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Donald Trump pardons American rappers Lil Wayne, Kodak Black
Donald Trump in his last full day in office as the president of the United States of America pardoned over 100 people, including American rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black.
Rapper Lil Wayne pleads guilty to firearms charges
US rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty Friday to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon over an incident dating back to last year, US media reported — a federal offense that could see him sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy gets first Grammy nomination
Like mother, like daughter. Beyonce’s child, Blue Ivy, has received her first Grammy nomination. However, the timing of her nomination is a little mysterious.
Femi Kuti: What my father did to my mother
Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti has opened up on what his father, Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti did to his mother when he married 27 wives.
Femi Kuti: Why Afrobeat can never die
Multiple award-winning Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti has said Afrobeat can never die. Femi hinged his claim on the genius, ingenuity and musical artistry of its creator, Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Nigerians excited as Burna Boy bags second Grammy nomination
Nigerian music superstar, Burna Boy has for the second time in a row, bagged a Grammy Award nomination. In the nomination list for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards released yesterday, the self-acclaimed African giant got a nomination with his new album, ‘Twice As Tall’.
Whitney Houston makes history with third diamond album
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Legacy Recordings announced Wednesday that Houston’s 1987 sophomore album, “Whitney,” has reached diamond status, which is equivalent to selling 10 million albums. Her self-titled 1985 debut album and 1992′s “The Bodyguard” soundtrack were already diamond successes, selling 13 million and 18 million units, respectively.
#EndSARS: Lekki shooting incident still disturbs me – Burna Boy
Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has stated that he hasn’t been able to sleep since the Lekki shooting incident that occurred on October 20, the day soldiers opened fire on youths protesting against police brutality.
Rock guitarist Jack Sherman dies at 64
Rock guitarist, Jack Sherman, who played on the first album by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and co-wrote several of the Grammy-winning group’s early songs, has died at age 64, the group announced Saturday.
Kim Kardashian reunites with Kanye West amid tears
Kim Kardashian, popular American Media personality, has reportedly reunited with her husband, Kanye West, days after the Grammy Award winner tendered public apology to her following divorce claims.
Kanye West partners Nigerian designer
American rapper, Kanye West, announces partnership with Nigerian designer Mowalola Ogunlesi as the director of ‘Yeezy Gap’.
Gospel singer Troy Sneed dies of coronavirus
Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed has died due to complications from coronavirus. He was 52 years old.
Babyface: How I set up Micheal Jackson with Halle Berry
Eleven-time Grammy Award winner Kenny Edmonds also known as Babyface has revealed how he once attempted hooking up late Pop icon Michael Jackson with Halle Berry.
Grammy award winner Babyface recovers from coronavirus
Eleven-time Grammy award winner, Kenneth (Babyface) Edmonds, announced that he and his family had been battling the novel coronavirus but are now “on our way back to full health”.
English singer Adele to pay ex-husband half of £144 million fortune
It will cost English singer and songwriter, Adele half of her $180 million (£144 million) fortune to finalise her divorce proceeding with ex Simon Konecki after a judge ruled in her favour to have the divorce proceedings kept private.
Grammy winning music star dies of coronavirus
Joe Diffie, an American Grammy award-winning country music singer, died on Sunday of coronavirus. He was 61.
Country music legend Kenny Rogers passes on
Country music legend Kenny Rogers, whose career spanned six decades, has died at the age of 81, his family said late Friday.
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Cameroonian music maestro tests positive for coronavirus
Famous Cameroonian musician Emmanuel N'Djoke Dibango, popularly known as Manu Dibango, announced Wednesday that he tested positive for the new coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Assemblyman urges colleagues to embark on aggressive sensitisation
A member of Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Olasunkanmi Babalola, on Wednesday, urged lawmakers across the country to embark on aggressive sensitisation on COVID-19 in their respective constituencies.
Real Madrid defender tested positive for coronavirus
Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez is tested positive for Covid-19 and miss the clash against third-tier team Alcoyano on Wednesday evening.
Ethiopians dying, hungry and fearful in war-hit Tigray – agencies
Ethiopians in the war-scarred north are dying from lack of healthcare services, are suffering food and water shortages, and remain “terrified”, according to aid agencies finally accessing remoter parts of Tigray region.
UNIBEN to resume based on Edo state coronavirus directives
The management of the University of Benin has said that its resumption date for students would be hinged on the resumption the date fixed by the state government as a result of the ravaging Covid–19 pandemic.
Ondo distributes 10,000 rat poison as Lassa fever spreads
Ondo State Government has distributed 10,000 rat poisons to residents of Ogbese in Akure North to kill rats in the community to curb the spread of Lassa fever.
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Guinea president Alpha Conde receives coronavirus vaccine jab
The 82-year-old president of Guinea, Alpha Conde, has received his first dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus, part of a scheme mainly involving government members, a source close to his office said Saturday.
Swiss court rejects FIFA appeal to obtain Gianni Infantino’s criminal investigation files
Swiss Federal Criminal Court has denied FIFA access to case files associated with the investigation into its President Gianni Infantino and former attorney general Michael Lauber.
NDE begins training of 880 youths in Kano on open apprenticeship scheme
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced training of 880 youths in Kano State on its Basic National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (B-NOAS).
CAF holds executive committee meeting with FIFA supremo as guest
The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) held its meeting on Friday, January 15, in Yaounde, Cameroon. As a special guest of honour, FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, was in attendance during his maiden visit to Cameroon for the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Manchester United’s title aspirations set for Anfield acid test
They are top of the Premier League table after New Year’s Day for the first time since Alex Ferguson’s glittering dynasty ended with his retirement in 2013, since when they watched first Manchester City and then Liverpool disappear into the distance.