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'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin dies at 76

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Aretha Franklin,“Queen of Soul” whose unmistakable, booming voice helped define music and provided a motivational soundtrack for Civil Rights-era struggles, has been pronounced dead after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 76. The singer has influenced generations for over six decades of iconic music, which came full circle with her enduring talent, activism and patriotism on full display in 2009 when she once again inspired a nation, performing songs such as "My Country, 'Tis Of Thee" at President Obama's first inauguration. Franklin's family, the music industry and the world mourned the monumental loss Thursday. "It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aretha Louise Franklin," her family said via a statement issued by her longtime representative. "Franklin ... passed away on Thursday morning, August 16 at 9:50 a.m. at her home in Detroit, MI, surrounded by family and loved ones. Franklin’s official cau

Popular Vogue magazine affirms Wizkid As Africa’s hottest Pop star

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Vogue Fashion Magazine has affirmed Wizkid as Africa’s hottest pop-star. When the magazine revealed this at the Launching of his pop shop in New York, United States. Vogue magazine also posted the information on its social media via twitter handle @vogue magazine Which says “Wizkid- currently Africa’s pop star by almost any measure, unveiled his new capsule collection with a takeover of reign in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District’’.  The “Ojuelegba’’ crooner also responded through his Instagram handle @wizkidayo “Thank you Vogue’’ The New York street wear shop was restyled, floor to ceiling in wizkid’s image, with a glass vault engtaved with “Star Boy’’. Wizkid later on also posted a picture of the shop on his Instagram handle. The 28-year-old super star and as the owner of his very owned and renowned record label "Star Boy Entertainment" has been earning lots of Recognition outside the country for his talent, music and creativity.what else can we expect for our