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The list was put together using factors such as endorsement value, popularity, show rates, sales, awards, YouTube views, appearance in newspapers, investment, social media presence, influence and others.  1- AKON Akon has over 35 million albums sold worldwide. He has won numerous awards including five Grammy Award nominations and has 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs under his belt. He tops the list according to Forbes Africa. 2- Hugh Hugh was born in Witbank, east of Johannesburg. He has released more than 43 albums and performed with Marvin Gaye, Dizzy Gillespie, The Byrds, Fela Kuti, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Miriam Makeba.  3- BLACK COFFEE The multi-award-winning artist’s real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo. He was born in South Africa’s house music province, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and raised in the Eastern Cape province, where Nelson Mandela hailed from, before moving back to KZN to study music....  4- TINASHE, ZIMBABWE-AMERICAN Tinashe was a child model ...

Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, and the Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, have called for the preservation of the African heritage, saying that is the only way Africa’s story can change for good. Ezekwesili and Ayade made the call on Friday evening, while flagging off the 2018 edition of the world’s famous Carnival Calabar. They were in the company of other other dignitaries from within and outside the state. Tagged the biggest street party in Africa, this year’s edition of the carnival has as its theme, ‘Africanism’. “Youths from Nigeria, and Africa in general, should use the opportunity of the carnival to promote themselves and promote the African culture. “The carnival should be used to change the world’s perception about Africa and indeed change the negative narrative about the continent and its people on the ...

Hon. Toby Okechukwu celebrating the festive season with widows. In Greater Awgu, over two hundred widows and people living with disabilities have received gift items worth thousands of naira from the family of Honorable Toby Okechukwu. Presenting the Gifts which include cloths, cash, foodstuff and wheelchair to the beneficiaries, the member Representing Aninri, Awgu and Orji River Federal constituency, Honorable Toby Okechukwu said the gesture was in line with the spirit of Christmas. Honorable Toby Okechukwu used the medium to thank the people of the constituency and reiterated his commitment to ensuring better living condition for them. Wife of Hon. Toby Also, the wife of the lawmaker, Mrs. Uche Okechukwu who initiated the idea of providing Christmas gifts to the indigents and widows said the prayer of the beneficiaries are instrument to God’s mercy in her family.    Enjoy the sights and scenes. ...

As Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has called on Nigerians to take advantage of the religious event to offer special prayers for peaceful, credible and violence-free general election in the country. Gov. Ugwuanyi in a message felicitated with his fellow Christian faithful, and wished all Nigerians Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year, urging them to continue to dedicate their lives to the service of God and advancement of peace, unity and love. The governor noted that Christmas as God’s gift to mankind to gain salvation, offers Christians a veritable opportunity to reciprocate His incredible act of love, by dedicating themselves to things that promote good virtues, peace, harmony and progress. He therefore, thanked Ndi Enugu for their unceasing prayers, goodwill, solidarity and support and reassured them of his ultimate resolve to continue to serve them selflessly with the fear of God and sust...

The Local Government Chairmen in Enugu State under the aegis of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) have described as false and laughable the allegation in the social media that they have gone into hiding from the officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Reacting to the spurious allegation, the State Chairman of ALGON, Hon. Frank Ugwu, said that the Council Chairmen have no issue and were never invited by the EFCC, maintaining that they are not hiding as mischievously alleged.   Hon. Ugwu disclosed that all his colleagues were at the Carol of Nine Lessons organized earlier this evening by the state government at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu and had earlier attended the Enugu North and East Senatorial Districts Prayer sessions at Nsukka and Nkanu West Local Government Areas respectively. He added that the council chairmen are not surprised by such falsehood and blatant lies, knowing full well the antics of the sponsor o...

Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka The Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (Amen), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has reiterated the unflinching support of his ministry for the re-election of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for a second term in office in 2019. The outspoken priest stressed that the ministry has "100 percent support for Gburugburu (Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi)" saying: "It is unquestionable; Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria stands for him; he is a good man; a man of peace; a perfect genius; humble and ever patient". Speaking during the 2018 Harvest and Thanksgiving Mass of the ministry, held at its arena in Enugu, Fr. Mbaka expressed delight that the Enugu State Governor has entrenched peace and good governance in the state.  The thanksgiving mass was also celebrated for Gov. Ugwuanyi, other candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, members of the State Assembly, State Executive Council and...

The administration of Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State said it has through the recent rehabilitation of facilities at Ajalli and Oji River Water Treatment Schemes registered a remarkable improvement in the daily supply of water to Enugu metropolis and its environs. A status report by the Managing Director of Enugu State Water Corporation, Engr. Chidozie Eze, stated that “Ajalli and Oji water schemes presently produce 10,000m3 and 15,000m3 respectively daily.” Engr. Eze revealed that “prior to the assumption of office by the present administration, the water supply situations in Enugu metropolis and Nsukka urban were comatose with Oji and Ajalli water schemes almost at the verge of collapse”. He added that “Nsukka urban was barely managing with one functional borehole”, disclosing that Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration consequently “invested enormous fund in the rehabilitation of Oji Augmentation and Ajalli Water schemes”. The managing director maintained...