Breaking is making its Olympics debut at the Paris Olympics in 2024. It has quickly become one of the most talked about sports at the Paris Olympics. Breaking’s roots can be traced to the Bronx where it emerged in the 70s from Black and brown youth and has since expanded to a multi-billion dollar global industry. This dance form is known for its athleticism and is closely tied to hip-hop culture, characterized by a combination of athletic moves (think spins and flips). The dance spread across the world and international competitions began in the 1990s. In Paris, Japan’s b-girl Ami…
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WASHINGTON, USA – The 3rd Regional Meeting of Women Leaders of Diasporas in Latin America and the Caribbean “Dialogue of women leaders of the diasporas in Latin America and the Caribbean” will bring together 33 women leaders from various diasporas from 12 countries in the region from August 14 to 16 in Cartagena, Colombia, to strengthen their skills on leadership, socioeconomic integration, intersectionality, gender perspective and advocacy, based on their own experiences. The event, organized by the office of the special envoy for the response to Venezuela of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Department of Social Inclusion of…
We are grateful to premiere two brand new songs on Sean Paul’s Dutty Rock Productions “Brimstone Riddim”. The first songs on the riddim were released on February 23, featuring songs by Busy SIgnal, Ras Ajai, Farenizzi, Aiesha, Marcus Im, the title song from Quan Dajai, and the song “Tender Tender”, Sean Paul’s collaboration with Beres Hammond. The two new songs added to the riddim come from two giants in the business; The undisputed King Of Fire, Capleton’s “Jah Guide My Step” and Bushman’s “Show I The Way”. Two grand voices that fit like a glove on the rootsy Brimstone Riddim.…
SpiceMas is in the air, and the people are ready to revel in it. Grenada has always been a powerhouse for some great music, and when it comes to Carnival, they do not disappoint. Enter Temptress, the 2023 Grenada Road March winner and the Queen of Jab Jab, and she’s ready to take on the road with the video for the single, “Crocus Bag“. Directed by Man Of Viizion and shot in La Fillette, St. Andrew, one of the hotspots for Grenadian Jab Jab culture, Temptress and her crew are blacked out, horned up, and are ready to put everything…
Nairobi, Kenya By Cavan Osborne, portfolio manager, Old Mutual Investment Group A vast and largely untapped region, Africa has, for many years, been heralded as the final frontier when it comes to economic and investment opportunities. Key drivers such as its youthful demographics, increasing urbanisation, consumer demand and ongoing opportunity for technological innovation have buoyed expectations for its economic outlook. However, in recent years, the number of challenges facing the region have hindered investor sentiment and caused optimism around its investment prospects to wane, with foreign exchange risk being chief among these. For the last four years, Africa has experienced…
The Big Hash Announces His Upcoming U4ReaFest Concert. South African hip-hop sensation The Big Hash has officially announced the inaugural edition of his highly anticipated U4ReaFest concert. The Big Hash Announces His Upcoming U4ReaFest Concert Set to take place on September 21 at Mint The Veneue, U4ReaFest promises to be a monumental event for fans of the young star, marking a significant milestone in his rapidly ascending career. Taking to Instagram, the famed rapper announced the first phase of the lineup set to perform on the day as he announced the official tickets are already on sale. “GUYS! Finally having…
US Marine veteran Trevor Reed is on his way home after being released from Russia, where officials said he was wrongfully detained since 2019.“Today, our prayers have been answered and Trevor is safely on his way back to the United States,” his family said in a statement.Reed’s release came as part of a prisoner swap with Russia, with the US sending back Konstantin Yaroshenko, a Russian pilot sentenced in 2011 to a 20-year prison term for importing more than $100 million of cocaine.The surprise prisoner exchange was the result of long and difficult negotiations between the US and Russia, according…
Just as the drama surrounding star wideout Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers seemed to take a turn toward closure, the situation may be back at square one. Shortly after reports emerged that the two sides had renewed extension talks on Friday, Aiyuk broke his silence. Replying to an Instagram post, the former first-round pick threw cold water on the news, which he described as the 49ers “dropping reports.” Assuming that the “two options” are to either pay Aiyuk what he wants or trade him, a resolution is unlikely to be imminent. Meanwhile, the tone of Aiyuk’s comments raises…
How to Make Money from Online Auctions Do you need to empty your loft? Are you clearing space in your warehouse? Would you like to do something with the unwanted gifts cluttering your home? If you have items you’d like to get rid of, and they’re in good condition, you should consider selling them on an online auction website. How Online Auctions Work To use the auction site you need to register. Most sites have a simple registration form. Most sites will ask you for debit or credit card information when you register. These details are used for identity verification.…
A Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk region – the largest since the war began with about 1,000 soldiers and more than two dozen tanks and other armoured vehicles storming over the border this week – poses a threat to a major gas supply line from Russia to the European Union. While it may come as a surprise to many given the war in Ukraine, European countries like Austria, Hungary and Slovakia still buy gas from Russia – all of it flowing through the town of Sudzha in Kursk. Here’s the lowdown on the stakes for Europe, why European Union members…