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Human Rights 

Ukraine: UN committee ‘gravely concerned’ over treatment of people with disabilities

Village Reporter
In a special report on the situation of people with disabilities in Ukraine, Jonas Ruskus, Vice-Chair of the committee said he was “gravely concerned” about the situation of people with disabilities in the country, since its invasion on 24 February. Mr. Ruskus told a news conference in Geneva that they are being kept in “inhuman conditions” and their evacuation from residential institutions… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Asake occupies first 12 spots on Apple Nigeria’s top 100 chart — after debut album

Village Reporter,
Asake has occupied the first 12 spots on Apple Music’s top 100 chart in Nigeria following his debut album. As of Friday, the most streamed songs on Apple Music in Nigeria belong to Asake — with the majority of the tracks from his new album. In the top five are songs like ‘Terminator’, ‘Organise’, ‘Dull’, ‘PBUY’, and ‘Dupe’ accordingly. The… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Singer Skales finally addresses the constant comparison with Wizkid

Village Reporter,
Popular Nigerian singer John Njeng-Njeng professionally known as Skales has opened up on the constant comparison with award winning singer, Wizkid. Skales noted how many have been comparing him with Wizkid. The two began their career together under Banky W’s record label, EME Records Label. However, it looks that Wizkid’s career has soared ahead of Skales, forcing numerous naysayers to… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Asake Is Pumping Nigerian Street-Pop Full of New Life. Next Stop: ‘Greatness’

Village Reporter,
Asake appears on the Zoom screen, a puff of smoke rising behind him, his chunky dreads — often dyed gold and green — hidden under a black Ushanka that contrasts his plain white shirt.  Asake’s music evokes a deep connection to the gritty realities of Lagos, and our interview had been slated to take place in a part of the… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

New Music Friday: Latest music releases from Asake, Patoranking, Made Kuti, Jaido P and others

Village Reporter,
On July 10, 2015, Friday was designated as the Global Release Day for the release of music singles and albums worldwide. Song released this week: Asake, our cover for the week, taps Russ for his 12-tracks album, ‘Mr Money With The Vibe,’ Patoranking employs the services of Diamond Platnumz for ‘Kolo Kolo,’ while Jaido P drops solo-performed single ‘Disturb‘. Made… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

The King’s Horseman, Nigeria’s most famous play, is now a Netflix movie: what makes it a classic

Village Reporter,
Elesin Oba, the King’s Horseman is a new movie coming to Netflix. It is based on Nigeria’s most famous play, Death and the King’s Horseman, written in 1975 by Nobel Prize-winning author, activist and academic Wole Soyinka. Directed by the late Biyi Bandele, the film – in the Yoruba language – is generating global attention with a world premiere at… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Janta gets two-year music distribution deal

Village Reporter,
Musician Janta is on the right track to make it big on the international scene after signing a two-year music distribution deal with Electromode Ingrooves Music Group Africa. According to a statement from the music distribution company, the company will be managing Janta’s music by selling it on all online in Africa and beyond. Janta holds the Malawi flag after… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

“I Came Into The Music Industry Straight From Prison” – Burna Boy Recounts Road To Success

Village Reporter,
Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning musician, lost his composure once more on social media while exchanging insults with Wizkid fans. The singer described the type of life he led before joining the Nigerian music industry while performing. The self-acclaimed African giant claims that he doesn’t care who the biggest Nigerian artist is; rather, he is content with the fact that he… Read More
Human Rights 

Volker Türk appointed new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 

Village Reporter
“Mr. Türk has devoted his long and distinguished career to advancing universal human rights, notably the international protection of some of the world’s most vulnerable people – refugees and Stateless persons,” the UN chief said in a statement.   Career of service The new High Commissioner is currently coordinating global policy work as an Under-Secretary-General in the UN’s Executive Office.   He also ensures… Read More
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