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Pyer Moss Integrates ‘Sankofa’ prints in a collection with Reebok

Pyer Moss - A men and womenswear fashion brand founded in 2013. A New York-based label concerned with building a narrative that speaks about heritage and activism. Kerby Jean-Raymond - a Haitian-American designer who was recently named the creative director of sportswear giant; Reebok, founded the company. However, this would not be the first time Kerby Jean-Raymond would be working with Reebok. Before his appointment, Pyer Moss already had a collaboration with Reebok called; "American Also". A very successful venture for both brands, as they have released up to 4 collections since inception. Reebok by Pyer Moss is here with Collection 3.5 - the final chapter of "American, Also". Likewise, it will continue to explore the human condition and bring light to forgotten stories. Marginalized people reclaiming their history and narrative is the primary principle of "American, Also." Pyer Moss' Use […]

afrobeatingx November 15, 2020

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News

Dangote Refinery to employ over 250,000 Nigerians

The management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals has disclosed that the 650,000 barrels per day project will create jobs for not less than 250,000 Nigerians when completed and fully operational next year. Group Executive Director, Strategy and Capital Projects, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Devakumar Edwin, told reporters at the site that the company’s Refinery has potential to turn around Nigeria’s economy with the employment of thousands of Nigerians for direct and indirect jobs. He said the huge unemployment rate of Nigerian youths and the need to make the country self-reliant in fuel consumption and attract much needed foreign exchange through export of the products were reasons that motivated the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote to venture into manufacturing. The Dangote Group boss said he was very optimistic that the refinery will be a game-changer for Nigeria and the rest of […]

afrobeatingx November 15, 2020

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Music

Deto Black, the Lagos-based Rapper Going Global

To sum up her creative output, the Lagos-based rapper, artist, and model Deto Black points to her Twitter bio, which reads simply: ‘Yung Everything.’ It might initially sound like a throwaway comment, but it turns out it’s her guiding philosophy. “I don’t believe in titles at all,” she says during an interview. “I find them quite harmful.” Born Deto Tejuoso, the 25-year-old artist has already rapped sex-positive verses on alté tracks, racked up writing and acting credits on viral films Three Pills and Vengeance of Love, become a muse to her childhood friend Mowalola Ogunlesi, and even headed up her own photography series. Deto’s technicolor wigs, knee-high boots, and mini-skirts may have earned her style icon status in Lagos, but her audience is increasingly international, with 20,000 followers on Instagram alone. And her interests extend even beyond these creative fields: Deto is about to become a chartered accountant, with […]

afrobeatingx November 14, 2020

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News

Senegalese youth denounce unlawful Immigration after Rise in deaths at sea

Young people in Senegal held a national day of mourning on Friday for 140 migrants killed in a shipwreck as they headed to Europe last month, sparking debate about unemployment and migration in the West African country. There has been a significant rise this year in the number of migrants taking rickety boats from West Africa to the Canary Islands, a Spanish territory, in search of better opportunities, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. In September alone, 14 boats carrying 663 migrants left Senegal and about a quarter of them ran into difficulties or was shipwrecked, the IOM said. It has not yet compiled data for October but said departures and deaths continued to rise. “Misinformation from smugglers leaves many people unaware of the realities and risks of irregular migration,” said Bakary Doumbia, the agency’s chief of mission in […]

afrobeatingx November 14, 2020

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Celebrity

“A Better Time” is here!

Davido releases his highly anticipated 4th studio project - "A Better Time." Photo: Stephen Tayo. 2020 has been a lot; it's been full of ups and downs. Certainly, a lot of those ups have definitely come from the plethora of new music we have enjoyed this year - especially the past couple of months. In addition to that, Davido is here trying to give us "A Better Time" in what seems like a follow-up to "A Good Time". Earlier in the year, Davido sat with Complex to discuss the album. In the interview, he revealed that he didn’t plan on recording A Better Time in 2020. With the original plans set for him to currently tour the world, the COVID-19 pandemic had other plans, unfortunately. Photo: Stephen Tayo. "The pandemic had a lot to do with it because I was on tour, […]

afrobeatingx November 13, 2020

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Health

Owambe The Covid-19 way, tips to stay safe

There is perhaps no dispute that Nigeria is one of the most socially vibrant countries in the world. That many Nigerians love partying is not a secret. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, anyone who drove through any town or city in the country would stumble on at least a social gathering including weddings. At most weekends, social media was always awash with pictures of ‘owambe’ (a sobriquet used by many people to refer to a party). However, like other people all over the world, Nigeria has eased the lockdown and lifted the ban on social gatherings, but since the pandemic has yet to be over, it is important to keep to safety rules to prevent coronavirus spread at parties. Here are some tips; Wear face mask, avoid hugs and handshakes When you attend a party, public health expert Mrs Kike Adeniyi, […]

afrobeatingx November 13, 2020

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News

Jerry Rawlings, Ghana’s ‘Junior Jesus’

Jerry Rawlings, who as a young military officer orchestrated two coups to seize control of the government in Ghana, then led the African country for 20 years, guiding it through a period of relative stability with an idiosyncratic blend of autocratic rule and democratic reform, died Nov. 12 at a hospital in the capital city of Accra. He was 73. Mr. Rawlings was a 32-year-old Ghanaian air force officer when he first attempted to overthrow what he considered a corrupt national government in May 1979. He was jailed but soon became a hero to the country’s poor people and military. With the help of disaffected soldiers and non-commissioned officers, he escaped from jail on June 4, 1979, then proceeded to a radio station to urge his followers to seize power. By the end of the day, the country’s military leader, […]

afrobeatingx November 13, 2020

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Business

Kenyan logistics startup Lori Systems secures funding

Kenyan logistics startup Lori Systems has secured funding and support from Imperial, an African and European-focused provider of integrated market access and logistics solutions, to expand its product across Africa. Founded in 2016, Lori Systems provides supply chain management solutions to cargo owners, ensuring flexibility, reliability, and cost savings. The startup opened operations in Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan in 2018, and last year expanded to Nigeria. It is also a serial fundraiser, bagging a sizeable Series A round last year, and has now taken on further investment as part of its strategic partnership with Imperial. The Imperial Venture Fund, managed by Newtown Partners – a US-based venture capital firm – made the investment in Lori Systems to support its growth in East and West Africa, while their partnership in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region will help develop and enhance Africa’s road freight industry through digital […]

afrobeatingx November 12, 2020

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News

Revolutionary $1 made-in-Africa Covid-19 test kit

For the first time since the Covid-19 outbreak began, Africa may be poised to reshape rapid testing for the virus on the continent. The institute is running a new venture called DiaTropix, which has been working in partnership with five research organizations since March, including Mologic in the UK, to create the test kit. Amadou Sall, director of the Pasteur Institute and DiaTropix, said that the biomedical center hopes the kit will cost as little as $1 to purchase."This is a very simple technology, like a pregnancy test that you can use everywhere at the community level, which is important for Africa," he said. According to Mologic, this rapid test kit does not require electricity or need laboratory analysis.Instead, it consists of a simple test strip housed in a plastic unit and uses a small blood sample collected by pricking a […]

afrobeatingx November 12, 2020

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Music

South Africa’s ‘Jerusalema’ producer, master KG Wins MTV Best African Act award

The South African DJ behind the global pop hit "Jerusalema" won Best African Act at this year's MTV European Music Awards, drawing praise from the country's ruling party and jubilant fans. The gospel-influenced song, recorded by producer Master KG with Zulu lyrics by Nomcebo, lifted global spirits darkened by the pandemic at the start of the year. It also inspired the "Jerusalema dance challenge", which saw people across the world sharing clips of the same choreography in various settings. Master KG bagged the coveted award on Sunday night, beating Nigerian superstars Burna Boy and Rema among others. "I would love to thank each and every person out there, all over the world, for making this possible," Master KG said in a virtually recorded acceptance speech tweeted after receiving the award. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) party also congratulated Master […]

afrobeatingx November 11, 2020

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