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Carolina Cerqueira in Cape Verde for independence celebrations
Ver Angola
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In Cape Verde, the parliamentary leader, who left the country this Thursday, was received by the Angolan ambassador, Agostinho Tavares, and by the first secretary of the National Assembly of Cape Verde, according to a statement from the National...
The lost dreams of Cape Verdeans who studied casino management in Macau
Macau Business
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July 3, 2025
A group of 17 Cape Verdeans travelled to Macau to study with the aim of joining the management team of a hotel-casino under construction in Praia. Nine years later, the project remains unfinished, and most have since emigrated. In November 2016,...
The 2nd annual Cape Verdean ’40 under 40’ gala to highlight homegrown talent
Dorchester Reporter - Massachusetts
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July 2, 2025
This year’s second installment of the Cape Verdean 40 under 40 awards highlights another group of promising young people in the city and the region who have found great success in athletics, academia, health care, and community development....
Clipse, Justin Bieber, Tyla & Lil Yachty Highlight This Week’s New Music Roundup
Black America Web
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July 14, 2025
1. Keith D. Robinson – Forever Bae Source:Release - Topic Check out the new single “FOREVER BAE” from renown Actor and recording artist, KEITH D. ROBINSON. “FOREVER BAE” serves as the first single release from Keith’s anticipated forthcoming...
Music Special: Views on AI, creators' rights and IP developments
World Intellectual Property Organization
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Music and intellectual property keep evolving and took centre stage this year, from World IP Day through the General Assembly in Geneva in July. At WIPO Magazine, this theme has inspired an exceptional range of stories worthy of a special edition...
Talking the Tropics w/ Mike: Iona - ‘major’ hurricane well south of Hawaii - active Pacific Basin
HOT 106.5 - Florida
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July 29, 2025
Jacksonville, Fl. — THE TROPICS: ***** ALWAYS CHECK & RE-CHECK THE LATEST FORECAST & UPDATES! **** Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: None. The Atlantic Basin Overview: The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1st through...
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Congratulates The Winners Of Merck Foundation Media Awards- 125 Winners From 36 Countries Announced
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at ... Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA...
"Senegal is everything to me" - Gorgui Dieng on his national team journey
FIBA Basketball
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DAKAR (Senegal) - What really defines an opportunity? Context is always the key. Unfortunately, the context surrounding a young Gorgui Dieng growing up in Senegal during the ‘90s is pretty much similar to the one bordering the next generation of...
Sony Music France & Sony Music Publishing France acquire Lusafrica/Africa Nostra label and publisher
MusicWeek
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Sony Music France and Sony Music Publishing France have acquired Lusafrica and Africa Nostra, a long-established label and publishing house dedicated to promoting Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) and African artists around the world. Founded in...
Q+A: Sunfest founder on scouring the globe to bring music to London
Calgary Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Local News Sunfest found Alfredo Caxaj talks about the London music festival he built, along with the global travels that help bring it to life Sunfest founder Alfredo Caxaj holds the poster promoting the first...
Sony Music expands African footprint with Lusafrica, Africa...
Music in Africa
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July 3, 2025
Founded in 1988 by José Da Silva and now led by his daughter Élodie Da Silva, Lusafrica is best known for introducing Cape Verdean icon Cesária Évora, the “barefoot diva”, to global audiences. Évora rose to international prominence later in life,...
Sony Music Group acquires record label Lusafrica and publisher Africa Nostra
Music Business Worldwide
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July 2, 2025
Sony Music France and Sony Music Publishing France have acquired Lusafrica and Africa Nostra, a long-established label and publishing house dedicated to promoting Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) and African artists worldwide. Founded by José Da...
Nay Affords on the art of making denim unique and desirable
FashionNetwork India
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July 1, 2025
With the ease of communication offered by social networks, a certain renaissance of individual enterprise has been observed in the fashion sector since the Covid-19 pandemic: in the footsteps of 17th-century seamstresses, designers are launching...
Historic ship docks in London after two-year voyage in Darwin’s wake
The Times
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The abiding image of Charles Darwin is of the naturalist in his later years, bearded and with a face etched by time, sitting in his garden at Down House in Kent. But he was a youthful 22-year-old when he embarked on what would be one of the most...
Nuno Portas: Wake today in Lisbon and procession to Vila Viçosa on Tuesday
Portugal Pulse
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July 28, 2025
The funeral service for noted Portuguese architect Nuno Portas will take place today from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM at the auditorium of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Lisbon, as announced by Servilusa. On Tuesday at noon, the funeral ceremonies...
Talking the Tropics w/ Mike: Quiet Atlantic Basin for now while the Pacific Basin heats up
HOT 106.5 - Florida
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July 28, 2025
Jacksonville, Fl. — THE TROPICS: ***** ALWAYS CHECK & RE-CHECK THE LATEST FORECAST & UPDATES! **** Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: None. The Atlantic Basin Overview: The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1st through...
'Taste of Ethic Boston' will feature Ashland woman. When to tune in
MetroWest Daily News - Massachusetts
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Aahana's Naturals, an Ashland-based provider of lentil and grain bowls, and its founder, Sonal Khakhar, will be featured during Get Konnected!'s 11th annual "A Taste of Ethnic Boston" on Tuesday, July 29, according to a community announcement. The...
Ejime Wins ECOWAS Maiden Journalist Excellence Award
GNN Liberia
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July 27, 2025
By Victoria Frances Banjul, The Gambia – Paul Ejime, an International Media and Communication Specialist and Global Affairs Analyst, has added another feather to his cap – the ECOWAS Maiden Journalist Excellence Award in Print Journalism. The...
Erena Emerges SFA’s Vice-president, Reiterates Commitment to Squash Development in Africa
This Day
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July 27, 2025
Adamu Ahmed Erena has reaffirmed his dedication to the advancement of squash across Africa following his election as Vice President (West and Central Africa) of the Squash Federation of Africa (SFA). Erena, a former President of the Nigeria Squash...
CityLine: Revitalizing Boston after Dark
WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts
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July 27, 2025
CityLine: Revitalizing Boston after Dark The person tasked with keeping the city open late. FROM JERK CHICKEN TO OXTAIL. THIS NEXT RESTAURANT IS A MOUTHWATERING CROSS-CULTURAL FEAST. SHAYNA SEYMOUR HAS MORE. DORCHESTER FOUR CORNERS NEIGHBORHOOD...