Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has caused a stir on social media with his latest update about his highly anticipated album. On Saturday, September 14, the international act shared a cryptic message on his social media platforms, leaving fans eager for more information.In a subsequent post, Wizkid addressed his female fans, hinting that the new album will feature more than five tracks. He playfully instructed them to prepare for track eight, saying, “Ladies, track 8 is strictly for your yansh, bend.”The seductive message has sparked excitement among fans, who are now eagerly awaiting the release of the album. Also, Wizkid’s teasing…
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Sep 13, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell (52) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images Zack Littell allowed just two hits over six scoreless innings, Logan Driscoll clubbed his first career home run and Jonathan Aranda also went deep as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Friday night. Littell (7-9) yielded only a first-inning double to Jose Ramirez and a triple to Jhonkensy Noel in the second. The right-hander, who didn’t give up a run in five…
Tehran says its satellite launches are civilian in nature but the West warns the technology can be used for ballistic missiles.Iran has launched a new research satellite into orbit, state media reported, taking another step in advancing its aerospace programme while defying criticism and objections from Western countries. The primary mission of the Chamran-1 research satellite, which weighs 60kg (132 pounds), “is to test hardware and software systems for demonstrating orbital manoeuvring technology in height and phase”, state media said on Saturday following what it said was a “successful” launch. “It was put into orbit by the Ghaem-100 carrier,” the…
Gaudreau funeral: Hockey brothers killed by driver to be laid to rest Monday Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, two hockey players who were hit and killed while biking in New Jersey last month, will be laid to rest Monday. The funeral will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pennsylvania. NEW JERSEY – The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they bicycled last month on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday. Gaudreau, 31, and Matthew,…
By Kanini Mutooni, Africa Managing Director, DRK Foundation I remember the first all-female investor panel at Angel Fair Africa 2016 like it was yesterday. At that point in time, the only female fund manager I was even aware of was the amazing Sapna Shah, General Partner (GP) at Novastar. The term “female fund manager” was still considered a misnomer at the time. Sapna and I sat on the panel together and talked about early-stage venture capital, and although I cannot recall the details of our conversation, what stood out in my mind was our desire to change the equation in…
Shebeshxt Reveals Severe Car Accident Head Injuries. Shebeshxt has recently opened up about the injuries he sustained during a car accident that left him with head trauma. The popular musician, known for his gritty lyrics and unapologetic style, took to social media to share the details of his ordeal with fans. Shebeshxt Reveals Severe Accident Injuries The Limpopo rapper expressed his heartfelt gratitude to God after surviving a horrific accident that claimed the life of his daughter. “Nna ke leboga bophelo fela modimo waka,” (“I’m only grateful for life, my God.”). The Ambulance hitmaker was caught in a devastating accident…
Sep 13, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Jorge Soler (2) hits a single against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Gio Urshela and Jorge Soler each belted a two-run homer in the second inning to pace the host Atlanta Braves to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. Atlanta’s Matt Olson ripped an RBI double in the first inning and Michael Harris II did the same in the eighth. Marcell Ozuna contributed three hits to reach 1,500 for his career. Soler and Whit Merrifield…
With both candidates averse to media scrutiny, the presidential debate took on huge significance.This week marked the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. With both candidates giving legacy media the cold shoulder, was it enough to convince voters of their vision for America? Contributors: Shana Gadarian – Professor of Political Science, Syracuse UniversityNatasha Lennard – Contributing Writer, The InterceptJohn Nichols – National Affairs Correspondent, The NationMitchell Robertson – Lecturer in US History, UCL On our radar: US authorities say they are conducting a coordinated operation against Russian foreign influence in this election. Meenakshi Ravi looks at the…
What to know about mail voting The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is pushing states to ramp up their mail in voting efforts for the 2020 election, but the rules vary from state to state. The Brief The first handful of the so-called Next Generation Delivery Vehicles rolled out in August in Athens, Georgia, have been met with rave reviews from carriers.Within a few years, the fleet is expected to grow to 66,000, most of them electric models.The next-gen vehicles will serve as the Postal Service’s primary delivery trucks on routes from Maine to Hawaii. ATHENS, Ga. – The first handful of…
New data from Kenya’s State Department for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has shown that default rates for loans from Kenya’s “Hustler Fund,” a government initiative which allows citizens to access credit at cheaper rates than commercial banks, now surpass 50%. President William Ruto launched the fund in a bid to offer poorer Kenyans instant loans at affordable rates. The interest rate of Hustler Fund loans is 8% annually, some industry figures raised questions about the sustainability of the project at the time, given that central bank interest rates are 12.75%. AFRICAN BUSINESS Source link