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- Entertainment and Lifestyle
- January 10, 2025
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Doja Cat surpasses Cardi B to become 2nd highest selling female rapper in history
American rapper Doja Cat has surpassed her colleague Cardi B to become the second highest-selling female rapper in history. Nicki Minaj remains the highest-selling female rapper in the United States and worldwide, according to Billboard. Cardi B has also dropped to number four in the U.S. but ranks third globally. Billboard ranked Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, and Cardi B as the highest-selling female rappers based on worldwide sales. In the U.S., the ranking places Nicki Minaj…
- Africa
- January 10, 2025
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Sports Minister urges South Africa to boycott Afghanistan match
“It is not for me as the sports minister to make the final decision on whether South Africa should honour cricketing fixtures against Afghanistan. If it was my decision, then it certainly would not happen,”Read More
- Africa
- January 10, 2025
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Kagame urges DRC to negotiate with M23 rebels
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has called on Congolese authorities to open negotiations with the M23 rebel groupRead More
- Africa
- January 10, 2025
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Burkina Faso’s leader attends Ghana inauguration armed
Security analysts are divided. Vladimir Antwi-Danso called it unprecedented for a visiting head of state to carry a firearm at such an event, emphasizing that the host nation is typically responsible for ensuring the safety of dignitaries.Read More
- Entertainment and Lifestyle
- January 10, 2025
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Olamide becomes first African rapper to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify
Nigerian rapper, Olamide, has surpassed 1 billion career streams on Spotify. He is the first African rapper to achieve the feat, thanks to his incorporation of Afrobeats in his music and collaborations. Last year, Olamide also made history as the first African rapper to be nominated for a Grammy. His collaborative hit with Asake, ‘Amapiano’ was nominated in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category but lost to Tyla’s ‘Water.’ Olamide becomes first African rapper to…
- Africa
- January 10, 2025
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Gaza death toll surpasses 46,000 as violence continues unabated
For Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the deaths of family members persist even amid ongoing discussions of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Fatma Abu Awad tragically lost six relatives on Tuesday due to two Israeli airstrikes that occurred just 15 minutes apart.Read More
- Africa
- January 10, 2025
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Gaza death toll surpasses 46,000 as violence continues unabated
For Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the deaths of family members persist even amid ongoing discussions of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Fatma Abu Awad tragically lost six relatives on Tuesday due to two Israeli airstrikes that occurred just 15 minutes apart.Read More
- Entertainment and Lifestyle
- January 10, 2025
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‘Starting from scratch’ – Jhene Aiko reveals her home was burnt down in Los Angeles fire
American singer and rapper, Jhene Aiko and her children, Noah Hasani and Namiko Love have been rendered homeless after their house was burnt down in the Los Angeles fire. The music star, who disclosed this on Thursday, revealed that she and her children are safe but their properties have been destroyed. On Instagram, she wrote, “Me and my children’s home is gone; burned to the ground with all of our things inside. Lord have mercy. “Thankful…
- Entertainment and Lifestyle
- January 10, 2025
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Tony Montana: I’m not greedy – Skepta brags after giving Portable royalties for their song
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has revealed that British rapper, Skepta, has given him royalties for his contribution on their collaborative hit, ‘Tony Montana.’ He appreciated the Grime star for not defrauding him. On Instagram, Portable wrote, “Tony Montana money don enter. No ripping zone. Big Smoke. Big Money. I really appreciate you.” Reacting via X, Skepta revealed that he honoured the agreement because he isn’t greedy. Sharing screenshot of Portable’s post, he wrote,…
- Entertainment and Lifestyle
- January 10, 2025
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I fear Tory Lanez will shoot me again – Megan Thee Stallion
American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has been granted a 5-year restraining order against already incarcerated rapper Tory Lanez. Recall that Lanez was sentenced to ten years in prison in 2023 for shooting Megan in the feet after a party at Kylie Jenner’s house in 2020. Megan Thee Stallion appeared remotely via video to testify in Los Angeles court on Thursday, January 10, 2025, for a hearing regarding her restraining order request against Tory Lanez. The ‘Hot…
