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Zimbabwe: Chivayo Honours Tuku’s Widow

[ad_1] Businessman and philanthropist, Wicknell Chivayo, on Tuesday gifted Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's widow, Daisy, a 2024 Toyota Fortuna 2.4D in honour of her late husband. Chivayo hailed the late music icon for touching the hearts of many with his music before he died in 2019. In his appreciation post, Chivayo saluted the late crooner for being an oasis of knowledge. "When I always listen to the rich, poetical and deeply thought lyrics of the songs 'Hazvireve rudo handina', 'Mutserendende' or […]

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Entertainment

Nigeria: Wizkid, BurnaBoy, Tems, Davido Are Biggest Nigerian Artistes of All Time – Apple Music

[ad_1] The 'Oshe Naija' celebration also features the top 10 most-streamed Nigerian songs ever, with Rema's 'Calm Down' with Selena Gomez leading the chart, followed by Burna Boy's 'Last Last'. In honour of Nigeria's 64th Independence Day, Apple Music, under the aegis of 'Oshe Naija', released its list of the biggest Nigerian artistes, songs, and albums of all time, featuring stars like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, Davido, and Tems. Apple Music launched the 'Oshe Naija' initiative in 2020 to celebrate […]

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News

Nigeria: Emirates Flight Touches Down in Lagos After 2-Year Break

[ad_1] For the first time in two years, an Emirates flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Tuesday. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier resumed operations after suspending flights in 2021 due to unresolved issues, including the airline's trapped funds in Nigeria. Flight EK 783, a Boeing 777-300ER, touched down at the old terminal of MMIA at 3:32 PM. However, the flight arrived with several empty seats, reflecting a subdued return to operations. While […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 2

Africa

Army vows to fight on despite peace efforts

[ad_1] A top Sudanese general has said the army will press on with its offensive despite international efforts to broker a ceasefire in the 17-month civil war.“Peace talks can go on, but the army will not stop for that,” Assistant Commander-in-Chief Lt Gen Ibrahim Gabir told the BBC.He was speaking just days after the army launched an operation to regain control of the capital, Khartoum, from the paramilitary Rapid Support […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 2

Africa

At least 45 dead, 61 missing as two vessels sink

[ad_1] At least 45 people have died and many others are missing after two migrant boats capsized off the coast of Djibouti, officials say.The boats left Yemen with 310 people on board before sinking in the Red Sea off the east African nation on Tuesday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. "To date, 61 individuals are still missing and the search operations are continuing relentlessly," the Djibouti’s coastguard said. […]

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Entertainment

Rwanda: Nigeria’s Joeboy in Kigali for Collabo With Bruce Melodie

[ad_1] Nigerian musician Joeboy arrived in Kigali on Tuesday evening, October 1, where he is set to to finalize a joint music project with his Rwandan counterpart Bruce Melodie. Joeboy's visit to kigali comes four days after Bruce Melodie dropped Iyo Foto, a track featuring Kenyan superstar Bien Aime, which will appear on his forthcoming debut album. ALSO READ: Bien Aime, Bruce Melodie drop Iyo Foto: A cross-border musical collaboration The 'Sip' hit maker touched down in the Rwanda capital […]

todayOctober 2, 2024 2

Japan

Ishiba to focus on fighting inflation ahead of election

[ad_1] Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's near-term focus is on addressing the plight of households struggling with high prices as he seeks to woo voters ahead of a general election later this month.Ishiba, who was named Japan's new leader Tuesday, also aims to calm financial markets by signaling his willingness to spend flexibly, after concerns that he may adopt an austere fiscal policy caused a stock market plunge referred to as […]

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Africa

Africa: Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Rwanda

[ad_1] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Rwanda declared a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak on 27 September 2024. As of 30 September, 27 confirmed cases and 9 deaths have been reported; most of the cases are health care workers. Over 297 contacts have been registered and are under follow-up. The Ministry of Health is working tirelessly in collaboration with relevant partners to contain the deadly virus through enhanced preventive measures in all health […]

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Entertainment

Sudan Voice From the World Campaign Launched in Ethiopian Capital

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Sudanese artists last week launched the Sudan Voice from the World campaign to support those affected by the war in their country. Singers and musicians from Africa, Europe and the USA will join the initiative, supported by African Union, the Arab League, the United Nations, Ethiopia, the Samana Band in the USA, the Sudanese community in Addis Ababa, and activist artist El Wasig El Amin. The campaign was launched from the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa […]

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Africa

Africa: UN Security Council Needs Major Changes – Permanent Seats for African Countries Is Just One

[ad_1] Recently, the US ambassador to the United Nations announced America's support for the creation of two new permanent UN security council seats for African states. Gary Wilson, a scholar of international law and relations - specifically issues related to the United Nations - argues that although Africa's time may have come, there are still hurdles to overcome. What's wrong with the way the UN security council is currently constructed? One of the most damning criticisms continuously levelled at the […]

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