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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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With $53 million in new funding and the backing of strategic investors, LemFi is poised to significantly impact the global remittance landscape. This achievement reflects not only the company’s innovation and resilience but also the growing influence of Africa’s fintech ecosystem on the world stage
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Big news from the intersection of AI and global infrastructure!
Adebayo “Bayo” Ogunlesi, a Nigerian-born business leader and Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), has been appointed to OpenAI’s Board of Directors -
On January 7, 2025, Ghana made history as Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang was sworn in as the nation’s first female Vice President. Her groundbreaking career in academia and politics has redefined leadership and inspired generations. Explore her journey.