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Malian singer Rokia Traore to be extradited to Belgium over child custody

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Malian singer Rokia Traore will be extradited from Italy to Belgium over an outstanding two-year prison sentence handed down in a child custody dispute, her lawyer said Thursday.

The singer and guitarist was sentenced in absentia by a Brussels court last year on charges of parental abduction.

She was arrested in Italy in June and challenged the extradition order, but a Rome court ruled Thursday that “Rokia will have to be transferred to Belgium within 10 days from today,” lawyer Maddalena Claudia Del Re told AFP.

Traore had been arrested in Paris in March 2020 on a European arrest warrant over a Belgian court ruling ordering her to return her daughter, now aged nine, to the child’s Belgian father.

She defied a ban on leaving France and flew home to Mali several months later, before she could be sent to Belgium.

A lawyer for the child’s father said he had not had any contact with his daughter, who lives in Mali, since she turned four.

The lawyer said the father had offered to draw up a new custody agreement with Traore, validated by Malian and Belgian courts, to “find a way out of this nightmare and guarantee their child a future with two parents”.

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Olajumoke Onibread recounts struggles as she returns as radio host

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Olajumoke Orisaguna, the model better known as Olajumoke Onibread, has launched her talk show titled ‘Kilon Shele’.

The former bread seller turned model joined City FM as a radio presenter following a long hiatus from the spotlight.

Speaking at a news conference in Lagos on Wednesday, Orisaguna expressed gratitude to TY Bello, the renowned photographer who played a pivotal role in her rise to fame in 2016.

The model expressed willingness to return to school, adding that she encountered challenges due to her lack of formal education.

She disclosed that her radio show will focus on her personal story, including her experiences with exploitative managers who took advantage of her lack of education.

The former model said she will also address the emotional struggles she faced during her time away from the public eye and her path to self-discovery and empowerment.

The show will also feature inspiring conversations with guests who have faced similar challenges.

“I want to use my platform to share my story, the good and the bad. I want to show that even in the darkest moments, there is hope for a better tomorrow,” she said.

“My show will be a beacon of inspiration for those who have faced similar struggles.”

Olajumoke revealed mistakes that damaged relationships with benefactors.

“I have suffered a lot,” she said. “But I thank Azuka and TY Bello for not giving up on me. My advice to those coming behind me is to work hard and never bite the finger that feeds them. I made many mistakes, but I’ve learned my lessons and want others to learn from my story.”

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Comedian Funnybros welcomes baby girl with partner

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Onwuka Ugochukwu Richard, the Nigerian skit maker popularly known as Funnybros, has welcomed a baby girl with his partner.

The comedian took to Instagram on Wednesday to share photos from his partner’s maternity shoot while expressing gratitude to God for the new addition to his family.

“It’s a bouncing baby girl 🤍👧🎉🎉. Thank you Lord 🙏💫🤩,” he wrote.

The announcement triggered an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the comment section.

Skit maker Iamdikeh commented, “Congrats bro❤️”, while Cute Abiola, another content creator wrote, “Congratulations”.

MC Edo Pikin, the comedian, added “Congratulations brov❤️”.

The skit maker’s bundle of joy comes shortly after Dayo Amusa, the actress, celebrated the birth of her first child, a baby boy, in the United States.

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Davido’s ‘Na Money’ wins best costume award at Berlin Fashion Film Festival

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The music video of ‘Na Money,’ a song by Afrobeats star Davido, has earned international recognition, securing the ‘Best Costume/Styling (Craft)’ award at the 12th Berlin Fashion Film Festival.

Directed by Dammy Twitch and produced by Blessing Uzzi, ‘Na Money’ is the third track off Davido’s album ‘Timeless’.

The project features Grammy Award-winning singer Angélique Kidjo and Nigerian highlife stars The Cavemen.

The visuals’ vibrant costumes, rich cultural elements, and stunning visuals impressed the judges.

Davido’s win highlights the growing global appreciation for African creative talent.

The Berlin Fashion Film Festival is part of the renowned Berlinale, a prominent European and global film industry event since 1951. The festival annually attracts industry stars, filmmakers, and enthusiasts to Berlin.

Watch the colourful visuals below:

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others

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