Ademola Lookman was born in Wandsworth, in the United Kingdom, and lived his entire life in Europe. Yet, when he went up the stage to receive his 2024 African Footballer of the Year Award, he was dressed in traditional Lukumi Yoruba clothes and started his speech in flawless Lukumi Yoruba.

Ademola Lookman was born in Wandsworth, in the United Kingdom, and lived his entire life in Europe. Yet, when he went up the stage to receive his 2024 African Footballer of the Year Award, he was dressed in traditional Lukumi Yoruba clothes and started his speech in flawless Lukumi Yoruba.

Throughout his career, he also never attempted to Westernise or funkify his name. He kept it real, as an Omoluabi. Meanwhile, there are millions of people born and raised in Nigeria who can’t speak their own native language and mock others when they do not speak a borrowed tongue, like English, well. This vindicates what I have famously written about the Lukumi culture. It is the most durable and resilient tradition in Africa. Whereas most other cultures gradually die out when exported to Europe, America and the world, the Lukumi culture thrives and influences its host culture. In places like...

An explosion happened in Moscow, the Press service of the Investigative Committee of Moscow issued a statement:

An explosion happened in Moscow, the Press service of the Investigative Committee of Moscow issued a statement:

An explosion happened in Moscow, the Press service of the Investigative Committee of Moscow issued a statement: The investigative bodies of the Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of Russia for Moscow have opened a criminal case in connection with the incident that occurred on Ryazansky Prospekt in Moscow, as a result of which two men died According to media reports, the explosion killed the chief of the radiation, chemical and biological defense troops of the Russian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Kirillov. However, there is no official confirmation yet. UPD: The head of the radiation, chemical and biological defense...

Strong earthquake in the Pacific islands of Vanuatu: buildings collapsed, reports of deaths

Strong earthquake in the Pacific islands of Vanuatu: buildings collapsed, reports of deaths

A tsunami warning was issued following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake felt in Port Vila, the capital of the island nation of Vanuatu, east of Australia – and was later canceled. It was reported that the US, French, British and New Zealand embassy buildings in the country were significantly damaged. “There is extensive damage across the island, there is a building that has completely collapsed,” a journalist living in Vanuatu reported, saying he saw three seriously injured people receiving treatment. He added that the road leading to Port Vila was blocked by landslides caused by the earthquake.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took off before noon in a helicopter to an unknown destination. The takeoff was from a helipad at Hadassah Hospital, which is used routinely. Further details are prohibited from publication. Stay tuned.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took off before noon in a helicopter to an unknown destination. The takeoff was from a helipad at Hadassah Hospital, which is used routinely. Further details are prohibited from publication. Stay tuned.

Israel is preparing for a very large attack on the Iranian proxy in Iraq.All pro-Iranian militia leaders are now hiding under the ground.More about this in my Mid-East Update at 6pm Israel time! Israel’s Defense Minister Katz: My position on Gaza is clear. After we defeat Hamas’ military and governmental power in Gaza, Israel will have security control over Gaza with full freedom of action, just like in Judea and Samaria,” he said. “We will not allow any terrorist organization against Israeli communities and Israeli citizens from Gaza. We will not allow a return to the reality of before October 7.”

Rashford Seen as Surplus to Requirement: Manchester United Puts England international Up for Sale – Transfer Rumours

Rashford Seen as Surplus to Requirement: Manchester United Puts England international Up for Sale – Transfer Rumours

Manchester United has reportedly put Marcus Rashford up for sale, according to Florian Plettigoal. The reports stated that Manchester United wants to get rid of the player due to his huge salary. A sale of Rashford would free up critical points in the complicated Financial Fair Play system, which would help the club in the transfer market in the long run. Rashford is finding it difficult under new manager Rúben Amorim, despite scoring three goals in six games. The 27-year-old’s overall gameplay has brought a lot of criticism from the fans. Rashford has been an object of scrutiny in recent...

CAF Releases Pots for AFCON 2025 Draw.

CAF Releases Pots for AFCON 2025 Draw.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the pots for the AFCON 2025 draw, which is set to take place on January 27, 2025, in Morocco. Morocco will host the tournament across six venues, with a total of 24 teams competing for the title. The competition will take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The Pots are divided into 4 places, and it’s based on rankings. There are six teams in each POT, and people from the same POT can’t play each other. The POTS for the AFCON 2025 Draw are as follows: POT 1: Morocco,...

The Nigerian Prince That Became African King: Ademola Lookman Crowned 2024 African Player of the Year

The Nigerian Prince That Became African King: Ademola Lookman Crowned 2024 African Player of the Year

Nigerian and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has won the CAF Best Player of the Year Award. Lookman beat Moroccan Achraf Hakimi, South Africa’s Ronwen Williams, Ivorian Simon Adingra, and Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy. He becomes the sixth Nigerian to win the prestigious award. Ademola Lookman was crucial for club and country last season, guiding Nigeria to the AFCON final and helping Atalanta win the UEFA Europa League, including scoring a hat-trick in the final. Lookman’s season includes an Europa League trophy, AFCON silver medal, being named in the Europa League Team of the Year, and scoring a hat-trick in a European...