The high school standout from Dream City Christian in Glendale, Arizona, showcased his talent among the world’s best young players, further solidifying his reputation as one of the top 10 ranked prospects in the United States high school class
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The MOBO triumph is yet another milestone in Ayra Starr’s phenomenal career. The Nigerian star recently released her sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21, a critically acclaimed project that showcases her artist evolution.
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Nyango Gyang Boyi Makes History at the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGThe marathon commenced at Western Avenue, near the National Stadium in Surulere, and concluded at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island. The event attracted thousands of participants from around the world, reinforcing its status as a premier marathon destination.
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Chiney Ogwumike Becomes Ambassador of Basketball Africa League (BAL)
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGThe 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.
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Eight Africans Shine at NBA’s Basketball Without Borders Global Camp
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGSince its inception in 2015, the BWB Global Camp has become a defining moment for young international prospects.
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“Children of Blood and Bone” Film Adaptation: Everything You Need to Know About the Star-Studded Fantasy Epic
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGTomi 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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Nigerian Student Develops AI Text-to-Speech Model with Nigerian Accent
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGAzeez’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 Wins Her First Solo Award at the 67th Grammy Awards.
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGTems 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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Nigerian Nominees at the 67th Grammy Awards and Their Winning Prospects
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGFrom 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 U-19 Women’s Cricket Team Secures Automatic 2027 World Cup Spot
by REFINEDNGby REFINEDNGNigeria’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.