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Iran court backs 74 lashes for singer who performed without hijab (opens the original)
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An appeals court in Iran has confirmed a sentence of 74 lashes handed to prominent singer Parastoo Ahmadi after she performed without the mandatory hijab, according to her lawyers. BBC reports Ahmadi, 29, performed in a sleeveless dress during a concert livestreamed on her YouTube channel in December 2024. The performance went viral and attracted millions of views. Iranian law requires women to cover their hair and wear modest clothing in public. Public performances by women are also prohibited.
British Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo dies aged 44 (opens the original)
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British Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo, born Derek Safo, has died at age 44, with the MOBO Award announcing his passing earlier today. The rapper won prestigious award as an unsigned artist before breaking UK Top 10 and nurturing artists including KSI. The British rapper Sway, who proved inspirational to a generation of Black British musicians thanks to his independence and frank, dextrous storytelling, has died aged 44. Sway won MOBO best hip-hop act in 2005, the first unsigned act to do so. “Prou
EDITOR'S LENS: Bernice Offei: When the music becomes a legacy (opens the original)
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There are musicians whose songs become hits, and there are musicians whose songs become part of people’s lives. Bernice Offei belonged to the latter. Her death at 63 has left a painful silence in Ghana’s gospel music community, but it is a silence that her music will continually break. For years, Bernice gave Ghana a voice that was gentle yet powerful, soulful yet deeply rooted in faith. She did not need gimmicks or theatrics to make an impact. She simply sang and allowed the message to do the w
Barosky is home! Government repatriates musician from UK, offers psychosocial and financial support (opens the original)
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After weeks of heartbreaking images and public concern over his plight on the streets of Manchester, musician Barosky is finally back on Ghanaian soil. The government has repatriated the musician to Ghana and is providing him with psychosocial support and financial assistance to help him reintegrate into society. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa, confirmed the development in a social media post, stating that Barosky arrived safely in Ghana last night. According to the Min
Shakira, Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” hits 1 billion YouTube views (opens the original)
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Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian singer Shakira have recorded a major milestone with their joint track, “Dai Dai”. The official music video crossed 1 billion views on Shakira’s YouTube channel, making it the first song released in 2026 to reach the mark. “Dai Dai” was released on May 23, 2026, and was named the Official Song of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The video now has over 1,000,951,637 views and 7.8 million likes. The collaboration blends Shakira’s Latin-pop sound with Burna Bo
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