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Celebrity news, star life, viral buzz, showbiz behind-the-scenes, and unusual stories. This section dives into the world of public figures making headlines.
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Côte d’Ivoire: the Ministry of National Education denies a call for a school strike
In the Ivory Coast, a call for a school strike has been circulating on Facebook and WhatsApp since Saturday evening, but the Ministry of National Education says that no parent-teacher association is listed in its records. According to the statement… -
Tems becomes the best-selling African female artist in the United States.
With “Wait For U”, her collaboration with Future and Drake, Nigerian singer Tems reaches a historic milestone and establishes herself as the best-selling African female artist in the U.S. market. Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, has just achieved a… -
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have introduced their third child: a baby girl named Rocki Irish Mayers
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are now the proud parents of a baby girl. The celebrity couple welcomed their third child on September 13, 2025, completing their family, which already included two boys, RZA and Riot. It was the American rapper… -
Spotify: Burna Boy named Afrobeats Artist of the Year
Burna Boy tops Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats artists ranking, ahead of Rema and Wizkid, while Davido is absent from the top 5. Spotify has revealed its 2025 ranking of top Afrobeats artists, dominated by Nigerian talent. Burna Boy takes first place,… -
Davido: “I almost quit music before my collaboration with Omah Lay”
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido said he had considered ending his career before the success of With You with Omah Lay, a track that gave him “a new lease on life” after more than ten years on stage. Nigerian Afrobeats star… -
The secret behind Don Jazzy being single at 42
Nigerian producer Don Jazzy, head of Mavin Records, admitted on a podcast that his musical success was built at the cost of his married life, which he says he “lost along the way”. An icon of the Nigerian music industry… -
Rema and Ayra Starr set the Global Citizen Festival stage on fire in New York
The Global Citizen Festival in New York took an unexpected turn this weekend when Nigerian stars Rema and Ayra Starr exchanged a kiss on stage, reigniting rumors of a romance. The two rising figures of Nigerian Afrobeats, Rema and Ayra… -
Tiwa Savage reveals that her viral sex tape was the result of a bet
Four years after the leak of her intimate video, which went viral in 2021, Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage said it was actually a bet orchestrated by her former partner. The Nigerian afrobeat star, Tiwa Savage, revisited one of the most… -
PSG: Achraf Hakimi breaks his silence on rape allegations
In an interview with Canal+, PSG full-back Achraf Hakimi addressed the rape accusations leveled against him since 2023. Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has broken his silence about the rape accusations he has faced since 2023. The Moroccan international, accused… -
“I love Wizkid, but we’re not a couple,” Tiwa Savage shuts down the rumors
Tiwa Savage denied the rumors linking her to Wizkid, stating that the singer was not the public figure with whom she had a past relationship. Nigerian Afrobeat star Tiwa Savage wanted to put an end to the persistent rumors tying… -
Tiwa Savage: “I’ve been single for three years”
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage said she hasn’t had any romantic or sexual relationship for three years. Nigerian Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage revealed she hasn’t been in a romantic relationship for three years. A guest on the American show The Breakfast… -
Tiwa Savage: « I didn’t leak my sex tape to get sympathy»
Tiwa Savage denounced rumors claiming she had deliberately released her sex tape to stay in the spotlight, recalling that she was a victim of blackmail in 2021. Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has strongly denied rumors that she deliberately released her… -
Nigeria: Omah Lay has fans worried after new revelations about his depression
Nigerian singer Omah Lay has reignited concern among his fans after saying on Snapchat that his depression has returned, blaming the music industry and his former manager. Nigerian singer Stanley Omah Didia, known as Omah Lay, sparked worry among his… -
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome their third child and reveal the baby’s name
Rihanna, 37, and her partner A$AP Rocky welcomed their third child on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The Barbadian singer shared the news on Instagram, revealing the baby’s name for the first time: Rocki Irish Mayers. The global pop star and… -
U.S.: Amid divorce proceedings with Offset, Cardi B confirms pregnancy with Stefon Diggs
American singer Cardi B confirmed her pregnancy with her boyfriend and professional football player, Stefon Diggs, while she is in the midst of divorce proceedings with her ex-husband Offset. American rapper Cardi B revealed she is expecting a child with… -
Melania Trump affectionate with Donald: the hand-holding that raises questions upon their arrival in England
The American presidential couple caused a surprise on their arrival in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2025. Melania Trump was filmed holding hands with her husband Donald, a rare display of affection that immediately drew reactions from observers and… -
Brigitte Macron: evidence will soon be presented to prove that she is a woman
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron have decided to go all the way to silence the persistent rumours. Their lawyer announced that scientific evidence will be presented before an American court to confirm that the First Lady is indeed a woman and… -
King Mohammed VI: ex-wife Lalla Salma makes first public appearance since their divorce
Absent from the public scene since her divorce from King Mohammed VI in 2018, Lalla Salma surprised everyone on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, by reappearing at the Hassan II University Hospital in Fez. The former first lady of Morocco, long… -
United States: death of Hollywood legend Robert Redford
The American actor and director Robert Redford died this Tuesday at the age of 89 at his home in Sundance, Utah, his publicist Cindi Berger announced. American cinema loses one of its greatest icons. Robert Redford, legendary actor, director and… -
“I hope my daughter won’t accept the things I accepted,” Annie Idibia after her divorce from 2Face
Nigerian actress Annie Idibia moved her fans by sharing a personal message on Instagram, where she expressed the hope that her daughter will make better choices than she did in life. This statement comes a few months after her official… -
Death of Elise Tolah in a car accident: Molare released after two months in prison
On Monday, September 16, 2025, Ivorian singer Maury Féré Soumahoro, known as Molare, announced his provisional release after two months in custody. He had been placed under a remand order following a fatal accident that occurred last July in Angré… -
Brazil: legendary musician Hermeto Pascoal has died at 89.
A leading figure of Brazilian jazz, nicknamed “O Bruxo” — the “Sorcerer” — Hermeto Pascoal has died at 89, his family announced Saturday. The legend of Brazilian jazz Hermeto Pascoal has died at the age of 89, his family announced… -
Benin: A fan tries to rush the stage during Naira Marley’s concert (video)
A tense moment marked Naira Marley’s concert in Benin when an audience member suddenly stormed the stage, seeming to go after the singer. In a video that went viral, you can see the head of Marlian Music mid-performance before the… -
Gabon: President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema Accompanies His Children to School
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema marked the back-to-school season like any parent, by accompanying his children to school. Surrounded by his children and several teachers, the Head of State visited classrooms and the schoolyard,… -
“I’ve Never Chased Women… Many Women Approach Me,” Says Shatta Bandle
In a recent interview with Gh Page, Ghanaian businessman Shatta Bandle — known for his extravagant style and self-proclaimed title as “the richest man in Africa” — shared surprising details about his unusual love life. Married to three women, father… -
AFRIMA 2025: Axel Merryl nominated up against the giants of West African music
Beninese comedian Axel Merryl is among the nominees for the 2025 All Africa Music Awards in the Best Male Artist in West Africa category. At 29, he becomes the only Beninese contender for this continental prize thanks to his hit… -
Final farewell to Razack Omotoyossi: the “Bull of Pobè” now rests in Lagos
The world of Beninese football has lost one of its legends. Razack Omotoyossi, former star striker of the national team, was laid to rest on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. The player affectionately nicknamed the “Bull of Pobè”… -
Benin: the reasons for the breakup between the young singer Djecomon and Legend Beatz
The production house Legend Beatz Empire announced on Monday, August 4, 2025, the end of its collaboration with the artist Djecomon. In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the Legend Beatz Empire label mentions repeated transgressions by the artist,… -
Astronomer: Caught on camera hugging the CEO, HR Director Kristin Cabot resigns
Kristin Cabot, HR Director of Astronomer, has resigned after being caught in the arms of CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert. This adultery scandal, caught by the “kiss cam” in front of thousands of spectators, has rattled the company… -
Fatal Kiss Cam: Astronomer’s CEO resigns after his embarrassing video goes viral
The “kiss cam” at a Coldplay concert captured an intimate scene between Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, and a colleague. Both married to other people, the protagonists saw their lives turn viral, leading to the American executive’s resignation, officially announced…