Here are the top stories from Africa: Tensions escalate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as four more South African soldiers are killed, bringing the death toll to 13, while M23 rebels continue their advance, capturing Goma. In a related development, Rwanda’s President Kagame has clashed with South African President Ramaphosa, accusing him of spreading misinformation, while Ramaphosa warns Rwanda of serious consequences should hostilities continue.
Meanwhile, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the group draws for the much-anticipated AFCON 2025, alongside the unveiling of a new logo inspired by Moroccan art. The opening match of AFCON 2025 will see Morocco face off against Comoros.
On a different front, a new report reveals a disturbing directive from former President Trump to halt the supply of essential HIV and malaria drugs to poorer nations, while Goma, in the DRC, faces severe strain with bodies piling up in the streets and overwhelmed hospitals.
Check out all the top stories below:
FOUR MORE SA SOLDIERS KILLED IN DRC, BRINGING TOLL TO 13 AS M23 TAKES GOMA
Four more South African soldiers have lost their lives in clashes with the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group in eastern DR Congo, the defence force confirmed on Tuesday.
This follows last week’s attack, which claimed the lives of nine soldiers.
A statement from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) revealed that three soldiers lost their lives in fighting near Goma airport on Monday, while a fourth died from wounds suffered in a previous battle.
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) expressed sorrow over the latest losses suffered in the conflict, revealing details of the attack:
“The M23 rebels launched several a mortar bomb in the direction of Goma Airport, which landed in the SANDF base, and this resulted in the SANDF losing three members.”
“Furthermore, the SANDF is also saddened to announce that one of our members who was injured during the battle with M23 rebels over the past three days later succumbed to injuries.”
The three recent deaths follow the tragic loss of nine SANDF members last week. Meanwhile, the injured are receiving medical care at the Level 3 Hospital in Goma.
Ramaphosa breaks silence…
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the situation, assuring that defense leadership is working to keep forces “well equipped and sufficiently supported.”
On Wednesday, he extended his condolences to the families, loved ones, and colleagues of the 13 fallen SA National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers, calling them “heroic and gallant” fighters for peace.
“We honour and mourn them,” he said, adding that families of both the deceased and the injured are receiving full support, and efforts to repatriate the remains are in progress.
The President stated that the ongoing conflict stems from an escalation by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) militia, who are clashing with the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) and targeting peacekeepers from the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC).
MOTSHEKGA REJECTS ALLEGATIONS OF UNDER-RESOURCED SANDF SOLDIERS IN DRC
South African Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has denied claims that SANDF troops stationed in the DRC lack proper equipment.
This comes after 13 soldiers were killed in Goma amid clashes between the DRC army and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels.
Speaking at the Cabinet Lekgotla in Pretoria, Motshekga, who traveled to the DRC from January 22 to 25, stated that she was never made aware of any issues regarding ammunition or resource shortages.
“I personally went to Goma, and I got a briefing from all the generals. At no stage did they say they had no ammunition,” she said.
She added “We reinforced them, on the basis that because there’s been this escalated hostilities and the fluid situation. It was important to make sure that they would not reach a point where they ran out of ammunition.”
Motshekga dismissed concerns about supply shortages, stating firmly, “At no stage did any of the generals, even the force leader, say to me they had run out of food.”
Motshekga further emphasized the defensive role of the South African troops in the region, explaining, “We are not armed to go and fight, we are armed to go and keep peace, and now that we are caught in the crossfire, it’s going to be important for us to reinforce, that’s why we reinforce,” she said.
The minister further disclosed that President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stern warning to Rwanda, stating that any further aggression against SANDF troops would be considered a declaration of war. Rwanda is accused of supporting the M23 rebels.
KAGAME VS RAMAPHOSA: RAMAPHOSA SENDS WARNING TO RWANDA + KAGAME THREATENS SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed for a ceasefire and the renewal of peace discussions to address the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Ramaphosa engaged in a telephone discussion with President Kagame of Rwanda regarding the ongoing crisis in Eastern DRC and the deadly clash that claimed the lives of SAMIDRC peacekeepers.
The call for dialogue comes after the tragic loss of nine South African peacekeepers in clashes with Rwandan-backed militant group M23 near Goma, alongside the worsening violence in the mineral-rich region.
However…..
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has strongly criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa over the handling of the DRC conflict and their recent discussions on the matter.
Kagame took to Twitter (now X) to address the issue, revealing the discrepancies between their private conversations and what has been presented in the media. He expressed frustration over what he sees as distortions and misrepresentations, calling attention to the gravity of the situation. Kagame emphasized that the media reports and statements from South African officials do not reflect the true nature of their exchanges.
Kagame began by addressing the content of their conversations, stating:
“I held two conversations this week with President Ramaphosa on the situation in Eastern DRC, including earlier today. What has been said about these conversations in the media by South African officials and President Ramaphosa himself contains a lot of distortion, deliberate attacks, and even lies. If words can change so much from a conversation to a public statement, it says a lot about how these very important issues are being managed.”
Additionally, Kagame responded to claims made by Ramaphosa about a “warning” being issued, stating that no such statement was made by the South African president. He clarified the content of their discussion, including logistical support for South African troops, and reinforced his position on the matter:
“President Ramaphosa has never given a ‘warning’ of any kind, unless it was delivered in his local language which I do not understand. He did ask for support to ensure the South African force has adequate electricity, food and water, which we shall help communicate.”
On the issue of the deaths of the 13 South African soldiers, Kagame addressed the blame placed on the M23 rebels, contradicting Ramaphosa’s earlier remarks. Kagame confirmed that it was the DRC’s own military forces that were responsible:
“President Ramaphosa confirmed to me that M23 did not kill the soldiers from South Africa, FARDC did.”
Finally, Kagame weighed in on South Africa’s role in the ongoing conflict, making it clear that while Rwanda would welcome South Africa’s contribution to peace efforts, it was not in a position to act as a mediator. He further issued a warning regarding any potential escalation:
“If South Africa wants to contribute to peaceful solutions, that is well and good, but South Africa is in no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator. And if South Africa prefers confrontation, Rwanda will deal with the matter in that context any day.”
Kagame’s statement marks a significant shift in rhetoric, heightening tensions between Rwanda and South Africa as the conflict in the DRC continues to evolve.
AFCON 2025: GROUP DRAWS REVEALED
TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has announced the group draws for the upcoming tournament in Morocco, setting the stage for an electrifying competition.
The draw, held on 27 January at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, placed 24 teams into six groups, shaping their path to continental glory.
The tournament is set to take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
Group A
Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros
Group B
Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe
Group C
Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania
Group D
Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana
Group E
Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan
Group F
Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique
AFCON 2025: TOURNAMENT FORMAT
The AFCON 2025 tournament matches are set to begin from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
The games will be played across six cities and nine stadiums.
Host nation Morocco leads Group A, where they will face Mali, Zambia, and Comoros in a highly competitive pool.
Group B features seven-time champions Egypt, who will take on a trio of Southern African teams—South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe.
Meanwhile, Nigeria is set for tough encounters in Group C against Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania, both of whom will co-host the 2027 edition.
The defending champions, Côte d’Ivoire, are drawn in Group F alongside old rivals Cameroon, as well as Gabon and Mozambique, making for a thrilling contest.
The top two teams from each group will progress to the round of 16, joined by the four best third-placed finishers.
TEMS’ PERFORMANCE IN RWANDA CANCELED
Nigerian superstar Tems announced the cancellation of her performance in Rwanda as part of her Born In The Wild World Tour.
Tems shared the news on Twitter (now X), posting the event poster with a bold “Canceled” stamp.
The concert was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, 22 March 2025, at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.
TRUMP ORDER TO STOP HIV, MALARIA DRUG SUPPLY TO POOR NATIONS
A memo obtained by Reuters reveals that the Trump administration has taken steps to halt the delivery of essential medications for HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, and medical supplies for newborns in countries receiving aid from USAID worldwide.
The directive is part of a larger freeze on foreign aid that began last week, which also impacts the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, a global health initiative launched by George W. Bush that has saved over 25 million lives worldwide.
Reuters reports that the Trump administration ordered USAID contractors to halt work on Tuesday, impacting global supplies of lifesaving drugs for HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis.
“This is catastrophic,” said Atul Gawande, former head of global health at USAID who left the agency this month. “Donated drug supplies keeping 20-million people living with HIV alive. That stops today.”
Chemonics and USAID did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.
Gawande said additional partners received notices preventing them from delivering medicines to clinics or opening clinics funded by the U.S., even if the supplies were available. This includes efforts supporting 6.5 million children with HIV across 23 countries.
As part of the 90-day foreign aid suspension Trump ordered on January 20, the administration has also placed around 60 senior USAID officials on leave, sources told Reuters.
M23 REBELS SEIZE GOMA AIRPORT
Rwandan-backed militant group M23 rebels took control of Goma’s airport on Tuesday, raising concerns over aid access for the thousands displaced by the ongoing violence. Their advance into the city on Monday left devastation in its wake, with streets littered with bodies after intense clashes.
The conflict, rooted in the lingering effects of the Rwandan genocide and the struggle for Congo’s mineral riches, has now reached its worst escalation since 2012.
UN REPORTS DEAD BODIES IN STREETS, HOSPITALS STRAINED IN GOMA
On Tuesday, U.N. and aid agencies reported that, after Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, streets were littered with dead bodies, and hospitals were overwhelmed with patients suffering from gunshot and shrapnel wounds.
The M23 rebels’ entry into Goma on Monday intensified a conflict spanning three decades, with pockets of resistance still emerging from the army and its backers.
The M23 rebels are among roughly 100 armed groups competing for control in North Kivu province, which includes Goma and is rich in minerals vital for global technology.
According to U.N. humanitarian spokesperson Jens Laerke, there were reports on Tuesday of widespread violence, including gender-based abuse and rape, looting of property such as a humanitarian warehouse, and attacks on health and aid facilities in the city.
“The humanitarian situation in and around Goma remains extremely worrying, and this morning (there were) heavy small arms fire and mortar fire across the city and the presence of many dead bodies in the streets,” said Laerke, adding that hospitals are “struggling to manage the influx of wounded people.”
TSHISEKEDI PROMISES TO FIGHT M23 REBELS FOR GOMA
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo announced on Thursday that his military is engaged in combat against the Rwandan-backed militant group M23, which has recently seized significant territory in the east.
Tshisekedi condemned the international community for remaining passive as the rebels took over the DRC town of Goma and advanced further into the country.
In a televised address on Wednesday night, Tshisekedi called out the international community for its lack of response, stating, “Your silence and inaction are an affront to the DRC.”
According to the UN, up to 4,000 Rwandan troops are assisting M23 militants, who seized strategic locations in Goma on Wednesday.
CAF UNVEILS NEW AFCON 2025 LOGO INSPIRED BY MOROCCAN ART
TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations has revealed its official Morocco 2025 logo, a striking emblem that celebrates African football’s spirit and history.
CAF describes it as a modern, iconic representation of the continent’s unity, adding to the excitement as the tournament approaches.
The TotalEnergies CAF AFCON finals will take place in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, adding another chapter to Africa’s most prestigious football tournament.
The tournament’s logo blends sport and art, symbolizing pride, resilience, and hope.
The logo draws on the timeless Moroccan “zellij” mosaic, turning football into a work of art where skill, passion, and creativity unite.
The striking colors—gold for victory, green for solidarity, red for perseverance, and blue for endless opportunity—carry more meaning than just beauty. They represent the heartbeat of African football, echoing the dynamism of the game, the strength of its athletes, and the enthusiasm of its supporters.
AFCON 2025 OPENING MATCH: MOROCCO VS COMOROS
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 will open with Morocco facing Comoros on Sunday, 21 December 2025.
Morocco’s Atlas Lions, heading into their 20th AFCON appearance, are aiming to break a 49-year title drought since their last win in 1976.
Though considered favorites, their best performance since then was a semi-final exit in 2004 at the hands of Tunisia.
Comoros’ second group match in the 2021 edition ended in a 2-0 loss to Morocco, a defeat they will carry with them as they seek redemption in front of a passionate Moroccan crowd.
18 DEAD IN FUEL TANKER BLAST IN NIGERIA’S SOUTHEAST
An explosion from a fuel tanker in southeastern Nigeria’s Enugu State resulted in 18 deaths and left 13 people injured on Saturday.
According to reports, the crash happened around 11:30 a.m. at Ugwu Onyeama on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Udi Local Government Area after a fuel tanker lost its brakes while descending a hill. It collided with a water tanker, leading to a crash that involved 17 vehicles.
Olusegun Ogungbemide, the FRSC spokesperson, stated that the incident affected 31 people. “Ten were rescued with varying degrees of injury, while three escaped unscathed. Unfortunately, the remaining 18 victims were burnt beyond recognition,” the statement read.
TYLA, BURNA BOY, TEMS, DAVIDO, AND MORE NOMINATED FOR IHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS
Music superstars Tyla, Burna Boy, Tems, Lojay, and Davido have been nominated for the upcoming iHeartRadio Music Awards.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards are set to take place on 17 March 2025 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrating outstanding achievements in the music industry.
The awards will air on the FOX channel.
Davido and Lojay are nominated for Best R&B Song for their collaboration on Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational,’ alongside Tyla for her smash hit ‘Water.’
Meanwhile, Burna Boy and Tems are also in the running for World Artist of the Year, joining other global talents like British rapper Central Cee, South African sensation Tyla, and Jamaican artist YG Marley.
Tyla takes the lead for African artists with three nominations, her third being for Best Dance Song with the ‘Water’ dance remix featuring Marshmello.
Full Nominations List
Artist of the Year
Billie Eilish
Doja Cat
Jelly Roll
Kendrick Lamar
Morgan Wallen
Post Malone
Sabrina Carpenter
SZA
Taylor Swift
Teddy Swims
Song of the Year
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”- Shaboozey
“Agora Hills”- Doja Cat
“Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone
“Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
“Greedy”- Tate McRae
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“Lose Control” – Teddy Swims
“Lovin on Me” – Jack Harlow
“Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar
“Too Sweet” – Hozier
Best Collaboration
“Die With a Smile”- Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
“Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
“I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“Like That” – Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar
“Miles on It”- Kane Brown and Marshmello
Producer of the Year
Julian Bunetta
Jack Antonoff
Evan Blair
Mustard
Dan Nigro
Songwriter of the Year
Josh Coleman
ERNEST
Ashley Gorley
Amy Allen
Justin Tranter
GENRE-SPECIFIC CATEGORIES
Pop Song of the Year
“Agora Hills”- Doja Cat
“Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone
“Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter
“Greedy”- Tate McRae
“Too Sweet”- Hozier
Pop Artist of the Year
Billie Eilish
Chappell Roan
Sabrina Carpenter
Tate McRae
Taylor Swift
Best New Artist (Pop)
Benson Boone
Chappell Roan
Gracie Abrams
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
Country Song of the Year
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”- Shaboozey
“Cowgirls” – Morgan Wallen featuring ERNEST
“I Am Not Okay”- Jelly Roll
“I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“World on Fire”- Nate Smith
Country Artist of the Year
Jelly Roll
Kane Brown
Lainey Wilson
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Best New Artist (Country)
Ashley Cooke
Dasha
George Birge
Shaboozey
Tucker Wetmore
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
“Like That”- Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar
“Lovin on Me”- Jack Harlow
“Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar
“Rich Baby Daddy”- Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
“TGIF” – GloRilla
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Drake
Future
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Travis Scott
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)
310babii
BigXthaPlug
BossMan Dlow
Cash Cobain
Jordan Adetunji
R&B Song of the Year
“ICU” – Coco Jones
“Made for Me”- Muni Long
“Sensational” – Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay
“Water” – Tyla
“WY@”- Brent Faiyaz
R&B Artist of the Year
Chris Brown
Muni Long
SZA
Usher
Victoria Monét
Best New Artist (R&B)
4Batz
Ambré
Inayah
Josh X
Maeta
Alternative Song of the Year
“Dilemma” – Green Day
“Landmines” – Sum 41
“Neon Pill”- Cage The Elephant
“The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park
“Too Sweet”- Hozier
Alternative Artist of the Year
Cage The Elephant
Green Day
Linkin Park
Sum 41
twenty one pilots
Best New Artist (Alt and Rock)
Djo
Fontaines D.C.
Good Neighbours
Myles Smith
The Last Dinner Party
Rock Song of the Year
“A Symptom of Being Human” – Shinedown
“All My Life” – Falling In Reverse and Jelly Roll
“Dark Matter” – Pearl Jam
“Screaming Suicide” – Metallica
“The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park
Rock Artist of the Year
Green Day
Linkin Park
Metallica
Pearl Jam
Shinedown
Dance Song of the Year
“360” – Charli xcx
“Chase It (Mmm Da Da Da)” – Bebe Rexha
“I Don’t Wanna Wait”- David Guetta and OneRepublic
“Make You Mine”- Madison Beer
“Water” – Tyla X Marshmello
Dance Artist of the Year
Calvin Harris
David Guetta
Dua Lipa
Kylie Minogue
Tiësto
Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year
“Brickell” – FEID X Yandel
“LA FALDA” – Myke Towers
“Perro Negro”- Bad Bunny featuring FEID
“Qlona” – Karol G featuring Peso Pluma
“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”- Karol G
Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny
FEID
Karol G
Myke Towers
Shakira
Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban)
Christian Alicea
Cris MJ
Ela Taubert
FloyyMenor
Kapo
Regional Mexican Song of the Year
“Alch Si” – Grupo Frontera and Carin León
“El Beneficio De La Duda” – Grupo Firme
“FIRST LOVE” – Oscar Ortiz and Edgardo Nuñez
“La Diabla”- Xavi
“Tu Perfume” – Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year
Grupo Frontera
Intocable
Los Ángeles Azules
Peso Pluma
Xavi
Best New Artist (Regional Mexican)
Chino Pacas
Iván Cornejo
Luis R. Conriquez
Tito Double P
Xavi
K-pop Artist of the Year
aespa
ATEEZ
ENHYPEN
Jimin
Lisa
K-pop Song of the Year
“Chk Chk Boom” – Stray Kids
“Magnetic”- ILLIT
“Supernova” – aespa
“Who”- Jimin
“XO (Only If You Say Yes)”- ENHYPEN
Best New Artist (K-pop)
BABYMONSTER
BADVILLAIN
ILLIT
NCT WISH
TWS
World Artist of the Year
Burna Boy
Central Cee
Tems
Tyla
YG Marley
SOCIALLY VOTED CATEGORIES
Favorite Soundtrack
Back to Black
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Bob Marley: One Love
Challengers
Deadpool & Wolverine
Descendants: The Rise of Red
Emilia Pérez
The Book of Clarence
Twisters
Wicked
Favorite Broadway Debut
Adam Lambert – Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Ariana Madix – Chicago
Barbie Ferreira – Cult of Love
Charli D’Amelio – & Juliet
Grant Gustin – Water for Elephants
Kit Connor – Romeo + Juliet
Lola Tung – Hadestown
Nicole Scherzinger – Sunset Blvd
Rachel Zegler – Romeo + Juliet
Robert Downey Jr. – McNeal
Sebastián Yatra – Chicago
Shailene Woodley – Cult of Love
Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge
“GGUM”- Yeonjun (TXT)
“MAESTRO” – Seventeen
“Magnetic”- ILLIT
“Smart”- LE SSERAFIM
“Sticky”- Kiss of Life
“Supernova” – aespa
“Touch” – KATSEYE
“UP”- Karina (aespa)
“WORK”- ATEEZ
“XO (Only If You Say Yes)”- ENHYPEN
Favorite Surprise Guest
Charli xcx bringing out Lorde
Coldplay bringing out Selena Gomez
Future & Metro Boomin bringing out Travis Scott
GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion bringing out Cardi B
Jennifer Hudson bringing out Cher
Kendrick Lamar bringing out Ken & Friends
Luke Combs bringing out the “Twisters” Cast
Morgan Wallen bringing out Travis Kelce & Patrick Mahomes
Niall Horan bringing out Shawn Mendes
Olivia Rodrigo bringing out Chappell Roan
Peso Pluma bringing out Becky G
Taylor Swift bringing out Travis Kelce
Favorite Tour Tradition
Benson Boone- Backflips
Chappell Roan – Teaching “HOT TO GO” dance
Charli xcx + Troye Sivan – “Apple” Girl (dance)
Morgan Wallen – Walk out song
Niall Horan – Heaven pose
Nicki Minaj – Fans sing
Olivia Rodrigo- Encore tank
Sabrina Carpenter- “Juno” position
Tate McRae – Soundcheck covers
Taylor Swift- “22” Hat
Taylor Swift – Surprise songs
Usher – Feeding cherries
Best Lyrics
“Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone
“BIRDS OF A FEATHER” – Billie Eilish
“Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter
“Exes” – Tate McRae
“Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
“Good Luck, Babe!”- Chappell Roan
“I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“I Love You, I’m Sorry” – Gracie Abrams
“Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
“Saturn” – SZA
“we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” – Ariana Grande
“Who”- Jimin
Best Music Video
“APT.” – ROSÉ and Bruno Mars
“Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone
“Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
“Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter
“Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
“Houdini” – Dua Lipa
“Houdini” -Eminem
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“LUNA” – ATL Jacob X FEID
“Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
“Please Please Please” – Sabrina Carpenter
“Rockstar”- Lisa
Favorite Tour Style
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
Chappell Roan – The Midwest Princess
Charli xcx and Troye Sivan – Sweat
GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion – Hot Girl Summer Tour
Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday 2 Tour
Olivia Rodrigo – GUTS
Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
Tate McRae – Think Later
Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour
Usher – Usher: Past Present Future
Favorite Tour Photographer
Adam Degross – Post Malone
Alfredo Flores – Sabrina Carpenter
Baeth – Tate McRae
Christian Tierney – Niall Horan
David Bergman – Luke Combs
Henry Hwu – Billie Eilish
Lucienne Nghiem – Chappell Roan
Miles Leavitt – Olivia Rodrigo
Pooneh Ghana – Noah Kahan
RAYSCORRUPTEDMIND – Travis Scott
Sanjay Parikh – Shinedown
Yasi – Kacey Musgraves
Favorite On Screen
Are You Sure?! (Jimin and Jungkook)
Child Star (Demi Lovato)
Elton John: Never Too Late (Elton John)
Gaga Chromatica Ball (Lady Gaga)
I Am: Céline Dion (Céline Dion)
Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country (Lainey Wilson)
Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words (Megan Thee Stallion)
Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour (Olivia Rodrigo)
Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE (KATSEYE)
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (Bruce Springsteen)
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) (Taylor Swift)
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story (Bon Jovi)
2BABA ANNOUNCES DIVORCE WITH ANNIE
2Baba has recently revealed he has parted ways with Annie Macaulay-Idibia, star of Young, Famous & African.
The couple, together for more than ten years, has faced public judgment due to 2Baba’s infidelities and children born from outside the marriage, while Annie has been criticized for not prioritizing her own well-being.
2Baba revealed in a now-deleted Instagram post, widely shared on X, that he and Macaulay-Idibia had been separated for some time and were in the process of divorce.
He promised to release a statement about his “story,” explaining it not only out of love for his fans but also to let them judge his “innocence or guilt.”
2Baba clarified in the video, “No one hacked my account. I said what I said, I come in peace.”
US TO DEPORT 3,690 NIGERIANS
The US government plans to deport 3,690 Nigerians found to be living in the country without legal status.
According to ICE, they are part of the 1.4 million migrants facing deportation.
A Fox News report, citing an ICE document from its Enforcement and Removal Operations, revealed that these immigrants have been on the non-detained docket with final removal orders since November 24, 2024.
This list includes individuals ordered to leave the US or undergoing deportation without being in ICE custody.
Fox News further reports that over 7 million people are on this list, including those in federal, state, or local jails but not under ICE custody, while those held by ICE are placed on the detained docket.
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