The Zambia Mixed Martial Arts Association made a new addition to the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation family from Africa. Representing the majority of practitioners in Zambia’s MMA community, the ZMMAA aims to expand their opportunities through the establishment of a national amateur league and coaches’ education and certification. Serving as the ZMMAA president is Benjamin … Continue reading Zambia joins IMMAF; Benjamin Bush is ZMMAA president
Zimbabwe’s Sha Sha is 2020 BET Awards’ Best New International Act
Charmaine Mapimbiro, who is professionally Sha Sha, was one of the winners at the 20th Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards on June 28, 2020. The Best New International Act award was given to the songstress from Mutare, Zimbabwe. Including Sha Sha, the only BET Awards 2020 nominee from Zimbabwe, there were two artists from Africa nominated … Continue reading Zimbabwe’s Sha Sha is 2020 BET Awards’ Best New International Act
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Denver, Colorado’s Youssef Zalal earns 2nd UFC win, decisions Jordan Griffin at ‘UFC Vegas 4’
Youssef Zalal, fighting out of Morocco and Denver, secured his second UFC victory at "UFC Vegas 4" on June 27, 2020, defeating Jordan Griffin by unanimous decision. The event featured 10 fights, with notable wins from Mike Perry and Dustin Poirier. Zalal's record improved to 9-2, marking a three-fight winning streak.
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Jussie Smollett case: Abimbola Osundairo, Olabinjo Osundairo to testify against ex-‘Empire’ star
Brothers Abimbola Osundairo and Olabinjo Osundairo claim that Jussie Smollett paid them to stage a hate crime. The two brothers, who are originally from Nigeria, recently declared that they are willing to testify against the "Empire" alum. Smollett claimed that two masked men punched him in the face, poured an unknown chemical substance on him … Continue reading Jussie Smollett case: Abimbola Osundairo, Olabinjo Osundairo to testify against ex-‘Empire’ star
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Can Amin Ayoub dethrone Cleiton Silva as BRAVE CF’s lightweight king?
Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub, 24, of Nantes, France revealed the next opponent he wants to face after renewing his BRAVE Combat Federation contract. The French-Tunisian mixed martial artist wants to challenge reigning BRAVE CF Lightweight World Champion Cleiton “Predator” Silva, 33, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Training out of Bulgarian Top Team in Sofia, Bulgaria, … Continue reading Can Amin Ayoub dethrone Cleiton Silva as BRAVE CF’s lightweight king?
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Angelina Jolie: Refugees don’t flee to improve their lives
People are currently talking about Angelina Jolie's statement about her divorce with Brad Pitt in a recent interview. Almost no one, however, is talking about what she said about refugees in the same interview. “I see all people as equal," Jolie recently told Vogue India. "I see the abuse and suffering and I cannot stand … Continue reading Angelina Jolie: Refugees don’t flee to improve their lives
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David Oyelowo joins Yahoo, GEANCO’s ‘STOR14S’ podcast series to raise funds for Nigeria
Yahoo, part of Verizon Media, and The GEANCO Foundation are launching “STOR14S,” a new global podcast featuring children’s short stories narrated by a renowned cast of leading actors and influencers. The podcast aims to take families on an adventure that transports them out of their homes to exciting, new places. The 14-part series will premiere … Continue reading David Oyelowo joins Yahoo, GEANCO’s ‘STOR14S’ podcast series to raise funds for Nigeria
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Oluwatoyin Salau biography: 13 things about Nigerian-American activist from Tallahassee, Florida
Oluwatoyin "Toyin" Salau was an activist who actively participated in the Black Lives Matter movement. She was from Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Salau spent the last days of her life demanding justice for people who were murdered. At each Black Lives Matter protest, she had been reciting the names of African-American people killed, such as … Continue reading Oluwatoyin Salau biography: 13 things about Nigerian-American activist from Tallahassee, Florida
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Thomas Lane tutored Somali refugees in Minneapolis via Ka Joog
Even after the arrest of Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, gathering information about him is still a challenge. One of the details about him revealed by his heavily redacted personnel files was the volunteer work that he did for Somali youth. Lane completed his education not in the traditional way. He … Continue reading Thomas Lane tutored Somali refugees in Minneapolis via Ka Joog
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Uwa Omozuwa biography: 13 things about University of Benin student
Vera Uwaila "Uwa" Omozuwa lost her life at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria on May 30, 2020 during the time of new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As of March 31, 2020, Nigeria listed 287 deaths related to COVID-19 but her death had nothing to do with the deadly virus. On … Continue reading Uwa Omozuwa biography: 13 things about University of Benin student
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