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Jamaican singer, Vybez Kartel freed from prison after 14 years
Vybez Kartel is one of Jamaica’s most popular musicians of the 21st century whose music marked a high point in the global exportation of dancehall.
On July 31, 2024, Vybez Kartel became a free man again after he walked out of prison alongside his other three co-defendants. The Jamaican music star has been in jail since 2011 over the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams for which they were found guilty by the Jury in a Jamaican court.
Vybez Kartel’s lawyers have for years argued that his conviction was based on circumstantial evidence on messages exchanged over his Blackberry phone with a discredited witness.
After nearly a decade of a protracted legal battle, the case went up to the British Judicial Committee of the Privy Council which gave the Jamaican Court of Appeal the option of declaring a retrial or acquitting the suspects.
The Jamaican Court of Appeal ultimately decided to draw the curtain on the case as they believed Vybez Kartel wasn’t in a position to serve whatever lengthy sentence that might be issued from a retrial considering the musician’s fast deteriorating health condition.
The news of Kartel’s release has been met with jubilation by fans of the musician who continued to release music even while incarcerated.
At the height of his powers, Vybez Kartel’s fame spread beyond the shores of the Caribbean with his music marking a high point in the global exportation of dancehall.
While in prison, Vybez Kartel featured Nigerian superstar Wizkid in 2017 on the single ‘Wine To The Top’.
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Regina Daniels celebrates as she bags Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Universidad Azteca, Mexico.
The actress shared the news on Monday via her Instagram account, posting a video that captured the memorable moment she was conferred with the degree.
Sharing the joyous moment with her fans, the actress expressed heartfelt gratitude to her husband, Ned Nwoko, and her mother for their unwavering support.
She wrote, “Achievement unlocked, Bachelor in Psychology bagged👩🎓This moment is more than a milestone; it’s a testament to countless hours of hard work, determination, resilience and God’s love. I am super proud of myself! I often confidently say I am God’s favourite, and it’s no cap 😌”
“Thank you, my darling hubby, for your unwavering support, your love and encouragement. To my treasure, Nnem, thank you for always being my backbone. I love you, mummy🩷. Here’s to new beginnings and endless possibilities!”
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Mohbad’s wife launches hair business
Omowunmi, the wife of the late singer Mohbad, has launched ‘Cee Hairven’, a new hair business.
In a recent post via Instagram, Omowunmi revealed that she has received so much love and encouragement since starting the business.
The mother-of-one also expressed gratitude to her customers for supporting her work.
“I am here to specially thank everybody that has been supporting me ever since I started my business,” she said.
“Your support and love means so much to me. The words of encouragement and everything, I am so grateful. I pray God provides for the people that want to buy from me but are out of cash.”
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Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo, wins parliamentary seat
Ghanaian actor-turned-politician John Dumelo has secured a seat in parliament, representing the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency.
Dumelo, running on the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), won the 2024 Ghana general elections, held on Saturday by garnering 40,561 votes.
He defeated incumbent Lydia Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who received 27,377 votes.
This triumph follows his narrow defeat to Alhassan in the 2020 elections. Dumelo, now 40 years old, expressed deep gratitude to his supporters and promised to deliver on his campaign pledges.
“The people of Ghana have been calling for change, and they’ve shown that if you don’t perform well or if you’re arrogant, they will vote you out,” Dumelo stated.
He added, “This is a valuable lesson for everyone. It’s not about money; it’s about the development of the people and addressing their needs.”
He also pledged to work diligently over the next four years to bring meaningful change and guide Ghana in the right direction.
Dumelo began his acting career in 1991 with the film Baby Thief. He has since appeared in numerous Ghollywood and Nollywood productions, including Away Bus, The Game, Black Men Rock, One Night In Vegas, The King is Mine, and Four Play.
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