British television has always been home to original broadcast programming. Adding to this international success, the E4 Channel now gives us the innovative sitcom, Chewing Gum. Set in London, it features the adventures of its lovable yet quirky main character: twenty-four year old Tracey Gordon. Almost overnight, Chewing Gum has become one of the…
The man behind some of Nigeria’s biggest international hits, singer and dancer Patoranking, née Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, was born on May 27, 1990 in Ijegun Egba Satellite Town in the suburbs of Lagos, Nigeria. He would later move to Ebute Metta where he attended both the Citizen Comprehensive College Epe and the Jibril Martin…
Famous in her own right, Meghan Markle just came to the attention of millions more when it was revealed at the end of October that she is dating England’s Prince Harry. The two seemed to have met in May when Harry was in Toronto promoting the 2017 Invictus Games. Though American, Markle lives in…
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bebi Philip’s real name is N’guessan Bebi Philippe Amessan. Philip, who is also known as Koro Bebi or BBP, was born on May 18, 1988, in Treichville , Abidjan in the Lagunes region of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Also a composer, musical arranger and television personality, he was born to…
Singer Mariah Carey’s high-profile engagement with Australian billionaire James Packer has ended dramatically, according to their representatives. And the drama hasn’t ended with their split. Carey is reportedly keeping the engagement ring, worth a whopping $10 million. Sources say she’s also demanding a $50 million settlement from her wealthy ex, including a lavish LA…
Moonlight shines a spotlight on the life of a young African-American boy named Chiron and his tempestuous journey to adulthood. This independent film was written and directed by Barry Jenkins, who based it on a play by Tarell Alvin McCraney called In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue. Ever since it premiered at the Telluride…
Nigerian record producer, audio engineer, piano player, and recording artist Maleek Berry was born on August 11, 1987, in South London in the U.K. as Maleek Shoyebi. He grew up listening to such artists as Boyz II Men, Tevin Campbell, Michael Jackson, and Jodeci. He was also inspired by seeing other young performers breaking…
Canadian-born Abel Tesfaye, known to millions as The Weeknd, has been building quite a name for himself as a singer and songwriter. The incredibly talented 26-year-old hit the scene in 2010 when he anonymously uploaded several songs to his YouTube account. Famous for his elusive personality as much as his unique hairstyle, The Weeknd…
Professional athletes are known for their outrageous multi-million dollar contracts, copious amounts of spending, and lavish lifestyles. But did you also know that the wives and girlfriends of these god-like role models also have a taste for the finer life? Sports power couples are becoming a thing, and if you thought movie stars had a…
Born on Leap Day in 1996 in Lagos, Nigeria, and naturally gifted as an entertainer, Korede Bello has been performing since he was seven years of age, initially under the stage name “African Prince.” Bello’s professional music career began when he was in middle school, where he recorded the single Forever. Forever’s success brought…
