Ghana Receives Madagascar’s Covid-19 ‘Cure’, Undergoes Testing

The Government of Ghana on Wednesday, 20 May, 2020 received Madagascar’s COVID-19 cure and its currently undergoing testing. This follows shortly after President Nana Akufo Addo received heavy scrutiny from locals for endorsing the UN Aid vaccine. Before now, there has been pressure mounted on government locally to contact the African country for the medication after Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar’s President launched it in April. The World Health Organization (WHO) has, however, not endorsed it, although most African’s are not concerned about the WHO’s endorsement. The tonic is produced from the artemisia plant – the source of an ingredient used in a malaria treatment – and other Malagasy plants. With this development, Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) would be expected to study the drug and give a recommendation on it.

afrobeatingx May 21, 2020

News

Burundi’s rebel president set to vacate as citizens turn out for voting despite COVID-19 outbreak

The country of Burundi on Wednesday saw its citizens turn out in thousands to vote for a new President despite the CoronaVirus outbreak as the 15-year reign of Pierre Nkurunziza comes to an end. Nkurunziza had reigned in Burundi for three terms since 2015 with human rights being violated and over 400,000 citizens fleeing to neighboring countries for safety. Pierre Nkurunziza Former Army General, Mr. Ndayishimiye who worked as Cabinet minister for interior and security for Nkurunziza is the candidate for the ruling party which has Mr. Rwasa as its main challenger. Mr. Rwasa preached about change in one of his campaign grounds as he kicked against the injustice by the ruling party. Rwasa said "Life is becoming more and more unbearable, the time for change has come".

afrobeatingx May 21, 2020

News

Showers of tribute as British rail worker dies after being coughed at by a CoronaVirus patient

British rail worker, Belly Mujinga died a few days after a man who was said to be a CoronaVirus patient coughed at her and a colleague while at work at the London Victoria Train Station. Mujinga, was said to have contracted the virus on March 22nd while on duty and passed on two weeks later. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the death as "tragic" and "utterly appalling". The 47-year old woman left behind an 11-year-old daughter, Ingrid who her father says has barely spoken since the incident occurred. Mujinga was laid to rest as only ten people were allowed to attend the burial as a precautionary measure against the spread of the CoronaVirus pandemic.

afrobeatingx May 21, 2020

Celebrity

Big Brother Naija Winner, Mercy Eke aka ‘Lambo’ Announces Real Estate Venture ‘Lambo Homes’

Mercy Eke aka Lambo, the winner of Season 4 of the Nigerian TV show, Big Brother Naija, announced the launch of her real estate company, Lambo Homes, on 18th May. The 26-year-old shared that "Lambo Homes comes not only to provide luxurious yet affordable homes but also to proffer lucrative and professional investment solutions in real estate." Since emerging winner of the show in 2019, she has received lots of gifts, bagged tons of endorsements, shook hands for business and signed many contracts. However, this latest venture is cherished as owning real estate investment is one her "biggest aspirations and life goals." Her on-screen beau and now real life love, Ike Onyema, also have a new reality tv show called 'Mercy and Ike Show' on Africa Magic Showcase which premiered 26th April. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAVjbn9FjtI/?igshid=1q6raxwrqm5bw

afrobeatingx May 20, 2020

Celebrity

Watch: Davido’s Daughter, Imade, and Tiwa Savage’s Son, Jamil, take on the viral #FruitSnackChallenge

Staying indoors through the pandemic has brought a lot of internet challenges from the #SavageChallenge to the #DontRushChallenge to the #ToosieSlideChallenge to the #SavageRemixChallenge to the #DudukeChallenge. It’s been pretty entertaining but you might notice a certain age group has been left out of all the fun – toddlers. A search on the hashtag #FruitSnackChallenge on any social media platform will reveal tons of videos of tots/toddlers/kids presented with their favourite fruit snack but instructed not to eat as the adult leaves the child alone for a couple of seconds, facing them with the tasty temptation of whether to eat their snack or not. While some kids do and some kids do not, a common theme among ALL the videos is how adorable they are! Imade Adeleke, 5, who just celebrated her birthday teamed up with Jamil, 4, to take […]

afrobeatingx May 20, 2020

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“I Never Saw Models with My (Rare 1 in 100,000) Skin Condition So I Became One’’ – Jeyza Gary

Jayzy Gary, born with a skin a condition known as #lamellarichthyosis shares her story how she became a model despite her ordeal. She narrated the pains she has been through while growing up differently, hinting that it transformed her into the wonderful soul she is now. According to her, the lamellarichthyosis condition which she picked from her parents having abnormal chromosome, only affect about one in 100,000 people Credit Photo: Maxim Vakhovskiy Credit Photo: Sophie Kietzmann “Growing up, I had no idea I’d be as resilient as I am today. Shame, embarrassment and insecurities embraced me the way I wished my peers would. I have never seen anyone like myself growing up. So, I decided to become an example without a guide. My skin encompasses the strength of all the pain ridicule provides. It’s something so beautiful, so unique and […]

afrobeatingx May 20, 2020

News

Stella Nyanzi Arrested for Protesting the ‘Slow Distribution of Food’ In Uganda

Ugandan Scholar and activist, Stella Nyanzi and other protesters have been arrested arrested in Kampala for carrying out peaceful demonstrations against the ‘’Slow distribution of food’’ during the ongoing lockdown. According to reports, Nyanzi and the other protesters were arrested as they marched towards the home of the Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda to discuss why people were without food despite donations being made. Stella Nyanzi, a government critic, has been arrested by police officers as she organised a protest for more food distribution by the government to people struggling with measures imposed to control the spread of the new coronavirus in Uganda A petition from ‘’The Women’s Protest Working Group,’’ led by Nyanzi alleged that many poor Ugandans are yet to receive food relief packages from the government, causing them to go hungry The group criticized the current process for […]

afrobeatingx May 20, 2020

Celebrity

The Idea Behind Oxlade’s ‘Away’

Oxlade is one new artist in the Nigerian music scene determined to be authentic on his journey and whose originality has remarkably led to his consolidation among Nigerians' favourites. The 'Away' singer recently shared in an interview with the Complex UK the meaning and feelings behind each song on his 6-track EP, Oxygene released early in the year. On the hit 'Away', he said "This is the lead single, and here I tell my lady to come away with me on a journey to a place where there's only us; no fuss, only trust. And the video you'll see us running away from a couple of people. They represent the negative energy, basically the noise in our silence." His latest music is the remix to Slow Down by Skip Marley and H.E.R featuring himself and Davido which you can listen to […]

afrobeatingx May 20, 2020

Lifestyle

Thompson Ekong, the Nigerian Photographer Speaking With Colours, Emotions And Pictures

His specialised communication using colours, emotions and pictures stays as the building block to the photographer's rise. I'm trying to capture unthought-of perspectives every time I'm behind the camera. It's the TSE magic.Interview: TSE Is the Photographer Capturing Lagos' New Aesthetic, okayafrica.com Thompson S. Ekong 'TSE' aka Eye of the Culture, is the Lagos-based Nigerian photographer owning his youth, visions and African identity which he transmits onto his art. From the onset of his early teens to the present in his mid-20s, TSE has always possessed a unique flair of his own. Having humble equipment at the dawn of his career was also not a setback for him. In an interview with Pulse in 2017, he shares a story from the very beginning where his pictures were selected for an editorial from a shoot he had alongside other photographers. This […]

afrobeatingx May 20, 2020

Music

Jesse Jagz Dropping New Project ‘Garba’ May 29th

Nigerian rapper, Jesse Jagz, has announced a new project which is titled 'Garba.' The rapper has had an on-off relationship with record label, Chocolate City, which his brother, Nigerian rapper, M.I, is signed to. Jesse Jagz has however remained under the label, Jagz Nation, since leaving Chocolate City in 2017 after which he released his last album, Odysseus in the same year. Three years later, also after generally being away from the limelight, he is back with a new project though he did not disclose whether the new project is a song, an EP or a whole album. Whatever it may be, fans are excited to listen as it's been a long wait. You can pre-save here.

afrobeatingx May 20, 2020

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