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Koffi Olomide’s South Africa show cancelled over rape conviction

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Popular Congolese musician and convicted rapist Koffi Olomide will no longer perform in South Africa following an outcry from women’s rights groups.

On Tuesday, Shimmy Beach Club in Cape Town confirmed it had cancelled the June 30th show, after a petition by The Stop Koffi Olomide Collective called for the artist to be banned from performing in the country.

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This was followed by Gallagher Convention Centre’s announcement on Wednesday morning, that it too had cancelled Olomide’s show, which was due to take place on 28 June.

According to BBC News, Olomide was given a two-year suspended sentence by a French court earlier this year, after being convicted of the statutory rape of one of his former dancers, who was 15-years-old at the time.

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HAPAwards Partners EIB Network, NOVARICK, Cloud9ine, Others for 2023 Edition

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To strengthen its American Royal Experience,the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) recently partnered EIB Network, NOVARICK, Cloud9ine and other organizations to honor excellence in creativity and artistry.  The 7th annual edition is scheduled to showcase outstanding talents from October 1st – 8th at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale, California. 

HAPAwards is a 3-in-one weekend experience – the Fashion & Music Night, Main Award Show and HAPA International Business Roundtable (HIBR). The concept of Road-To-HAPA is also a travel-styled celebrations which started from Ghana in West Africa all the way to East Africa and a final stop in the City of Angeles, California.

During an online conversation with Adeola Odunowo, Producer/African Representative of HAPAwards, he said “The Road-To-HAPA opens a new vista of opportunities for businesses to partner and collaborate across multiple touchpoints to increase audience engagements within the entertainment circle.”

While Ms. Tina Weisinger, Founder/CEO of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards noted that the 7th edition will further bridge the cultural gap around the globe, celebrate diverse and international talents across the films, music, comedy and fashion industries.  

For Noah Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer, NOVARICK Homes & Properties, he is excited to participate as a panelist, discussing trade and investment opportunities within the West African corridor at the HAPA International Business Roundtable (HIBR).

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And as part of the special spotlight on Ghana, Kerwin Richards, CEO of Cloud9ine stressed, “this is ultimately like a match made in heaven as we share the same vision with the HAPAwards, celebrating talents and connecting people across the diaspora.

Since 2017, the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards strives to promote global creativity and continuously connect the richness of African cultures with unique business opportunities within the entertainment circle. The platform celebrates outstanding achievements of African and international stars, actors, musicians, comedians, sport personalities, community leaders, entrepreneurs and Royal dignitaries.  

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I won’t succumb to indecency just to get attention – Adina

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Ghanaian singer, Adina said she doesn’t agree to selling music craft through immoral standards. (more…)

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Nigerian police arrest socialite, Sam Larry over MohBad’s death

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The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that music promoter, Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, is now in its custody as the probe of Afrobeats singer Mohbad’s death continues. (more…)

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Agya Koo releases new song endorsing Kennedy Agyapong’s presidential bid

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Renowned Kumawood actor and comedian, Agya Koo, has shown his unwavering support for businessman Kennedy Agyapong’s presidential aspirations by releasing a song endorsing him. (more…)

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Be extremely patient and find the right people to work with – Mzvee to emerging artists

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Ghanaian music diva, Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda, known by the stage name Mzvee, has advised young emerging artists to be extremely patient when it comes to their career. (more…)

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Medikal’s “Planning and Plotting” album listening party was industry packed; see who was present

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Ghanaian rapper, Medikal, pulled out all the big guns in the entertainment scene at the listening party of his “Planning and Plotting” album. (more…)

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