By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-01-17 03:05:52
Ayo Edebiri, the rising comedic star of “The Bear” and recent Emmy winner for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, has opened up about her upbringing in a recent interview, providing a fascinating glimpse into her childhood. Born in Boston to a Barbadian mother and a Nigerian father, Edebiri’s early years were shaped by “grown-up conversations” and a strict pentecostal church.
Nigerian Afrobeats powerhouse Davido has solidified his global dominance by selling out the illustrious O2 Arena in London once again, ahead of his monumental headline concert on January 28, 2024. This announcement, made by The O2 on X, confirms Davido’s status as a true titan of international music, capable of captivating massive audiences around the world.
In other news, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has announced the construction of a multimillion digital hall in the Kwara State University (KWASU). The CIBN’s national chairman, Ken Opara, described the project as a CIBN legacy and stated that it would be completed within three months, with the contractor sufficiently mobilized to begin work.
Security forces in Comoros responded with tear gas and arrests on Wednesday after groups, angered by the re-election of President Azali Assoumani, attempted to block roads in the capital.
Meanwhile, men of the Ondo State Security Network, or Amotekun Corps, have assured residents of the state that they will not allow the prevailing security situation in the Federal Capital Territory to surface in any part of the state. The Commander of Amotekun in the state, Adetunji Adeleye, revealed that a new strategy is in place to keep the state secure.
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