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Entertainment Lifestyle 

Four generative AI tools Nigerian musicians can use to create viral songs

Village Reporter,
The global music industry presents immense opportunities, and Nigeria’s music industry has emerged as a lucrative gold mine($ 4.77 million), with a projected market volume of US$7.57 million by 2027, as per Statista data. Leading Nigerian artists such as Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy have gained significant acclaim, expanding their audience base over the years. Thanks to streaming platforms like… Read More
Africa 

Moroccan women reclaim the century-old art of the Gnaoua

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In Morocco, young women are reclaiming the centuries old art of Gnaoua by bringing a new and inclusive energy to the spiritual musical repertoire that gained worldwide popularity after it was listed by UNESCO as intangible culture heritage in 2019. “Tagnaouite has gained worldwide recognition with its UNESCO listing. Why shouldn’t a woman play the guembri? Why shouldn’t women be… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

New music this week (part 2): Songs from Mae Muller, Andromache, Tusse and more

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Summer is always the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly perpetuated myth about the song contest killing careers, we’re always thrilled to report that singers associated with… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Prolific Artist Hotep, a Groundbreaking and Formidable Force in Hip Hop, Drops New Record ‘Godfather of Hip Hop’

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Prolific Artist Hotep, a Groundbreaking and Formidable Force in Hip Hop, Drops New Record ‘Godfather of Hip Hop’ – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Sunday, July 2, 2023 · 642,624,627 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events… Read More
Africa 

Burundian ATMIS troops celebrate Independence Day in Somalia

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Burundian troops with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) celebrated their country’s 61st Independence Day in Mogadishu and Jowhar on Saturday. The events in both cities were attended by high-ranking officials including ATMIS and United Nations representatives. The head of the African Union Transition Mission, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, highlighted Burundi’s significant contributions to peace in Africa, particularly… Read More
Africa 

South Africa: uncertainty surrounding Zulu king’s health

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Uncertainty reigned on Sunday over the health of South Africa’s Zulu king, the head of the country’s most influential traditional monarchy, with his spokesman denying reports he had been hospitalised. Misuzulu Zulu, 48, ascended the throne last year after the death of his father, Goodwill Zwelithini, amid a bitter feud over the royal succession. Overnight on Saturday, the influential Zulu… Read More
Africa 

Rwanda says plans to receive deportees unfazed by court ruling

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Rwanda insisted Friday that it was safe for asylum seekers after the British Court of Appeal on Thursday ruled against a plan by London to deport illegal migrants to the east African country. The verdict said that Rwanda cannot be considered a safe third country. But Kigali says its treatment of refugees has been examplary, even earning it praise from… Read More
Africa 

Mali’s junta partially reshuffles government after draft constitution vote

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Mali’s junta carried out a partial reshuffle of the government on Saturday, a day after announcing the end of the UN peace mission in the country and eight days after a referendum in favour of the draft new Constitution. Though strategic posts remained occupied by the same people, government was significantly reshuffled, with 16 appointments, 13 ministers and three swaps.… Read More
Pacific 

First Person: A Thai police trainer’s ‘passion’ for fighting the SE Asia drug trade

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The trainee police officers are part of a network of law enforcement specialists in Thailand, but also across the region, who are cooperating across borders to stem trafficking operations by international crime syndicates. They are collaborating under the border liaison office (BLO) network, supported by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Lt. Colonel Amonrat Wathanakhosit is based at… Read More
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