Simone Manuel has just become the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming, after her successful victory in the 100-meter freestyle at the Rios games. Manuel also overturned the previous world record held by Cate Campbell and tied with Penny Oleksiak of Canada at the games on Thursday, August 11, 2016. …
#Rio2016 — Simone Biles wins second gold medal: “I’m not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps, I’m the first Simone Biles”
Congratulations to 19-year-old Texan Simone Biles, considered the world’s greatest gymnast, who led team USA to victory by winning the women’s individual all-around gold medal at the Rio Olympic games. Her win makes it her second gold medal for team USA so far. “I’m very excited and relieved because I’ve finally done it. You never …
17-Year-Old Nigerian Girl, Serena Omo-Lamai, Gains Admission into 13 Universities
Congratulations to 17-year-old Serena Omo-Lamai, a Nigerian, who has been granted admission to study in thirteen universities in America and Canada. A recent graduate of Dowen College in Lagos, Nigeria, Omo-Lamai gained admission into Emory, Georgia Institute of Technology, New York and Syracuse Universities, among others. She opted for Syracuse where she will be studying …
Meet 19-Year- Old Besa Mumba, Zambia’s Youngest Commercial Pilot
At just 19 years of age, ambitious teenager Besa Mumba has just secured her dream job as a pilot flying with the nation’s scheduled airline, Proflight Zambia. The bold move makes Mumba the country’s youngest commercial pilot and a role model for women across the world, as well as cementing Proflight’s positon as a champion …
African Cinema: One Lagos Inks Strategic Alliance Deal with Kene Mkparu’s @FilmhouseCinema
Today in Lagos, Nigeria, “ONE LAGOS” the tourism master brand of Lagos State Government duly represented by the Hon Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture entered into a wide ranging strategic alliance with Filmhouse that covers Cinema and Film policy development as well as best practice advisory. By this alliance, Filmhouse is also now an …
African Cinema: Watch the Trailer of ‘Something Wicked’ Starring Gabriel Afolayan, Ireti Doyle, BeverlyNaya & More!
It looks like Nollywood fans are in for a treat with the trailer release of ‘Something Wicked-The Premonition.’ “Something Wicked, a psycho drama is the first offering from the JAF Alliance, a production trio made up of Okey Uzoeshi’s Jack Of Aces Films, Isioma Osaje’s Agency 106 Talents & Co. and Yemi Morafa’s Filmboyz Inc. …






