Tag: Macron
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Femi Kuti, Yemi Alade, others thrill guests as French president visits Afrika Shrine
Femi Kuti, Afrobeat musician and son of music legend Fela thrilled French President Emmanuel Macron and guests alongside dance hall singer Yemi Alade at the New Afrika Shrine on Tuesday. Both of them were among entertainers and industry experts gathered at the Shrine to celebrate Fela’s legacy during the visit of French President. Macron, who…
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[Video] Macron stunned as 11-yr-old Nigerian artist, Kareem Olamilekan drew his portrait in two hours
France President, Emmanuel Macron was thrilled by the talent embodied in Nigeria yesterday after a young Nigerian artist, Kareem Waris Olamilekan who is gifted in creating life-like art works drew his portrait under two hours. Watch Video: Welcome France President to Lagos. We appreciate you. ?? Sometimes we don’t value what we have. If you…
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Afrika shrine: France President, Macron dances ‘Shaku-Shaku’ as Yemi Alade sings [Video]
French President, David Macron, who visited the new Afrika Shrine in Lagos yesterday made an epic mark when he joined songstress, Yemi Alade’s instructional performance in replicating the popular ‘Shaku-Shaku’ dance. Watch video: Let’s rate President Macron’s @emmanuelmacron Shaku shaku and ????I think he did very well for a first timer ???? PS. It took…
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First photos: Macron arrives Afrika Shrine
The President of France, Mr Emmanuel Macron, has arrived at Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s iconic Afrika Shrine in Ikeja Lagos. He arrived the entertainment hub in a casual white shirt, with sleeves rolled and was seen at the balcony, acknowledging cheers from a large crowd of Nollywood actors, actresses and entertainers. Macron after his…
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JUST IN: Buhari, Macron in closed door meeting [Photos]
President Muhammadu Buhari and the visiting French President Emmanuel Macron are currently engaged in bilateral talks bordering on security and terrorism at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The French leader and members of entourage arrived the presidential villa at about 4.35p.m. He was received at the forecourt of the presidential villa by President Buhari. Others at…
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Macron’s proposed visit to Nigeria will boost inbound tourism, says stakeholders
Some tourism stakeholders on Monday said that the planned visit by President Emmanuel Macron of France to the African Shrine in Lagos would further boost inbound tourism in the country. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews in Lagos that it would also boost the positive image of the country’s culture,…
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Putin, Macron discuss Syrian crisis in phone talks – Kremlin
Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Emmanuel Macron of France on Friday discussed the deterioration of the Syrian crisis in light with recent allegations of a chemical weapons attack in Syria’s town of Duma, the Kremlin press service said. “The sides continued exchange of views in regard to the current situation in Syria, aggravated by…
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Macron says education a response to terrorism
President Emmanuel Macron of France on Tuesday said building an educational system on the basis of “benevolence” and “self-fulfillment” would help to address “the root-cause” of terrorism. “Whenever our country is struck in its heart, some people tend to want to tear it up by treating only the symptoms. “Tackling a part of the root…
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Right-wing Populism in the Western world will destabilize Africa – Hamilton Odunze
By Hamilton Odunze Western populist ideologies are gaining mainstream support, and make no mistake: if implemented the way that Trump and Macron envision, this will destabilize Africa. If you want to gauge the acceptance of populist ideology in mainstream America, consider the example of Donald Trump. This was why he won the United States presidency,…
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Rihanna meets Macron over funding global education
Pop star, Rihanna has been recently advocating for funding of global education and children who are out of school. She recently met with President Emmanuel macron of France, who pledged his commitment to helping to address the challenge of 264 million children being out of school. Rihanna first was welcomed by first lady Brigitte…