Women’s AfroBasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigress through to quarter finals

At the women's AfroBasket in Senegal, reigning champions Nigeria are through to the quarter finals after a huge win over Cameroon - a 67 point margin of victory for D'Tigress, 106 to 39. https://twitter.com/FIBA/status/1161343974868754439 The world basketball federation tweeted that they had shown "no mercy": Also through to the last eight are the other three group winners - hosts Senegal, Mali and Mozambique. https://twitter.com/FIBA/status/1161390021288574979 The games on Wednesday are playoffs amongst the remaining eight teams to decide who goes through to meet the group winners in the quarters on Thursday. BBC reports

afrobeatingx August 14, 2019

Lifestyle

Jackie Aina is getting married to Denis Asamoah! See engagement photos

In celebration of her birthday, Nigerian YouTube sensation and beauty entrepreneur/influencer Jackie Aina was recently whisked away to Santorini, Greece by her boyfriend, Denis Asamoah. Little did she know, the romantic vacation wasn’t the only surprise he had up his sleeve. Asamoah pulled off a grand gesture and asked Aina for her hand in marriage. Aina, who turned 32 last week (August 4), revealed to Essence Weekly that she thought her boo was taking her away to celebrate her birthday. Even though they had gone ring shopping, she wasn’t expecting this trip to be the big moment. “I had no idea it was coming,” she said The couple, according to Instagram, stayed in a private villa at the breathtaking Andronis Luxury Suites. After soaking in some sun and gorgeous views, Asamoah took Aina on a surprise adventure…blindfolded! The couple are already making […]

afrobeatingx August 12, 2019

Lifestyle

Jackie Aina is engaged! See photos

In celebration of her birthday, Nigerian YouTube sensation and beauty entrepreneur/influencer Jackie Aina was recently whisked away to Santorini, Greece by her boyfriend, Denis Asamoah. Little did she know, the romantic vacation wasn’t the only surprise he had up his sleeve. Asamoah pulled off a grand gesture and asked Aina for her hand in marriage. Aina, who turned 32 last week (August 4), revealed to Essence Weekly that she thought her boo was taking her away to celebrate her birthday. Even though they had gone ring shopping, she wasn’t expecting this trip to be the big moment. “I had no idea it was coming,” she said The couple, according to Instagram, stayed in a private villa at the breathtaking Andronis Luxury Suites. After soaking in some sun and gorgeous views, Asamoah took Aina on a surprise adventure…blindfolded! See photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0_c2CKBLch/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_mid=XQNlzAABAAERzdlDneAVYO3n6-Kk https://www.instagram.com/p/B1CHsC1h_7h/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_mid=XQNlzAABAAERzdlDneAVYO3n6-Kk Congratulations! […]

afrobeatingx August 12, 2019

Lifestyle

Meet the 2019 winner of the miss South Africa pageantry, Zozibini Tunzi

Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss South Africa 2019 on Friday in a shiny ceremony at the Sun Arena in Pretoria. She took over the crown from the previous queen, Tamaryn Green. Miss Zozibini beat 15 other women from across the country to win he prestigious crown. The new Queen who is beyond excited also took to her Instagram page to express her overwhelming joy. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0-mJXZDYbQ/?igshid=1flx53wo2guxn She said in an interview with Jacarandafm on Monday morning "I dropped to my knees - I hoped my reaction would be prettier," Miss SA 2019 said. "I looked at my pictures and me crying is not the prettiest thing." "Oh my goodness! - what a moment!" she reacted."It's a dream come true and my family is so proud."

afrobeatingx August 12, 2019

Music

Watch Video: Kojo Funds feat Wizkid in New song “I like”

UK rapper and singer, Kojo Funds drops the video to New song “I Like”. In the mid-tempo sound, Kojo teams up with Wizkid to tell us what they like about their love interests. This is the first time Wizkid and Kojo Funds would link up on a track. Kojo Funds whose real name is Errol Bellot is a UK rapper and singer who blends West African and Caribbean sounds with hip-hop and dancehall. Watch video below: https://youtu.be/meuzeaGCyFY

afrobeatingx August 11, 2019

Music

Naira Marley drops video for controversial song “soapy”

Naira Marley has released the video for his controversial single “Soapy” featuring Rahman Jago, Zlatan and Guccy Branch. Click the link to Watch: https://youtu.be/_Q6Rixmvujc

afrobeatingx August 10, 2019

Sports

Clash of the dunes: Anthony Joshua to rematch Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia on December 7th

Anthony Joshua has confirmed Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as the venue for his rematch bout against Andy Ruiz Jr which will take place on December 7. He made this known via a tweet on Friday. “Neutral grounds, let go December 7.” Ruiz produced one of boxing's biggest upsets by beating the 29-year-old Joshua with a seventh-round stoppage at New York's Madison Square Garden on June 1. https://twitter.com/bxngconnoisseur/status/1159437283143168001 The Briton, previously undefeated and fighting for the first time in the United States, was defending his IBF, WBA and WBO titles but was knocked down four times in the fight. Promoter Eddie Hearn had already confirmed three days after the bout that Joshua had triggered the contracted rematch clause for what he called a 'must-win' fight for the 2012 Olympic super-heavyweight champion.

afrobeatingx August 10, 2019

Music

Listen: Jidenna drops new song “sou sou”

Jidenna drops another hit track titled “Sou Sou“. In this new track, he presents an interesting mix of trap and RnB. Listen Here: https://youtu.be/imArg00B61c

afrobeatingx August 10, 2019

Music

Listen: Jidenna feats Mr EAZI in “Zodi”

Jidenna drops his latest song, teaming up with Mr Eazi in a new song titled “Zodi“. Listen here : https://youtu.be/DgVN3n4p9GU

afrobeatingx August 10, 2019

Music

Full list: Burna Boy, Wizkid & Rema Lead The AFRIMMA 2019 Nominations

As the year draws to a close, we anticipate one of the biggest African music awards in the diaspora, the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA). Set to hold in Dallas on October 26 and 27, AFRIMMA just announced their 2019 nominees, and, of course, Burna Boy bagged several. This year has been an especially fruitful year for African music, especially Nigerian music. As well as Beyoncé enlisting some of Africa’s brightest stars for her Lion King: The Gift album, we’ve had diverse acts such as Adekunle Gold and Runtown featuring on projects from artists all over the world. With Nigerians unequivocally leading the charge, many of our favourite music personalities bagged nominations, including, Daps, who stunned us with Lil Uzi Vert's "Sanguine Paradise" music video, and dancer, Izzy Odigie, who has toured and choreographed for many African stars. 2019 undoubtedly belongs to Burna Boy, and […]

afrobeatingx August 9, 2019

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