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The Nigerian Afrobeat singer-songwriter Burna Boy is bringing his fusion style of music, blending Afrobeat, hip hop and reggae, to Glastonbury 2024. The singer will be taking to the Pyramid stage on Sunday.

Naman Ramachandran The international documentary market Sunny Side of the Doc concluded its 35th edition in La Rochelle, France on June 27, drawing 2,100 participants from 68 countries. The four-day event, themed “Mapping the Future,” showcased 90 exhibitors and hosted 250 international decision-makers.

Sunny Side of the Doc, the world’s biggest documentary-focused marketplace in the world, wrapped its 35th edition Thursday, after gathering 2,100 participants over four days in La Rochelle, France.

Ayra Starr has spoken about her studio time with Coldplay‘s Chris Martin, along with her upcoming Glastonbury debut.The Beninese-Nigerian musician spoke about meeting Coldplay in the studio to the BBC, revealing that she met frontman Chris Martin and their producer, Max Martin.She revealed to the BBC that she played both the Martins her sophomore album ‘The Year I Turned 21‘, saying: “Oh, my. Yes. I’ve loved Chris for so long, and he’s been very supportive.“We met in a studio and I played him my album before it came out,” she added.

revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world in March, the Sussexes have reportedly been itching to get in touch.“Meghan’s desperate to come across as the bigger person and end this feud between them — appearing like some sort of royal savior could only do her image good,” a source told OK! Magazine.“When Kate gets back into action, their hope is that it might take some of the heat off them and possibly trigger a truce with her and William, and with the King, too.”While the father of two, 39, has been on home soil twice this year, he has not met up with his estranged brother Prince William and his wife.Instead, Harry only saw his estranged father, King Charles, in February.

Hibs are keen on former Blackpool defender Marvin Ekpiteta.

Following the success they experienced during their recent visit to Nigeria, it has been reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are eyeing up a number of other future tours to countries such as Malta and Ghana. Questioning whether the couple would be ready to undertake a world tour, royal reporter Louise Roberts told Sky News Australia: "In May, after Nigeria, and that was a successful faux royal tour for them, let's face it, Harry made the comment they want to do more of this." If a large scale tour is on the cards for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped back from their roles as senior royals in 2020, they will have to wait to visit one key country, however, thanks to a very specific royal rule.

Think of it as the Marché du Film, except just for documentaries.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly unable to include Australia in their upcoming world tour, despite the success of their recent trip to Nigeria. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped down as senior royals in 2020, have hit a snag with plans for a rumoured visit Down Under.

Sufferers of a blood disease whose numbers are soaring are being helped by a miracle drug. There were 48 cases of sickle cell disease in Scotland in 2005 but the most recent figures show numbers have risen to 413 – a rise of 760 per cent in less than 20 years.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are intent on keeping their children, Archie and Lilibet, away from the public eye, with a royal expert suggesting that fans "won't see the kids again".

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly gearing up for a "world tour" after their recent visit to Nigeria.

Strictly Come Dancing star and former Rugby Union player, Ugo Monye, has opened up about the heartbreaking moment he discovered his father had cancer.The 41 year old TNT Sports pundit revealed that he was unaware of his dad's illness until after his 2021 death, which was three weeks before Ugo appeared on the ITV dancing competition. Ugo dedicated his first dance with professional partner Oti Mabuse - which took place just hours after the funeral - to his father, Theophilus, who passed away at the age of 81. Ugo shared that his father, who resided in Nigeria, was diagnosed with prostate cancer during the Covid pandemic, but this information was not relayed to his family by carers until after his passing.This revelation, along with travel restrictions at the time, meant that Ugo never got the chance to bid his father farewell, whom he hadn't seen for several years following Theophilus' move to Nigeria after separating from Ugo's mum over 15 years ago.

during his 3-day trip to London last month.Displaying tensions further, Markle also snubbed the royal family by flying to London to meet her husband at Heathrow Airport and immediately jetting off to Nigeria together.“Maybe there’s too much water under the bridge now, a lot of time has passed, trust has been broken, can that be repaired? Time will tell,” Harrold said on behalf of Spin Genie. “Actions speak louder than words.”The Sussexes have also not seen cancer-stricken Kate Middleton since she revealed her diagnosis to the world in March.Despite once being joined at the hip, Harry and the Princess of Wales, 42, no longer boast a friendship as tensions worsened following his revelations in “Spare.”Still, while a reconciliation between both camps seems like a pipe dream, Harry is reportedly looking to snap up a UK property so that he and his wife have a place to stay when visiting London.Harrold this week told The Post that Harry’s rumored UK home search was spurred on after he “realized that he’s only got one family.”The royal expert suggested that the couple are looking to revert back to their “original idea” of splitting their time equally between the UK and the US.After being evicted from Frogmore Cottage in June 2023, Harry and Meghan have not had a permanent place to stay on his home soil.The pair currently reside in their $14 million Montecito, Calif.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle caused a few rumblings within circles close to the monarchy after their recent rip to Nigeria was dubbed a 'mini royal tour'.

A style expert has suggested that Meghan Markle may have sent a subtle message to the Royal Family by wearing a piece of jewellery once donned by Princess Diana.

Christopher Vourlias Zaia Ventures, the venture studio led by former Prime Video chief marketing officer Ukonwa Ojo, has taken a stake inTaeps Animation Studios, a growing Nigerian outfit dedicated to bringing powerful African stories to life. Co-founded in 2017 by long-time friends and animation enthusiasts Adeoyin Okuboyejo and Ayobami Bello, Taeps Animation Studios aims to usher in a new era of animation that celebrates African culture and heritage.

Thania Garcia The Recording Academy is working to expand its global efforts for artists in rapidly advancing spaces. The Academy announced Tuesday it has inked agreements with Ministries of Cultures and key stakeholders across the Middle East and Africa to collaborate on strengthening the Academy’s presence and services in these music regions.

Meghan Markle's reaction to being given a new "title" during her tour of Nigeria with Prince Harry has left royal fans in two minds.

EXCLUSIVE: The National Film Authority of Ghana has re-teamed with regional operator Silverbird Cinemas to mount the Africa Cinema Summit in the nation’s capital, Accra. 

People confirmed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not invited to this year’s annual celebration of the British monarch’s birthday. The event is set for June 15 in London. This is the second time the couple has been snubbed, as they were also not invited last year, which was the inaugural year that Trooping the Colour happened during King Charles’ reign.