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Ghana Music Awards Europe 2025: Full nominees list unveiled at star-studded event in Accra
Joy FM
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July 8, 2025
The 2025 Ghana Music Awards Europe (GMAEU) nominees were officially unveiled at a grand ceremony held on July 3, 2025, at the CLOSAG Hall in Accra. The star-studded event, organized by the GMAEU team in partnership with TapTap Send, attracted an...
Togo Sets 92,500-Ton Cotton Goal, but Doubts Remain
Togo First
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(Togo First) - With cotton production declining and farmers aging, Togo is banking on an ambitious push to revive the sector. The goal is to exceed 92,500 tons in the next season. But unpredictable weather, a lack of young workers, and rising...
Czech musician set to perform in Kent detained, sent back to Prague
Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio
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Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skula has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...
Czech musician set to perform in Ohio detained, sent back to Prague
The Daily Record - Ohio
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Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skuta has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...
Nigeria, Togo set for showdown at ITTF W’Africa championships
Punch
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July 6, 2025
Defending champions Nigeria and Togo are preparing to retain their titles at the 2025 International Table Tennis Africa Federation West Africa Regional Championships in Lagos from July 16 to 19. The event will take place at the Molade Okoya-Thomas...
We Call For Peaceful And Political Settlement To The Crisis In The Republic Of Togo
Scoop
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Again, the people of Togo are on the streets across the country to protest against their government. As a result, protesters are now calling for President Faure Gnassingbe to resign over what the Togolese people say, his failed leadership in the...
Jordynne Grace Joins Cast of Fantasy Film
411Mania
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Variety reports that WWE superstar Jordynne Grace has joined the cast of a fantasy film called Welcome to Paradise, which also stars Bill Nighy and Matthew Horne. Richard Summers-Calvert is the writer and director for the film, which has completed...
Streaming platforms making musicians poor –Socrate Safo
Graphic
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July 5, 2025
FILM producer Socrate Safo has reignited a debate about the Ghanaian music industry's over-reliance on streaming platforms, arguing that they have not necessarily increased our musicians' global reach or revenue. All that has happened is owners of...
Togo urged to end violent crackdown on protesters
JURIST
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July 4, 2025
Amnesty International expressed outrage on Thursday over the violent crackdown on protests in Togo on June 26, citing the unjustified use of force and ill-treatment by the police and security forces. The organization urged the Togolese authorities...
Jordynne Grace is the latest WWE talent to land a movie role
Cageside Seats
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July 5, 2025
Roman Reigns (and maybe Cody Rhodes) are going to be in Hollywood’s next stab at turning Street Fighter into a movie. Liv Morgan recently filmed a part in an auteur-driven independent film over in Japan, and we’ll get to see Rhodes’ comedy chops...
Togo protests signal youth anger at dynastic rule – but is change possible?
Yahoo News
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Lome, Togo – The chants have faded in the streets, the barricades have been cleared, and an eerie calm hangs over Togo after days of mass protests in the West African nation’s capital. But beneath the surface, anger simmers, security forces remain...
Jordynne Grace to make film debut in ‘Welcome to Paradise’
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
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July 5, 2025
Jordynne Grace is set to make her film debut. Variety reported on Sunday that Grace has been cast in the “genre-busting” fantasy film “Welcome to Paradise.” The film is currently in post-production, meaning Grace has already filmed her scenes....
Rob Zombie Shares Memory of Directing Michael Madsen in ‘CSI: Miami’ Episode
Bloody Disgusting - California
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July 7, 2025
The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Michael Madsen, who passed away at the age of 67 on July 3. Madsen is of course best known for his films with Quentin Tarantino, including Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, and The Hateful...
Bill Nighy, Mathew Horne, WWE’s Jordynne Grace Board Fantasy Film ‘Welcome to Paradise’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety
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July 5, 2025
British thespian Bill Nighy and “Gavin & Stacey” star Mathew Horne have joined the cast of genre-bending fantasy feature “Welcome to Paradise,” alongside WWE superstar Jordynne Grace making her screen debut. Richard Summers-Calvert (“Drive Me to...
Explosive Fights, Music, Herald AKO9 Championship
This Day
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July 4, 2025
The African Knockout (AKO) Championship delivered another unforgettable night of MMA action at AKO9, held on June 13, at the Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki. The event brought together elite fighters, vibrant fans, and groundbreaking entertainment...
Lomé Hosts First Francophone Forum on Emergency Housing
Togo First
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(Togo First) - Lomé, Togo, is hosting the first-ever Francophone Emergency Housing Forum (RHUF) this week. The event, which started on July 1 and set to end today July 3, comes as humanitarian and climate-related crises continue to intensify...
Consumer groups in Togo decry internet restrictions after protests
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
Consumer advocacy groups in Togo have reported internet and social media access restrictions in the country since deadly protests last month, one of their officials told AFP on Friday. The restrictions follow two rare waves of protests against the...
MOWAA Announces Public Opening in Benin City, Inaugural Exhibition, and Artist Council During Nigeria’s Arts Season This November
Bella Naija
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July 4, 2025
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) is pleased to announce the official public opening of the first phase of its Campus and the Institute in Benin City, Nigeria, on 11 November 2025. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the...
The 32 greatest '90s animated movies of all time
Total Film
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July 4, 2025
When you think about the greatest animated movies from the 1990s, chances are you're thinking of the Disney Renaissance, understandably so. Starting with the release of The Little Mermaid in 1989 and lasting until Tarzan capped off the decade in...
Wuh.ey: Blurring Memory, Fiction, and Folklore Through Togolese AI Art
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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June 30, 2025
Franco-Togolese visual artist Wuh.ey is part of a growing generation of African creatives using artificial intelligence not as a shortcut, but as a tool for storytelling. His works are cinematic, emotionally charged, and deeply symbolic—inviting...