The Ho Technical University Auditorium came alive on Saturday, August 3, 2024, as Israel Maweta celebrated a milestone in his illustrious music ministry career with the maiden edition of the Amenuveve Concert. Organized by Events 21 and Selaviv Records, the concert formed part of the 25th-anniversary celebrations of Maweta’s impactful journey in gospel music. The event, which was highly anticipated by fans and the local community, did not disappoint. From the moment Maweta made his grand entrance with the Senam Group, it was clear that the night would be one to remember. The audience was treated to a blend of…
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Abduweli Ayup has not been back to Kashgar since 2015, and his chances of doing so anytime soon seem slim. The Chinese government has canceled his passport, he said.Sometimes he watches videos on YouTube of his hometown. They do not make him feel better. It feels compulsive, he said, “like eating bad food.”“You know, you want to keep eating it, but afterward your stomach feels upset,” he added. As he watched one video while speaking with a BuzzFeed News reporter, Ayup pointed to a giant sculpture of a traditional stringed instrument by the gates of the city. “See that, that’s…
The United States has won the Olympic gold medal for men’s basketball. They overcame France in a 98-87 thriller on Saturday, proving that they’re still the best international team in the world and erasing memories of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Here are three takeaways from Team USA’s latest win. 1. Mission complete Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant are most likely playing in their last international tournament. The trio committed to competing in Paris toward the start of the regular season and proved that they’re still among the best players in the world despite their advancing age. Source link
Gothenburg, Sweden – George Totari’s understated apartment is full of noise and life even in his retirement, as he sits surrounded by his daughter and grandchildren. Soft grey walls typical of a Swedish apartment bear no hallmarks of a home belonging to an internationally acclaimed musician, however. With his long, greying hair, wide-rimmed spectacles and fiery eyes, the Swedish-Palestinian Christian, born in 1946 in Nazareth, remembers his hometown being transformed by illegal Israeli settlements and checkpoints when he was a child. By the 1960s, Nazareth had become a hotbed of Palestinian activists amid a swelling number of internally displaced people.…
Before the Closing Ceremony takes place on Sunday in Paris, a number of medal events will happen to finish out the 2024 Olympics. Sunday, August 11 is Day at the Paris Olympics and the final day of competition. While there are definitely few events than most other days, there are still fourteen medal events to watch. The United States will have some big medal chances on Sunday, including the men’s water polo bronze medal match against Hungary, the women’s volleyball gold medal match against Italy, and the women’s basketball gold medal match against home country France. How to watch Olympics…
Stonebwoy has teamed up with Haitian-American rapper, singer, and record producer Wyclef Jean for a new song called ‘’Pray For Me,” which is available for streaming and download on all major digital platforms. The dancehall, afropop-leaning track, produced by Ghanaian-British music maker Sammy Soso, serves as an anthem of resilience and perseverance in the face of life’s hardships. ‘’Pray For Me,” discusses the challenges and adversities of life, urging listeners to remain steadfast and hopeful in the face of hardship. The song opens with a poignant plea for spiritual support as Stonebwoy addresses both his brothers and sisters, asking them…
“I want to apologize to my teammates, my club, my fans, and the city of [Yekaterinburg] for my mistake that I made and the embarrassment that I brought on them,” Griner said in her statement. “I want to also apologize to my parents, my siblings, the Phoenix Mercury organization back at home, the amazing women of the WNBA, and my amazing spouse back at home.”Responding to her sentence, President Joe Biden slammed Russia for “wrongfully detaining” Griner, saying he would “pursue every possible avenue” to bring her home.”It’s unacceptable, and I call on Russia to release her immediately so she…
The Reds have activated Emilio Pagan from the 60-day injured list, the team announced on Saturday. To free up a spot on the active roster, Yosver Zulueta was optioned to Triple-A Louisville. The team had two open spaces on the 40-man roster, so no additional corresponding move was necessary.Pagan, 33, signed a two-year, $16M contract with the Reds this past offseason. Before reaching free agency, he spent the first seven seasons of his career pitching for the Mariners, Athletics, Rays, Padres, and Twins. Despite being traded four times in less than five years, Pagan put up solid numbers, pitching to a 3.71 ERA…
Before every weightlifting competition, Mohammed Hamada thinks of Gaza. He thinks of the destruction of his home and people, or of the mass grave he dug for residents of the building next to his. These circumstances have created a special kind of athlete. One who had to eat animal food to survive, losing 18kg in the process. And one who ultimately had to leave Gaza and his family, so he could try and compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. “We came out of Gaza not to escape death,” the 22-year-old Palestinian weightlifter said. “We left Gaza to complete our…
The Olympic closing ceremony on Sunday will be the final event of the Paris Olympics before Los Angeles takes the torch ahead of 2028. Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the opening ceremony, which starred Celine Dion, among other big performances, is also overseeing the closing ceremony. He has said the theme of the closing will be “Records,” according to Olympics.com. Who is performing at the closing ceremony of the Olympics? H.E.R., a five-time Grammy winner, is expected to sing the U.S. national anthem live at the Stade de France as part of the handover for the Los Angeles Summer Games in 2028. H.E.R.…