*Join us in sending prayers to the family, friends and fans of Atlanta rapper Trouble DTE, who has sadly passed away at age 34. Family and friends confirm he was shot and killed in while sitting in his car last night, Saturday (June 4). The rapper, who was born Mariel Semonte Orr on November 4,…
No one should be surprised that T-Pain is still collecting certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). While on his Road to Wiscansin Tour, the rapper-turnt-sanga’s sophomore album Epiphany graduated to double-platinum status with more than two million equivalent units sold. It becomes his only album to climb over the multi-platinum level. Released…
By Special to the AFRO In just two weeks, the Baltimore region has transitioned from “medium” to “high” on the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Transmission level system. The re-categorization took place […] The post CDC now says Baltimore has high community transmission levels appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr., Special to the AFRO If you have ever had your hand slapped by a sister in school or you were treated lovingly, I recommend a […] The post The Moore Report: Holy Bad Attitudes and Behaviors: “Subversive Habits,” a book about White racism among nuns in the Catholic Church appeared…
By AFRO Staff Emergent BioSolutions (Emergent), a vaccine manufacturer located in East Baltimore, has come under fire for intentionally misleading the FDA about the mishandling of COVID-19 vaccines. Rep. Carolyn […] The post Committees’ report on emergent BioSolutions uncovers extensive vaccine manufacturing failures, clear efforts to hide deficiencies appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Kara Thompson, AFRO MDDC Intern In a special partnership with AFRO Charities and Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center, students of Coppin Academy have been exploring the rich history of […] The post #WordinBlack: Coppin Academy students display creative appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Grammy Award-winning artist, Tye Tribbett releases a bang-up, declarative new track titled “NEW“. The single is off his forthcoming new album, “All Things New” due on July 8 via Motown Gospel. “New” is a testament to Tribbett’s ability to stretch the bounds of his musical identity beyond the genres and styles that so closely define…
Congolese Gospel singer and viral sensation, Grace Lokwa who came into prominence after his ‘Kumama Papa‘ video blew up and inspired a challenge that took over social media, has finally made the viral song into an official single. For the full song release, Grace Lokwa teamed up with Nigeria’s Moses Bliss and Prinx Emmanuel who…
Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and music minister, Modadeola releases her debut single “Sacrifice,” alongside its official music video. The uplifting track which fuses ballad, contemporary Rnb, and soft rock, is a song of gratitude to God. Modadeola shares; “God dwells close to us when we praise Him. He lives there. He looks for it. He…
Nigerian gospel singer, Elijah Daniel has released his much anticipated new single titled “Watimagbo“. The highlife-fuji jam features two of Nigeria’s finest fuji-fusionists Testimony Jaga and Mike Abdul. “Watimagbo” ( Yoruba language) is translated in English as “You should have heard” according to Elijah. Heavy on African percussion, it’s a song of appreciation and thanksgiving…