Nigerian Singer Shot Dead in America

[ad_1] The late singer's dad is a former Nigerian lawmaker. An American-based Nigerian singer, Osazuwa Agbonayinma, known as Zuwa, has been shot dead in the United States of America. His father and former Nigerian lawmaker, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, broke the news on Channels Television on Tuesday. He said his son was shot in the back of the head on Sunday. The circumstances surrounding the death of the 35-year-old late singer, known for his eclectic blend of Afrobeat, soul, and R&B sound, […]

January 11, 2024

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South Africa: Black Coffee Injured in ‘Severe Travel Accident’

[ad_1] Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee, is recovering in hospital after suffering an injury in a "severe travel accident" aboard a plane. Maphumulo was travelling to perform at a show in the Argentinian town of Mar del Plata when the accident took place, according to a statement released by his team on Wednesday. "The incident resulted in unforeseen complications and left him with some injuries," reads the statement, which does not explain how he was injured. The statement […]

January 11, 2024

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South Africa: President Pays Tribute to Renowned Photographer Magubane

[ad_1] President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to globally renowned photographer, Dr Peter Magubane, for fearlessly using his camera to capture the atrocities of apartheid while putting his life in danger. "Despite all attempts to break his spirit and to take him away from his craft, he would not put his camera down. His work documenting apartheid helped shift global opinion against the regime. We have heard of how he would smuggle his cameras into hollowed out bread, milk cartons […]

January 11, 2024

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Tunisia: Afac Launches Call for Applications for 2nd Cycle of Nacp

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — The call for applications for the second cycle of the North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP) is now open, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) said on Monday. "Taking the five North African countries, namely Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Libya and Morocco as primary focus, the NACP aims to strengthen independent arts and culture entities, including institutions, collectives, networks, and spaces- with an emphasis on regional partnerships, and a particular focus on engaging young audiences and extending […]

January 11, 2024

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Tunisian Poet Moncef Ouhaibi Wins Sharjah Award for Arabic Poetry Criticism

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisian poet and critic Moncef Ouhaibi won the Sharjah Award for Arabic Poetry Criticism in its third edition at the 20th Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival. The prize rewards a research entitled "the Structure of Discourse in Contemporary Arab Poetry." The second and third prizes went to Moroccan Anouar Benaich and Hussein Benbada. [ad_2] Source link

January 11, 2024

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Nigeria: Hold Davido Responsible If Anything Happens to Me – Tiwa Savage Writes Police

[ad_1] Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage has filed a petition against Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over an alleged threat to her life. In a petition addressed to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke, Tiwa Savage alleged Davido made a "direct threat to my rights to life, privacy and dignity of my person". She asked the police boss to hold Davido responsible if anything untoward happened to her. The singer explained that the […]

January 10, 2024

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Nigeria: ‘Hold Davido Responsible If Anything Happens to Me’, Tiwa Savage Petitions Lagos CP

[ad_1] On 6 January 2024, Davido and Tiwa Savage unfollowed each other on Instagram, which caused a buzz on social media. Tiwa Savage has filed a petition accusing Davido of threatening her life and committing assault, causing grievous bodily harm. In a statement on Tuesday, Tiwa Savage urged the Lagos State Police Commissioner Fayoade Mustapha to hold Davido accountable if any harm befalls her or her family. In the petition, she accused Davido of "threatening to treat her fuckup in […]

January 10, 2024

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Nigeria: ‘Billionaire Whose Daughter Is Suffering’, Tiwa Savage’s Ex-Husband Hits Davido Again

[ad_1] Estranged husband of singer Tiwa Savage, Tunji Balogun, popularly known as Tee Billz, has fired yet another shot as music star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido. This is as he threatened to expose how the OBO crooner is allegedly bullying his first babymama, Sophia Momodu. Daily Trust reports that this comes after Tee Billz called out the singer for disrespecting his family. In an Instagram post on Monday, he lamented that despite the "love" himself, Tiwa Savage and […]

January 9, 2024

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Nigeria: Chocolate City Celebrates 50 Years of Hip-Hop With Star-Studded Cypher

[ad_1] In a tribute to the golden anniversary of Hip-hop, Chocolate City Music, renowned as a pioneer in the African music industry, proudly announces the release of the Chocolate City Cypher. The tribute track features an elite lineup of artists, including MI Abaga, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, A-Q, Loose Kaynon, and Blaqbonez, marking a celebration of the genre that has shaped generations. Since its emergence in the Bronx in the early 1970s, hip-hop has grown from a local movement to […]

January 9, 2024

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