Global Afrobeats sensation CKay is back with his highly anticipated sophomore album, EMOTIONS. Following his critically acclaimed debut Sad Romance in 2022, CKay has evolved both musically and emotionally, offering listeners an intimate exploration of personal growth, love, and the intricacies of human relationships across eleven immersive tracks. With EMOTIONS, CKay continues to pioneer his unique Emo-Afrobeats genre, reimagining his soundscape by blending traditional African instrumentation with contemporary electronic textures. The Oja flute, a symbol of CKay’s African heritage, weaves throughout the album alongside the percussive pulse of the log drum, further deepening the emotional resonance of his lyrics. “At…
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Mamadi Diakite’s shot to force overtime against Purdue in the 2019 Elite Eight — set up by a wacky series of bounces and a heads-up pass following a missed free throw — is the difference between Bennett being known as a college basketball legend and one of the sport’s most notorious chokers. The Cavaliers ultimately defeated the Boilermakers and went on to win the national championship the following week. But had Diakite missed that shot, Bennett’s career arc would’ve been forever altered.Instead of being remembered as a champion, Bennett would be remembered for UVA’s historic loss the previous year to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the war in Gaza is “not over” following the alleged killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, even as Western leaders expressed hope that his death would present an opportunity to end the yearlong conflict. “Today, evil has suffered a heavy blow, but the task before us is not yet complete,” Netanyahu said in a record address on Thursday. Netanyahu’s sentiments were echoed by other prominent Israeli politicians, including Benny Gantz, the leader of the centre-right National Unity party. Gantz, who resigned from Netanyahu’s emergency war cabinet in June amid disagreements over the…
Originally appeared on E! Online Kate Cassidy was by Liam Payne’s side in the time leading up to his sudden death. In the weeks before the One Direction alum’s death after falling from a third-story balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Oct. 16, his girlfriend of two years had been documenting their travels around the world. The duo spent time in France in late August to attend a wedding, with Cassidy, 25, sharing a TikTok video of the two dancing in a bathroom in their formal attire. She subsequently shared glimpses of their trips to the French capital as well as…
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Attorney-General and minister of legal affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) 149th General Assembly on Wednesday, amidst the ongoing technological revolution, and the pressing need to create a beneficial balance between technology and work, prioritising the employment of citizens. Minister Nandlall expounded on the gravity of the matter saying, “As we harness the use of science and technology, we have to ensure that we strike that delicate balance because unrestrained, science and technology can render a predominant portion of the human race redundant.” Since the introduction and rapid development of AI software and other…
Nigerian music sensation Davido has confidently declared his fourth album, Timeless, as his best work to date. In an exclusive interview with comedian Broda Shaggi at the launch of his Puma collection, Davido shared insights into his fashion style and upcoming music projects.When asked about his fashion inspirations, Davido revealed his love for urban fashion. H e stated, “I love wearing T-shirts, jeans, and sneakers to look comfortable… You will find me in a suit when it’s time to collect money. Sometimes, I also wear Agbada.”Meanwhile, Davido’s Timeless, released on March 31, 2023, achieved remarkable success, breaking records on Spotify…
Shohei Ohtani’s first trip to the playoffs has been a pretty big success so far. After hitting a monster three-run home run in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Game 3 NLCS win on Wednesday night, he wasted no time in starting Game 4 with a leadoff home run on the second pitch of the game. That is one of the benefits of having the best player in baseball hitting at the top of your lineup.On any given night, you can start off with a 1-0 lead just two pitches into the game.The Mets responded in the bottom of the first inning…
Biden and Harris say Sinwar’s death, which is yet to be confirmed by Hamas, brings the Gaza war closer to an end.United States President Joe Biden has congratulated Israel on its announcement of killing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, calling it “a relief” for Israel and a step towards ending the Gaza war. Biden also said on Thursday that the claimed assassination of Sinwar, which Hamas has not confirmed, was an opportunity for a “political settlement” to the conflict. “This is a good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world,” Biden said in a statement after Israeli…
Educators at a New Jersey school district are outraged and say they were blindsided by the decision to eliminate nearly 100 jobs the week before Christmas. Word of the layoffs came at Wednesday night’s school board meeting in East Orange, where some like math coach Zania Saul learned they would be among the 90-plus set to be eliminated in the week before the holiday vacation. “Even though I was upset, the third grade teacher was in tears when she found out, she’s got to find another job,” Saul said. Saul has tenure, so she will be reassigned — but dozens…
The work plan for the next five years was signed by representatives of the two agencies on October 16th in Bologna. BOLOGNA, Italy – Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) representatives visited the headquarters of Italy’s Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) in Bologna on October 16 to sign a new work plan that will enable the implementation of a cooperation agreement signed by the institutions in December 2023. The aim is to enable joint funding of research projects in the following areas: cultures, inmaterial heritage, interdisciplinary networks; agri-food and sustainable development; technology and innovation; and health and…