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Multi-talented musician, Quincy Jones dies at 91

Quincy Jones, American multi-talented music titan, whose vast legacy ranged from producing Micheal Jackson’s historic Thriller album to writing prize winning film and television scores has died at the age of 91.

His publicist Arnold Robinson confirmed that the music producer died in his home on Sunday surrounded by his family.

In a statement, his family said: “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing.

“And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

Jones rose from running with gangs of the South Side of Chicago to the very heights of show business, becoming one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood.

Through out his career which spans more than 70 years, Jones achieve 28 Grammy award wins out of 80 nominations. Dues to his influencer in the entertainment industry, Jones kept company with the presidents and foregin leaders, movie stars and musicians philanthropist and business leaders.

He composed the soundtracks for Roots, organized President Bill Clinton’s first inaugural celebration and oversaw the all-star recording of We are the World, the 1985 charity record for famine relief in Africa.

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Rapper Speed Darlington arrested again by police

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested Nigerian singer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington barely two months after he was released.

It would be recalled that the singer, also known as Akpi, was arrested on 4 October, following the release of a contentious video in which he allegedly mocked his colleague, Burna Boy’s association with American rapper Diddy, who has faced legal issues with the FBI over charges of sexual exploitation.

The outspoken Nigerian singer was, however, released on bail on October 9 after spending five days in detention.

His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju announced the latest arrest on Wednesday via a post on his official Facebook page.

He wrote, “Our client Speed Darlington, a.k.a AKPI has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Owerri at his show upon return to Nigeria”.

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‘My husband assaulted me, ruined my career’ – Model Olajumoke Onibread

Popular bread seller turned model, Olajumoke Orisaguna, known as Olajumoke Onibread, has accused her ex-husband of assault.

The model made this known while sharing her experience with domestic abuse.

Speaking during an interview with City FM, she stated that her ex-husband, Sunday Orisaguna, also ruined her career.

“We stayed in my husband’s family house at Ire in Osun State and there is no way you stay in such a place that you would not encounter problems.

“My mother in-law was very hostile towards me and I would have to close my hairdressing shop on time just to go and make dinner at home.

“And it was whatever she told her son that he listens to. He would not hear my own side of the story before beating me. Whenever I had misunderstanding with his mother, he would beat me to the extent that my face and body would be swollen. Sometimes he would even use a belt.

“I would hide what was happening because I didn’t want my mother to hear. She also lived within the same vicinity.

“Before if I report to her, she will say she didn’t give me out in marriage to anyone. Even my mom’s sister was against me marrying him, as she had lived longer in Ire than me, so she knew what she was saying. But there was nothing anyone could do when the pregnancy issue happened.

“So my mum will tell me she did not bless any marriage and she cannot also ask me to leave there, so she did not involve herself in the issue.

“Only those who lived with us knew about the beating. I didn’t tell anyone.

“Fast forward to January 2016 when I wanted to move to Lagos, we were frying akara for his dad’s remembrance when I had an issue with his elder sister.

“As usual, he beat me up and I decided that I was going to leave, move to Lagos, and start working at the bakery because I had been there before. The third day after that incident, I packed my load and brought my two children with me to Lagos because I couldn’t leave them there.

“Getting to the bakery, I had to explain to my friend what happened and she was happy that I had finally left because she was part of the people that warned me about him.

“I was enduring all of it. He didn’t have a job. I was the one going out to hustle. It has been almost four years since we separated. Everything started going down the drain after separation because he started spoiling my name. Since then, things started going down.”

Recall that Olajumoke gained popularity in 2016 after accidentally walking into a photoshoot with British rapper Tinie Tempah, captured by TY Bello.

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Davido turns 32, holds livestream birthday concert for fans

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David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is 32 today, and he is marking the milestone with a livestream “Davido & Friends Birthday Concert” to his fans worldwide.

The Grammy-nominated singer stated this on his X account (formerly Twitter) with a post, “B DAY PARTY @StateFarmArena.”

The post has reaffirmed his earlier announcement to create an unforgettable experience for his fans worldwide with the highly anticipated “Davido & Friends Birthday Concert” holding in the United States.

According to the Afrobeat superstar, he is hosting the 32 birthday concert at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, his place of birth.

The concert is streamed live for fans across the globe by Kiswe, American internet video company that develops live streaming and interactive video platforms, particularly for sporting events and concerts.

An array of artists performing alongside Davido include South African Grammy-nominated singer and producer Musa Keys, Ghanaian band The Compozers, rappers Darkoo and Odumodublvck, ECool, Cuhdeejah, Emmerson and Mayorkun, among others.

Part of events for the birthday, Davido had earlier in the week announced a N300 million donation to orphanages and organisations combating drug addiction among young people across Nigeria.

The “Timeless” crooner has made it a tradition in recent times to make goodwill donations to orphanages on his birthday as an opportunity to give back to society.

He started this charitable tradition on his birthday in 2021 when he made over N200 million in donations after sharing his bank account details on his X page.

He, thereafter, announced that he planned to donate the funds to orphanages across Nigeria in celebration of his 29th birthday

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