Emtee Throws Down the Gauntlet To Big Zulu In Music Catalogue Battle. Emtee stands as a towering figure in South African rap, captivating a massive audience with his expansive and dynamic music catalogue. His repertoire, bursting with anthems like “Roll Up,” “We Up,” “Pearl Thusi,” “Manando,” and countless others, showcases his pivotal role in shaping the landscape of SA Hip Hop. Emtee Throws Down the Gauntlet To Big Zulu In Music Catalogue Battle Despite Emtee‘s impressive collection of chart-toppers, he’s struggled to sustain the peak momentum of his earlier successes. As the South African rap scene grows increasingly competitive, he…
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Seven years after the Philadelphia 76ers selected Markelle Fultz with the No. 1 overall pick, the 26-year-old is unsigned and could be out of the NBA. But he’s still not the worst top pick we’ve ever seen. Here are the five worst No. 1 picks in NBA history.Honorable Mention The honorable mention goes to “The Man of a Million Shots,” Clifton McNeely, who spurned the Pittsburgh Ironmen after going first overall in the NBA’s very first draft in 1947. McNeely decided to become a high school basketball coach instead, which proved to be a wise career choice when the Ironmen folded…
Authorities on Kyushu and Honshu islands order evacuations and carmaker Toyota suspends operations at 14 plants.Japan has issued an emergency warning as a powerful typhoon approaches its southwest, prompting carmaker Toyota to shutter factories and airlines to cancel flights. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) on Wednesday estimated that Typhoon Shanshan was situated 70km (43 miles) from Yakushima island at 2pm (05:00 GMT), heading north towards Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures on the southwestern Kyushu island, public broadcaster NHK reported. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters that Shanshan would approach southern Kyushu with “extremely strong force” on Thursday. Hayashi said the…
article SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR – JULY 03: A mosquito transmitting dengue Aedes aegypti seen with a stereoscope in a laboratory at the University of El Salvador within the framework of the Epidemiological Alert decreed by the Ministry of Health of El Salva NEW YORK – More than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been infected with a virus transmitted by bugs in recent months, federal health officials said Tuesday. They all had Oropouche virus disease, also known as sloth fever. None have died, and there is no evidence that it’s spreading in the United States. But…
MISSISSIPPI, USA – St Dominic’s, part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS), announces a major advancement in healthcare with the implementation of the IntelliSep test in its emergency department. This innovative diagnostic tool allows for the early detection and treatment of sepsis in Mississippi. Sepsis is a leading cause of mortality in hospitals across the nation and prior to the development of the IntelliSep technology there was no objective test to determine if a patient was septic. “As the first facility in Mississippi and one of only three in the nation to offer this test to…
Africa’s tourism sector is poised for an exciting ascent, and it has the potential to soar if it is propelled by visionary strategies and robust investments that harness the continent’s unparalleled tourist allure. Amid the unprecedented changes of recent years, Africa’s tourist appeal is greater than ever. With the right steps, it can offer more top destinations for today’s tourists. The API Hospitality&Residences Forum is a pivotal platform for Africa’s hospitality industry that is legendary for its dealmaking, networking, and unique insights. It takes place on 19 September 2024 at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town on the first day…
Afrobeat superstar Seun Kuti has expressed his outrage and disappointment after being denied the opportunity to open a bank account at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) in London. Kuti revealed that he attempted to open an account with £10,000, but was told that the minimum required amount was £50,000, approximately N106m.Additionally, Seun Kuti, an activist criticized the bank’s high demands, especially considering Nigeria’s economic situation. Also, he recounted how he walked out of the bank hall in shame, accompanied by his manager and friend. They laughed at him for thinking £10,000 was sufficient to open a foreign account.Meanwhile, Kuti’s experience has…
From autumn 2024, the annual payments will no longer be paid to those not on pension credit and other means-tested benefits.The new Labour Government said this would save £1.4 billion this year.The contentious decision comes amid the 10 per cent rise in the energy price cap this winter. The charity Age UK and Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis are among those criticising it.Mr Lewis said: “Yet again, those just above the thresholds will be hardest hit. Many pensioners eke out the £100 to £300 winter fuel payments to allow them to keep some heating on through the cold months.“While there’s an argument for…
Novak Djokovic, 37, is at a point in his career where he reaches a personal milestone or breaks a record every time he steps on a tennis court. On Monday, the Serbian became the second-winningest men’s player in U.S. Open history with a comfortable 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 first-round win over Moldova’s Radu Albot, equaling Roger Federer’s tally of 89 victories at Flushing Meadows. With his 78th win at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Djokovic also broke the record for most victories at the most populous court in the sport. In typical Djokovic fashion, he was unaware of any of it. “I wasn’t aware of it,…
The Pentagon says the Sounion is a navigational hazard and warns of a potential environmental catastrophe.The Greek-flagged Sounion crude oil tanker is still on fire after being attacked by Yemen’s Houthi group last week, and appears to be leaking oil, the Pentagon has said. The vessel is carrying about one million barrels of crude oil, according to Pentagon spokesperson Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder. The United States is “aware of a third party that attempted to send two tugs to the vessel to help salvage, but they were warned away by the Houthis and threatened with being attacked,” he…