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Nigerian Methodist Church Prelate urges Zambian citizens to reject homosexuality

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2 months ago

August 25, 2024

The Prelate of Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr. Oliver Ali Aba, has urged Zambian citizens to resist the raging culture of homosexuality that has gripped some parts of the world, especially from the so-called civilized societies.

Aba, who is on a visit to the country, called on the people to uphold their Christian values and principles, and warned against moral decadence that could follow if acts such as homosexuality, lesbianism, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer (LGBTIQ) behaviors were tolerated.

Aba who addressed a press conference in Lusaka, described LGBTIQ acts as “total madness”, stating that individuals engaging in such behaviors should seek treatment rather than being allowed to erode societal values.

“I call it madness, and it should not be allowed in society. God never made a mistake; He created man and woman for a purpose,” Aba said.

He added that God did not intend for men to have sexual relations with other men, nor women with other women.

He stated that there was a growing trend of abnormality which was slowly becoming normal and that this should not be allowed to gain foothold in Zambia.

Aba cast the blame on technological advancements which had brought about moral decay in society, and cautioned Zambia to ensure that the malaise was curtailed.

“God does not make mistakes. Even in the Garden of Eden Adam was created first but after a while, God said something was wrong, so he had to give him a female. There were other animals in the Garden but God did not make Adam to be sleeping with them.

“I do not know how this madness entered into human heads because ordinarily, when you go to a lower animal kingdom I have never seen goat and sheep sleep together.

“I think Adam was the first person to have experienced a surgery kind of, and out of Adam, Eve came and God said behold your wife. If God is our God who has made made us in his own image and likeness, anybody thinking of homosexuality or lesbianism is a mad person of the highest order. I call it madness and they should not be allowed among human society and that’s my take,” Aba said.

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South African tavern owner kills seven, self in deadly mass shooting

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1 day ago

October 13, 2024

Isaac Dachen

A South African tavern owner has reportedly killed seven people, including a three-year-old child, in a mass shooting in Gauteng Province, before turning the gun on himself.

The provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Brenda Muridili, who confirmed the incident, said it happened during the early hours of Sunday, October 13, in the Mokokotlong informal settlement and is being investigated by police in Orange Farms.

Muridili said the incident was stoked after one of the victims went to the local tavern to buy alcohol but he found that it was already closed.

“He (the victim) had an altercation with the tavern owner and went back home. It is alleged that the tavern owner followed him home where the family members were still celebrating after lobola negotiations. The tavern owner entered the house and opened fire on the family members.

“He shot and killed seven people including a three-year-old boy (five family members, a neighbour, and a friend).

“Four people survived the shooting, two of them, a 31-year-old and a one-year-old boy were taken to hospital with injuries while a 24-year-old woman and a four-year-old did not have injuries,” Muridili said.

Muridili said the tavern owner then drove back to his home in Evaton where he then turned the gun on himself and shot himself.

‘He was rushed to the hospital but died on arrival. The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit has registered seven counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, and an inquest,” Muridili said.

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South African star Tyla grabs four MTV EMA nominations

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2 days ago

October 12, 2024

Isaac Dachen

2024 is definitely a good year for South African “Ampiano” star, Tyla, as she continues to shine on the global stage after receiving four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).

Tyla, who already boasts of an incredible catalogue full of awards, has scooped a Grammy, a Billboard R&B Award, and an MTV Video Music Award (VMA).

She has also received five nominations for the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and has more opportunities of scooping more awards with her latest nominations.

Tyla’s EMA nominations include Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best R&B Artist and Best African Act, making it her first-ever nomination for the EMAs.

Tyla who spoke on the new nominations, explained she was beyond grateful for the nominations and said it was “a dream come true to be recognised among such incredible artists.”

According to the South African, the “Water’ star has paved the way for African artists on the global stage, proven to be an inspiration for musicians across the continent, and been a key figure among African artists on the global stage.

“Tyla’s recognition in the Best Afrobeats category, in particular, is significant. It reflects the growing popularity of the genre globally, with artists like Burna Boy and Rema also nominated,” the entertainment platform wrote.

The EMAs will take place in Manchester on 10 November and fans can place their votes up until 6 November with Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, also nominated as “Best New Artist.”