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 Damini Ogulu, better known by his stage name Burna Boy, has surpassed Tems as the Nigerian artist with the most songs charted on the US Billboard Hot 100. With the debut of Cold Play's "We Pray," which features him, LittleSimz, Elyanna, and TiniStoessel, on the chart this week, he broke a tie with Tems and won the feat. 'We Supplicate' appeared at No. 87 on the Hot 100 this week, bringing the total number of Burna Boy chart entries to six. Tems has five sections on the diagram while Wizkid, who was the primary Nigerian craftsman to make a big appearance, has 4 restaurants. Each of Rema, CKay, Davido, Fireboy, and Lojay has one entry. Burna Boy is one song away from surpassing Seether of South Africa's record for the most Billboard Hot 100 chart entries by an African artist.

 Alexandra Censori, Kanye West's mother-in-law, has denied a viral claim that the rapper wanted to sleep with her while her daughter was present. This comes just a few days after it was reported that Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori were going to get divorced after less than two years of marriage. According to the Daily Post, Lauren Pisciotta, Kanye West's former assistant, accused him of wanting to sleep with the mother of his wife Bianca Censori while she was watching in a recent lawsuit. Alexandra told the Daily Mail on Monday in the Melbourne suburb of Ivanhoe, Australia, that she "wouldn't be drawn into the latest claims." The report says that Alexandra also asked for privacy. Day to day POST reviews that the couple married in December 2022.

 Odumodublvck missed out in the Best International Flow category to Ghetts while Burna lost the Best Live Performer award to Missy Elliott The Nigerian contingent at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, Burna Boy and Odumodublvck left the show empty-handed. The biggest loser of the night was Megan Thee Stallion who came into Tuesday’s (Oct. 15) broadcast of the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards as the top nominee with 12 nominations, but left empty-handed. The night’s biggest winner was Kendrick Lamar who scooped eight awards out of 11 nominations. Here is the full list: Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year Drake Megan Thee Stallion Nicki Minaj Future Cardi B WINNER: Kendrick Lamar GloRilla 21 Savage Hip-Hop Album Of The Year For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition, Drake Megan, Megan Thee Stallion One of Wun, Gunna American Dream, 21 Savage Ehhthang Ehhthang, GloRilla WINNER: Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj Utopia, Travis Scott We Don’t Trust You, Future & Metro Boomin In Sexyy We Trust, Sexyy Red Song Of The Ye...

 Kylian Mbappe is being investigated for Rape by Swedish police, as per a paper report in Sweden following a visit by the Genuine Madrid star to Stockholm, which Mbappe reviled as "counterfeit news". Expressen reported that 25-year-old Mbappe was the suspect after Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported that an alleged rape had been reported to police but did not specify who was the accused. According to the newspaper, "Police are investigating the star who is reasonably suspected of rape and sexual assault" based on information obtained by Expressen. The level of suspicion is categorized by Swedish law enforcement as either reasonable or probable, with reasonable representing the lower level of suspicion. Mbappe claims he is owed 55 million euros ($60 million) by the Qatari-possessed French bosses. "False Information! Mbappe posted, "On the eve of the hearing, it's becoming so predictable as if by chance." AFP was told by a prosecutor who was look...

 Numerous teams have already secured their spots in the prestigious 2025 AFCON in Morocco, accelerating the journey. Matchday Four features 23 matches over three days as the qualifying matches progress. Teams from 12 groups compete fiercely for a chance to compete on the continental stage. Four nations have already secured their participation in the tournament: Senegal, DR Congo, Algeria, and Cameroon. More teams will attempt to join the nations that have already qualified for the final two rounds of qualifying next month. In the meantime, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will begin on December 21, and the grand finale will take place on January 18, 2026.

 The Times reported on Tuesday that Thomas Tuchel has reached an agreement with the Football Association and will soon take over as England manager. The German would turn out to be only the third unfamiliar administrator of the Three Lions after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. According to Sky Sports, Tuchel was also in "pole position"to become Gareth Southgate’s long-term replacement. Although CEO Mark Bullingham will provide an update on Wednesday at Wembley Stadium, the FA declined to comment on the reports. England interim manager Lee Carsley described Tuchel as a "world-class coach who has won trophies" following Sunday's 3-1 Nations League victory over Finland. He has managed several of Europe's top teams, including Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain, but Chelsea in English football was his greatest success. Tuchel drove the Blues to Champions Association greatness only months subsequent to assuming responsibility in 2021 and furthermore ...

 The Libyan Football Federation has stated that it will not accept the Nigeria Football Federation's justifications for boycotting the Super Eagles' second leg of the Group D 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier. The LFF made the announcement on its X handle on Tuesday after the Super Eagles and their officials left Libya after being stuck at Al Abaq Airport for more than 16 hours on Sunday due to an unanticipated detour, forcing Nigeria to pull out of the match that was originally scheduled for today. LFF wrote, "Some may be used to putting up obstacles before the match, but here in the heart of Benghazi, specifically on the grounds of the Martyrs of Benina Stadium, there is no room for excuses after the starting whistle." They shared several photos of their players' training session. "Photos from our national team's training at the Martyrs of Benina International Stadium in preparation for Tuesday night's match against Nigeria in the fourth round o...