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Mike Ejeagha, the iconic Nigerian highlife maestro and Igbo folklorist, has passed away at 95. This tribute celebrates his life, his legacy, and what younger generations can learn from the last true storyteller of Nigerian highlife music.

In a legal battle capturing headlines across the globe, 85-year-old Motown icon Smokey Robinson has filed a staggering $500 million defamation and civil conspiracy countersuit against four former housekeepers who accused him of multiple instances of sexual assault. The case, unfolding in California, strikes at the intersection of celebrity, justice, and society’s evolving conversation about accountability and false accusations.

As Canal+ acquires MultiChoice, South Africa faces a turning point in media ownership. Will this mega-deal drive local empowerment or mask global control? In an era where media defines identity, controls narratives, and shapes public opinion, who owns the screen matters more than ever. That’s why South Africa’s approval albeit conditional of Canal+’s R35 billion ($1.96 billion) acquisition of MultiChoice is more than a corporate transaction. It’s a fork in the road for Afr

A Farewell That Echoes Far Beyond Football Gary Lineker, the iconic host of BBC’s Match of the Day, is stepping down after 26 years but not for reasons of retirement or ratings. His resignation, triggered by a social media controversy involving a reposted image critical of Zionism, raises a far deeper question: Where does personal belief end and public responsibility begin—especially in a polarized digital age?

In a world driven by instant reactions where a single comment can spark outrage and a moment of anger can go viral emotional discipline is no longer just a virtue; it’s a life skill. The recent arrest and remand of global music icon Chris Brown in the United Kingdom over an alleged violent nightclub incident is a high-profile reminder of a truth many ignore: unchecked emotions can undo everything we’ve worked for.

The Marabi Jazz Club, one of Johannesburg’s most iconic cultural institutions, has shut its doors permanently, bringing to a close an era that celebrated South Africa's rich musical soul and artistic resilience. Located within the historic Hallmark House Hotel in the Maboneng Precinct, the club was more than just a venue for live music. It was a living tribute to the marabi sound a genre born out of urban struggle, rooted in resistance, and drenched in South African identity.