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Antiguan soca sensation Ricardo Drue has died. According to the Antigua Observer, Drue died at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre on Tuesday afternoon. He was reportedly rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive in his room. Drue, who was engaged to fellow soca artist Patrice Roberts, gained recognition …

The family of the late South African singer Bulelwa “Zahara” Mkututana has confirmed the sad news of her passing. In a statement shared via the musician’s social media platforms, the family admonished the millions of people around the world who were inspired by her music to remember her not with sorrow but …

Multi-award-winning AfroPop star Bulelwa “Zahara” Mkututana has passed away. The news of her passing was confirmed by Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa. In a late-night tweet, the minister said he was very saddened by the passing of the singer and expressed his deepest condolences to her family and the …

A South African court has ruled that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s official crowning of the new Zulu king last year was “unlawful and invalid”. The court has ordered him to set up an inquiry into whether King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini’s accession to the throne took place in line with customary laws. …

Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji popularly known as Oladips has passed away.   The news of his death was confirmed by the rapper’s management on Wednesday morning.   The rapper is said to have died the night before.   The statement from the management reads: “We are saddened to inform …