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LEGENDARY HAS FALLEN: How Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Dies at The Age of 81
International reggae icon, Jimmy Cliff, has died at the age of 81, his family announced on Monday.
Naija News reports that his wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed the singer’s passing in a statement posted on his official social media pages.
She disclosed that Cliff died after battling pneumonia which followed a seizure...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
She wrote: “I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him.
“To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career. He really appreciated each and every fan for their love.”
Born James Chambers, Jimmy Cliff was widely celebrated for helping reggae break into the global mainstream. His breakthrough came through his unforgettable performance in the landmark film The Harder They Come, a project that cemented him as one of reggae’s most influential voices.
Cliff began recording music after moving from rural Jamaica to Kingston, where he landed early singles and later topped the Jamaican charts with Hurricane Hattie under Leslie Kong’s Beverly Records.
He went on to score more hits that blended ska, pop, and soul, marking him as one of the most versatile artistes of his era.
In 1965, Cliff moved to London after being signed by Chris Blackwell of Island Records.
There, he expanded his sound to incorporate rhythm and blues, drawing audiences far beyond the Caribbean.
By the late 1960s, he had become a sensation in South America, winning a major festival prize in Brazil with his song Waterfall.
His album Wonderful World, Beautiful People became a global hit and even inspired Paul Simon to explore reggae.
Cliff reached the height of worldwide fame starring in The Harder They Come, a film considered one of Jamaica’s most important cultural exports.
He contributed several classics to its soundtrack, including: Many Rivers to Cross; Sitting in Limbo; The Harder They Come.
The film and its music made Jimmy Cliff an international phenomenon and a defining figure of reggae music.
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Nollywood filmmaker Funke Akindele has called out Air Peace after passengers, including elderly travellers, were stranded at London’s Gatwick Airport for nearly 10 hours without luggage, hotel accommodation, or clear communication. Akindele said passengers had been waiting since 6:30 am after being told a bird strike caused the delay. “Air Peace, this is unacceptable,” she wrote on X. The airline attributed the disruption to factors beyond its control.
Key Points:
Elderly passengers were struggling, and families were worn out.
Akindele demanded luggage release and hotel accommodation.
Air Peace expressed empathy, citing safety as a priority.
No confirmation that luggage was released or hotel provided.
The delay lasted from 6:30 am to nearly 4 pm...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Passengers remained stranded with no resolution as of filing.
Sources: X
Air Peace, this is unacceptable.
Passengers (including elderly people) have been stranded since 6:30AM at London Gatwick Airport with no proper communication.
After hours of delay, we were told there was a bird strike and promised a hotel. Hours later, people are still sitting…— Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) May 1, 2026
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[VIDEO] Power Official Blames Residents for Electricity Outages: ‘They Consume a Week’s Energy in One Hour’
A power official in Bayelsa State has blamed residents for erratic electricity supply, saying they overload the grid by using too many appliances when power is restored. In a viral video, Innocent Lord-Douglas of the SSAEAC explained that once residents see light, they turn on freezers, washing machines, and pumping machines, consuming a week’s energy in just one hour. Nigeria’s grid struggles with only 4,000-6,000 megawatts for 200 million people.
Key Points:
The official’s comments have drawn widespread mockery online.
Bayelsa remains in darkness despite being an oil-rich state.
A new gas turbine was promised for Bayelsa by 2026.
Some defended the official’s explanation as a technical point on demand surges.
The video has sparked debate about Nigeria’s power sector crisis...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Many Nigerians see the response as tone-deaf amid persistent electricity shortages.
Sources: X
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Nigerian singer Davido has launched a series of vitriolic tweets at DJ Tunez following the DJ’s recent physical fight with Burna Boy in Lagos. The altercation occurred at Obi’s House, a popular weekly Afrobeats party. Davido wrote: “Ur just a disgusting, nasty fellow … DEM USE BOOT CARRY UR STEEZE FOREVER .. idiot.” He also retweeted a video of Burna Boy dancing to DJ Tunez’s song and dramatically falling, seen as a jab at the DJ.
Key Points:
Wizkid reacted to the incident, calling Burna Boy a “coward” for attacking Tunez with ten other men.
DJ Tunez aimed a dig at Burna Boy, calling him a “coward” and posting “All Signs of Weakness.”
The exact cause of the dispute remains unclear, but speculation links it to industry rivalries.
A user confronted Davido, saying he never stood “10 toes down” without his father’s money.
Davido fired back, telling the user to “shut up n slide for TUNEZ.”..TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
The feud has escalated online, with fans divided over the altercation.
Sources: The Cable (Hizat Oluwole)
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