Category: Music
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Competition Heats Up for African Grammy Awards: A Pan-African Perspective
The race to host the African Grammy Awards is intensifying, with Nigeria’s hesitation to pay its full membership fees opening the door for other African nations to assert their place on the global stage. As African music continues to dominate international charts, this moment offers a unique opportunity for Pan-African unity and recognition of the…
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The True Story of Luther Vandross’ Life, Death, and “Power Of Love”
(Photo by Scott Harrison/Getty Images) What can be said about the velvety voice of singer, songwriter Luther Vandross? Songs like “Never Too Much”, “Glow of Love”, “A House Is Not A Home”, “If This World Were Mine” and “Dance With My Father” are considered by many as timeless tunes that still live on to this day. Played at weddings, family…
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Federal Judge Rules Accuser Can Remain Anonymous in Lawsuit Against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter
A federal judge has ruled that a woman who accused music moguls Sean “Diddy” Combs and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager can proceed with her lawsuit under the protection of anonymity. The ruling underscores the court’s recognition of the sensitive nature of the allegations and the potential risks…
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R&B Legend Eddie LeVert Mourns the Loss of 22-Year-Old Daughter
Legendary singer and R&B legend Eddie Levert is mourning yet another loss in his family: the passing of his youngest child, daughter Ryan Levert, who reportedly passed away at the age of 22. After reports were making their way on social media with the sad news, it was confirmed by Carlysia Levert, the daughter of…
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🇲🇱🇮🇹🇧🇪 Jailed in Italy, Malian singer Rokia Traore to be handed over to Belgium
Renowned Malian singer Rokia Traore, arrested in Rome in June over an international child custody dispute, will be handed over to Belgium in the coming days after Italy’s highest court rejected her appeal, her lawyer said on Wednesday. Traore, 50, is one of Africa’s best-known vocalists and a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations’ refugee…
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Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91 – PanAfrican Perspectives on a Legendary Life
Quincy Jones, a towering figure in American music and cultural history, has passed away at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of profound influence that transcended genres and continents. A visionary in jazz, pop, and classical music, Jones not only worked with legendary artists like Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra but also held…
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Kevin Liles Stepping Down as 300 Entertainment CEO
Kevin Liles will step down from his role as chairman and CEO of 300 Entertainment at the end of September, the respected label executive announced on Tuesday (Sept. 17). In an internal note to staff obtained by Billboard, Liles said he would be departing as CEO of the Warner Music-owned label at the end of the month but staying…
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Tanzanian music superstar Diamond Platnumz sets ambitious goal: To become world’s richest man
“My biggest dream in life is to be the richest man in the world,” Diamond Naseeb Abdul, better known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, made the announcement during the launch of the Wasafi Festival 2024. ” That’s my dream, and I can assure you that I will achieve it.” The ambition to surpass global…
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OutKast Files Lawsuit Against Atlanta EDM Group ATLiens For Trademark Infringement
Attorneys for Big Boi and Andre 3000 have filed paperwork in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia The term ATLiens was introduced to the lexicon by Georgia hip-hop duo OutKast when they released their second album under that name in 1996. The term was how they referred to themselves–a combination of their…
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Mali suspends broadcasting of French LCI for 2 months
Mali suspends broadcasting of French LCI for 2 months, report says The French news channel is accused it of justifying terrorism and discrediting the country’s armed forces, as well as inciting the destabilization of the internal situation, local media reported on Saturday, citing Mali’s communications department. In June 2023, the Superior Council for Communication of…
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