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Family of murdered AKA’s late fiancee reveals how he abandoned her in death

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1 year ago

February 18, 2023

The family of the late fiancee of slain South African rapper, Kiernan Forbes, who was popularly known as AKA, has accused the murdered music act of abandoning her in the final moments of her death.

In a leaked letter, the family of Anele Tembe who was AKA’s fiancee, alleged that the multi-award-winning rapper had “cleaned up the Anele’s blood in the hotel room they had stayed in, partied and drank with his entourage after pushing her off a hotel balcony.”

The allegations, according to City Press, an authoritative news media in the country, were contained in a letter which the Tembe family, through its lawyer, sent to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), after the body had indicated that it wouldn’t be prosecuting AKA for Anele’s death, and would instead hold an inquest.

The Tembe family believed there was overwhelming evidence to prosecute AKA, and accused investigators of ignoring strong evidence that the rapper killed their daughter who reportedly fell to her death from the 10th floor of the Pepperclub Hotel in Cape Town in April, 2021.

Parts of the letter shared by City Press on Friday, noted that AKA and a staff at the hotel fabricated their statements to the police while evidence presented during the investigation was ignored.

City Press reported that AKA and Anele were heard arguing in the hotel and a witness claimed she told AKA to leave her alone moments before the tragic “fall”.

City Press also reported that there were blood marks in the hotel room indicating that the couple fought, and that AKA had scratch marks on his back, believed to have been made by Tembe as she tried to defend herself.

The letter goes on to state that Tembe’s fingerprints were not found on the balcony, further proving that she was pushed or thrown over and that she was alive for 20 minutes after she hit the ground and that AKA did not attempt to help her.

“He did not attend to his injured fiancée, who remained alive for approximately 20 minutes. He did not go to perform CPR on her. Instead, Stefanutto, a complete stranger, cared enough to administer CPR and call emergency services in an attempt to save Anele Tembe’s life.”

Forbes cleaned up the hotel room. There was blood on the towels. Forbes partied and drank at the hotel with his entourage following the passing of his fiancée,” the damning letter said.

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Egypt unveils stamp to mark 100th anniversary of relationship with Brazil

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3 hours ago

May 3, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

The Egyptian Post Board has unveiled a stamp to mark its 100th anniversary of relations with Brazil.

The commemorative stamp which was unveiled on Thursday, is designed with an artistic image that contains some of the famous tourist attractions in both countries.

With a size of 4 cm by 6 cm,
the stamp is insured against counterfeiting, multi-colored, and is value 10 Egyptian pounds.

According to Dr. Sherif Farouk, Chairman of the Egyptian Post Board of Directors, the stamp is equipped with QR Code technology, with the aim of creating a “rich interactive experience for those who possess them, enabling them to acquire the necessary knowledge about this occasion in an innovative and attractive way.”

“Egyptian-Brazilian relations are characterized by mutual trust, and close and constructive cooperative relations,” Dr. Farouk said.

He further explained that during the past years, Egypt and Brazil were able to develop means of cooperation to include many fields, which informed the idea by Egyptian Post to take the initiative of issuing a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Egyptian-Brazilian relations

“The anniversary stamp has the aim of strengthening the strong diplomatic relations between the two countries,” he stated.

Dr. Farouk added that commemorative stamp is an important means of cultural communication between different countries of the world, and document the history of nations throughout the ages.

“Therefore, the Egyptian Post is always keen to issue commemorative stamps on important events and occasions to document and commemorate those events,” he noted.

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Ghanaians celebrate return of Asante Gold artefacts looted by British

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1 day ago

May 2, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

Ghanaians, especially those from the ancient Asante region, have been in joyous mood as they flocked to the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi, the capital of the region, to welcome the 32 golden artefacts which were returned to the Kingdom in a loan deal by the United Kingdom after they were looted about 150 years ago.

The agreement to loan back the artefacts to their original owners for an initial period of three years was reached between two British museums, the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) and British Museum, and the Asante King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, with a possible of further extending the loan period.

The returned precious items have been on display at palace museum since they were returned and have been a source of joy for the people as they troop in daily to see and have a feel of their ancient history.

The return of the artefacts also coincides with the silver jubilee celebration of the Asantehene.

Some of the items, described by as “Ghana’s crown jewels” were looted during the Anglo-Ashanti wars of the 19th Century, including the famous Sargrenti War of 1874.

Among the returned artefacts are the sword of state, gold peace pipe and gold badges worn by officials charged with cleansing the soul of the king.

Other items like the gold harp (Sankuo) which were given to a British diplomat in 1817.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who spoke on the significance of the returned items, said the dignity of the Kingdom has been restored.

“This is a day for Asante. A day for the Black African continent. The spirit we share is back.

“We acknowledge the very painful history surrounding the acquisition of these objects.

“These treasures have borne witness to triumph and trials of the great kingdom and their return to Kumasi is testament to the power of cultural exchange and reconciliation,” the King added.