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Egypt to celebrate 100 years of the discovery of ‘Boy King’ Tut’s tomb

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2 years ago

November 1, 2022

Egypt will on Friday, November 4, celebrate 100 years of the discovery of the tomb of one its most famous Pharaohs, King Tutankhamun, which was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922.

King Tutankhamen, also known as Tutankhamun, was the youngest Pharaoh in history whose ancient tomb and opulent artifacts have fascinated generations since they were first discovered.

Tutankhamun ascended the Egyptian throne at the age of nine and ruled until his death at age 18 or 19. His tomb was found by British Egyptologist Howard Carter in 1922, the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt said on Tuesday.

Narrating the historical significance of the celebration, Mostafa Waziri, Secretary General of the Council of Antiquities, said King Tut has become the most famous Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh in the world with the “incredible condition of his final resting place and the grave goods found alongside his body.”

“For many, King Tut is the ultimate symbol of ancient Egypt’s glory. This year in 2022, we are celebrating not only in Egypt, but all over the world with the discovery of Tutankhamun a hundred years ago. It is the centennial of the discovery tomb of the boy King Tutankhamun.

“He drove the entire world crazy because of the intact objects that were found inside his own tomb. The discovery of the 3,000-year-old tomb was a watershed moment in archaeology.

“Tutankhamun’s outermost coffin is made from wood and gilded with gold. It was found alongside thousands of other treasures, undisturbed by graverobbers.

“The tomb of Tutankhamun was the only tomb that was discovered almost intact in the Valley of the Kings.

“That’s such a nice long story. When Howard Carter discovered the tomb on November 4th 1922, he found 5,398 pieces. Most of them, they were gold. The tomb itself is a very modest tomb, it’s a very small tomb comparing with the rest of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings,” says Waziri.

Untold mystery has surrounded Tutankhamun since his discovery, from a supposed curse on his tomb to uncertainty around how he died.

“Tutankhamun and his grave goods will eventually go on show together at the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza when it opens.

“It will be the first time in history to see those 5,398 pieces displayed in one museum,” Waziri added.

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Chidimma Adetshina makes history as she emerges first runner-up for Miss Universe 2024

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13 minutes ago

November 17, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria’s representative at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico, made history as she finished as the first runner-up at the pageant.

The reigning Miss Universe Nigeria finished on the podium of the event held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Sunday morning after an electrifying final face-off between Nigeria and Denmark, as the two women looked poised to claim the crown.

Adetshina, who competed against over 120 contestants from around the world, delivered Nigeria’s best-ever performance in the prestigious competition.

The competition, which was described as one of the most thrilling in recent years, celebrated the talents, intelligence, and elegance of women from around the globe.

A post by the pageant organizers on Instagram said:

“The final two! Nigeria and Denmark, two incredible women, one unforgettable moment.

“Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, ultimately won the crown taking over from Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.”

The top five were rounded out by Miss Mexico, María Fernanda Beltrán Figueroa, in third place, along with contestants from Thailand and Venezuela.

This year’s pageant was celebrated as one of the most inclusive in Miss Universe history, featuring first-time entries from Iran and Somalia and an expanded lineup of 30 semifinalists, showcasing greater diversity and global representation.

Chidimma’s path to the Miss Universe Nigeria was controversial at best as she had previously entered the Miss South Africa pageant but withdrew following criticism of her nationality and allegations from South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs concerning her mother’s documents.

She was later invited to participate in Miss Universe Nigeria and emerged as the winner of the beauty pageant ahead of 24 other contestants.

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Tyla set to drop new single ‘Tears’ on November 20

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3 days ago

November 14, 2024

Isaac Dachen

South African “Ampiona” crooner, Tyla, is set to thrill her fans to her new single titled, “Tears’, which is set to drop on November 20.

According to a statement by her management team, Tyla’s fans should expect something different from the “Water” singer as she is set to release a brand-new single in collaboration with Coke Studio.

“This exciting partnership follows her announcement as part of the Coke Studio 2024 line-up alongside R&B star Usher Raymond in September,” the statement said.

Tyla who is fondly called the “Pretty girl from Joburg,” also took to her Instagram page to share the news with her fans.

Posting a snippet of the video on her Instagram story with the caption, “‘Tears’ coming November 20th! A song in partnership with @CocaCola”, confirming the November release date, she urged her fans to look forward to something different from what they are used to.

The brand has also shared on its social media platforms that Tyla will be performing this highly-anticipated single when she returns to Johannesburg, South Africa, at a special Coke Studio live event.

In an interview with Coke Studio, the 22-year-old singer shared how she breaks away from her original sound with “Tears”.

“I feel like in a lot of my songs, I’m dancing a lot. I really wanted a song where I could just sing, be more raw with people, and showcase my voice this time,” she said.

Snippets from the new single has showcases Tyla’s enchanting vocals, revealing a more vulnerable side that is different from her previous work.

“Breaking away from the amapiano and pop sound she’s best known for, Tyla embarks on an exciting new journey with this project,” one of the reviews said.

“Through “Tears”, she wants to connect with listeners in a raw, captivating way as she partners with Coke Studio to bring this new sound to life.’