Author: THE CONNECTING NEWSPAPER

Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has taken to social media to celebrate the resurgence of his song Kese on Apple Music’s chart.The song, which disappeared from the chart on Monday, November 18, 2024, reappeared hours later, sparking relief and excitement among Wizkid’s fans.Confusion had surrounded the temporary removal, with some attributing it to Apple Music’s strict policies against streaming manipulation and others blaming a technical glitch.Wizkid, seemingly amused by the ordeal, tweeted via X: “lol this one no be ebuka o, kese jor!”The phrase “Kese jor” roughly translates to “Let’s go” or “It’s time to celebrate” in Nigerian Pidgin English.With the…

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Festive movies and TV shows often show delightful snowfall on Christmas Day — but that’s not rarely the reality in the UK.Our weather tends to be unpredictable but when snow does arrive, it’s usually early in the new year, especially in recent years.So when did this last happen in the UK and London? And what are the chances this year?Here’s what you need to know.When was the last official white Christmas in the UK?The UK Met Office defines a white Christmas as when at least one snowflake is observed at one or more of its 11 reporting stations on Christmas…

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Multiple industry insiders suggest that the Juan Soto free-agency sweepstakes will end with Soto rejoining the New York Yankees via a new deal or moving to the New York Mets. During Monday’s edition of ESPN New York’s “The Michael Kay Show,” the Yankees announcer warned fans of the Bronx Bombers that Mets owner Steve Cohen is ready to hand Soto and agent Scott Boras a so-called “‘Godfather’ offer” to convince the All-Star outfielder to play home games in Queens. “I’ve heard from somebody in baseball today that Cohen is willing to go $50M over whatever anybody offers,” Kay said about the Mets’ pursuit of Soto. “So…

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Dozens of men on trial in France claim they did not realise they were committing rape, accuse the husband of manipulation.Gisele Pelicot, subjected to mass rape organised by her husband over a decade, has condemned the cowardice of the dozens of men accused of abusing her who claim they did not realise it was rape. Her husband, Dominique Pelicot, recently admitted he drugged her and invited strangers to their house to rape her while she was unconscious in one of France’s most spectacular criminal trials in recent history. Most of the 50 other men on trial have said they did…

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A third person has died, this one a 36-year-old woman, after a man with a history of mental health issues allegedly went on an unprovoked stabbing spree in Manhattan a day ago, felling people just going about their morning routines. Ramon Rivera, a 51-year-old who officials say records show has an extensive criminal history, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the case, which rocked the five boroughs as it unfolded Monday. Surveillance footage showed the suspect, later identified as Rivera, place a purple backpack on the sidewalk. He pulls out a hooded sweatshirt, puts it on…

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Embracing his Caribbean roots, ZiGGi Recado unveils his first Riddim with the boomin tracks “Rotation” and “Pon Di Truck”. Produced by ZiGGi Recado himself for Nayamari Music, this Riddim (318) is inspired by the small island vibes from St Eustatia, one of the smallest islands in the Caribbean. 318 Riddim mixes modern bass with soca, and has recorded numerous artists from the island affectionately known as Statia, the Caribbean, Europe and America creating a slew of dance floor anthems. From the cold streets of Europe to the vibrant streets of a Caribbean carnival, where the energy is high and the vibes are contagious “318” featuring ZiGGi Recado, Blakkamoore, Cali P and introducing Big Shenn, Binghi…

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Ahead of South Africa’s National Entrepreneurship Day, tech training and career acceleration entity ALX South Africa spotlights two groundbreaking startup ventures. Founded by young innovators poised to disrupt their industries, CooCoo and Sync Discovery are driven by cutting-edge technology and bold vision. The startups receieved cash injections through the ALX Ventures Accelerator Program to propel their revolutionary solutions. ALX SA General Manager, Divesh Sooka, shares that ALX recently hosted a showcase before a panel of investors, where Sync Discovery secured first place in the Capital Ready Ventures category, while CooCoo earned second place, positioning it to advance to the next…

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Roiii Opens Up About The Emotional Weight Behind The Track “All For You.” South African hip-hop artist Roiii has once again turned his life experiences and those close to him into raw art with his latest song, “All For You,” featuring Gemma Fassie and Boity. The track is part of his and Boity’s collaborative project, The Extra Mile, and it delves deeply into the complex emotions surrounding toxic relationships. Roiii Opens Up About The Emotional Weight Behind The Track “All For You” In a reflective post, Roiii gave insight into the creative process and emotional weight behind “All For You.”…

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Baltimore’s Justin Tucker has gone from an asset to a liability this season, but the Ravens are standing behind their star kicker. Through his first 11 games, Tucker has made a career-low 72.7% of his field-goal attempts. Amid his struggles, Eddy Pineiro of the Carolina Panthers (89.381%) has surpassed Tucker (89.348%) as the most accurate kicker in NFL history. On Monday, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said they’ll focus on helping Tucker end his slump instead of bringing in some competition.   “The best option right now is to get Justin back on point,” Harbaugh said, per The Athletic’s Jeff…

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