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Usimamane's '20th: Days Before Maud' takes South African hip hop by storm

Independent online (SA) 08 Oct 2024
In June, Apple Music announced Usimamane as June’s Featured Artist for Rap Life Africa, and he certainly has been one to watch ... album in South Africa on Spotify by amassing over 332,000 with “20th.
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Somali-Canadian rapper K'naan accused of sexual assault

Potter Leader-Enterprise 27 Sep 2024
Born in 1978 in Mogadishu, the rapper who fled the war-wracked Horn of Africa country at the age of 13 grew up in Toronto, turning to rap to learn English, but now lives in the US city of New York.
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Rapper K'naan, best known for 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem Wavin' Flag, accused of sexual assault

Hindustan Times 27 Sep 2024
(Also read ... He was reportedly not present ... Born in 1978 in Mogadishu, the rapper who fled the war-wracked Horn of Africa country at the age of 13 grew up in Toronto, turning to rap to learn English, but now lives in the US city of New York ... See more.
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MIKE DADA: Reaffirming Africa’s Position in Global Music

This Day 01 Sep 2024
From the street rap of Olamide to the rumba sounds of Fally Ipupa, AFRIMA aimed to unite Africa through music, supported by a partnership with the African Union (AU) ... Today, Africa’s distinctive ...
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America’s Got Talent Season 19: Exploring Quarterfinals 2 Lineup

Pinkvilla 21 Aug 2024
... Juniors, Hypers Kids Africa, and Los Osos High School, rap duo Flewnt & Inkabee, acrobat Hakuna Matata, singer Liv Warfield, baton twirler Phillip Lewis, and dog act Roni Sagi & Rhythm.
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K.O is back with new music and new brand friends

Independent online (SA) 16 Aug 2024
And just to seal the deal on his epic year, K.O recently lit up the stage at the Friends of Amstel event in Durban where he delivered a performance that showed exactly why he’s still one of the hottest hip hop artists in South Africa.
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AGT tonight: Asheville's Ashes \u0026 Arrows competes in quarterfinals. How to watch, stream.

BlueRidgeNow 13 Aug 2024
Arshiya - ContortionAshes & Arrows - BandAttraction Juniors - Shadow performanceFlewnt and Inkabee - Rap duoHakuna Matata Acrobats - AcrobaticHypers Kids Africa - Dance groupLiv Warfield - SingerLos ...
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Unforgettable Moments from the 2024 BET Awards: Usher, Victoria Monét, and More

The Source 01 Jul 2024
Rap superstar Megan Thee Stallion kicked off the night with high-energy performances of her hits “Boa,” “Hiss,” and “Where Them Girls At.” Returning host Taraji P.
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Euro 2024 team guides part 19: Slovakia

Yahoo Daily News 12 Jun 2024
The Slovak rapper, Pil C, is expected to watch his country’s games closely as he is a friend of Duda, and also rapped about Robert Vittek’s famous four goals at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Slovakia’s first appearance at a major tournament.
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With son's murder and possible parole for his killer, Cape mother trusts in forgiveness

Cape Cod Times 30 May 2024
He went on a mission to Africa, wrote Christian rap, even tried to convince his friends that there was a better way to live if they made God a central part of their lives.
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Ghanaians party big time with Medikal at London O2 concert

Business Ghana 07 May 2024
Top billing at the O2's Indigo venue on Friday night went to Medikal - real name Samuel Adu Frimpong - one of the leading lights on Africa's rap scene. The fans, many of them Ghanaians, were thrilled to see the cream of Ghana's talent ... .
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Egypt’s women rappers fight for a place in rising scene

Mail Guardian South Africa 11 Apr 2024
“The impact of rap can be seen in our charts, our wrapped data and in all key cultural events,” said Mark Abou Jaoude, Spotify’s Head of Music for the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
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Egypt's women rappers fight for place in rising scene

Raw Story 10 Apr 2024
"The impact of rap can be seen in our charts, our wrapped data and in all key cultural events," said Mark Abou Jaoude, Spotify's Head of Music for the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
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TOTO plays classic favorites in Beaver Creek Tuesday

Vail Daily 09 Apr 2024
“‘Africa’ had so many different lives — as a Weezer cover, in TV and movies and as rap songs — that it has consistently been in the consciousness, and it holds up after all these years,” he said.
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