The number of languages spoken in the entire African continent is quite enormous. According to research, it is estimated to range between 1500-2000 languages. Some of these are widely spoken across a recognizable area, while some others are in the minority that they are not even known to be in existence if not within the confines of the area they are spoken. Here, our focus is on those major African languages which actually have trans-continental significance. 12. XHOSA This language is widely spoken in South Africa and referred to as isiXhosa. Xhosa speaking persons belong to an ethnic group of persons referred to as amaXhosa. Xhosa is a unique Bantu language that is also characterized by click sounds. The name Xhosa draws origin from the Khoisan to mean Angry Man’. As Bantu languages Zulu and Xhosa carry much similarities and thus though speaking in mother tongues they can understand each other the Zulu even have a name for the Xhosa kwaXhosa’ which when directly translated me

Though suffering an invasion of privacy problem, the comedian however hinted that he is happy to be in the situation. Stand-up comedian, Basketmouth, has opened up on the downside of being a popular figure, as he stated that it has deprived him of a normal life. He mentioned in a publication by Punch Newspaper released on Saturday, September 24, 2016, though it  is a fate he has no major problem with. “I have been robbed of my privacy and the freedom I had. The fact that I must be very careful with everything I say and do is a bit of a pressure." "However, I wouldn’t trade the journey for anything. I won’t change a thing." The comedian is quite thankful of the opportunity to have a successful career, which he has attributed to the influence of God. “I feel blessed because I know that the life we have can be taken for granted sometimes." "I always thank God for every second, minute, hour, day, month and year I witness." "Turning 38 i

The University of Ibadan is the oldest and one of the most prestigious Nigerian universities,located five miles from the centre of the major city of Ibadan in Western Nigeria There was tension in the University of Ibadan on Friday as a threatening message that purportedly emanated from a group, al-wilayat al-Islamiyya Gharb Afriqiyyah, was circulated among some staff of the institution and on social media platforms. According to the message, the group threatened to bomb the school before Independence Day on October 1, 2016, saying that students and staff were their targets. When contacted, The Director of Communication, UI, Olatunji Oladejo, dismissed the threat, saying it was the handiwork of mischievous individuals who wanted to cause commotion in the school. Our correspondent gathered that while some lecturers got the mail through their institutional e-mail addresses, others were copied through social platforms such as Whatsapp. In the mail, the group described the

The Frenchman rose highest to head past helpless goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler and increase United's lead to four in a rampant opening 45 minutes The Frenchman directly a bullet header past Ron-Robert Zieler to put United 4-0 up against reigning Premier League champions Leicester on Saturday. His header capped a fine first half for Jose Mourinho's men, who look revitalised after successive league defeats. Pogba had a new midfield partner for the occasion, as Ander Herrera's impressive performance at Northampton earned him a league start alongside the £89million man. In his first spell at United, before leaving for Juventus, Pogba failed to find the net in his seven first-team appearances. Pogba celebrated his goal with a dab alongside team-mate Jesse Lingard The crowd loved the goal, He found the net 34 times in his 178 appearances in Italy. Pogba has been criticised for the manner in which he has returned to United, with numerous anonymous

The Enugu born highlife singer was in Nairobi, Kenya recently for the recording of Coke Studio Africa, which is set to begin airing soon. During his session on the studio, the “Ada Ada” crooner took to Coca-Cola Nigeria’s facebook page @cocacolanigeria to share his musical experience and guess what he dropped the line about the love of his life. Asked who is favourite partner is, Flavour revealed “Music”. There you have it… Flavour is in love with Music…Now, what were you expecting? Lol. It’s no surprise, though, Flavour has always made it known that he doesn’t have time for women right now. Last year, the singer in an interview with The Punch Newspaper stated that he has no plans for marriage at the moment because his career is very demanding. Apparently, he is still holding his ground on the matter. Flavour will be pairing with Angolan Yuri da Cunha and up-and-coming Congolese musician Sosey on Coke studio 4. 360nobs

Angelina really wants nothing to do with Brad Pitt, as she’s shockingly quit a passion project the two had lined up together. She was set to direct him in the $110 epic film ‘Africa’ and has now pulled out of the project after filing for divorce from the actor. The fallout from Angelina Jolie‘s bombshell divorce filing from Brad Pitt, 52, is affecting more than just their personal relationship. Now she’s quit the sweeping drama that the two have been championing for years! She was set to direct the $110 million film Africa, about renown paleo-archaeologist and conservationist Dr. Richard Leakey, 71, who would be played by Brad. But a new report says she’s just dropped the film like she dropped her husband! “This movie has been a nightmare to get off the ground from the beginning. Until the last few weeks Angelina was resolute in her intent to get it made, but now she doesn’t want to direct it at all,” a source close to producer Jon Peters, who was working on the film along

Another tragic mass shooting has occurred on Sept. 23. At least one gunman opened fire in a Washington mall, leaving 4 people dead. Another mass shooting. On Sept. 23, at least one gunman murdered 4 people in cold blood at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Washington. The shooter is still at large, having fled the scene before police arrived, Sgt Mark Francis of the WSPD reported. The Skagit County Department of Emergency Management tweeted out this photo of the suspect describing him as a Hispanic Male who was seen in a black shirt during the Cascade Mall shooting. Police swept the entire mall store by store, and K-9 units were dispatched to the AMC to take a closer look, but the Sgt said the suspect they’re looking for was walking away from the mall and toward the I-5 highway when he was last seen, and is described as a Hispanic male wearing grey. Several roads are closed in the area to keep citizens away from the possible killer, so Mark begs locals to pay attention to

Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week's Wuhan Open, as well as the China Open, with a shoulder injury. Williams, 34, has been troubled by the problem with her right shoulder since winning Wimbledon, her 22nd Grand Slam singles title, in July. She says her focus is now on being fit enough to play in the season-ending WTA Finals in Singapore from 23 October. Her recent defeat by Karolina Pliskova at the US Open ended Williams' 186-week run as world number one. She had equalled Steffi Graf's record for the longest reign at the top of the women's rankings. The defeat against Pliskova in the semi-final at Flushing Meadows, though, saw Williams' place taken by eventual champion Angelique Kerber. The Wuhan Open starts on Sunday and runs to next Saturday, with the China Open starting the following Monday. The American's withdrawal from the tournaments in Wuhan and Beijing have reduced her chances of reclaiming the number one spot from Kerber be

One of the veterans of Nollywood is back in action with better days ahead and a special surprise for his fans. His latest movie, in which he featured alongside top rated Nollywood actors is said to be one of the movies to make a difference in the movie industry this century. Must have been ages since we heard anything about Zack Orji but sources are reporting that the dangerously handsome actor has been cooking something lowkey for his fans. Back in the days, when he appeared in a movie, it was a hit. back to back.. lol So having his fans yearn for his appearance is an understatement, especially after he was seen on the set of the movie of the season; “The X-List.” The movie is said to feature some of Nollywoods big boys; including, IK Ogbonna, Davidson and some divas, Tamara Eteimo and other notable actors Naij.com

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo have welcomed their bundle of joy, Dusty Rose Levine, on Wednesday, September 21. A rep for the Maroon 5 frontman confirmed the happy news to Us Weekly, saying that their daughter, Dusty Rose Levine, was born in Los Angeles on Wednesday, September 21. In March, Us Weekly confirmed that the pair were expecting their first child, with Levine admitting to being “over the moon” about becoming a dad. During an appearance on Live With Kelly and Michael in April, Levine said, "I’m about to be a dad. I’m superpumped.” The Victoria Secret model has had a lot of fun on her social media documenting her pregnancy and must be beside herself with excitement. Besides Magda Prinsloo, Boet Prinsloo, Dusty is Prinsloo's third child and Levine's first child. Levine and Prinsloo got married in 2014. Big congrats to the happy couple.