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Over 90 killed in Ethiopia in wake of popular singer’s death

Global UpfrontJul 2, 2020July 2, 20200

More than 90 people were killed in Ethiopia after the violent death of a popular singer sparked unrest across the country, State media reported on

Buhari says Nigeria’s pro-poor spending aimed at stimulating economy

Global UpfrontJul 1, 2020July 1, 20200

President Muhammadu Buhari says the recently developed Economic Sustainability Plan, aimed at stimulating the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, will extend protection to very poor

Beyoncé bringing new visual album ‘Black Is King’ to Disney+

Global UpfrontJun 28, 2020June 28, 20200

Beyoncé has a new project on the way, and it’s coming to Disney+. Per Variety, Disney’s streaming service has announced that Queen Bey’s “Black Is

Nigerian music star, D’Banj, allegedly abducts woman after she accuses him of rape

Global UpfrontJun 25, 2020June 25, 20200

Seyitan Babatayo’s claims against D’banj spark outrage in Nigeria as activism against sexual abuse rises Emmanuel Akinwotu, West Africa Correspondent, The Guardian (UK), Published on

Charly Boy releases song ‘Mumu Don Do?’ featuring Oritse Femi

Global UpfrontJun 20, 2020June 20, 20200

Foremost Nigerian showbiz maestro, singer and activist, Charly Boy has released a hit single ‘Mumu Don Do?’, featuring ace singer and performer, Oritse Femi. The

Nigeria’s music maestro, Davido, unfollows wife, Chioma, brother, crew on Instagram

Global UpfrontJun 17, 2020June 17, 20200

Music superstar David Adeleke aka Davido has unfollowed everyone on his Instagram page, including his wife, Chioma Rowland, brother Adewale Adeleke and the rest of

Nigeria’s music maestro, Majek Fashek, dies in New York after prolonged illness

Global UpfrontJun 2, 2020June 2, 20200

Nigerian music maestro, singer-songwriter and guitarist, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known by his stage name, Majek Fashek, is dead. He was best known for the 1988

Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Barack Obama and More Demand Justice After George Floyd’s Death

Global UpfrontJun 1, 2020June 1, 20200

Celebrities have been using their social media platforms to raise awareness and demand justice after the death of George Floyd. The 46-year-old died in Minneapolis

Hip-hop Violinist Ezinma is giving children of color access to Classical Music

Global UpfrontMay 30, 2020May 30, 20200

Ezinma, the classically-trained violinist who became a viral sensation after her video covers of trap music went viral, is sharing her gift of music with

Roze’s new single “Ileke” tops music charts in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya

Global UpfrontMay 17, 2020May 17, 20200

The latest single “Ileke” by the Nigerian US-based music duo, Roze has hit number one spot on the Nigeria iTunes, Ghana iTunes, as well as