Wizkid’s Bold Boycott: The Day Afrobeat Demanded Its Dignity

The rise of Afrobeat as a globally celebrated genre is rooted in the sacrifices and determination of its pioneers, particularly Wizkid. Between 2011 and 2017, the BET Awards notoriously awarded African artists off-stage, undermining their contributions to the music scene. Wizkid made a powerful statement in 2012 by boycotting the BET Awards after winning at just 21, refusing to…

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Burkina Faso to Revoke Gold Mining Permits of Foreign Companies

Burkina Faso has announced plans to cancel mining permits granted to certain foreign companies. President Ibrahim Traore made this declaration on Saturday, expressing dissatisfaction with the country’s reliance on multinational corporations for gold extraction. Traore emphasized the nation’s capability to manage its own mining operations, stating, “We know how to mine our gold, and I don’t understand why we’re going to let multinationals…

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