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USA: R. Kelly defense claim accusers are lying
CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly yelled through tears in a recent TV interview before an audience numbering in the millions, saying he’s in a fight for his life to disprove sexual abuse charges. That fight…
Nigeria: With Cash, Crime, and Drama, Politics Inspire Movie Makers
LAGOS — With its alliances and betrayals, crimes and cash, and even a dash of witchcraft, the theatrical twists of Nigeria’s politics are inspiring directors from the country’s Nollywood movie industry. The saga surrounding Nigeria’s…
USA: Sony’s RCA parts ways with R. Kelly after abuse uproar -media reports
LOS ANGELES, Jan 18 (Reuters) – R. Kelly has parted ways with the Sony Music-owned RCA record label, Billboard magazine and Variety reported on Friday, and he no longer appears on the roster of artists…
USA: Singer R. Kelly charged with sexual abuse, local media say, citing court records
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Singer R. Kelly was criminally charged in Illinois on Friday with multiple counts of sexual abuse, local media reported. The “I Believe I Can Fly” singer was charged in Cook County with…
Nigeria: Nollywood film stars deploy to plead for election peace
KANO, Nigeria (AP) — As emergencies go, it has a catchy tune. Faced with a Nigerian election that could spiral into violence, some in the popular film industry known as Kannywood gathered this week to…
Uganda: Tourism Minister Sparks Controversy over Curvy Women Contest
KAMPALA — Uganda’s junior minister for tourism this month sparked controversy by suggesting that curvy women could be promoted as a tourist attraction. Uganda earns billions of dollars off of wildlife tourism but, the idea…
Tanzania: Rayvanny and Diamond Platnumz Team Up to Release Their 4th Collabo ‘Tetema’
Tanzanian musicians Raymond Shaban aka Rayvanny and Nasib Abdul aka Diamond Platnumz have released a new song called “Tetema.” The new release comes barely two weeks after they announced that they are working on some…
USA: Cosby’s wife, children haven’t seen him in prison
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bill Cosby has been moved to the general population but hasn’t had any visits from family four months after arriving at a Pennsylvania state prison. The 81-year-old Cosby, who is legally blind,…
Zimbabwe: Music Legend Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi Dead At 66
Born on Sept. 22, 1952 in Zimbabwe’s populous Highfield suburb, Oliver Mtukudzi, known as “Tuku” to his legion of fans, died Wednesday at a clinic in Harare from complications related to diabetes. The news was…