About eight months after pointing accusatory fingers at Apple for the illegal mining and exploitation of its raw materials and contribution to unrest in its region, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially filed criminal complaints against the tech giant. Recall that The Grid had earlier in September explored the nuances of how […]
World number 19 Quadri Aruna has been ousted from the ongoing World Table Tennis Saudi Smash in Jedda, following a 3-2 loss to Korean Cho Dae-Seong in the round of 16 on Wednesday, May 8. Aruna opened his 2024 Saudi Smash account by recovering from a two-game deficit to clinch a 3-2 victory over […]
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Young Jonn has released the music video for his track “Big Big Things.” The song features two of Nigeria’s hottest acts, Seyi Vibez and Kizz Daniel. “Big Big Things” carries an energetic production courtesy of Yung Willis, while Young Jonn, Seyi Vibez, and Kizz Daniel trade verses about celebrating the good life. The […]
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Nigerian rapper ODUMODUBLVCK arrives with the release of the video for his latest single “100 Million,” featuring the queen of Afrobeats herself, Tiwa Savage. Clocking in at just over two minutes, the video is a whirlwind of opulence and energy. ODUMODUBLVCK’s signature gritty rap style perfectly complements the song’s braggadocious theme, while Tiwa Savage […]
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Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan has continued to make waves in the world of track and field. At the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston, she broke the African Record for the 60m Hurdles for the second time. Clocking an impressive 7.75s, she finished second in a tough race won by Tia Jones in 7.72s, […]
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Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs has signed a ground-breaking endorsement agreement with Prime, a new energy drink brand started by social media celebrities Logan Paul and KSI. Mahomes will now represent Prime as a brand ambassador, specializing in their primary product, Hydration. Prime, which is well-known for its affiliation […]
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Netflix has made a grand entry into the world of live sports entertainment with a massive 10-year, $5 billion deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Starting in January 2025, Netflix will become the exclusive streaming platform for WWE’s flagship show, Raw, in key regions including the U.S, Canada, Britain, and Latin America. The deal […]
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Tennis sensation Coco Gauff not only secured a decisive victory in the Australian Open fourth-round match against Magdalena Frech but also shared the meaningful messages inscribed on her shoes that serve as her guiding light during challenging moments on the court. After a commanding performance that led to a 6-1, 6-2 triumph over Magdalena […]
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Nigerian music and culture festival NATIVELAND delivered one hell of a show last December. Hosted at SOL Beach in Oniru, Lagos, the festival was filled with the best of music, art, food, style, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BOUNCE (@bounce.networks) Founded by NATIVE in 2016, […]
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo embarked on a journey to Nigeria, capturing the essence of his familial ties and cultural heritage in a new documentary titled “Ugo.” The 31-minute film, produced in partnership with WhatsApp and directed by Rick Famuyiwa (“The Mandalorian”), provides a candid glimpse into the NBA star’s visit to the land […]
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Eze Brume and Tobi Amusan, two of Nigeria’s top track and field athletes, became the first to qualify for the World Indoor Championships in March 2023. The world’s top athletes will compete indoors in Glasgow, Scotland from March 1st to 3rd as part of a three-day event that aims to jumpstart their Olympic training […]
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Nigerian youngster Favour Ashe, is back and better than ever this season, having set a world record in 2024. At the Harvey Glance Tide & Tigers Dual Meet in Birmingham, Alabama, Ashe dominated the 60-meter event, clocking in a ridiculously fast 6.53 seconds to triumph against Jekovan Rhetta in 6.66 seconds and Makanaishe Charamba […]
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