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Music icon, Madonna donates to Morocco’s earthquake charity

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2 weeks ago

September 16, 2023

American pop music icon, Madonna, has further cemented her ties with Morocco after she made a donation to the Moroccan Earthquake Relief Charity, Human Appeal, following the devastating earthquake that hit the Al Haouz region last week.

Madonna, who announced the donation via her Instagram account, expressed her “heartfelt connection” with the North African country, stating that the donation was to aid urgent on-the-ground relief efforts in the affected regions.

The music star, who said she had fond memories of her several visits to Morocco, also expressed her love for the country.

“Morocco holds a special place in my heart, and the country has now experienced its most devastating earthquake in over 60 years,” she wrote.

The singer also took a moment to reminisce about the precious memories she had made during her visits to the country, noting that her deep connection to Morocco was palpable, as she had often expressed her appreciation for the rich and diverse culture Morocco had to offer.

“I will never forget the beautiful moments I shared with friends and family over the years in Morocco! A beautiful and Magical Place!” she said.

The singer further urged her followers and fans to join her in making a difference by donating to relief efforts to assist the affected communities.

“I am calling on my fans around the world to help in any way you can,” she called.

The earthquake, the strongest to hit Morocco since 1960, leaving behind untold destruction, with over 3,000 people confirmed killed, and over 5,000 injured, while thousands of others have have their sources of livelihood destroyed.

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Spotify celebrates Nigeria’s Independence with the unveiling of three playlists

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4 hours ago

October 2, 2023

Akanimoh Etim

Global streaming platform, Spotify celebrated Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary with the unveiling of three new playlists that highlight the country’s musical diversity, ranging from Fuji to the golden eras of Afrobeats.

The platform, in a post on its social media, said the playlists “provide a home for music that millions of Nigerians of all ages and persuasions have loved and listened to for decades.”

It said apart from the global growth of Afrobeats, “Nigeria is also home to a diverse musical culture, with genres of unique origins, and artists who have created iconic music across eras.”

“To highlight this, Spotify is giving a voice to some of Nigerian music’s unsung genres, its most essential decades, as well as the creators and hit songs that laid foundations for Afrobeats’ success,” it said.

According to the streaming platform, the playlists include:

The Fuji Sound

“Building on its most recent success, this playlist charts the evolution of the Fuji genre, and its most essential artists, from Kollington Ayinla to Wasiu Alabi Pasuma.”

I love my 2000s Afrobeats

“Fans of the early days of Afrobeats, and everyone else, will find nostalgia and great memories calling in the “I Love My 2000s Afrobeats” playlist”.

I love my 2010s Afrobeats

“Featuring some of the songs that kicked off the ‘Afrobeats To The World’ movement, this playlist is a mix of hits that you’ll definitely come back to.”

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Nigerian producer, Hitsound kicks off attempt to set new Guinness World Record

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1 day ago

October 1, 2023

Akanimoh Etim

Nigerian music producer, Joshua Abba Jeremiah, popularly known as Hitsound, has kicked off an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest music recording session.

Hitsound, who began the audacious attempt on September 29, says he is hoping to break the world record for the longest recording marathon with multiple artistes.

The present record stands at 243 hours, 30 minutes (11 days). Hitsound believes he can eclipse the record.

The producer is also trying to better previous attempts by other Nigerian disc jockeys like DJ Obi, Khafi, and DJ Yin.

DJ Yin had, in 2021, recorded a time of 243 hours, 30 minutes (11 days), from the 20th of September to the 1st of October, at The Grill by Yanna, Ikoyi, Lagos, breaking the previous record set by DJ Obi who played for 240 hours in 2016.