s most experienced administrators. A 2023 profile published when he was appointed to SIGA says he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Ghana Business School. It also records work as a tutor, financial controller and general manager before his rise through party structures. ADVERTISEMENT His political path began at grassroots level. The same profile lists service as a polling-station chairman and agent, Ablekuma South constituency secretary, Greater Accra research and elections officer, national youth treasurer, national youth organiser, deputy communications director and national organiser. That sequence matters because it shows a career built within the party rather than through elected public office. In 2015, while serving as national organiser, Boadu became interim general secretary after Kwabena Agyepong’s suspension. He was elected substantive general secretary in 2018. A Ghana News Agency account of his later public appointment says he held the post until Justin Frimpong Kodua defeated him at the party’s 2022 conference. Public-service experience and the 2026 comeback President Nana Akufo-Addo appointed Boadu acting director-general of the State Interests and Governance Authority in December 2023. SIGA oversees Ghana’s interests in state-owned and other specified entities. The appointment expanded his public profile beyond internal party organisation, although his career remained closely identified with the NPP. His 2026 chairmanship campaign drew on that long organisational record. An older Graphic profile also shows how strongly he associated his leadership with election operations and party-owned result collation. Those claims were made during an earlier campaign and should be understood as his own account of his record, not an independent audit of electoral performance. The 2026 conference result is nevertheless clear. GBC reported that the Electoral Commission declared the national-officer results , while multiple Ghanaian outlets independently published the same 2,888–2,408 margin between Boadu and Agyarko. Reports that gave different lower totals for some candidates were not used here because they conflict with the fuller declared tally. ADVERTISEMENT John Boadu’s family and private life Boadu has generally kept his marriage and partner details outside his public political profile. Two Ghanaian profiles published around his 2023 SIGA appointment describe him as a father of four, but they do not identify the children, and their privacy is preserved here. The available public record supports the child count through profiles from Daily Guide Network and The Independent Ghana . It does not establish a current spouse or partner strongly enough for publication. Career timeline Year Event Significance 2001 Joined the NPP’s national headquarters as a finance officer Began a long period in national party administration 2014 Became NPP National Organiser Moved into one of the party’s central mobilisation roles 2015 Took on interim General Secretary duties Led party administration during an internal leadership crisis 2018 Elected NPP General Secretary Converted the interim role into an elected national mandate 2022 Lost the general-secretary election to Justin Frimpong Kodua Marked a major political setback inside the party 2023 Appointed acting Director-General of SIGA Added state-governance experience to his party record 2026 Elected NPP National Chairman Returned to national party leadership with a four-year mandate John Boadu FAQs What is John Boadu’s current position? He is the national chairman of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party, elected at the party’s National Delegates Conference on 3 October 2026. How many votes did John Boadu receive? He received 2,888 votes. Boakye Agyarko, his closest challenger, received 2,408 in the declared tally. Was John Boadu previously NPP General Secretary? Yes. He served in an interim capacity from 2015 and was elected substantive general secretary in 2018. He lost the post in 2022. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service Popular Today Biography Gamal Nkrumah Biography: Journalism, Family and Legacy . Education GES Promotion Status 2026: How Ghanaian Teachers Can Check . Human Trafficking Sasaabi Scam Raid: Trafficking Victims and Suspects Must Be Kept Apart . Biography Emelia Agbenyo Biography: Career and Ghana Electoral Commission Roles . Natural Disasters Kumasi Market Fire: Power Restoration Probed as Cause Remains Unknown . ADVERTISEMENT What did John Boadu study? He studied accounting at the University of Ghana Business School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. What was John Boadu’s role at SIGA? He was appointed acting director-general of the State Interests and Governance Authority in December 2023. Where is John Boadu from? Published Ghanaian profiles identify him with Assin Fosu in Ghana’s Central Region. Is John Boadu married? His current marital status and spouse or partner have not been publicly confirmed in reliable, current sources as of October 2026. Does John Boadu have children? Two Ghanaian profiles describe him as a father of four. Their names are not included because they are not necessary to understanding his public career. 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KieKie, the celebrated skitmaker, becomes a Nollywood star, fashion icon, and influential content creator. Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as KieKie, has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most versatile entertainers, seamlessly transitioning from online skits to Nollywood’s high-grossing film industry. KieKie first gained recognition through her relatable humor and impeccable timing in digital comedy, earning the title of the top female skitmaker by Dataleum. Her content often blends social commentary with audience engagement, solidifying her dominance in the online space. Expanding her creative reach, KieKie launched KieKie Unscripted , a reality show that has captured audiences nationwide. The program’s diverse content and engaging format have strengthened her influence as both a content creator and television personality. Her cinematic career reached a new milestone with the co-production and starring role in Gingerrr , which grossed N500 million at the box office. The film ranks as the fifth highest-grossing Nigerian movie of all time, proving KieKie’s digital popularity translates effectively into commercial film success. Beyond comedy and film, KieKie has established herself in fashion and event hosting. Known for her bold, trend-setting style, she has become a recognized fashion influencer and continues to host major events with ease. KieKie, 34, is married to businessman Adetunji Ilori and is a mother to Shonaola. She actively engages in philanthropy through her charity initiatives, supporting causes that benefit her community. Her multi-faceted career encompasses acting, content creation, fashion entrepreneurship, comedy, and social advocacy, cementing her status as a leading Nigerian media personality. Continue Reading Full Article FASHION KieKie’s Rise: From Skitmaker to Nollywood Box Office Star By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Dec 5, 2025 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as KieKie, has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most versatile entertainers, seamlessly transitioning from online skits to Nollywood’s high-grossing film industry. KieKie first gained recognition through her relatable humor and impeccable timing in digital comedy, earning the title of the top female skitmaker by Dataleum. Her content often blends social commentary with audience engagement, solidifying her dominance in the online space. ADVERTISEMENT Expanding her creative reach, KieKie launched KieKie Unscripted , a reality show that has captured audiences nationwide. The program’s diverse content and engaging format have strengthened her influence as both a content creator and television personality. Her cinematic career reached a new milestone with the co-production and starring role in Gingerrr , which grossed N500 million at the box office. The film ranks as the fifth highest-grossing Nigerian movie of all time, proving KieKie’s digital popularity translates effectively into commercial film success. ADVERTISEMENT Beyond comedy and film, KieKie has established herself in fashion and event hosting. Known for her bold, trend-setting style, she has become a recognized fashion influencer and continues to host major events with ease. KieKie, 34, is married to businessman Adetunji Ilori and is a mother to Shonaola. She actively engages in philanthropy through her charity initiatives, supporting causes that benefit her community. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . 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Nollywood actress Nancy Isime says she is ready for marriage at 34, stressing that kindness and character matter more than material wealth. Popular Nollywood actress and media personality Nancy Isime has stated that she is ready for marriage, saying she now feels emotionally prepared for that stage of her life. Isime made the disclosure during a conversation with media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown, where she spoke about her age, personal growth, and expectations for a life partner. Having recently turned 34, the actress said she considers herself mature enough for marriage and confident about what she wants, regardless of whether the right partner has already appeared. She explained that her approach to relationships is deliberate, noting that she is careful about the choices she makes and the standards she upholds. According to Isime , kindness is a non-negotiable quality in any man she would consider marrying. She stressed that genuine kindness, rather than performative behaviour, is the most important trait she looks for in a partner. She added that once kindness and good character are present, other aspects of a relationship can be developed over time. Her comments have generated reactions online, with many fans commending her emphasis on character over material considerations. Source: Tribune Online Continue Reading Full Article NOLLYWOOD UPDATES Nancy Isime Says She Is Ready for Marriage at 34 By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jan 25, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Popular Nollywood actress and media personality Nancy Isime has stated that she is ready for marriage, saying she now feels emotionally prepared for that stage of her life. Isime made the disclosure during a conversation with media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown, where she spoke about her age, personal growth, and expectations for a life partner. Having recently turned 34, the actress said she considers herself mature enough for marriage and confident about what she wants, regardless of whether the right partner has already appeared. ADVERTISEMENT She explained that her approach to relationships is deliberate, noting that she is careful about the choices she makes and the standards she upholds. According to Isime , kindness is a non-negotiable quality in any man she would consider marrying. She stressed that genuine kindness, rather than performative behaviour, is the most important trait she looks for in a partner. ADVERTISEMENT She added that once kindness and good character are present, other aspects of a relationship can be developed over time. Her comments have generated reactions online, with many fans commending her emphasis on character over material considerations. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service 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: Tribune Online 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 Nigerian Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigeria Nigeria

DRC’s Ministry of Mines partners with Africans for Africa to mobilise diaspora capital and strengthen control over strategic minerals. Kinshasa / Lagos / London — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a new step toward strengthening control over its vast mineral wealth by entering a strategic partnership with the Africans For Africa (AFA) Initiative , a pan-African investment platform focused on mobilising African capital for African development. The collaboration, confirmed through a formal communication dated December 22, 2025, brings the Ministry of Mines and Africans for Africa Initiative (AFA) together around a shared objective: channeling capital from Congolese citizens at home and in the diaspora into the sustainable development of the country’s mining sector. In his message, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba commended the AFA Initiative for its model, which prioritises African ownership, value retention, and long-term economic impact in a sector historically dominated by external actors. This partnership is a game-changer for wealth retention in Africa,” said Tim Tokun , Managing Director and Co-Founder of AFA.The DRC holds 30% of the world's green mineral reserves. With the Ministry’s help, we will now identify the projects that will turn the DRC into a global hub for refined battery minerals.” A Shift Toward African Capital and State-Backed Investment The partnership reflects a broader policy direction under the Congolese government to rebalance the mining economy, placing greater emphasis on local participation, downstream value creation, and strategic alignment with the energy transition. Beyond minerals extraction, the initiative is designed to unlock diaspora capital, providing Congolese investors abroad with structured, state-backed pathways to invest in national development. Suleiman Zakari , Executive Director and Co-Founder of AFA, said the agreement sends a strong signal to both the diaspora and international markets. By having the DRC at the table, we are sending a powerful signal to the DRC diaspora and international investors: your capital is being deployed with the strategic backing of the State.” Continue Reading Full Article BUSINESS & INVESTMENT DRC Mines Ministry and AFA Partner to Mobilise Diaspora Investment By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Jan 7, 2026 May 15, 2026 4 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Kinshasa / Lagos / London — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a new step toward strengthening control over its vast mineral wealth by entering a strategic partnership with the Africans For Africa (AFA) Initiative , a pan-African investment platform focused on mobilising African capital for African development. The collaboration, confirmed through a formal communication dated December 22, 2025, brings the Ministry of Mines and Africans for Africa Initiative (AFA) together around a shared objective: channeling capital from Congolese citizens at home and in the diaspora into the sustainable development of the country’s mining sector. In his message, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba commended the AFA Initiative for its model, which prioritises African ownership, value retention, and long-term economic impact in a sector historically dominated by external actors. ADVERTISEMENT This partnership is a game-changer for wealth retention in Africa,” said Tim Tokun , Managing Director and Co-Founder of AFA.The DRC holds 30% of the world's green mineral reserves. With the Ministry’s help, we will now identify the projects that will turn the DRC into a global hub for refined battery minerals.” A Shift Toward African Capital and State-Backed Investment The partnership reflects a broader policy direction under the Congolese government to rebalance the mining economy, placing greater emphasis on local participation, downstream value creation, and strategic alignment with the energy transition. Beyond minerals extraction, the initiative is designed to unlock diaspora capital, providing Congolese investors abroad with structured, state-backed pathways to invest in national development. Suleiman Zakari , Executive Director and Co-Founder of AFA, said the agreement sends a strong signal to both the diaspora and international markets. By having the DRC at the table, we are sending a powerful signal to the DRC diaspora and international investors: your capital is being deployed with the strategic backing of the State.” ADVERTISEMENT Focus on Copper, Cobalt, and Gold According to both parties, the cooperation will prioritise a pipeline of strategic Copper, Cobalt, and Gold projects, sectors central to the global energy transition and electric vehicle supply chains. A technical working session scheduled for January 2026 is expected to identify priority projects, align regulatory frameworks, and define investment structures that meet both international standards and national development goals. For Kinshasa, the partnership also aligns with its ambition to move beyond raw exports and position the DRC as a value-added hub for critical minerals, particularly those linked to battery technology and green energy. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . 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About Africans for Africa Initiative (AFA): The Africans for Africa Initiative is a pan-African investment vehicle designed to bridge the funding gap in the mining sector. By pooling African capital and expertise, AFA seeks to unlock the full potential of the continent’s mineral wealth for the benefit of its people. For more information: www.afainitiative.org Media Contact: info@afainitiative.org ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Mining and Minerals Zijin Reports About $6 Billion in Cumulative DRC Mining Investment Zijin says its cumulative DRC mining investments total about $6 billion across copper, cobalt and . Mining and Minerals DRC Takes Mining Investment Campaign to China Conference DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum leads a delegation to China Mining 2026 to promote projects . Mining and Minerals Eastern DRC copper project delivers promising new drilling results Copper Intelligence says all 13 main drill holes at its Butembo project in eastern DRC intersected . 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Tems recounts being booed and pelted with bottles during a school performance early in her music career. Grammy-winning singer Tems has opened up about the challenges she faced at the start of her music career, including being booed during a school performance where she had expected a warm reception. The Afrobeats star, born Temilade Openiyi, shared the experience in an interview with Big Boy TV . I expected standing ovation, go… According to Tems , she had anticipated a standing ovation when she performed at her school as an emerging artist. Instead, the audience reacted negatively. “I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation. But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she said. I expected standing ovation, go… Despite the incident, Tems said the experience did not deter her from pursuing music. She acknowledged that early rejections were partly due to her decision to maintain her original sound rather than follow trends or perform cover songs. Looking back, the two-time Grammy winner expressed gratitude for staying true to her artistic direction despite the setbacks. Source: The Sun Nigeria Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT Tems Recalls Being Booed at School Performance By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Feb 25, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Grammy-winning singer Tems has opened up about the challenges she faced at the start of her music career, including being booed during a school performance where she had expected a warm reception. The Afrobeats star, born Temilade Openiyi, shared the experience in an interview with Big Boy TV . I expected standing ovation, go… ADVERTISEMENT According to Tems , she had anticipated a standing ovation when she performed at her school as an emerging artist. Instead, the audience reacted negatively. “I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation. But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she said. I expected standing ovation, go… ADVERTISEMENT Despite the incident, Tems said the experience did not deter her from pursuing music. She acknowledged that early rejections were partly due to her decision to maintain her original sound rather than follow trends or perform cover songs. Looking back, the two-time Grammy winner expressed gratitude for staying true to her artistic direction despite the setbacks. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service 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: The Sun Nigeria 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 Nigerian Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigeria Nigeria

The DRC government says more than 300 people were killed in June and July amid alleged rights abuses in territories controlled by RDF and AFC/M23. KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — August 24, 2026 — The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has condemned what it describes as continuing killings, serious human-rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law in territories occupied by the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and AFC/M23. In an official press release issued Monday, the government said information consolidated by its competent services documented more than 300 people killed during June and July 2026 alone through alleged summary executions, massacres and bombardments. Authorities also reported hundreds of cases of rape, more than 300 cases of torture — including against students — as well as hundreds of abductions and forced recruitment cases, particularly targeting Congolese youth in Tshanzu and Rumangabo. The government further accused the forces controlling these areas of burning homes and carrying out looting against civilian populations. Kinshasa Alleges Population Transfers From Rwanda The statement also accused Kigali of carrying out what the Congolese government called an “organized process of population transplantation.” According to the government, more than 100 families of Rwandan origin crossed through Kabuhanga in Nyiragongo territory on August 10 before being settled in Rwibiranga, in the Buhumba grouping. Kinshasa alleges that the movement forms part of an effort to alter the demographic composition of Congolese territory under occupation. Government Denounces Illegal Fees and Parallel Administration The government also accused AFC/M23 and the RDF of imposing measures affecting education and healthcare. Continue Reading Full Article PRESS RELEASE DRC Condemns Killings and Rights Abuses in RDF, AFC/M23-Held Areas By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Aug 24, 2026 Aug 24, 2026 3 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — August 24, 2026 — The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has condemned what it describes as continuing killings, serious human-rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law in territories occupied by the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and AFC/M23. In an official press release issued Monday, the government said information consolidated by its competent services documented more than 300 people killed during June and July 2026 alone through alleged summary executions, massacres and bombardments. Authorities also reported hundreds of cases of rape, more than 300 cases of torture — including against students — as well as hundreds of abductions and forced recruitment cases, particularly targeting Congolese youth in Tshanzu and Rumangabo. The government further accused the forces controlling these areas of burning homes and carrying out looting against civilian populations. ADVERTISEMENT Kinshasa Alleges Population Transfers From Rwanda The statement also accused Kigali of carrying out what the Congolese government called an “organized process of population transplantation.” According to the government, more than 100 families of Rwandan origin crossed through Kabuhanga in Nyiragongo territory on August 10 before being settled in Rwibiranga, in the Buhumba grouping. Kinshasa alleges that the movement forms part of an effort to alter the demographic composition of Congolese territory under occupation. ADVERTISEMENT Government Denounces Illegal Fees and Parallel Administration The government also accused AFC/M23 and the RDF of imposing measures affecting education and healthcare. The statement alleges that fees have been demanded in primary and nursery schools despite the DRC's free-primary-education policy, while an illegal 17% levy has reportedly been imposed on schools' quarterly revenues. Hospitals, private clinics and orphanages are also allegedly being subjected to illicit taxes and charges. Kinshasa says the parallel appointment of officials at higher-education institutions represents another attempt to establish an illegitimate administration in occupied territories. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . 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It expressed condolences to victims' families and pledged to pursue accountability. “None of these crimes will go unpunished,” the government said, adding that perpetrators, co-perpetrators, sponsors and accomplices would be required to answer before competent courts. The government said it remains committed to restoring state authority, protecting civilians and exercising national sovereignty across the entire territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles War in DR Congo DRC Accuses RDF and AFC/M23 of Killings, Torture and Abductions Kinshasa alleges killings, torture, sexual violence and forced recruitment in rebel-held areas. . PRESS RELEASE DRC Condemns Killings and Rights Abuses in RDF, AFC/M23-Held Areas Kinshasa says more than 300 people were killed in June and July in areas held by RDF and AFC/M23. . 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Blue Ivy attended the Lakers game with Jay-Z, debuting a silk press with honey-blonde tips reminiscent of Beyoncé’s past looks. Blue Ivy Carter made a courtside appearance at the Los Angeles Lakers game on December 10, showcasing a new silk press hairstyle. The 13-year-old attended the matchup between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs alongside her father, Jay-Z. Her straight, natural-toned silk press featured honey-blonde tips, echoing a shade often worn by her mother, Beyoncé. The look marked a shift from Blue Ivy’s recent protective Boho braids and aligned with the ongoing trend of courtside beauty moments frequently seen this season. The hairstyle drew comparisons to Beyoncé’s soft blonde waves from the 2005 NBA All-Star Game, though Blue Ivy opted for a sleeker, more understated style suitable for the winter silk-press season. Over the years, Blue Ivy has worn various hairstyles to NBA events, including braided pigtails in early childhood, French curl braids at age 8, and a twist-out at age 10. Her latest appearance reflects a growing personal style as she enters her teenage years. Complementing the hairstyle, she wore subtle makeup with a swipe of lip gloss outlined by brown lip liner and oval French-tip nails, presenting a polished yet age-appropriate beauty look. Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT Blue Ivy Debuts Silk Press Hairstyle at Lakers Game By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Dec 12, 2025 May 15, 2026 1 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Blue Ivy Carter made a courtside appearance at the Los Angeles Lakers game on December 10, showcasing a new silk press hairstyle. The 13-year-old attended the matchup between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs alongside her father, Jay-Z. Her straight, natural-toned silk press featured honey-blonde tips, echoing a shade often worn by her mother, Beyoncé. The look marked a shift from Blue Ivy’s recent protective Boho braids and aligned with the ongoing trend of courtside beauty moments frequently seen this season. ADVERTISEMENT The hairstyle drew comparisons to Beyoncé’s soft blonde waves from the 2005 NBA All-Star Game, though Blue Ivy opted for a sleeker, more understated style suitable for the winter silk-press season. Over the years, Blue Ivy has worn various hairstyles to NBA events, including braided pigtails in early childhood, French curl braids at age 8, and a twist-out at age 10. Her latest appearance reflects a growing personal style as she enters her teenage years. ADVERTISEMENT Complementing the hairstyle, she wore subtle makeup with a swipe of lip gloss outlined by brown lip liner and oval French-tip nails, presenting a polished yet age-appropriate beauty look. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service 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 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

Nigeria's EFCC has declared Abdulrasheed Maina wanted over alleged receipt of stolen property. The new notice does not disclose the property involved. ABUJA, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has again declared Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina wanted, this time over an alleged case of receiving stolen property, according to a public notice issued on Wednesday, 23 September. The notice asks anyone with useful information about the former Pension Reform Task Team chairman's whereabouts to contact the EFCC, police or another security agency. It does not identify the allegedly stolen property, state its value or announce a new criminal charge. The allegation must therefore remain distinct from Maina's earlier money-laundering conviction. The EFCC says it is seeking the former pension task-force chairman over an alleged case of receiving stolen property. Its public notice does not identify the property or disclose a new charge. Maina was separately convicted of money laundering in 2021 and released in 2025. What the EFCC notice says The EFCC notice posted on its official X account identifies Maina by name and photograph and says he is wanted in an alleged case of receiving stolen property. The agency describes him as 61 and from Biu in Borno State. It directs people with useful information to contact EFCC offices across Nigeria, the nearest police station or another security agency. Vanguard reproduced the notice and its contact instructions. The EFCC did not disclose the type or value of the alleged property in the public notice. It also did not state when the alleged conduct occurred or identify any charge number connected to the new declaration. That omission limits what can safely be reported. A wanted notice is not a conviction, and the description of an alleged offence does not prove that Maina received stolen property. Premium Times reported that the notice comes after Maina failed to appear in an ongoing case before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. The report says the case involves allegations that he received N738 million in stolen funds. Maina and a co-defendant pleaded not guilty when they were arraigned in 2019. In February 2026, Justice Abubakar Kutigi warned that repeated absence could lead to the revocation of Maina's bail, according to the same report. Continue Reading Full Article JUSTICE & CRIME EFCC Declares Abdulrasheed Maina Wanted Again By Kamau Bahati Entertainment Editor Kamau Bahati Home Comment Sep 24, 2026 Sep 24, 2026 5 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: ABUJA, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has again declared Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina wanted, this time over an alleged case of receiving stolen property, according to a public notice issued on Wednesday, 23 September. The notice asks anyone with useful information about the former Pension Reform Task Team chairman's whereabouts to contact the EFCC, police or another security agency. It does not identify the allegedly stolen property, state its value or announce a new criminal charge. The allegation must therefore remain distinct from Maina's earlier money-laundering conviction. The EFCC says it is seeking the former pension task-force chairman over an alleged case of receiving stolen property. Its public notice does not identify the property or disclose a new charge. Maina was separately convicted of money laundering in 2021 and released in 2025. What the EFCC notice says The EFCC notice posted on its official X account identifies Maina by name and photograph and says he is wanted in an alleged case of receiving stolen property. The agency describes him as 61 and from Biu in Borno State. It directs people with useful information to contact EFCC offices across Nigeria, the nearest police station or another security agency. Vanguard reproduced the notice and its contact instructions. The EFCC did not disclose the type or value of the alleged property in the public notice. It also did not state when the alleged conduct occurred or identify any charge number connected to the new declaration. ADVERTISEMENT That omission limits what can safely be reported. A wanted notice is not a conviction, and the description of an alleged offence does not prove that Maina received stolen property. Premium Times reported that the notice comes after Maina failed to appear in an ongoing case before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. The report says the case involves allegations that he received N738 million in stolen funds. Maina and a co-defendant pleaded not guilty when they were arraigned in 2019. In February 2026, Justice Abubakar Kutigi warned that repeated absence could lead to the revocation of Maina's bail, according to the same report. The EFCC's short notice does not explicitly explain whether the new wanted declaration arises from that ongoing trial. Reporting should not make that connection as an established fact unless the agency or court confirms it. Maina's current response to the wanted notice was not located by the verification cutoff. Any later statement from him or his legal representatives should be added promptly. ADVERTISEMENT Maina previously faced a federal money-laundering prosecution connected to pension funds. A Federal High Court convicted him in November 2021 and imposed an eight-year prison term, with the sentences on multiple counts running concurrently. The Court of Appeal upheld that conviction in May 2023. That concluded appeal record can be stated as fact, but it must not be used as proof of the new receiving-stolen-property allegation. The Nigerian Correctional Service released Maina on 25 February 2025 after applying statutory remission and counting his sentence from his October 2019 arrest date. The service told Premium Times that the release followed its standing rules and was based on good conduct. The new notice therefore concerns a person with a previous conviction, but it does not amount to a second conviction or establish the facts of the unresolved FCT High Court case. Why the distinction matters Maina's name is closely associated with Nigeria's pension-fraud controversies, making it easy for reports and social posts to combine separate proceedings. Three statuses need to remain clear: Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . 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XTRAfrica has previously covered how EFCC allegations must remain distinct from court findings and how concurrent sentences can be misread when large totals dominate headlines. The same precision is necessary here. The next verifiable developments would include Maina's arrest or voluntary appearance, a court order relating to bail, a fuller EFCC statement identifying the alleged property, or a response from his lawyers. Until one of those occurs, the confirmed position is limited: the EFCC has issued a wanted notice and requested public assistance. The underlying allegation has not been adjudicated, and the agency has not published enough detail to determine how the notice relates to Maina's pending case. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Accident News Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured Edo police report eight burn injuries as conflicting accounts leave the final death toll unresolved. . 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Burundi says the Strait of Hormuz disruption should not trigger fuel panic, while linking supply resilience to export earnings. Burundi’s government says the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz should not trigger public alarm over fuel supplies, even as the wider conflict involving Iran continues to unsettle global energy routes. Speaking during a public broadcast in Kayanza on March 27, government spokesperson Jérôme Niyonzima said authorities would keep working to ensure citizens are supplied as much as possible. Niyonzima argued that Burundi should not be unduly worried by the partial blockage affecting one of the world’s most important oil transit corridors, a route that has seen a sharp drop in shipping and heightened pressure on energy markets in recent days. He also said the government was counting on mineral exports to help generate foreign currency, reporting that shipments had brought in nearly $100 million over the six months from September 2025 to February 2026. That figure could not be independently verified, but it fits with Burundi’s recent push to expand mineral exports as a source of hard currency. The fuel message came alongside a renewed statement on Burundi’s land border with Rwanda , which Bujumbura has kept shut since January 2024. Niyonzima said reopening still depends on the handover of people wanted by Burundian authorities, maintaining a condition that continues to weigh on relations between the two neighbours. Continue Reading Full Article ECONOMIC REPORTS Burundi says Hormuz disruption should not trigger fuel panic By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Apr 2, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Burundi’s government says the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz should not trigger public alarm over fuel supplies, even as the wider conflict involving Iran continues to unsettle global energy routes. Speaking during a public broadcast in Kayanza on March 27, government spokesperson Jérôme Niyonzima said authorities would keep working to ensure citizens are supplied as much as possible. Niyonzima argued that Burundi should not be unduly worried by the partial blockage affecting one of the world’s most important oil transit corridors, a route that has seen a sharp drop in shipping and heightened pressure on energy markets in recent days. ADVERTISEMENT He also said the government was counting on mineral exports to help generate foreign currency, reporting that shipments had brought in nearly $100 million over the six months from September 2025 to February 2026. That figure could not be independently verified, but it fits with Burundi’s recent push to expand mineral exports as a source of hard currency. ADVERTISEMENT The fuel message came alongside a renewed statement on Burundi’s land border with Rwanda , which Bujumbura has kept shut since January 2024. Niyonzima said reopening still depends on the handover of people wanted by Burundian authorities, maintaining a condition that continues to weigh on relations between the two neighbours. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service Popular Today International Relations Burundians Still Seek to Leave Kenya After 90-Day Window . International Relations Burundians Queue to Leave Kenya Amid Trader Crackdown . Jobs and Employment OBR Burundi Is Hiring 5 Judicial Litigation Officers . Biography Cédric Kaze Biography: Career, Trophies and Coaching Journey . Scholarships 120 EAC Master’s Scholarships Open to EAC Students — How to Apply . ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles International Relations Burundians Still Seek to Leave Kenya After 90-Day Window Some traders say the new compliance period has not eased fears created by the earlier crackdown order. . International Relations Burundians Queue to Leave Kenya Amid Trader Crackdown Hundreds sought travel papers as officials narrowed the order to undocumented foreign traders. . Jobs and Employment OBR Burundi Is Hiring 5 Judicial Litigation Officers OBR Burundi is recruiting five Judicial Litigation Officers in Bujumbura. Law graduates . Biography Cédric Kaze Biography: Career, Trophies and Coaching Journey Meet the Burundian coach shaped by Atlético Olympic, Barcelona’s academy, Yanga and Kaizer Chiefs. . Tags Burundi Burundi Xtrafrica News Xtrafrica News Burundi’s Vision 2040–206 Burundi’s Vision 2040–206 DRC Politics DRC Politics

Controversial musician, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, better known as Brymo, has openly declared that he considers his musical prowess to surpass that of his peer, Burna Boy. Read Also: Media Personality Shade Ladipo Critiques Burna Boy for Alleged Inauthenticity and Questions His Integrity (Video) In a discussion on the show "Curiosity Made Me Ask," hosted by comedian Bae U Barbie, Brymo responded to a freestyle by Burna Boy that seemed to suggest Brymo was no longer relevant. “Is it [the diss freestyle] not Burna Boy lyrics? But he would like to know that nothing in this world would put his name in my song. He no reach my standard,” Brymo remarked. Further, Brymo proclaimed himself as the premier singer on the continent, asserting, “I’m not proud enough. I’m probably the finest vocalist on the continent. Better than anybody. I’m not thinking. I know this.” He also pointed out that despite criticisms on social media, his talent remains undeniable. "And yeah, even Twitter guys can’t disagree with him despite the hate. You can win an Award, but that doesn’t mean you’re the best man for that award." This statement follows a previous incident where Burna Boy used a freestyle session to target Brymo after the latter accused Burna Boy of plagiarizing his music. Brymo had claimed that Burna Boy's tracks ‘City Boys’ and ‘I Told Them’ bore similarities to his own song titled ‘Macabre,’ which is also the name of his forthcoming album. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Apr 8, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Brymo, Who Claims to Be a Better Artist than Burnaboy. @brymolawale Controversial musician, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, better known as Brymo, has openly declared that he considers his musical prowess to surpass that of his peer, Burna Boy. Read Also: Media Personality Shade Ladipo Critiques Burna Boy for Alleged Inauthenticity and Questions His Integrity (Video) ADVERTISEMENT In a discussion on the show "Curiosity Made Me Ask," hosted by comedian Bae U Barbie, Brymo responded to a freestyle by Burna Boy that seemed to suggest Brymo was no longer relevant. “Is it [the diss freestyle] not Burna Boy lyrics? But he would like to know that nothing in this world would put his name in my song. He no reach my standard,” Brymo remarked. ADVERTISEMENT Further, Brymo proclaimed himself as the premier singer on the continent, asserting, “I’m not proud enough. I’m probably the finest vocalist on the continent. Better than anybody. I’m not thinking. I know this.” He also pointed out that despite criticisms on social media, his talent remains undeniable. "And yeah, even Twitter guys can’t disagree with him despite the hate. You can win an Award, but that doesn’t mean you’re the best man for that award." This statement follows a previous incident where Burna Boy used a freestyle session to target Brymo after the latter accused Burna Boy of plagiarizing his music. Brymo had claimed that Burna Boy's tracks ‘City Boys’ and ‘I Told Them’ bore similarities to his own song titled ‘Macabre,’ which is also the name of his forthcoming album. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags