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Samini Announces 8th Studio Album “ORIGIN8A” for February 2026 Release

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Ghanaian music icon and multiple award-winning artiste, Samini, has officially unveiled plans for the release of his eighth studio album titled ORIGIN8A, scheduled to drop globally on February 12, 2026. The forthcoming project marks a significant milestone in the veteran musician’s career, symbolising both artistic maturity and a return to his musical roots. The album title draws meaning from the 8-ball imagery featured on its cover, which represents destiny, alignment, completeness and purpose. Speaking on the inspiration behind the project, Samini described ORIGIN8A as a deeply personal body of work shaped by reflection, growth and reconciliation. “This album represents my journey coming full circle. ORIGIN8A is about remembering where I come from, reconnecting with my roots and celebrating the people who shaped my story,” he said. Beyond music, the album also represents a symbolic homecoming. It reunites Samini with several artistes he mentored and supported during the early stages ...

Sineli Telecoms Rolls Out Detty December eSIM Initiative to Ease Travel Connectivity Challenge

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    Sineli Telecoms has launched a seasonal connectivity initiative aimed at easing mobile data challenges faced by travellers during the December peak travel period, widely referred to as Detty December. The initiative comes as international travel volumes surge during the festive season, a time when many travellers encounter connectivity difficulties immediately upon arrival. Common challenges include high roaming charges, unreliable public Wi-Fi, and delays associated with purchasing physical SIM cards. According to the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sineli Telecoms, Ayo Afonja, the initiative was designed to respond to a recurring pain point within the global travel ecosystem. “December is one of the busiest travel periods globally, and it consistently exposes how difficult it can be for travellers to stay connected immediately after landing,” Afonja said. “Reliable connectivity has become a basic travel expectation, yet it is still not guaranteed in many destinati...

CIG Motors Exit: Jubril Arogundade Clarifies Voluntary Resignation, Reaffirms Integrity

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        Jubril Arogundade , a former senior executive of  CIG Motors , has clarified the circumstances surrounding his departure from the company, following recent media reports and public commentary that inaccurately described his exit as a termination. Mr. Arogundade stated that he voluntarily resigned from his position on December 2, 2025, in full compliance with his contractual obligations and established internal procedures. He explained that his resignation was submitted in writing, formally acknowledged by management, and included an agreed notice period and structured exit timeline. He stressed that any public representation of his departure as a termination is false and does not reflect the actual sequence of events. “I resigned from my position at CIG Motors after careful consideration and in line with due process,” he said. “It is concerning that my voluntary exit has been mischaracterised. I believe strongly in transparency and professionalism, and I...

Meet Yesa: The Fast, Secure, Low-Fee App Powering Nigeria’s Digital Finance

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  Meet Yesa: The Fast, Secure, Low-Fee App Powering Nigeria’s Digital Finance Financial transactions across Nigeria continue to evolve, yet most users still encounter issues that disrupt their flow.  Failed transfers, slow settlements, unstable apps, high fees, and weak crypto–fiat interoperability remain major pain points in fintech Nigeria, especially for active users in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. These cities represent the highest payment activity in the country, and the gaps within existing tools have made reliability more important than ever. This is why Yesa, Nigeria’s fast, secure crypto and digital payments app enters the market as a solution built specifically for the realities of Nigerian users. Officially launched nationwide with a roadmap for broader African deployment, the platform is designed with simplicity, speed, and trust at its core.  It solves the challenges that affect both local payment channels and the entire West African digital payments, del...

Teamsam Creator on the Beach: Where Africa’s Next Generation of Creators Met the Future of Content

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 Teamsam Creator on the Beach: Where Africa’s Next Generation of Creators Met the Future of Content Lagos has evolved into the creative capital of Africa as Teamsam on the Beach brought together more than 200 digital creators, storytellers, and emerging influencers for a day that blended education, innovation, and pure oceanside energy. Hosted under the warm Lagos sun, the event delivered what many are calling one of the most refreshing creator gatherings of the year, a Masterclass + Beach Experience designed to spark collaboration, elevate skills, and redefine what it means to be a creator in 2026 and beyond. Video Recap of the Event: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSE8soliP-k/?igsh=ZTVhMjgyOGMyNHp1 A Playground for Ideas, Strategy, and Future-Focused Creativity From the first session to the final sunset, creators explored the fast-changing digital landscape: ● What content will look like in 2026 ● The tools creators must adopt now ● Growth strategies for both new and established ...

AfrileapLabs Unveil 2026 Accelerator to Support Africa’s High-Potential Founders

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    AfrileapLabs Unveil 2026 Accelerator to Support Africa’s High-Potential Founders In Africa’s startup scene, many founders have great ideas but face the same challenge, as they struggle to move from vision to real business growth. Building for African and global markets takes more than passion, because founders need guidance, structure, trusted networks, and access to funding. As it stand AfrileapLabs is stepping in to bridge this gap with its newly opened 2026 Accelerator Program, designed for early and growth-stage founders who have promising ideas or early traction but need support to refine their business models, validate their markets, strengthen operations, and become truly investment-ready.  Participants receive more than $20,000 worth of tools and business resources along with hands-on mentorship, access to a growing community of builders, and direct introductions to investors across Nigeria and international markets.  As founders progress through the prog...

Nigerian superstar Ruggedman Releases a club banger for Detty December

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Just after recently dropping a master piece of an Ep titled "Best Of Ruggedman Acoustic Session Vol 1 with super guitarist Fiokee, Nigerias Ruggedman drops a Fire Reimagining of Baraje! ​Prepare for a rush of nostalgia and a blast of future-forward sound! The iconic rhythm that defined a generation is back, turbocharged and ready to dominate the dance floor. Ruggedman once again links up with C-mion and they have taken the legendary classic, "Baraje" and rebuilt it from the ground up, delivering a refix produced by Dee Yasso that is absolutely electrifying. ​Whether you remember the original from the hazy nights of the 2000s or you’re discovering its magic for the first time, this version is guaranteed to be the soundtrack to your next unforgettable moment. You can stream it from all music platforms. Follow Ruggedman on tiktok: @iamruggedman. X: @Ruggedybaba Ig: @Ruggedybaba Youtube: OfficialRuggedman. Ruggedman already has new music with Odumodublvk, Magnito, 2baba set ...