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Entertainment Lifestyle 

Bella Shmurda’s “1999” Music Video feat. Bloody Civilian is a Celebration of Hustle

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Fresh off his “R2 Sept 12” EP release, Bella Shmurda keeps the momentum going with the music video for “1999,” featuring singer-songwriter Bloody Civilian. This anthem of perseverance is all about overcoming struggles. Bella Shmurda and Bloody Civilian trade verses, detailing their past challenges, from financial limitations to the daily grind of public transportation. Explaining his choice of collaborator, Bella… Read More
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Gospel singer Bidemi Olaoba joins Mercy Chinwo’s record label

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Fast-rising gospel artiste, Bidemi Olaoba, has joined Grace and Truth Nation Nation, a record label co-founded by Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa and his wife, gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Uzochikwa, the President of GNT Nation, revealed this in a statement made available to the media on Thursday. He said the gospel singer’s arrival marks a significant milestone in the record’s commitment to… Read More
Africa 

UN condemns attack in Sudan by RSF paramilitaries that left at least 100 dead

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Horrific violence and the risk of famine continue to stalk the people of Sudan, UN humanitarians warned on Friday (07 Jun), as they echoed condemnation by the UN Secretary-General of an attack on a village south of Khartoum that reportedly left more than 100 dead. Briefing journalists in Geneva from Port Sudan, Mohamed Refaat, the UN migration agency (IOM)’s chief… Read More
Africa 

Nigeria to purchase 3.5 million prepaid power meters by end of 2024

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Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced that it will acquire a maximum of 3.5 million power meters by the end of 2024 in a move to increase revenue collection in the West African state. The country’s Ministry of Power, through its cabinet secretary Adebayo Adelabu, announced this, echoing the recent resolution by the government to purchase over 10 million meters in… Read More
Human Rights 

Amid Gaza war, children now work so families can survive: ILO

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Details of that development and the “unprecedented devastation” to the Palestinian jobs market and the wider economy beyond Gaza and the West Bank are outlined in a new report from the ILO. Ahead of its publication, the UN agency’s Director-General Gilbert Houngbo told the 112th International Labour Conference in Geneva on Thursday that the labour market in Gaza had “literally collapsed” since… Read More
Africa 

WATCH: Global Pizza Masters compete at Buenos Aires Championship

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Last updated: 1 hour ago For the first time, participants from nations including Cuba, Senegal and Sweden competed in front of a panel of 30 judges. Over three days, 174 participants prepared pizzas and empanadas for a jury of distinguished chefs, pizza makers, bakers, journalists, and renowned gastronomic figures both locally and internationally. The event featured thrilling displays of dough-tossing… Read More
Africa 

DRC ‘thwarted coup’ trial gets underway in Kinshasa

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Some 50 people, including 3 Americans, appeared in a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday in connection with last month’s failed coup. They are facing charges including terrorism, attempted assassination, illegal possession of weapons and arms of war, and financing of terrorism related to the “attempted coup” on 19 May. Six people were killed during the… Read More
Africa 

‘Unimaginable trauma’ haunts Sudan’s displaced while violence, famine threaten millions

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“The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack reportedly carried out on 5 June by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Wad Al-Noura village, Jazira state, which is said to have killed over 100 people,” his Spokesperson said in a statement overnight, which also underscored “the immense suffering of the Sudanese population as a result of the continued hostilities”. “It is… Read More

Watch former Arsenal ace, 28, star in music video as he launches new career alongside forgotten ex-Gunners pal

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FORMER Arsenal star Alex Iwobi has launched a career in music alongside two other footballers. Iwobi, 28, has released a song alongside Ajax striker Chuba Akpom and former England youth international Medy Elito. 10 Alex Iwobi has released a song alongside a two other footballersCredit: EPA 10 Ajax striker Chuba Akpom is also on the trackCredit: Getty 10 Iwobi and… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Friday Music Guide: New Music From Sabrina Carpenter, Tems, Charli XCX & More

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Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.  Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This week, we have the long-awaited new album from Charli XCX and the… Read More
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