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I’m surprised at how far I’ve come – Tems

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Fast-rising singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has said that though she knows she is talented and has a great sound, she owes her success to God. In an interview with Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio With Lootlove, she said, “I don’t really think everything is because of me. I know that I’m talented and I have a great music sound. “But honestly, it’s more than that, it’s more than just the music and there’s so many people involved and honestly God has been in control of everything and I just like to live my life. So I don’t even think of it. I just see it as such an exciting life that I’m enjoying, rather than like trying to control it or take all the credit.” She also described her experience working with Canadian rapper and singer, Drake, as being unbelievable.   She said, “Honestly, it’s unbelievable. When I said I wanted to work with Drake, I just said it. I wasn’t thinking about it. I used to listen to Drake all the time when I was in high school and...

Newly-elected Johannesburg Mayor died in car accident

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Newly elected Mayor of Johannesburg, Jolidee Matongo has died in a car accident which occurred on Saturday September 18.  The 46-year-old politician who was elected a month ago, was returning from   campaigning with South Africa’s president for   voter registration in Soweto township ahead of local elections, when the accident happened.  Local media reported that his vehicle collided with a van while trying to avoid a pedestrian who had run on to the road. The pedestrian and the other vehicle's driver also died, but Mr Matongo's two bodyguards are being treated in hospital for their injuries.     Commenting on his death, President Cyril Ramaphosa said;    “It is hard to comprehend this tragedy, given the vitality and passion with which Mayor Matongo interacted with me and residents of Soweto so shortly before his death.  “Nothing could prepare any of us for this sudden loss, which has deprived our nation’s economi...

Actress Destiny Etiko acquires another SUV

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Nigerian actress Destiny Etiko has acquired another SUV. The actress shared a photo of the SUV on her Instastories this afternoon with the caption "Just because am blessed and loved".  Her friends have also taken to social media to congratulate her on her latest acquisition which comes months after she acquired her Prado SUV. Congrats to her!  

Actress Etinosa Idemudia loses dad

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  Nigerian Actress, Etinosa Idemudia, is bereaved as she has lost her dad. Etinosa shared the sad news on her Instagram page. She wrote;   ''Dear dad, Engr S.O. I know no one lives forever but I never thought I will be writing this so soon. When you left my house barely 2 weeks ago you said you will be back. Look I even made a big family diner in the garden so the next time you come we will all sit there and chill. So you won't be coming back? This is by far the worst pain I've ever had to deal with. But It's fine. You were too good for this world anyway You lived an exemplary life. Without words you impacted not just me but everyone you came across. You taught me the true meaning of righteousness- doing the right thing irrespective of how many people are doing the wrong. Always doing good was your lifestyle. Talk about work ethics: Never have I seen a more principled and organised person in my life with an intimidating curriculum vitae, lists of ...

Actress Amy Schumer's uterus and appendix removed

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Actress Amy Schumer has revealed she is recovering from surgery after having her appendix and uterus removed due to complications related to endometriosis. The 40-year-old comedian and actress who underwent IVF last year in a bid to conceive her second child, revealed her recent procedure in an Instagram video which was filmed by her husband, Chris Fischer.   Schumer said;    "So it's the morning after my surgery for endometriosis and my uterus is out. "The doctor found 30 spots of endometriosis that he removed. He removed my appendix because the endometriosis had attacked it. There was a lot of blood in my uterus and I'm sore and I have some like, gas pains."   She also wrote;    "If you have really painful periods you may have #endometriosis."   Endometriosis is an often painful condition in which “tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus – the endometrium – ...