Nigerian rapper Oladips has intensified his claims against Wizkid, sharing more evidence and details to support his accusations of lyric theft. Oladips had previously called out Wizkid for allegedly using his lyrics on the song MMS from Asake’s album Lungu Boy without permission.In a new development, Oladips has released additional proof which he claims demonstrate Wizkid’s unauthorized use of his lyrics. The young rapper has been adamant about protecting his intellectual property and seeking recognition for his work.Meanwhile, the controversy has sparked a heated debate online. While some users supported Oladips’ claims, others questioned his motives. However, Wizkid is yet…
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The college football season is less than two weeks away, underscored by Monday’s release of the Associated Press preseason top 25 poll.With the beginning of a new era of the College Football Playoff, now featuring an expanded 12-team field, here’s one thing that needs to happen if the following would-be contenders want to be included.Clemson will make the CFP if it beats either of Georgia or Florida State.Dabo Swinney’s team is ranked No. 14 in the latest poll and will encounter three top 25 teams in its first five games. It will face No. 1-ranked Georgia in Atlanta on Aug.…
EXPLAINERAs the region anticipates what an Iranian response to Israeli assassinations will be, US moves forces to the region.The United States has deployed a naval strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean amidst increased tensions following Israel’s killing of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut and the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The killings took place within hours of each other on July 30 and 31, with Haniyeh’s death also blamed on Israel, although it has not officially claimed responsibility. The deployment follows a call on Sunday between US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli Minister…
Ever walk down a New York City Street wishing you could snap a photo of yourself to share? TrafficCamPhotoBooth.com, a website created by Brooklyn resident Morry Kolman, launched on Monday and it allows users to access over 900 traffic cameras around the city – giving them the ability to take selfies using the traffic enforcement equipment. After selecting a camera from any of the different locations around the city, users snap a photo using the website – in either photo strip or Polaroid format – and they now have their very own traffic camera selfie. Kolman explained that the way…
USA / VENEZUELA – The Venezuelan government must immediately end escalating repression that has come in the wake of the disputed presidential election last month, a UN Human Rights Council-appointed body investigating alleged rights abuses there said on Monday. The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission also urged the authorities to thoroughly investigate a spate of grave rights violations that are currently occurring in the South American country. Venezuelans went to the polls on 28 July and president Nicolás Maduro was formally declared the winner the following day, securing a third term in office. Fierce repression, climate of fear The UN Fact-Finding Mission noted that in the weeks…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) have signed a Joint Project Preparation Facility Framework Agreement to provide early project preparatory financing and technical support services to public and private sector entities. This is aimed at boosting Uganda’s industrialization and export development activities. Under the terms of the framework agreement, Afreximbank and UDB established a joint project preparation facility to unlock investments in priority sectors, such as, energy, transport and logistics, special economic zones/industrial parks, manufacturing, agro-processing, hospitality and tourism, mining, solid minerals and service sectors. The facility will assist in de-risking projects and rapidly…
Unfortunately, the Afrobeats star could not match the overall quality of his last two albums.The neo-fuji singer has shown intense dedication since he fully came into the spotlight, churning out four projects in three years, two in his debut year. With these three projects: his self-named EP ‘Ololade’, his debut album ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’, and his sophomore album ‘Work of Art, the singer has gone on to become one of the most exciting Afrobeats acts to break out in the modern Nigerian music era since Wande Coal & Wizkid. The YBNL-Empire singer and performer has sold out the iconic…
With the regular season set to begin Sept. 5, players are beginning to separate themselves from the competition in training camp.In Pittsburgh Steelers camp, a rookie offensive lineman is pressing a veteran for a starting gig. Meanwhile, in New York Jets camp, a rookie quarterback is making his case to make the team.With a Week 2 slate of preseason games looming, Yardbarker NFL writers dish on a riser for each team in AFC camps.AFC EastBUFFALO BILLS | RB Ray Davis | Davis had been competing with Ty Johnson for the No. 2 running back position before the latter suffered an injury…
US envoy says talks to end the 15-month war will launch in Geneva on Wednesday, even if Sudan’s army does not attend.Talks to end Sudan’s 15-month war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) will move forward in Geneva this week, United States Special Envoy Tom Perriello has said, as the United Nations warns of a “cataclysmic breaking point” in Sudan. The US last month invited Sudan’s warring sides to hold ceasefire talks in Switzerland, more than a year after fighting broke out between the army and the RSF. While the RSF has agreed…
The state Department of Labor on Monday issued guidance instructing employers how to protect workers from the effects of extreme heat, following reporting by THE CITY that showed workers face a higher likelihood of injuries during hot weather. The new state guidance, part of an extreme heat resource guide, makes good on an item from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State book, which cited THE CITY’s review of two decades of Workers Compensation Board data. Our analysis found that New York City workers were 7% more likely to be injured on the job when the temperature hit 85 degrees…