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Wyclef Jean Set to Share Untold Story After 30 Years in Music

Wyclef Jean Set to Share Untold Story After 30 Years in Music

After more than 30 years shaping global music and culture, Grammy-winning artist Wyclef Jean has announced that he is finally ready to share his life…

Pope Leo to Visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea in First Major Overseas…

Pope Leo to Visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea in First Major Overseas…

Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on his first major international journey of 2026, with an official pastoral tour scheduled across four African nations…

Stripe Reportedly Eyeing Mega Deal to Buy Some or All of PayPal

Stripe Reportedly Eyeing Mega Deal to Buy Some or All of PayPal

Fintech giant Stripe is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of digital payments pioneer PayPal, in what could become one of the biggest deals ever in…

Damson Idris Named Global Ambassador for Formula 1

Damson Idris Named Global Ambassador for Formula 1

British-Nigerian actor Damson Idris has officially been unveiled as a global ambassador for Formula One, marking a major crossover between Hollywood and the world of…

Victor Osimhen Fires Galatasaray Past Juventus with Match-Winning Strike

Victor Osimhen Fires Galatasaray Past Juventus with Match-Winning Strike

Nigerian striker Victor Osihmen emerged the hero as Galatasaray S.K. secured a dramatic victory over Italian giants Juventus F.C., with his decisive goal sealing their…

Tiwa Savage Partners With Berklee College of Music to Train 100 Emerging Creators

Tiwa Savage Partners With Berklee College of Music to Train 100 Emerging Creators

Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has taken a major step toward shaping the future of African music after partnering with the prestigious Berklee College of Music…

Lauryn Hill Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Lauryn Hill Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Legendary singer, rapper and songwriter Lauryn Hill has been nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a prestigious recognition that honours…

Russia Opens Criminal Probe into Telegram Founder Pavel Durov, Accuses Him of โ€œAiding Terrorismโ€

Russia Opens Criminal Probe into Telegram Founder Pavel Durov, Accuses Him of โ€œAiding Terrorismโ€

Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the global messaging platform Telegram, accusing him of allegedly โ€œaiding…

Dangote to Build Africaโ€™s Largest Detergent Raw Material Plant as Refinery Hits Full Capacity

Dangote to Build Africaโ€™s Largest Detergent Raw Material Plant as Refinery Hits Full Capacity

Africaโ€™s foremost industrial powerhouse, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to build the continentโ€™s largest detergent raw material plant, a move that promises to significantly transform…

SAY NO TO SUNOโ€™: ARTIST RIGHTS GROUPS PUSH BACK AGAINST AI MUSIC COMPANY

SAY NO TO SUNOโ€™: ARTIST RIGHTS GROUPS PUSH BACK AGAINST AI MUSIC COMPANY

A powerful coalition of artist rights advocates has launched an open campaign urging the music community to reject Suno, an AI-driven music generation platform that…

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Agree to Blockbuster Rematch โ€” Fight Set for 2026

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Agree to Blockbuster Rematch โ€” Fight Set for 2026

In one of the most electrifying developments in boxing history, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have agreed to a rematch, nearly a decade after…

U.S. Says Nigerian Students with Valid F-1 and J-1 Visas Are Safe Amid Policy…

U.S. Says Nigerian Students with Valid F-1 and J-1 Visas Are Safe Amid Policy…

The United States government has issued a clear reassurance to Nigerian students holding valid F-1 (academic) and J-1 (exchange) visas, affirming that they remain safe…

Fresh Waves of Racial Abuse Rock Football: From Tolu Arokodare to Wesley Fofana

Fresh Waves of Racial Abuse Rock Football: From Tolu Arokodare to Wesley Fofana

European football is once again grappling with disturbing incidents of racial abuse, as players including Tolu Arokodare and Wesley Fofana become the latest targets of…

Shaboozey Expands Empire Relationship by Signing With Publishing Arm

Shaboozey Expands Empire Relationship by Signing With Publishing Arm

Genre-blending star Shaboozey is deepening his partnership with Empire Distribution, officially signing with the companyโ€™s publishing division in a move that further strengthens their growing…

Ademola Lookman Sets Record in Atlรฉtico Madridโ€™s 4โ€“2 Win Over Espanyol

Ademola Lookman Sets Record in Atlรฉtico Madridโ€™s 4โ€“2 Win Over Espanyol

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman etched his name into the history books after delivering a standout performance in Atlรฉtico Madridโ€™s thrilling 4โ€“2 victory over RCD Espanyol.…

Wunmi Mosaku Wins Best Supporting Actress at BAFTA, Making Major History

Wunmi Mosaku Wins Best Supporting Actress at BAFTA, Making Major History

British-Nigerian actress Wunmi Mosaku has taken home the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2026 BAFTA (British Academy Film Awards) a major milestone that spotlights…

Carlos Alcaraz Dominates Arthur Fils to Win Qatar Open

Carlos Alcaraz Dominates Arthur Fils to Win Qatar Open

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz delivered a commanding performance at the Qatar Open, demolishing French rising star Arthur Fils in the final to claim the…

Jay-Z Releases Original Version of โ€œDead Presidentsโ€ on Streaming for Its 30th Anniversary

Jay-Z Releases Original Version of โ€œDead Presidentsโ€ on Streaming for Its 30th Anniversary

Hip-hop icon Jay-Z has released the original version of his classic track โ€œDead Presidentsโ€ on streaming platforms for the very first time, celebrating the songโ€™s…

Upcoming African Hall of Fame Events Around the World

Celebrating African Excellence Across Continents โ€” From Accra to London, Kigali to New York

African Innovators Recognition Week

Guardians of African Culture & Heritage Ceremony

Cultural Icons Recognition Night

Celebrating Remarkable African Achievements

The Africa Hall of Fame is managed and administered by The African Arts and Culture Academy, which serves as the duly authorized institution responsible for its governance, strategic direction, and overall operations. In this capacity, the Academy exercises full oversight and stewardship, ensuring that the Africa Hall of Fame upholds its mission of recognizing distinguished leaders and innovators while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, credibility, and cultural significance.