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BLACKPINK Announces 2025 World Tour With Shows Across the Globe

BLACKPINK, the renowned K-pop girl group, has officially announced their 2025 World Tour, marking a significant return to the global stage after a two-year hiatus.
This tour is set to commence on July 5, 2025, at the Goyang Stadium in South Korea and will span multiple continents, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Their final performance is scheduled for January 18, 2026, at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
It follows their highly successful “Born Pink World Tour” (2022–2023) and comes after the members’ renewal of contracts with YG Entertainment in 2023. During the interim, members Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé have pursued individual projects.
World Tour
Going further, the 2025 World Tour will feature performances in major cities across the globe. With North America, notable venues include SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, Soldier Field in Chicago on July 18, Rogers Centre in Toronto on July 22, and Citi Field in New York on July 26.
Furthermore, European dates encompass shows at Stade de France in Paris on August 2, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan on August 6, Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona on August 9, and Wembley Stadium in London on August 15.
Blackpink’s tour will conclude with three consecutive performances at Tokyo Dome on January 16, 17, and 18, 2026.
Also, tickets for the tour will be available for purchase starting Thursday, February 27, 2025. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets promptly, as high demand is anticipated. Tickets can be purchased through official platforms such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation.
In addition to the group tour, individual members have been active with solo endeavors. Jennie is set to embark on a solo tour in March 2025, with a notable performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Lisa is scheduled to headline Coachella in April 2025.
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Popular Nigerian chess player Tunde Onakoya expresses his desire to have an impact on the world and not just gain recognition in chess.
In a recent interview, the chess player shared how he wants to be remembered for more than just chess. He spoke about his desire to influence the world greatly.
“I want to be a billionaire. And I mean that. I’ve always been afraid to say that. I don’t want to be known as just the ‘chess in slums’ guy — the charity guy. I want to make a lot of money. And I also want to have a lot of power. And with that power comes new responsibility. And my responsibility and duty will always be to the children.”
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Nollywood’s Sarah Martins Fires Back at Troll Who Shamed Her for Being Unmarried

Nigerian Actress Sarah Martins slams random social media user who tried to shame her name for not being married.
The user took to the actress’s Instagram page and commented “Old woman, go and marry, mad girl”.
Sarah then reacted to the comment and shared her thought on it “I was on set hustling for my daily 2k when the comment came in, I read it, nodded my head, and decided to check out her page before blocking her only to find ikwikwi in human form.”
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Seun Kuti Compares Sowore and Peter Obi, Says Activist Has Done More for Nigeria

Nigerian singer Seun Kuti causes a stir among the public after his comparison of activist Omoyele Sowore to Peter Obi.
Speaking in a live video, the singer shared his thoughts and stated that Omoyele Sowore is better at politics than Peter Obi. He explained how Sowore has done many works and brought justice like no Nigerian politician ever will.
He then compares the activist to Peter Obi, stating that Sowore is indeed better. Fans reacted to his statement, and many shared their insights on this matter.
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