Nigeria

The Nigerian, Taofick Okoya has changed the habits of the children in her country with her authentically African dolls. The adventure began in 2008. Trying to offer a black doll to her niece, Okoya will be confronted to the inexistence of this toy that could be identified to her little …

The hit, ‘Number One’, by the Ivorian group Force One, is one of the songs that marked the X-Mas and the New Year festivities in Ivory Coast. This was included in the Top of the rankings on the media and was in fashion in discos, bars and other places of …

Taking the floor at the World Economic Summit in Davos, Philip Oduoza, Executive Director of the nigerian banking group, United Bank of Africa (UBA), said that an expansion of his business operations was proposed in South Africa and Angola, due to monetary challenges that block the banking activity in Nigeria, …

The study is carried out by the afrik.com site. The Africans are among the most connected to internet in the world in spite of the lack of infrastructures. The connectivity of Africa people increases every year. Nigeria and Egypt are among the countries that register the greatest number of users …

Sixteen (16) African countries are competing for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2015 which kick-off was given on Saturday, 17th January 2015 in Equatorial Guinea. Divided into four groups, the teams of the 16 countries will compete with great enthusiasm to succeed to Nigeria, a big absentee of the …

From day to day, the Islamism sect, Boko Haram, becomes more radical with an increasing number of civil and military victims in Nigeria and Cameroon. According to several international organizations for Human Rights protection, at least 2000 deaths were registered within one week in the localities crossed by these murderers …

The news hits the Nigerian media headlines. Magazines announce the death of the Nollywood actor, Muna Obiekwe. The star renowned for his erotic stages is a victim of a renal insufficiency that will finally kill him. According to the thenationonlineng.net site, the fact that actor is dependent for alcohol would …

The international organization, Pax Africana, revolts against the multiple massacres committed by the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, in the North of Nigeria and Cameroon since its creation in 2002. In an declaration entitled « horror at our doors« , the institution managed by the former Secretary General of the Organization of African …

Will Africa be the next emerging car market? Being user for a long time, the continent henceforth undertakes the construction of some models already on sale. Monopolized by Asia, Europe and emerging markets, car manufacturing could concern Africa. The world offer should thus appreciably increase with cars made in Africa …

The sector of the ICTS of Nigeria attracted more than 6 billion dollars in direct foreign investments during the last three years; it is what asserted Omobola Johnson (photo), the Minister for the ICTS in Nigeria during a ministerial meeting in Abuja. Information reported by Afriquinfos. According to Mrs. Johnson …

Africa, main producer of the coffee does not process on the spot the big part of its production. Consequently, the by-products of this plant come back expensive to the African populations with a doubtful quality. The Nigerian, Ngozi Dozie, faces the challenge by creating Neo, a structure that makes products …

The Year 2015 is promising for the telecommunications users in Nigeria. After the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) that announced it will work twice as hard to protect the interests of the customers, it’s now the turn of the government, through the ministry of information and communication technologies, to announce an …

The Nigerians will vote to renew their members of parliament on 14th February 2015, the Valentine Day; a date in that is celebrated in the world as a day dedicated to lovers. It is through an official statement that the Independent election board announced the holding of the next electoral …

Things become clearer and become a reality with regard to the announcement made on 1st December 2014 by the Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, concerning 100 million dollar consecration via his foundation « Tony Elumelu Foundation » for the creation of 10 thousand companies through Africa during the next 10 years. …

The 2014 All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, brought together some of the best talents from the five regions of the continent to the 2014 main award ceremony held on Saturday, 27th December at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Lagos Nigeria. Sizzling performances came from top African performing artistes such as …

The Nigerian, Folorunsho Alakija stays the richest Black woman in the world with a fortune estimated at 3.2 billion dollars. She outstrips for the second consecutive year the American presenter, Oprah Winfrey. Folorunsho Alakija is 62 year old. She always lives in an environment where money does not cause any …

The « Africa United against Ebola » project consists at the same time in making sensitive the populations to take precautions and on the other hand, to appeal to the managers and the political leaders to coordinate the fight allocating more resources that can effectively fight against the spreading of the Ebola …

The first edition of Africa Top Success Awards launched on 28th November 2014, came to an end on Sunday, 4th January 2015. As announced, five categories were competing. They are: « The African of the year », « The African Woman of the year », « The African artist of the year », « The African innovation …

The editorial staff of Africa Top Success wishes you Happy New Year 2015. Proud of seeing Africa committed in an emergence and development dynamics, we renew our availability to support and promote all the initiatives that participate in the development of the continent. During the year 2014, Africa Top Success, …

The entire continent should be proud of Diezani Alison-Madueke. The Nigerian minister for the Oil resources was elected on 27th November of this year in Vienna, the chairwoman of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The Minister so becomes the first woman appointed to the rotating presidency of the …

The development of the Start-ups in Africa allowed highlighting during the year 2014, a great number of African innovations. These very talented young people have the merit to invent tools adapted to the continent and that meet the needs of populations (from the most disadvantaged to the well-to-do). May it …

« In Africa, the number of customers in the mobile telephony doubled these recent five years and will reach 69.3 % at the end of 2014. The next challenge to face is to give everybody the access to Internet. According to the estimations of the ITU, about 40 % of the …

He is among actors the most requested by Nollywood. From the simplest roles to those of the main actor, everything fits him a glove. He is Mike Ezuruonye, a Nigerian star of cinema with an impressive physical appearance. During the recent “City People Entertainment Awards” that took place on 22nd …

The West Africa dominated the African musical scene in 2014 with the revelation of new talents of the Afro music. The Nigerian and Ghanaian artists are so in the front row for the various international rankings. This new trend (Azonto, Skelewu, Gweta) does not however overshadow the previous African tones. …

The year 2014 is successful for the Nigerian artist, Davido. Elected the best international music of Africa at the BET AWARDS 2014 and the best male artist at MTV Africa Music Awards 2014, Davido is at top of his glory. The promoter of the famous Skelewu dance multiplies tours in …

Arranger, Composer-songwriter, Wiskid is known through his song « Holla at your Boy » in 2009. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun alias Wizkid is the last one of a siblings of 6 children. He started singing at the age of 11 years old but his career really took off in 2009 after he had …

Well known under the name of Flavour, Chinedu Okoli is a Nigerian singer, composer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist who was born on 23rd November 1983. Flavour is popularly known through Africa and the whole world for his banger massive club « Nwa baby » (Ashawo Remix). He is at present signed at 2nite Entertainment Music …

In 2014, Davido, the author of the hit « Skeluwu » that has made dance the whole world, almost played on all the big stages in Africa and met the fame names of music worldwide. His talent was worth to him many prizes and distinctions during prestigious events. He makes buzz on …

In its publication of last 5th November, the American magazine, Forbes, positions two Africans in the ranking of the most powerful world personalities. It is namely about the Egyptian president, Abdel Fatah al-Sissi and the Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote. With his crushing victory in the last Egyptian presidential election, with …

It’s done! The new Secretary General of the International Organization of the Francophony is finally known. The Canadian candidate, Mrs Michaëlle Jean (55 years), was appointed after a conclave of the heads of States of the candidates. The choice of the new successor to the Senegalese, Abou Diouf nearly reached …