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The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has appointed Chiney Ogwumike, a two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN analyst, as its first female ambassador. This marks a significant milestone in the league’s commitment to gender equity and basketball development across Africa.

Since its inception in 2015, the BWB Global Camp has become a defining moment for young international prospects.

Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone is the first book in The Legacy of Orïsha trilogy, a fantasy series rooted in West African mythology and Yoruba culture. The novel follows Zélie Adebola, a young girl who embarks on a perilous journey to restore magic to her people after it was stripped away by a ruthless monarchy.

Azeez’s journey into artificial intelligence gained attention in November 2024 with the creation of Naijaweb, a dataset comprising 230 million GPT-2 tokens sourced from Nairaland, Nigeria’s largest online forum.

Bloody Civilian kicks off the album with her fresh rendition of “Natural Mystic”, showcasing her dynamic vocals and storytelling. Wizkid, known for his versatility, delivers a soulful reinterpretation of “One Love”, one of Bob Marley’s most legendary songs.

Tems clinched the award with her hit single “Love Me Jeje,” which was inspired by and samples the classic 1997 song of the same name by Nigerian artist Seyi Sodimu. This win further solidifies Tems’ status as one of the most influential African artists on the global stage.

From Burna Boy and Tems to Asake and Rema, let’s dive into the Nigerian artists nominated for the prestigious award, their respective categories, and their chances of bringing home the prestigious golden gramophone.

Nigeria’s U-19 Women’s Cricket Team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, closed their ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on a high note, securing a dramatic six-run victory over Ireland in their final Super Six match on Wednesday morning in Malaysia.

As the continent eagerly awaits the tournament kickoff, AFCON 2025 promises to be a celebration of African football, culture, and unity. With six host cities and a global audience tuning in, this edition of the competition is set to leave an indelible mark on the sport’s history.

Adewale’s innovative approach to teaching mathematics involves using the students’ mother tongue and familiar cultural references. Known as culturally relevant pedagogy, this method has proven highly effective in fostering engagement and understanding, particularly in underserved communities.