Los Angeles-based label Actively Black is making a major splash on the global stage, dressing Team Nigeria for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris. This is a significant moment for a young, Black-owned brand, placing it alongside fashion giants like Nike and Adidas. More than just clothing, this partnership represents […]
Nigerian music star Patoranking is tackling a new challenge – but this time, it’s not the music charts! Patoranking has unveiled an impressive “World Best” mini-stadium in his childhood neighborhood of Ebute Metta, Lagos. The singer, born Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, is showing his love for Ebute Metta with this Top […]
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe emphasized the importance of African athletics during his visit to the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Council meeting in Cameroon. Coe provided updates on World Athletics initiatives, including the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, the ‘Sprint’ Netflix series, and the introduction of prize money for Olympic […]
The 2024 WTT Contender Lagos concluded with thrilling finals across all categories. Akula Makes History 🇮🇳 Sreeja Akula (India) etched her name in history, claiming her first WTT Series Singles title with a 4-1 victory over Ding Yijie (China). Akula also secured the Women’s Doubles title alongside Archana Girish Kamath. […]
Paris 2024 Ignites Global Movement with Olympic Day The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is encouraging everyone to get active with the “Let’s Move” campaign leading up to the Paris 2024 Games. This year’s Olympic Day, on June 23rd, marks a special occasion as it coincides with the birthplace of Pierre […]
Santo Domingo to Host Draw on June 22nd The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ draw will take place in Santo Domingo on June 22nd at 5:30 PM local time (check local listings for your area). Fans can watch live on FIFA+. Landmark Event in Historic Location The […]
Farida Badawy, a rising Egyptian table tennis star, shocked the crowd at the 2024 WTT Contender Lagos by defeating the heavily favored Manika Batra of India. The 20-year-old, ranked a lowly 331st in the world, displayed remarkable composure to upset the 28th-ranked Batra in a thrilling Women’s Singles encounter (3-2). […]
Taiwo Awoniyi, a prominent Nigerian striker and Nottingham Forest player, has partnered with the Kwara Kiddies YEG League for a four-year sponsorship deal. This collaboration, announced during a signing ceremony in Ilorin, marks a significant stride forward for grassroots football development in Nigeria. The Kwara Kiddies League, known as the […]
The 2024 WTT Contender Lagos witnessed a display of dominance from top-seeded players as they cruised through the first round of the singles event. Fans at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall were treated to thrilling matches and impressive displays of skill. Top Seeds Flex Their Muscle Men’s singles saw top seed […]
Nigerian Table Tennis Stars Set to Impress at Home Tournament Despite the absence of top player Quadri Aruna, Nigeria is ready to make a strong showing in the singles events at the prestigious 2024 WTT Contender Lagos. The tournament kicks off at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, […]
