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US rappers, Meek Mill, Lil Durk pay tribute to late Nigerian Afropop star, MohBad

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12 months ago

September 23, 2023

American rappers, Meek Mill and Lil Durk have joined the hordes of celebrities worldwide who have paid tributes to late Nigerian Afropop music star, MohBad who died in mysterious circumstances on September 12.

The 27-year-old’s death, which has generated controversies in the Nigerian musis scene with lots of questions asked, just as processions have been held by youths and entertainers in several parts of the country.

First to pen his tribute on X was Lil Durk who wrote: “RIP MOHBAD aka Imole” with the tweet garnering more than 10 million views and retweets in less than over 24 hours.

Next to pay his tribute was Meek Mill who wrote:

“I watched his whole story on tik tok!!!! They riding for him in Nigeria. I love that!”

The death of MohBad, who was renowned for his baritone voice with hit songs like “Peace”, “Ask About M” and “Pariwo” has also sparked widespread outrage on social media with a trending hashtag, #JusticeforMohBas, as fans demand an investigation into his death which led to the police exhuming his body for an autopsy.

His fans are also calling for an investigation into his record label, Marlin Records, owned by popular musician, Naira Marley.

MohBad had left the label in 2022 with allegations that he was subjected to threats and intimidation by Naira Marley and other members of the label.

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Crocodiles eat South African man during hunt in Zimbabwe

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18 hours ago

September 9, 2024

Isaac Dachen

A 44-year-old South African man, Scott van Zyl, has been eaten by crocodiles after he went missing during a safari hunt in Zimbabwe.

Authorities say van Zyl who owns a professional hunting company in South Africa, reportedly disappeared on Friday on the banks of the Limpopo River in Zimbabwe.

Local media reports that the dogs he was hunting with returned without him and his rifle and personal items were intact in his pickup truck while a search team traced his tracks to the banks of the river and found his backpack.

“Police and park authorities decided to shoot two suspected Nile crocodiles and found what could possibly be human remains in them”, a member of the search party told reporters.

“The remains are reportedly being tested by forensic experts to verify if they belong to Scott van Zyl,” a Zimbabwean tabloid reported.

“Crocodile attacks are common near river banks with at least four people killed in Zimbabwe in the past month. In March, a 19-year-old Mozambican football player Estevao Alberto Gino was killed by a crocodile along the Zambezi river in western Mozambique.

“The crocodile came out of the water abruptly and took him by the waist. After that, the animal ran back into the water.”

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Algeria to host Afreximbank’s CANEX 2024

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3 days ago

September 7, 2024

Isaac Dachen

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that the 2024 edition of its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX 2024) will hold in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, with the theme, “One People, United in Culture.”

According to a statement from the bank, the CANEX 2024, which is a premier event that showcases Africa’s vibrant creative and cultural industries, will be the major focus of the four-day event taking place from October 16-19.

“CANEX 2024 offers a unique platform for creatives from across the continent and beyond, to showcase their work, network with industry leaders, and explore business opportunities, including exhibitions, roundtable discussions, masterclasses, live performances, gastronomy showcases, music, dance, poetry, and other artistic expressions,” the statement said.

“Since the event was launched in 2020, it had committed a $1bn facility for Africa’s creative and cultural industries, and has deployed specialised products for financing some CCI sectors, including the Film Financing Development Facility and the Music Development facility.

“The bank has also identified key gaps in creative production value chains, and created interventions to bridge those gaps, with a focus on access to markets.

“The event will be a gathering of creatives, investors, and industry professionals from across the continent and the world over.

“CANEX WKND 2024 will feature an exhibition and market, roundtable discussions, masterclasses, live performances, and networking opportunities. The event is open to industry professionals, individuals, corporate investors, and governance bodies. It provides a unique platform for creatives to showcase their work, connect with industry leaders, and explore business and investment opportunities,” the statement added.