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After more than 30 years shaping global music and culture, Grammy-winning artist Wyclef Jean has announced that he is finally ready to share his life story, offering fans an intimate look into the journey behind one of hip-hop and global music’s most influential careers. Best known as a founding member of Fugees , Wyclef Jean…
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Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on his first major international journey of 2026, with an official pastoral tour scheduled across four African nations Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. The Vatican confirmed that the multi-nation visit will focus on strengthening diplomatic and religious ties while addressing key social issues affecting the continent, including…
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Fintech giant Stripe is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of digital payments pioneer PayPal, in what could become one of the biggest deals ever in the global payments industry. According to multiple reports citing sources familiar with the matter, Stripe has expressed preliminary interest in acquiring either the entirety of PayPal or selected business units,…
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British-Nigerian actor Damson Idris has officially been unveiled as a global ambassador for Formula One, marking a major crossover between Hollywood and the world of elite motorsport. The announcement positions Idris as one of the sport’s key cultural faces as Formula 1 continues its push to expand global appeal beyond traditional racing audiences. Known for…
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Nigerian striker Victor Osihmen emerged the hero as Galatasaray S.K. secured a dramatic victory over Italian giants Juventus F.C., with his decisive goal sealing their progression in a thrilling knockout encounter. The Turkish champions travelled to Turin with a comfortable 5-2 advantage from the first leg. But it was the hosts who took control of…
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Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has taken a major step toward shaping the future of African music after partnering with the prestigious Berklee College of Music to train 100 emerging music creators through a fully funded educational initiative. The programme, launched under the newly created Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, aims to bridge the gap between raw…
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Legendary singer, rapper and songwriter Lauryn Hill has been nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a prestigious recognition that honours artists who have made a lasting impact on music and culture. The announcement comes as part of the Rock Hall’s Class of 2026 nominees, placing Hill alongside a diverse slate…
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Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the global messaging platform Telegram, accusing him of allegedly “aiding terrorism” a move that marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Moscow and independent tech platforms. According to reports from Russian state media and officials citing the Federal…
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Africa’s foremost industrial powerhouse, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to build the continent’s largest detergent raw material plant, a move that promises to significantly transform Nigeria’s industrial landscape and strengthen local manufacturing supply chains. The announcement comes as the Dangote Group Refinery one of Africa’s largest integrated oil and petrochemical complexes approaches full operational capacity,…
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A powerful coalition of artist rights advocates has launched an open campaign urging the music community to reject Suno, an AI-driven music generation platform that has sparked intense controversy over copyright, compensation and creative ownership. In an open letter titled “Say No to Suno,” a group of organisations and creators called out the generative AI…