The Paris Assize Court sentenced rapper MHD to 18 years in prison for the murder in Paris in 2018 of a young man, lynched as part of a settling of scores between rival gangs. The rapper denied on Wednesday having participated in the murder of the young man but was …
Read More »The ancient site of Cyrene in Libya, classified by UNESCO, risks collapse
The imposing ancient Greek site of Cyrene in Libya, classified since 2016 by UNESCO as world heritage in danger, is at risk of collapse after the devastating floods which hit the east of the country, according to testimonies and an archaeologist. “It is a gigantic site and the largest Greek …
Read More »Singer Bruna Boy releases seventh album
Nigeria’s superstar act Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy has released his seventh studio album titled ‘I Told Them.’ The 15-track album features top acts like rapper J Cole, 21 Savage and Nigeria’s Seyi Vibez. “#ITOLDTHEM. Out Now!,” Burna tweeted. Burna and J. Cole’s ‘Thanks,‘ has since begun to …
Read More »Nigerian singer Yemi Alade survives car accident in Spain
Popular Nigerian singer-songwriter Yemi Alade says she has survived a car accident while touring in Spain, local media reported. In a post on her Instagram on Tuesday, the artist revealed that the accident happened last Thursday while travelling between Barcelona and Benicassim. No fatalities have been reported. She said that …
Read More »Ivory Coast mourns former President Henri Konan Bédié
Former Ivorian President Henri Konan Bédié died Tuesday (August 1st) at the age of 89, local media reported. It comes on Tuesday when the former president, who was in Daoukro, his native village, became unwell. Evacuated to PISAM in Abidjan around 6 p.m., he died few hours later. Head of …
Read More »Ring of US rapper Tupac sold for more than a million dollars
A crown-shaped ring, designed and worn by California rap legend Tupac Shakur shortly before his assassination in 1996, fetched more than $1 million at a hip-hop auction. The gold jewel, adorned with rubies and diamonds, is now the most expensive object related to hip-hop ever acquired at auction, according to …
Read More »Police raid suburb of Las Vegas 27 years after Tupac’s death
Twenty-seven years after Tupac’s death, the investigation into the murder of one of music history’s greatest rappers appears to be continuing. In a press release, Las Vegas police said a search took place on Monday July 17 in Henderson, Nevada, in the western United States. ABC News, citing a police …
Read More »Rapper Travis Scott won’t face criminal charges for fatal crush at concert
US rapper Travis Scott will not be prosecuted for the crowd movement that killed ten people during the Astroworld festival he co-organized in Texas in November 2021, judicial authorities announced on Thursday. “It is tragic that ten innocent people were killed while trying to enjoy an evening of music and …
Read More »Burna Boy and Libianca hailed at BET awards
Nigeria’s Burna Boy has been acclaimed as the best international act at last night’s BET awards in Los Angeles making it the fourth time he has won the award. This time he was up against the likes of South Africa’s Ko and Britain’s Stormzy and Central Cee. Cameroon’s Libianca won …
Read More »Spotify announces launch of new Afrobeats platform
Music streaming service Spotify has launched a new platform dedicated to all the latest news and developments from Afrobeats, as it continues to gain traction around the world. The site, will feature interviews with leading experts, videos and the latest Spotify data and trends around Afrobeats listening. Last year alone, …
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