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Neo-soul icon Erykah Badu is officially set to join hip-hop legend Jay-Z as a co-headliner for the 2026 Roots Picnic, adding even more weight to one of the year’s biggest music festivals. The announcement confirms that Badu will headline the second day of the festival, while Jay-Z will lead the opening night alongside The Roots,…
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Plans for one of Africa’s most ambitious energy projects the Inga 3 Hydropower Project are back in motion as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa revive talks around the long-delayed $10 billion development. The project, part of the wider Grand Inga scheme on the Congo River, has been under discussion for years…
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The Lagos State Government has taken legal action against Allen Onyema, CEO of Air Peace, over an alleged ₦94 million tax liability. According to reports, Lagos authorities claim that Onyema failed to fully remit personal income taxes tied to earnings and financial activities within the state. The government is now seeking to recover the outstanding…
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Music icon Janet Jackson has entered a new chapter in her career after signing a global publishing deal with Believe. Under the agreement, Jackson will bring her entire catalog under Believe Music Publishing, the company’s rapidly expanding global publishing division. This means Believe will now handle the administration and management of her songwriting rights, covering…
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Prominent Tunisian activist Saadia Mosbah has been sentenced to eight years in prison on charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment, in a case that is drawing strong international reaction. Mosbah, 66, is the founder and head of the anti-racism organization Mnemty and has long been a leading voice defending Black Tunisians and sub-Saharan migrants.…
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Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz brushed aside the surrounding noise to secure a composed victory over rising Brazilian talent João Fonseca at the Miami Open. Despite growing hype around the match largely fueled by Fonseca’s rapid rise and fearless style. Alcaraz showed his class and experience, controlling the tempo from start to finish. The Spaniard relied…
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Legendary actor and martial artist Chuck Norris has passed away at the age of 86, marking the end of an era for action cinema and martial arts culture worldwide. According to a statement released by his family, Norris died on March 19, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. His passing has since been confirmed by multiple…
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Global pop star Lorde has officially parted ways with Universal Music Group, marking a major shift in her career as she steps into a new independent phase. The move comes after her long-standing contract with the label expired at the end of 2025. Rather than renewing the deal, Lorde chose to go independent ending a…
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Shares of Figma have taken a sharp hit, falling roughly 12% in just two days, after Google introduced a new AI-powered design concept dubbed “vibe design.” Google unveiled updates to its AI tool Stitch, positioning it as a next-generation design platform that allows users to: Generate full UI designs using prompts Use voice commands to…
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Asake and DJ Snake didn’t come together to make a dance hit they made something deeper with Worship. The record leans heavily into spiritual reflection and street-rooted storytelling, with Asake centering the message around gratitude, faith, and the journey from struggle to success. Throughout the song, he repeatedly acknowledges God, using phrases like “Alhamdulillah” to…