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Nigerian Popular Musician Davido Features on Official FIFA World Cup Sound Track

black-masquerade-blog@newsletter.paragraph.com (Black masquerade blog) — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 03:17:55 GMT

Photo from Davido Instagram page

Davido took to his instagram page to cerebrate this great achievement. He says, “ I’m honored to be featured on the Official FIFA World Cup 2022 Soundtrack. See y’all later tonight!! This one is for Africa. Tule!!! We Rise!”

Will Smith resigns from the Academy

black-masquerade-blog@newsletter.paragraph.com (Black masquerade blog) — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 02:48:07 GMT

(FILES)In this photo taken on March 27,2022. Us actor Will Smith (R) slaps US comedian Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rabyn Beck / AFP)

Recall that last weekend at the Academy Awards, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over a joke about his wife’s medical condition. Prompting the body of the Academy to initiate disciplinary proceedings against him. In a statement on Friday, Will Smith announced that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Art & Sciences.

“I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further consequences the Board deems appropriate”.

BANKY DECLARES

black-masquerade-blog@newsletter.paragraph.com (Black masquerade blog) — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 02:03:00 GMT

Olubankole Wellington popularly known as Banky, has declared his interest again in the upcoming general election, to represent the people of Eti-Osa constituency in Lagos State, as a member House of Representatives. He made the announcement on April 1st via his social media verified handle .

He wrote, “ I know this is April Fool’s Day, but this is not a joke. We must engage with Nigeria where it is, not where we prefer for it to be. We must no longer be content to shout from the sidelines. We must get into the system to fix it.

In 2019, we planted a seed. In 2023, by the grace of God, and with your support, we will win the seat. The time for just talking about our problem is over. It’s time talk and do. I hope and pray that I can count on you. We move.”

Man jailed for inciting racial hatred in online post

black-masquerade-blog@newsletter.paragraph.com (Black masquerade blog) — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 01:31:35 GMT

African mask sold for 4.2 million euros in France despite protest

black-masquerade-blog@newsletter.paragraph.com (Black masquerade blog) — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:19:15 GMT

A carved mask from Central Africa, dating from the 19th century, was sold in France for 4.2 million euros ($4.6million) on Saturday despite Gabonese protesters in the auction house calling for the item’s '‘restitution'‘.

The rare wooden “Ngil” mask, used in ceremonies by Fang ethnic people of Gabon, smashed its estimate of 300,000-400,000 euros at the auction in the southern French city of Montpellier.

“It’s a case of receiving stolen goods,” a man describing himself as a member of the Gabonese community in Montpellier exclaimed from the back of the auction room, surrounded by half a dozen compatriots.

“We’ll file a complaint. Our ancestors, my ancestors, from the Fang community, we will recover this object”, the protester added, describing the mask as a “colonial ill-gotten gain”.

Auctioneer Jean-Christophe Giuseppi said the auction was “entirely legal”, as far as he was aware.

Accompanied by security guards, the demonstrators left the auction hall calmly, but continued their protest against the sale of African work of art.

Saturday’s auction also included a Congolese chair which sold for 44,00 euros.

With added costs and fees, the total paid by the successful bidder for the Fang mask was 5.25 million euros, close to a record for such an item.

In 2006 a similar Fang mask brought in 2.09 million euros at a Paris auction.

Source: Misterimhotep