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Zimbabwean born becomes first black to win Miss London

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In May this year Zimbabwean born Vimbai Chapungu made history by winning the Miss London 2019 beauty pageant. She thus became the first black woman to hold the title. It gave Vimbai the chance to represent the city in the Miss England pageant this month. Vimbai is a student undergoing her masters degree at a top university in London. She… Read More
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Burundi: 6-year old YouTube star killed by malaria

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At the age of six Darcy Irakoze, known as Kacaman took YouTube by storm with his popular comedy sketches. He was destined to shine further and build an astonishing career even as a kid, but that will not happen. The Burundi star has died of Malaria on Thursday after being diagnosed of the disease on Wednesday. His manager confirmed hi… Read More
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Nigerian musician Tekno arrested for ‘strip dance’ video

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A Nigerian musician, Tekno, 26, has been arrested after video of him dancing with “half-naked” women in a truck in Lagos went viral. In a video that was widely circulated on social media, the musician could be seen through a display truck dancing with the women in traffic. The government has condemned the video which was recorded on Friday, describing… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Serena tops Forbes list of highest-paid sports women

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US tennis superstar Serena Williams topped Forbes magazine’s list of the highest paid women in sports for the fourth straight year on Tuesday. The business publication calculated that the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion earned $29.2 million in the 12-month period ending June 1 — with just $4.2 million of that coming from prize money. Japan’s Naomi Osaka, who burst… Read More
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PHOTO: Author Chimamanda Adichie loves roasted corn

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Nigerian award winning author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been treating her followers on social media to some exciting photos. These photos show the other side of the renowned writer who has books such as Americannah, Half of a Yellow Sun amongst others to her credit. In the latest photograph Adichie shared on Instagram, she can be seen standing by the… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Bobi Wine supporter brutally attacked, left fighting for his life

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A supporter of popular and outspoken Ugandan MP, Bobi Wine has been brutally attacked by unknown persons. Michael Alinda aka Ziggy Wine was first reported to have been kidnapped but was later found with one eye plucked out. Two of his fingers were also cut off and his belongings taken away. Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi said… Read More
Africa Ghana World 

“Sco Pa Tu Manaa”, the viral meme everywhere

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Its now every where on social media. The term “Sco Pa Tu Manaa” is now the widely used meme on Twitter and has different meanings. But it was made very popular after a Ghanaian musician called Kawoula Biov released a song. “Sco Pa Tu Manaa” then gain popularity after another musician Patapaa used the term in his rap in the… Read More
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Atadika makes Ghana proud despite not winning World Prize

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In June African chef Selassie Atadika made it to the final 10 of the €100,000 Basque Culinary World Prize. The Ghanaian was hoping to win the ultimate but she fell short of doing that in July when the winner was announced at an event in the USA. The ultimate winner was Anthony Myint, co-founder of Mission Street Food (which eventually… Read More
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Company offers $1,000 to go offline one weekend

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An Internet provider is offering a one-weekend “dream job” to someone willing to take a weekend vacation free from phones and computers. SatelliteInternet.com said the “Digital Detox Challenge” is offering $1,000 to someone willing to spend a weekend. That is to be spent at Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California, but they have to “give up using any tech… Read More
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Woman spends $20k to get third breast to be a celebrity

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A massage therapist in Florida, USA has spent $20,000 on surgery to get a third breast and fulfill an outlandish dream to become a celebrity. The Florida massage therapist, who calls herself Jasmine Tridevil, claims she had the surgery a few months ago. “It was really hard finding someone that would do it, too, because they’re breaking the code of… Read More
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