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Davido Breaks Silence, Announces New Album, ‘Timeless’
Entertainment

Davido Breaks Silence, Announces New Album, ‘Timeless’

The high-flying Nigerian singer-songwriter explained the album title in a press statement he released on Instagram, writing, “There is a time for everything. A time to grieve and a time to heal. A time to laugh and a time to dance. A time to speak and a time for silence." “I do all of this in my own time, grounded by your love which is TIMELESS." In an emotive Instagram video, which chronicled his storied 11-year career, Davido thanked his fans for all the 'support, love and gifts' while he was away. “Thank you to everyone out there for your love and support that has held me down. All the love and messages while I was away, the gifts sent, the concerts you all threw! I appreciate it all,” he added in the caption. “Today, I want to remind you all that what is now Timeless, was...
R. Kelly Gets New 20-Year Jail Term For Child Porn Crimes
Entertainment

R. Kelly Gets New 20-Year Jail Term For Child Porn Crimes

A US judge on Thursday handed disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly a 20-year prison term for child pornography and other charges -- but he will serve most of it simultaneously with a previous sentence. Kelly, 56, is already serving a 30-year sentence he received after a Brooklyn jury in a separate federal trial convicted him on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. The judge in Chicago -- Kelly's hometown, where he was once seen as a source of pride -- ruled that most of the new sentence would be served concurrently with the previous one, with all but one year taken at the same time. That Kelly will spend a maximum of 31 years in prison is a win for the defense, which urged in its sentencing memorandum that "a concurrent sentence is what fairness demands," accusing the prose...
Kenya 7s Star Collins Injera Retires From Rugby
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Kenya 7s Star Collins Injera Retires From Rugby

Veteran Kenya Sevens star Collins Injera has announced his retirement from rugby after a sparkling career both at club and international level. Through a post on social media, Injera said he had to listen to his body after months of deliberating whether to call it quits. “Everything must come to an end, sometime. I have always said that I will know it’s time because my body will tell me. And for the past few months, it has really ‘spoken’ to me so, finally, I have decided to listen to it. As hard as this is for me, after 17 years of literal blood, sweat and tears, it’s time to step away from this great game that has given me so much more than I could ever ask for,” he wrote. His decision to hang the boots comes just two weeks after he became the 12th person to be inducted...
Ben Pol Apologises After ‘Hurtful Words’ To Ex-Wife Anerlisa Muigai
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Ben Pol Apologises After ‘Hurtful Words’ To Ex-Wife Anerlisa Muigai

Days after revealing details about his failed marriage to Anerlisa Muigai, musician Ben Pol has been forced to eat some extra humble pie. ‘I want to apologise for the things that I said about my marriage during my series of interviews with Millard Ayo which started airing on January 13,” Ben Pol said in a statement on Monday. According to the 'Moyo Mashine' hitmaker, his intention was not to hurt anyone but to share his marriage experience. ‘I take responsibility for this experience and wanted to articulate how it affected my mental health. I recognise that my words were hurtful to my ex-wife and I apologise to her and the public." In the said interview, Ben Pol discussed weaknesses that led to their divorce. His apology came just hours after his ex-wife, Ke...
Amber Ray, Lover Kennedy Rapudo Announce 1st Pregnancy
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Amber Ray, Lover Kennedy Rapudo Announce 1st Pregnancy

Kenyan socialite Amber Ray and her lover Kennedy Rapudo have announced their pregnancy in style. The socialite in a cute post via her Instagram page, revealed that she was pregnant. The socialite in a cute post via her Instagram page, revealed that she was pregnant. The kitchen countertop made of marble was cute and a baby t-shirt with the words cutie pie engraved in it in pink served baby vibes. Besides, the t-shirt was bread and cupcakes with the words oh baby engraved on them. It was a cute blend and Amber and her bae have really outdone themselves with the cute announcement. Most of the socialite's fans were happy that she had finally found love, and they congratulated her. Congratulations to her !!!
YE<br>CELEBRATES SAINT’S BDAY AT KIM’S HOUSE
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YE
CELEBRATES SAINT’S BDAY AT KIM’S HOUSE

Kanye west embroiled in controversy, but that doesn't mean kim kardashian is holding him from his kids -- inviting Kanye to celebrate their son's 7th birthday together at her home. Ye spent several hours at Kim's Hidden Hills estate Monday night for saint's birthday. Unclear if other members of Kim's family were present for the party, but Kanye's attendance truly speaks to Kim's commitment to keeping Kanye in their kids' lives ... no matter what he's going through publicly. On top of that, Kim took Saint and a bunch of his friends to the L.A. Rams game to celebrate his birthday on Sunday ... where they got field access, watched the game from a suite and even got to meet Rams' star Jalen Ramsey. Kanye was not present for the friend bday party on Sunday, but it was clearly ...
KIM KARDASHIAN<br>BREAKS SILENCE ON BALENCIAGA SCANDAL
Entertainment

KIM KARDASHIAN
BREAKS SILENCE ON BALENCIAGA SCANDAL

It appears Balenciaga is already taking steps to make things right, in a new statement Monday, the org announced, "We are reinforcing the structures around our creative processes and validation steps. We want to ensure that new controls mark a pivot and will prevent this from happening again. We are laying the groundwork with organizations who specialize in child  protection and aims at ending child abuse and exploitation." They continue, "We want to learn from our mistakes and identify ways we can contribute. Balenciaga reiterates its sincere apologies for the offense we have caused and extends its apologies to talents and partners." Kim has more to say about Balenciaga and whether she's going to continue working with them. In an additional post, Kim says ... "As for my...
TAKEOFF MEMORIAL<br>Quavo, Offset and Drake’s<br>EMOTIONS POUR OUT IN SPEECHES
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TAKEOFF MEMORIAL
Quavo, Offset and Drake’s
EMOTIONS POUR OUT IN SPEECHES

Take off memorial service in Atlanta just ended, and his sendoff was marked by several emotional moments ... especially speeches from his Migos family and Drake The service started shortly after noon, and lasted several hours Friday from State Farm Arena ... which was packed with mourning fans, as well as the celebs who worked with Takeoff and loved him. His close friend Drake spoke about the great times he and Migos all shared while touring together. Justin bieber,Chloe Bailey and Yolanda Adams performed during the ceremony, and Takeoff's family members -- including his mother, brother and sister addressed the crowd.
After Six Years, Rihanna To Drop New Music Friday
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After Six Years, Rihanna To Drop New Music Friday

The wait might just be finally over for The Navy (colloquial term for Rihanna's fans) as new music from the Bajan Princess might just land in a matter of several hours.  The Barbadian artist has long been rumoured to release a new album, however, she never publicly confirmed, always keeping her fans on her toes and admitting that new music will be here imminently. Fans eventually despaired after the Roc Nation signee announced a surprise pregnancy earlier this year.  However, Marvel has now taken to Twitter to reveal that Rihanna will be dropping a new track for its upcoming and highly anticipated film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.  Earlier this month, multiple US publications reported that Rihanna had supposedly recorded two new tracks for the film. T...
DPP Withdraws Ksh.19M Graft Charges Against CS Nominee Aisha Jumwa
Politics

DPP Withdraws Ksh.19M Graft Charges Against CS Nominee Aisha Jumwa

The Director General of Public Prosecutions has issued a request to withdraw the corruption case against Aisha Jumwa who was recently appointed Public Service and Gender Cabinet Secretary. Jumwa, who was a Member of Parliament for Malindi was facing charges of illegally obtaining Ksh.19 million. Through the head of prosecution Alex Akula, the DPP's office informed Chief Magistrate Martha Mutuku that it has received orders to withdraw the case against Jumwa who is the first defendant in the case. However, the case of the 8 others the CS nominee was charged with will continue. Jumwa's lawyers, led by Jared Magolo, welcomed the move and further sought an apology from the government for the charges pressed against her. Justice Mutuku ordered that the case be mentioned to al...