Renowned Nigerian DJ and music producer Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has recently made headlines not for her music, but for a deeply personal and spiritual milestone. On Friday, August 23, 2024, DJ Cuppy took to Instagram to share the momentous occasion of her water baptism, which took place at the Holy Trinity Church in Brompton, UK. This baptism signifies a profound transformation in DJ Cuppy’s life, as she has chosen to fully dedicate herself to her faith. In her Instagram post, Cuppy described the experience as “THE best decision of my life,” underscoring the significance of…
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Former Florida head coach and current ESPN analyst Dan Mullen recently shared his predictions for how he thinks the SEC standings will look in the upcoming 2024 season, and he has Texas, not Georgia, finishing atop the conference. Mullen still has Georgia finishing second in the SEC in 2024, but he believes Texas will defeat the Bulldogs in this season’s SEC Championship.Considering this is the Longhorns’ first year as a member of the SEC, it would be very impressive if they are able to immediately emerge as the top team in the conference.Texas is coming off a 2023 season that…
Committee responsible for combatting discrimination calls on government to address hate speech and institutional racism.The United Nations committee responsible for combatting racism has slammed the United Kingdom over continuing hate crimes, hate speech and xenophobic incidents, following riots fuelled by hate and misinformation that gripped the country this summer. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) said on Friday it was concerned by the presence of racist speech on various platforms, particularly where perpetuated by politicians and public figures. The committee also issued its findings on Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Venezuela, after reviewing…
When Kamala Harris talks about her South Asian identity, it’s usually in the context of her mother, Shyamala Gopalan. The same was true Thursday night during Harris’ speech on the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention. Gopalan, who died in 2009, left an indelible mark on the vice president, immersing her in Indian culture and social activism from an early age. “My mother was 19 when she crossed the world alone, traveling from India to California with an unshakable dream,” Harris said in her speech at the convention. “She taught us to never complain about injustice but to do something…
Renowned Nigerian rapper, Vector, has stirred a heated conversation on social media by challenging the long-held notion that Nigeria is the giant of Africa.In an X post, Vector clarified that it’s not the country itself but rather its citizens who deserve the title.Vector argued that Nigerians, with their resilience and achievements, not Nigeria, are the true giants of Africa. However, his statement has sparked a debate among Nigerians. Many took to social media to share their thoughts on the matter.The rapper’s tweet read, “Nigeria is not the giant of Africa… NIGERIANS ARE.” Meanwhile, this statement has resonated with many, who…
Shohei Ohtani has had an incredible first season with the Dodgers, to put it lightly. He has broken multiple franchise records and is the MVP favorite while being a full-time designated hitter.His magical season, and career, reached a new high when Ohtani joined the coveted 40-40 club Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ohtani accomplished both his 40th stolen base and 40th home run on the same night.He hit his 40th homer in the grandest of fashions, blasting a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Rays to give the Dodgers the win 7-3.Ohtani…
Ireland has been called the most pro-Palestinian country in Europe. So this might surprise you: at the same time – largely under the radar – it has been playing a pivotal role in connecting businesses in illegal Israeli settlements with consumers around the world. Take the case of Etsy, the popular platform for more “ethical” artisanal and vintage shopping online. The company’s business outside the Americas is handled by its Irish subsidiary. This business includes hosting dozens of shops that explicitly list illegal settlements as their locations (as documented in a recent investigative report I worked on). Etsy has a big Dublin…
The new and deadlier strain of mpox, known as Clade 1b, has been identified outside the African continent. Governments in Asia have moved to tightened their containment measures. Countries in Asia have ramped up precautions after cases of the new and deadlier strain of mpox, known as Clade 1b, was recently found outside the African continent. At least four countries have recently reported mpox cases outside the African continent — Thailand, Philippines, Sweden and Pakistan. Thailand Thailand, which confirmed its first case of the strain on Thursday, will tighten surveillance and screening measures at its international airports. Travelers from countries…
Alpha P, Olamide and Thisizlondon LyricsAlpha P’s latest single, “W,” showcases the incredible talents of Olamide and Thisizlondon, read the song’s catchy lyrics below and sing along.Alpha P, Olamide & Thisizlondon – W LyricsLondon!!!Hmmm-hmmm-hmmmHmmm-hmmm-hmmmHmmm-hmmm-hmmmHmmm-hmmm-hmmmHmmm-hmmMy sugar bananaI don fall in loveThe thing wey you do meI no know oh-oh-ohEverybody don dey envy usBut me I wan take you for my ownGirls plenty dieBut na you wey I chooseIn a million there’s only 1 of youI wan build with youWith you I no fit looseNa only youBe my WHmmm-hmmm-hmmmHmmm-hmmm-hmmmHmmm-hmmm-hmmmHmmm-hmmm-hmmmHmmm-hmmHmmm-hmmm-hmmmHmmm-hmmm-hmmmHmmm-hmmm-hmmmHmmm-hmmm-hmmmHmmm-hmmMogbeShorty swooshing me off my feet Omalicha cha chaMy pretty baby fine malato Kokin…
The NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble went through some major changes on Friday after a chaotic race at Daytona. Here’s where the standings lie after the series’ trip to the World Center of Racing. 10. Sheldon Creed (+93)Creed turned in another solid top-10 run on Friday, but that elusive first win continues to evade him. Creed is solidly in the playoffs with four races to go, but a win is needed for the No. 18 team to be considered an elite title threat. 11. Parker Kligerman (+44)A third-place run was just what Kligerman needed in his bid to make the playoff…