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Nigerian Pastor Arranges Marriage for Non-Verbal Autistic Man Citing ‘Uncontrollable Sexual Urges’ | VIDEO

*A Nigerian pastor is at the center of a growing international controversy after arranging a marriage for his non-verbal …

*Timing, as they say, is everything. Essence Fest just dropped its 2026 headliners—a massive reunion between Brandy and …

*Angélique Kidjo, the five-time GRAMMY-winning Beninese icon and one of Africa’s most influential artists, has …

*As we approach the 50th anniversary (01/27) of “Roots,” we are not merely commemorating a television event. …

*He was riding such a wave of influence in 1984—right at the moment he was gearing up for his run for the U.S. …

*Los Angeles, CA- We are well into the New Year! There’s no turning back. 2026 promises to welcome millions of visitors …

*To commence Black History Month 2026 in the United States, it is fitting to celebrate the enduring legacy of Fela Kuti, …

*Internationally acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie, who recently lost her 21-month-old son, Nkanu …

Nigerian Stars Dominate the ‘All Africa Music Awards’ *The Golden Globes weren’t the only awards show …

‘African Beauty’ Is the Next Big Skincare Movement *African beauty, often called “A-Beauty,” is changing the face of …

IShowSpeed’s Africa Tour Shatters Outdated Stereotypes *IShowSpeed’s Africa tour is giving millions a live, unfiltered …

Anthony Joshua Survives Deadly Car Crash in Nigeria *Boxing superstar Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious car …

Trump orders Christmas Day airstrikes in Nigeria, calling it a ‘gift to Christians’ *On Christmas Day …

Trump orders Christmas Day airstrikes on ISIS in northwest Nigeria *On Christmas Day (12-25-25), President Donald Trump …

*During the 1990s, while serving as a resident artist at West Africa Magazine in London, I was approached by an …