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Namadingo`s Maury earns salutes from foreign stars | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
The fairy tale of Patience Namadingo`s penetration into the SADC region is slowly but surely getting to the climax as international music stars have clapped for him. Namadingo`s latest release called Maury has wowed musicians from other countries. Some artists have publicly showed their love for
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How Gangsta Boo Helped To Lay A Foundation For Southern Women In Hip-Hop  | Atlanta Daily World
On Jan. 1, Gangsta Boo, Lola Mitchell, was found dead while at her home in Memphis. She was 43-years-old. Gangsta Boo began her rap career at 14 and joined the Three 6 Mafia at 15, becoming the second female emcee in the rap group next to K-9. However, Gangsta Boo would stand out the most
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Sam Smith Taps Koffee and Ed Sheeran For New Album "Glorida" | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz British singer Sam Smith taps Jamaican singer Koffee as well as Ed Sheeran for their upcoming project. Sam Smith has announced the upcoming album Gloria set for release on January 27 and has also released the track list for the album, which includes
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Anita Pointer, of the Legendary Pointer Sisters, Passes Away at 74 - Ebony
Anita Pointer, a co-founder of the Grammy-winning group the Legendary Pointer Sisters— whose music covered R&B, funk, country, and pop—has passed away reports the New York Times. She was 74. In an official statement, her family confirmed her passing. “While we are deeply saddened by the loss of A
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Anita Pointer, Founding Member of the Pointer Sisters, Passes at Age 74 - Los Angeles Sentinel
Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer, a founding member of the Pointer Sisters who had a string of hit songs in the 70s and 80s, died of cancer at her home in Beverly Hills, her publicist said on
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Adidas Has Half A Billion Worth Of Unsold Ye Merchandise | The Michigan Chronicle
By Alberto Arellano Kanye West onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. Adidas is reportedly investigating his behavior around Adidas staff members where he showcased his private tapes. PARAS GRIFFIN/JNS Continued
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Kendra Whitlock Ingram named President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | New Pittsburgh Courier
KENDRA WHITLOCK INGRAM First person of color to hold title in organization’s 38-year history Everyone knows just how much Pittsburgh loves the arts. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is the heartbeat of said arts, and theater, so when Kevin McMahon, the CEO of the Trust, announced his retirement after
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Namadingo attacked | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
One of Malawi's top musicians, Patience  Namadingo, has received a bashing over remarks that he made that he sees skinny women as men. Speaking in a recently released video, Namadingo said: 'When it comes to women, I like big bodied women, slender women no disrespect, but if you are slim, you
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Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Frank Ocean to headline Coachella 2023
Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean are the headliners for Coachella 2023. Golden Voice, the promoter of the annual music The post Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Frank Ocean to headline Coachella 2023 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Nia Long Says Calling Films 'Black Movies' Only 'Holds Us Back' | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images Longtime actress Nia Long believes using the term 'Black movies' to refer to Black-led films could be holding us back. In an interview with Buzzfeed, Long discussed how deeming movies as 'Black' may be trapping Black actors and filmmakers into a specific box. “I think terms
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Namadingo signs global music distribution deal
Malawian musician Patience Namadingo has signed a global music publishing and distribution deal with Universal Music's Electromode Ingrooves. The signing ceremony took place in Johannesburg, South Africa today. Under the contract with the South African company, Namadingo will release two albums
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ continues the series’ quest to recover and celebrate lost cultures | New Pittsburgh Courier
Talokan is inspired by Mesoamerica, a vast area that encompasses Central America and parts of Mexico. Marvel Studios by Julian C. Chambliss, Michigan State University As someone who teaches and writes about Afrofuturism, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of “Black Panther: Wakanda
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Wizkid Shares How Bob Marley Inspired Him To Make Timeless Music
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Wizkid aiming for longevity like Bob Marley which is why songs like “Essence” stuck in our heads. There’s no doubt that Bob Marley’s influence on music remains untouched. Even modern-day geniuses in music have admitted their admiration of the reggae
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August Alsina Shares Photo Of Busted Lip, Says Tory Lanez Assaulted Him | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Tory Lanez is denying that he had gotten into an altercation with R&B singer August Alsina. Reports surfaced last night that the two artists got into a scuffle, with Tory Lanez allegedly knocking out August Alsina. The post was shared by Gossip of
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Golden Globes are back on TV, but are reform efforts enough?
By Leanne Italie | The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Without a TV show, starry red carpet, host, press or even a livestream, the Golden Globe Awards were in chaos last year after scandal broke over lack of diversity, accusations of sexism, and ethical and financial lapses among
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"Broker" playing at Music Box Theatre looks at South Korean babies for sale
Music Box Theatre and Neon present writer/director Hirokazu (“Shoplifters”) Kore-eda's tenderly melancholic “Broker,” beginning January 6, 2023. “Broker is sentimental and sweet, often funny, and a lighter take on Kore-eda’s ongoing project of exploring chosen families.” — Vox “It’s impossible not
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Namadingo faces arrest
Namadingo during the cheque presentation event Musician Patience Namadingo faces arrest following revelations that the K15 million which he raised for children’s cancer ward at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (Qech) was not handed over to the hospital or Ministry of Health. The musician, in
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Review: In ‘Wakanda Forever,’ an empire mourns and rebuilds
By The Associated Press (AP) - Made in the wake of tragedy, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” reverberates with the agony of loss, piercing the usually less consequential superhero realm. Like someone going through the stages of grief, Ryan Coogler’s movie is at turns mournful and
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PRESS ROOM: Malick L. Manga and Bill Haley, Jr., Alex Haley's grandson, will be visiting the Gambia to celebrate and acknowledge the award-winning book, "Roots." The seven milestone anniversaries surrounding the book and its ongoing cultural phenomenon is
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES, CA – Malick L. Manga and Bill Haley Jr., Alex Haley’s grandson, will be visiting The Gambia to celebrate and acknowledge […] The post PRESS ROOM: Malick L. Manga and Bill Haley, Jr., Alex Haley's grandson, will be visiting the Gambia
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The life and legacy of Mikaben, the Haitian artist who tragically died from heart attack onstage
Michaël Benjamin, son of the famous singer Lionel Benjamin, was born on June 27th, 1981. The last of three children, he spent his entire adolescence under the influence of music. His father, Lionel Benjamin, certainly passed on to him the 4th art of the world, one even said. At the age of
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Chloe Bailey Shares Halle Bailer's 'The Little Mermaid' Trailer Made Her Cry
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Chloe Bailey is giving her sister Halle Bailey her flowers after the release of the first trailer for The Little Mermaid. The first teaser trailer for the Disney film was released this week at Disney’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, as fans got to
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Battle for the microphone
By Sam Banda Jnr in Lusaka, Zambia: After a 13-week voyage in My Booth reality show featuring contestants from Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe, it is now time to crown the winner, with the grand finale set for Sunday. Upon his arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport on Wednesday from his United
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FX’s ‘Kindred’ Brings Octavia Butler’s Novel to Screen, Explores How Systemic Oppression Can Time Travel
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Burna Boy becomes man to beat for Namadingo: Nigerian defends his BET award | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Nigeria music giant Burna Boy has defended his BET award in the best international act slot, making him the man to beat for Malawian singer Patience Namadingo. The recognition ceremony which was staged at Microsoft Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, USA last night, saw the Nigerian man winning the
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Namadingo will win the BET if he gets rid of only this one barrier | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
When musician Patience Namadingo expressed his optimism towards claiming two BET Awards in the 2021 edition, some folks laughed their lungs out, arguing the singer was being overambitious. His doubters argued that he falls short of the muscle to compete at that stage. On the contrary, a small
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Namadingo, manager Mazunda part ways | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Nothing lasts forever, as the working relationship between musician Patience Namadingo and his manager Peter Mazunda has reached a comma. Writing on his Facebook page, Mazunda has cited a switch of focus to the agriculture and visual industry as reasons for parting ways with Namadingo. 'Time has
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