Parting Gift: Trump Granted Presidential Pardon To Lil Wyne, Kodak Black, Others

The United States President, Donald Trump as he is set to vacate office today as the 45th President of the United States has pardoned over 100 people, including American Rapper, Lil Wayne, and Kodak Black.

Universal Music Announces New Executive Appointments In Africa

Universal Music Group has taken a step to expand its Sub Saharan Africa leadership team, announcing Sipho Dlamini and Elouise Kelly as CEO and COO of Universal Music South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, respectively. Also, naming Chinedu Okeke as Managing Director of Universal Music Nigeria. Adam Granite, UMG’s EVP, Market Development made the announcement, saying “I am thrilled to announce these strategic appointments, as we look to further develop our domestic infrastructure and label rosters within Africa. Most integral to achieving our long-term ambitions, is to build a strong leadership team on the ground, with deep foundations in each country to help grow a dynamic ecosystem for all to benefit in the future.

Blue Ivy Is Officially A Grammy Nominee

Beyonce's 8-year old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter has been nominated for the 2021 Grammy Awards in the 'Best Music Video' for her part in "Brown Skin Girl", making her the youngest ever Grammy nominee.

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Lawson Is Dead

A veteran Nollywood actor, Jim Lawson Maduike is dead. His family disclosed the Legend died yesterday after complaining of body pain. Maduike has been in the limelight of the Nigerian Movie Industry for the past 20year and has a future in many movies.

Fashion Designer Pierre Cardin Dies At 98

French-Italian Fashion Designer, Pierre Cardin, celebrated for his futuristic creations and visionary style has died on Tuesday at 98 in a hospital Neuilly, West of Paris. In a statement, the family of the late fashion icon confirmed his passing, saying “It is a day of great sadness for all our family. Pierre Cardin is no more.” Cardin, born into a low-income Italian family in 1922 near Venice, Italy, and later moved to France. He grew up in Saint Etienne working as an apprentice to a tailor and at 17 years old, he was a specialist in women’s suits. In his career, he worked with designer Christian Dior and filmmaker Jean Cocteau, designing the costumes for the 1947 “Beauty and the Beast” before launching his own fashion house.

Laycon Winner Of Big Brother Reality Show Included In Google Most Searched Individuals

Google has released the list of most searched individuals the world searched for in the year 2020. Ranking from below the list, the top ten Nigerians mostly searched for in 2020, are popular musicians like Rema, Naira Marley, Omah Lay, and Laycon grand winner of Big Brother Naija Season 5.