JUST IN: Biden and Trump Make Rival Trips to Mexico Border In a high-stakes showdown, current US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have descended upon the US-Mexico border in Texas today, each vying to seize control of the immigration narrative ahead of the impending presidential election, Excel Magazine International can report. President...
Korede Bello Drops Two Singles for Koreday Album In a joyous mood, Bello celebrated “Koreday” on his Instagram, sharing snapshots from his birthday photoshoot. The series of images showcased the artist in two distinct flowing ensembles, one in white and the other in mustard, striking various poses. Expressing his appreciation, he remarked, “It’s Koredayyy. Happy...
UMG Acquires Majority Stake in Mavin Records Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced on Monday that it has acquired a majority stake in the prominent Nigerian record label, Mavin. Excel Magazine International reports the deal, subject to regulatory approval, is anticipated to conclude by the end of the third quarter of 2024. Kupanda Capital, an...
Beyoncé Claims No. 1 Spot with Latest Single Beyoncé secures another chart-topping hit as her two-week-old single, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” climbs to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying its position as the most-consumed song in the U.S. Excel Magazine International observes the track initially missed the top spot upon release but...
SHOCKING: ‘Dbanj Used to Give Me N50,000 Per N1m Show’ – Rapper Ikechukwu Veteran Nigerian rapper, Ikechukwu Onunaku, popularly known as Ikechukwu, has revealed that D’banj, the co-founder of the now-defunct Mohits Records, used to give him N50,000 from shows he got booked for N1 million while he was at the label. He said he...
Trump Triumphs in South Carolina Primary Former President Donald Trump has secured a significant victory over Nikki Haley in South Carolina, positioning himself closer to the Republican presidential nomination. Excel Magazine International reports that Trump’s decisive win in Haley’s home state, with a commanding 20-point lead, marks his fourth consecutive triumph in the primaries. In...
Kenya Eases Travel Rules for South Africa, Six Other Countries Kenya has made amendments to its entry regulations, notably exempting passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from a previously imposed entry fee. This decision comes in the wake of public discontent following the introduction of a $30 (£23) entry fee last month,...
Jennifer Lopez Adopts Nigerian Name ‘Ifunanya’ American actress and singer, Jennifer Lopez has embraced a Nigerian name, ‘Ifunanya,’ following a suggestion by Nigerian media personality Drea Okeke during a recent interview. Okeke explained that the name, meaning “love” in the Igbo language, resonates with Lopez’s identity as a “certified lover girl.” During the exchange, Lopez...
AfDB Warns of Potential Unrest Due to Rising Fuel, Commodity Prices in Nigeria The African Development Bank (AfDB) has issued a cautionary alert regarding the potential escalation of fuel and commodity prices in Nigeria, Angola, and Kenya, which could serve as a catalyst for unrest. This warning was articulated within the framework of its Macroeconomic...
House of Reps Members Propose Parliamentary System in Nigeria Sixty members of the House of Representatives have introduced a bill aimed at amending Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution to transition the country from its current presidential system to a parliamentary one. Led by Wale Raji, a legislator representing Lagos State under the All Progressives Congress, the bill...
