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There was a time when natural hair felt like a quiet return. A soft rebellion. A shedding of relaxers, heat, and the idea that beauty had to be pressed into submission. For many Black women, going natural was never just about hair, it was about reclaiming something that had always been ours. Somewhere along the way, however, that return began to feel like another expectation. Today, natural hair exists in a strange space: part freedom, part performance. What once felt like r

A war of words between French captain Kylian Mbappé and Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after France’s 1-0 World Cup knockout victory over Paraguay.

Ugo delivered an absolute landslide, obliterating the field to record the biggest winning margin in the history of modern FIA Formula 3.

By putting her in Superstars, Adidas is validating a new kind of African icon: one who wears oversized fits, tells deeply human stories, and values authenticity above all else.

Bestselling Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi has publicly distanced herself from the upcoming film adaptation of her acclaimed fantasy novel, Children of Blood and Bone, revealing that she will neither promote nor watch the movie. In a series of emotional posts shared with fans, Adeyemi explained that there was "a reason" she had stopped speaking about the adaptation but initially chose not to elaborate. "There is a reason I will not post anything about the adaptation of

England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after edging Mexico 3–2 in a dramatic Round of 16 clash. The victory was hard-earned from start to finish. England arrived at the match after reports that Mexican fans had gathered outside the team's hotel overnight, setting off fireworks and blasting loud music in an apparent attempt to disrupt the players' rest before kick-off. The drama continued on the pitch. Despite having lasers pointed at him during the match, Jude Be

VVS Lagos returns for its fifth edition in July 2026 with the theme, Afromodernism.

Serena Williams has withdrawn from the doubles competition, ending what was set to be an emotional reunion with sister Venus Williams after her right knee failed to recover in time. In a heartfelt statement shared on social media, the 23-time Grand Slam champion said she was "heartbroken" to pull out, describing her return to competitive tennis and the chance to play alongside Venus once again as "a gift." "I did everything I could to be ready, but unfortunately my knee just

Dive in, get uncomfortable, and meet the books changing the conversation right now.

Beyond the scoreline, the West African island nation gave us a powerful reminder of courage, belief and the beauty of showing up against impossible odds.

The legendary actor says he has been living with Alzheimer's disease since 2022, choosing honesty over silence in a bid to challenge stigma and remind others that a diagnosis does not diminish a life well lived. Iconic actor and activist Danny Glover has publicly revealed that he is living with Alzheimer's disease, transforming a deeply personal health battle into a powerful conversation about dignity, legacy, and aging. In a moving interview with Lester Holt, the 79-year-old