UK Comedian Russell Brand Appears in Court on Rape Charges
London’s Metropolitan Police have said the investigation remains open and urged “anyone who has been affected by this case, or anyone who has any information” to contact officers.
Category: Entertainment
Spotify Pays $100 Million to Podcasters in First Quarter
The payout includes ad-based revenue and audience-driven earnings from Spotify Premium video engagement, allowing creators to monetize their content across multiple formats.
Reggae Legend Max Romeo Passes Away At 80
Romeo began his musical path after winning a local talent competition at the age of 18. This victory inspired him to move to Kingston, where he joined the vocal group The Emotions. The group gained recognition with hits like Buy You a Rainbow in 1966.
Nigerian Youth in The Spotlight at Lagos Contemporary Art Fest
Modern Nigerian artists have been on the rise since the 1980s and 1990s, when scattered across the diaspora wanted their homes “to reflect who they are and their culture,” said Nkiru Nzegwu, a professor of African studies at Binghamton University, in the United States.
Safari Rally Kenya Results and Standings
Elfyn Evans/Scott Martin (GBR/Toyota) 4hr 20min 03.8sec, 2. Ott Tanak/Martin Jarveoja (EST/Hyundai) at 1min 09.9sec, 3. Thierry Neuville/Martijn Wydaeghe (BEL/Hyundai) 3:32.0, 4. Sami Pajari/Marko Salminen (FIN/Toyota) 7:18.7, 5. Gregoire Munster/Louis Louka (LUX-BEL/M-Sport-Ford) 11:35.3
Nigerian Footballer Dies after Falling from a Shopping Mall Balcony In Uganda
It is alleged that Lawal, who was a striker for Vipers SC, was visiting a Tanzanian friend in one of the residential apartments within the mall when the incident occurred.
Souleymane Cisse, The Malian Filmaker, Passes Away At 84
Cissé gained international recognition in 1987 when his film “Yeelen” (The Light) won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, making him the first black African filmmaker to win the prize.
Beyonce Wins Top Country Album Honors at Grammys
Beyonce on Sunday won the Grammy for the year’s best country album for her culture-shaking “Cowboy Carter,” a record that served as an indictment of the Nashville-centered industry long accused of sidelining Black artists.
Key Nominees for the Grammy Awards
Beyonce leads all nominees with 11 on the strength of her groundbreaking country album “Cowboy Carter”:
African Nations Championship Postponed to August
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) said there had been “good progress” on building and upgrading facilities, but that “more time was required”.
