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…
Music legend, Candi Staton has scored a gold record certification for her dance anthem, “Hallelujah Anyway” (Defected Records). London-based Defected Records recently mailed Staton a plaque celebrating the gold status of “Hallelujah Anyway” in Belgium. “I’m so tickled,” Staton says. “I knew the song was popular because European promoters always ask me to put the…
*Mariah Carey is being sued for apparently ripping off “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by another artist (Andy Stone) who claims she was inspired by his song and used the same title. (Scroll down to listen to the two songs. You decide if she ripped him off.) Stone is suing Mariah Carey for…
*Al B. Sure is looking for prayer support. Via multiple Instagram posts, we’ve learned from the entertainer that he’s currently hospitalized in Mt. Vernon, NY. He also revealed that he had surgery, but did not detail why. A posting from June 1 shows him laying down on a hospital bed as a nurse draws several…
*On this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Doctor Bob Lee discusses: His longstanding career at WBLS, one of the most influential radio stations in the nation and the Black community. Being the President, Founder & CEO of the Make the Grade Foundation, a non-profit that provides mentoring, tutoring, and aid to students of all ages…
*David M. Blake Jr., the son of LA rapper DJ Quik, has been arrested by Downey Police Department detectives on suspicion of murder. According to City records, Blake Jr., 27, works as a “council liaison” to embattled Compton City Councilman Isaac Galvan. Authorities confirmed that the suspect was booked after being arrested in Porter Ranch.…
*(CNN) — Brittney Griner has been able to receive written correspondence from friends and family during her detention in Russia, where she has been held for over 100 days, her agent tells CNN — but the WNBA star has not been able to speak with her loved ones back home in the United States. “While…
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor The Maryland State Board of Education voted this past week to take action against the Prince George’s County School board chair Juanita D. Miller […] The post State Board of Education issues charges against Prince George’s County School Board Chair appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor June is LGBTQ Pride Month – a celebration and commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City, staged to resist police harassment […] The post Black Pride: Representing the Black LGBTQ+ community for 30 years appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By AFRO Staff The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) on June 1 announced it has received a $10 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to strengthen eviction diversion […] The post D.C. courts and eight states receive eviction relief assistance from Wells Fargo grant appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .