Category: Entertainment
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🇨🇩 Congo says mausoleum holding independence hero Lumumba’s gold-capped tooth is vandalized
Congo’s government says the mausoleum of assassinated independence leader Patrice Lumumba in the capital, Kinshasa, has been vandalized. It’s not immediately clear whether Lumumba’s remains — a single gold-capped tooth — were damaged or stolen. A mausoleum curator told the national press agency that the coffin containing the tooth was broken Monday. The glass doors…
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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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What’s Next for Hip-Hop and Fashion
Steven Victor to the right of A$AP Rocky and Nigo at the opening of his Victor Victor flagship in New York. The apparel arm of his Victor Victor Worldwide record label and entertainment management company opened with a flagship store that was also the exclusive United States retailer of Nigo’s Nike collaboration outside of Japan
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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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🇪🇹 Haile Selassie’s grandson buys Ethiopian shield from UK auction to return it to homeland
The shield of the Abyssinian Emperor Tewodros II, stolen by Britain from Ethiopia in 1868 during the Magdala War, has been returned to its homeland. The artifact was to be sold at auction, but changed its mind under pressure from the African country’s authorities. The ceremonial handover was attended by representatives of the Ethiopian Cultural…
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Mike Jeffries, Former Abercrombie C.E.O., Arrested in Sex-Trafficking Case
Mr. Jeffries and two others were arrested in connection with a federal sex-trafficking and interstate prostitution investigation. Michael S. Jeffries, the former longtime chief executive of Abercrombie & Fitch, was arrested Tuesday in connection with a federal sex-trafficking and interstate prostitution case. Mr. Jeffries, who ran the clothing retailer from 1992 to 2014, faces charges…
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The Path of an African Fashion Designer in an Untapped Market: Pioneering a Creative Legacy
Investing in a country that lacks a creative platform can feel like venturing into uncharted territory—challenging yet brimming with untold potential. As an African fashion designer, building a brand in such an environment requires not just talent, but a vision that sees beyond the limitations and deeply understands the soul of a people. It’s about…
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Lupita Nyong’o Named CHANEL Ambassador
CHANEL has announced Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o as its newest brand ambassador. The Kenyan-Mexican star, known for her impeccable style and groundbreaking performances, made her debut in her official role at the Spring-Summer 2025 Ready-to-Wear show at the Grand Palais in Paris on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. A Decade-Long Love Affair with CHANEL For fashion enthusiasts who…
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In Senegal, the bastion of the region’s Francophonie, French is giving way to local languages
For decades Senegal, a former French colony in West Africa, has been touted as the bastion of the French language in the region. Leopold Sedar Senghor, the country’s first president and a poet, is considered one of the founding fathers of the concept of Francophonie, a global alliance of French-speaking countries. But many say a…
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