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- 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…
- Entertainment and Lifestyle
- January 10, 2025
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American rapper, Kodak Black denies converting to Islam
Famous American rapper, Kodak Black, has dispelled rumours that he has converted to Islam. The 27-year-old sparked speculations that he has converted to Islam after a photo of him squatting on what looks like a salat mat went viral. Reacting to the rumours via his social media page, Black clarified that he didn’t convert to Islam, claiming that he’s Jew. “No disrespect to the Muslim community but I am Hebrew Israelite,” he wrote. American rapper, Kodak…
- Entertainment and Lifestyle
- January 10, 2025
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I can never be any man’s baby mama – Comedienne Tomama
Popular comedienne Oluwatoyin Albert, aka Tomama, has stated that having a child out of wedlock is non-negotiable for her. In a video shared on her Instagram page, the actress emphasized that having a baby is not something to be taken lightly or treated as insignificant. While addressing the growing trend of women giving birth out of wedlock and men insisting that women must get pregnant before marriage, Tomama maintained that she would not give any man…
- Africa
- January 10, 2025
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Paris trial: Sarkozy accuses opponents of orchestrating conspiracy
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy strongly condemned a “conspiracy” he claimed was orchestrated by “liars and crooks ” during a Paris trial on Thursday regarding the supposed illegal funding of his 2007 presidential campaign by the Libyan regime under former leader Moammar Gadhafi.Read More
- Africa
- January 10, 2025
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“I miss him”, said joe Biden at Jimmy Carter’s eulogy
Biden said the former president taught him the imperative that “everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.”Read More
