Nollywood movies dominate 2024 New York African Film Festival
Posted on September 5, 2024
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The festival showcases African and diaspora films in the United States. Over the years, films honoring the many voices and tales of Africa and its era have been made available to viewers through NYAFF, which was founded in 1993. With the theme “Convergence of Time,” the festival's 31st edition this year examines the meeting point of historical and modern roles performed by those who represent Africa and its diaspora in art.
[Read More]Olivia Rodrigo and Dan Nigro Dive Deep on Sours Songwriting and Production Process
Posted on September 5, 2024
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When Olivia Rodrigo went into the studio to start the production process for her debut album, “Sour,” she was a little intimidated.
For as long as the 18-year-old could remember, it had just been her voice accompanied by an acoustic guitar or piano — as was showcased often on her Instagram account and her “High School Musical” breakout single “All I Want.
[Read More]President Uhuru manipulated into lying to MILLIONS of Kenyans, details
Posted on September 5, 2024
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- Uhuruto's greatest project launch could be a failure after it was discovered numbers had been cooked to make it look good
- In an expose, it was found that hundreds of thousands of people hadn't been actually connected to the national power grid in the Last Mile connectivity project
- It was discovered that Kenya Power employees had cooked up the numbers to mislead President Uhuru
The Jubilee government’s most successful project- The Last Mile electricity connectivity- could be sabotaged following an expose of fraudulent activities by Kenya Power employees.
[Read More]Social Media Users Rally Support for Young Boy Spotted Doing his Homework under Street Light at Nigh
Posted on September 5, 2024
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For lack of KSh 135 (N504.92) only, Salim Khamisi from Mombasa county was forced to do his homework under a street lightThis was due to the fact that his family was unable to afford the daily remittances for a prepaid solar systemWell-wishers are now seeking support to buy the family a solar panel and battery that do not need daily instalments for Salim to study without interruptionsA few days ago, a young boy was photographed in Mombasa county doing his homework at night under a security light because the family has no source of power.
[Read More]What Happened to Jay Leno? The Talk Show Host Returns to NBC for 'AGT'
Posted on September 5, 2024
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Jay Leno Found It Very Difficult to Judge Acts on 'America's Got Talent'By Allison CacichUpdated July 23 2019, 2:46 p.m. ET
Source: Getty ImagesWhen America’s Got Talent announced earlier this summer that Jay Leno would be joining the judging panel for one episode in Season 14, fans were a little surprised.
It’s been over five years since the 69-year-old stepped down from hosting NBC’s The Tonight Show, but the longtime TV personality hasn’t exactly retired.
[Read More]'Snowden' Interview: Oliver Stone and Cast
Posted on September 4, 2024
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Oscar-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone and the cast of “Snowden,” including star Joseph Gordon-Levitt, discuss the real-life cyber drama at the Variety Studio presented by Airbnb at the Toronto Film Festival.
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[Read More]2013 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs): Winners, Losers...and the Plain Outrageous!
Posted on September 4, 2024
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Holding in New York City for the first time, the night saw several big winners with 'Mirrors' crooner, Justin Timberlake emerging the biggest winner of the night as he carted away four awards including the biggest win of the night 'Video of the Year' and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award which is equivalent to a Lifetime Achievement award. Other big winners included Macklemore & Ryan Lewis with three awards and Bruno Mars with two.
[Read More]Afenifere To Nigerians: Defend Yourselves Against Bandits
Posted on September 4, 2024
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A pan Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has advised the people of the South-West and all Nigerians in areas threatened by bandit terrorists’ attacks to take up arms and defend themselves. The group gave the advice in a communiqué issued on Tuesday by the group spokesman, Jare Ajayi, at the end of their meeting in Ogun State.
Afenifere stated that the advice became necessary following the recent attacks on some communities in Ogun, Oyo and the other South-West States.
[Read More]Chibok Kidnapping: China Deploys Warship In Nigeria
Posted on September 4, 2024
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China has re-assured Nigeria of its government's commitment to assist in the rescue of the Chibok school girls abducted by terrorist group Boko Haram.
Colonel Ku Hang Li, the Chinese Defence Attache to Nigeria said China was more than willing to help Nigeria in its battle against terrorism, but however, declined to give details of the security measures that will be put in place by the Chinese government.
The Colonel condemned the kidnap of the schoolgirls, reassuring Nigeria that China would do everything possible to see that the insurgencies are brought to an end and that the kidnapped girls are safely released.
[Read More]Disney Most Popular Franchises
Posted on September 4, 2024
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Marvel Cinematic Universe The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a juggernaut since it began back in 2008 with “Iron Man.” It will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary in May 2018 with its most ambitious film — “Avengers: Infinity War.” The films have been a powerhouse at the box office, with “The Avengers” ranking as the fifth-highest earner ever with $1.519 billion.
The MCU also branched into TV shows on ABC (“Agents of Shield”) and Netflix (“Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones,” “Luke Cage,” “Iron Fist,” and “Defenders”).
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