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In a groundbreaking announcement, Billboard has revealed that Afrobeats sensation Davido will headline his inaugural concert at New York City’s renowned Madison Square Garden on April 17, 2024. This landmark performance marks the start of his expansive Timeless Tour across North America, promising to captivate audiences with his dynamic stage presence and chart-topping hits. Davido’s journey to this iconic stage, a dream he envisioned seven years ago, reflects his meteoric rise in the music world. The tour, featuring stops at Montreal’s Place Bell and Orlando’s Additional Financial Arena, celebrates his recent Grammy nominations and the success of his album “Timeless,”…
Edward Kobina Enninful OBE, a trailblazing Ghanaian-British editor, was celebrated with the Trailblazer Award at The Fashion Awards 2023. This prestigious recognition was bestowed upon him by the talented Jodie Comer and the renowned artist Stormzy. Enninful, a pioneering figure in the fashion world, made history as the first black editor to lead a Vogue publication. His remarkable journey includes his recent appointment as the global creative and cultural adviser of Vogue and his impactful tenure as the editor-in-chief of British Vogue and the European editorial director at Condé Nast.
Tyla Laura Seethal, the South African singing sensation, professionally known as Tyla, graces the cover of GLAMOUR Magazine SA’s summer issue, a collaboration with Aunt Jackie’s Curls & Coils. Celebrated for her Grammy-nominated work, Tyla’s rise to fame was propelled by her hit singles ‘Getting Late’ and ‘Water’ from her debut EP. The December/January issue of GLAMOUR dives into Tyla’s musical evolution, her unique fashion sense, her rapid ascent to fame, and the role of @auntjackies.africa in her personal and professional growth, shaping her into the influential figure she is today.
Benjamin Zephaniah, an iconic figure in British literature, passed away at 65. His passing was announced on Thursday, with his wife at his side, following a recent brain tumour diagnosis, as stated on his Instagram. The news has deeply moved many, with heartfelt tributes pouring in, celebrating Zephaniah as a “beautiful human being” and a “proud Brummie.” His absence is profoundly felt, especially as he still had much more to contribute. Born in Handsworth, Birmingham, to a Barbadian postman father and Jamaican nurse mother, Benjamin Zephaniah’s journey was remarkable. Despite his dyslexia and leaving school at 13 without the ability…
In the compelling BBC 100 Women documentary “12 Million Girls,” luminaries Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates, and Amal Clooney join forces to confront child marriage in Malawi. This impactful film, directed by Yousef Eldin and featuring BBC’s Megha Mohan, showcases the trio’s journey to Malawi, where they engage with young girls and organizations fighting against this pressing issue. Part of BBC’s 100 Women season, the documentary, airing on December 9, brings to light the harsh realities of child marriage and the concerted efforts to end it. The program emphasizes the global significance of women’s rights and the vital role of…