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Rwanda: Gospel Artiste Tonzi Launches Album ‘Respect’

[ad_1] Clementine Uwitonze, popularly known as Tonzi, one of the pioneers of modern gospel music in Rwanda on January 4, launched her ninth album dubbed 'Respect' making her the Rwanda's first praise and worship singer to have achieved such a remarkable milestone in Rwanda's history. This album consists of 15 songs, featuring tracks like 'Respect' named after the album, 'Nshobozwa' ft. Gerald M., 'Merci', 'Warabikoze', 'Umbeshejeho', 'Uwirata', 'Nimeonja', 'Ndashima' ft. renowned Gakondo singer Jean Marie Muyango, 'Niyo', 'Unyitaho' ft. Joshua […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

Africa

Africa: Flagship Economic Report Highlights Why Global Cooperation Is Key

[ad_1] The UN's World Economic Situation and Prospects report for 2024 projects a slowdown in global growth from an estimated 2.7 per cent in 2023 to 2.4 per cent in 2024. The flagship forecast launched in New York on Thursday indicates that last year's stronger-than-expected GDP growth coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic masked short-term risks and structural vulnerabilities in the world economy. The sombre short-term outlook is based on persistently high interest rates, further escalation of conflicts, sluggish international […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Hits N1 Billion Mark At Box Office

[ad_1] The movie was released in cinemas on 15 December 2023. Funke Akindele's 'A Tribe Called Judah' has become the first Nollywood film to surpass N1 billion at the box office. Akindele produced and directed the film, while Adeoluwa Owu co-directed. FilmHouse Group announced this in a statement on Thursday, They say the historic feat marks a significant milestone in the Nigerian film industry and showcases the global appeal and strength of local productions at the cinema. "Akindele's film has […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

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Nigeria: Mikel Obi Reveals Role He’ll Like to Take With Super Eagles

[ad_1] Mikel Obi, former captain of the Super Eagles, has revealed his desire to be involved with the Super Eagles in the future, but envisions a role other than coaching. Mikel Obi, the former captain of the Super Eagles, has revealed his desire to be involved with the Super Eagles in the future, but envisions a role other than coaching. The 36-year-old stated in an interview with CNN on Wednesday that he would prefer to 'fix things' from the top. […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Zack Orji – Nigerian Hospital Speaks On Actor’s Treatment

[ad_1] Mrs Musawa said the actor underwent brain surgery on 1 January 2024. The National Hospital Abuja has denied referring popular actor, Zack Orji, to a private hospital for brain surgery. The development is in reaction to reports insinuating that the 64-year-old actor who reportedly slumped on New Year's eve was admitted to the facility's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) but was later transferred to a private hospital for surgery. The hospital, in a statement Thursday and signed by its spokesperson, […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

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Nigeria: Aruna Quadri Loses Quarterfinal Match, Out of World Table Tennis Finals

[ad_1] Many believe that although Aruna Quadri is returning home, he gave a good account of himself at the tournament. Nigeria's highest-ranked table tennis player, Aruna Quadri, has exited the World Table Tennis Men's finals in Doha following a 0-3 (6-11 9-11 4-11) defeat to World number one, Zhendong Fan. The quarterfinal game at the Lusail Sports Arena on Thursday saw the Chinese dominating the game. Aruna Quadri, the World number 16, came close in the second set but Zhendong […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

Africa

Africa: Horn of Africa – a Conflict Evolving Around Berbera Port

[ad_1] A new deal granting landlocked Ethiopia access to a seaport holds potential for a huge upheaval in the Horn of Africa. The breakaway region of Somaliland finds itself in a make-or-break situation. Under different circumstances, the kind of deal agreed between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland would have been fairly straightforward. One country grants its landlocked neighbor access to a seaport and by extension to international trade -- and in return is rewarded a political prize. But […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Peter Magubane – Courageous Photographer Who Chronicled South Africa’s Struggle for Freedom

[ad_1] Peter Sexford Magubane, a courageous South African photographer whose images testify to both the iniquity of apartheid and the determination and devotion of those who brought about its demise, passed away at 91 years of age in early January 2024. Magubane leaves behind a vast archive of extraordinary images, many of which continue to be the signature images of some of the worst atrocities committed by the apartheid regime. The photographer suffered great losses during apartheid. In 1969 Magubane […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

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Rescue operations in quake-hit Ishikawa brace for bad weather

[ad_1] Rescuers in Ishikawa Prefecture are bracing for more bad weather this weekend as they race to find survivors of Monday’s earthquake.Rain and snow is expected in the area, complicating rescue efforts as well increasing the likelihood of landslides. The temperature is expected to stay in the single digits, with authorities issuing hypothermia warnings.Poor weather conditions have already hindered efforts to find those still buried under collapsed buildings. [ad_2] Source […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

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