In 1959, Fela formed his first group, Fela Ransome-Kuti and His Highlife Rakers, which recorded only four tracks for Melodisc. In 1960, he disbanded the Highlife Rakers and formed Koola Lobitos, with a mix of West African and Caribbean musicians. By 1963, Fela launched the first edition of Fela Ransome-Kuti Quintet, and in 1964 he...
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BET Award 2025: “Trump Is Using Military Forces To Stop A Protest.”— Doechii
“There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our community in the name of law and order, Trump is using military forces to stop a protest — I want y’all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military...
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Sly Stone, Leader Of Funk Revolutionaries Sly And The Family Stone, Dies At 82
Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and dynamic showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s and beyond with such hits as “Everyday People,” “Stand!” and “Family Affair,” died Monday at age 82 Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, had been in poor health in recent years. His publicist Carleen Donovan said Stone...
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Tyler Perry Movie ‘Straw’ Among Top Ten Movies In America
“All I can say is I’m humbled. This brings me to my knees in gratitude!! Thank you all so much. I thank God for you.” —Tyler Perry
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Veteran Nollywood Actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Dish Out Tips On Commitment In Marriage
“There are times I look at my husband and I think somebody needs to remind me why I chose this guy again…Marriage is not always going to be lovey dovey throughout, (and when those days come) just wait it out”