Afrobeat Star Femi Kuti Nominated for 2014 Grammy Awards | Covers the New Issue of Mystreetz Magazine

Afrobeat icon, Femi Kuti has been blazing the blogs all year long, with music, concerts and of course, a little gossip here and there. This time around, he’s in the news for his music. Once again, one of the biggest awards in music history has found a rare gem in Femi Kuti‘s music.

His 2013 album ‘No Place For My Dream’ was nominated for the 2014 Grammy Awards in the “Best World Music Album” Category. Femi will be facing off such contenders as Indian musician Ravi Shankar, French group Gipsy Kings and South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

This will also mark the Afrobeat legend’s fourth Grammy nomination. Will he be bringing it home?

In other news, the crew at Mystreetz Magazine decided it was about time this great icon took their cover page. Here’s what Sesan Adeniji, publisher of Mystreetz magazine, had to say about their new December 2013 issue:

‘With the success of the recent Felabration, it is crystal clear that Afrobeat music is indestructible. With its newfound love within more conscious youths across the music industry, who are infusing more of it into their music and lifestyle, one can simply attribute the success of this genre to the creativity and originality that enveloped its creation decades ago.
‘Among several artistes that have carried on the Afrobeat struggle after its creator Fela Kuti passed on, no one has done more to Afrobeat than Femi Kuti. Against incredible odds, Femi has consistently been increasing the fortunes of the genre and breaking previously unimaginable grounds all around the world. Since conquering the challenges of the early days and consequently shutting up naysayers and armchair critics alike with his unparalleled success, Femi has probably done more for Afrobeat than anyone can ever imagine.
‘Femi has singlehandedly with his sibs given a brand new face to Afrobeat without compromising the revolutionary edge of the music. He has been able to open new frontiers for the genre in the last twenty years or so, raising a fan base that cuts across race, age and creed. He has proven that Afrobeat is not a fad, art form nor another genre but a culture and a movement. Let’s join this journey with Femi Kuti who is now basking in his Afrobeat fiefdom’.

THE VERY FIRST 1st EVER!

THE VERY FIRST 1st EVER! 

Two openly gay men become Prime Minister &  deputy PM

For the first time in history, a country will have an openly gay man as both its Prime Minister and its Deputy Prime Minister. On Wednesday December 4th, openly gay talk show host, Xavier Bettel (pictured left) was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Luxemburg, while another openly gay man, Etienne Schneider, (pictured right) was made his deputy, making Luxemburg the first county in the world with gay men filling the top two spots in its government

"People do not consider the fact of whether someone is gay or not. Sometimes it’s not easy because you have some conservative persons, but there are always less and less and less. I think people vote for my character and they vote for my full party.” Bettel said

And guess the first thing he's doing? Gay weddings. Hehe

“Gay weddings will be done soon. At the moment in Luxemburg, we have to change the situation of marriage, religion and divorce laws. But I don’t think it’ll be in the next five years – it’ll be next year.” Prime Minister Bettel promised.

A pic of the 40 year old Prime Minister and his partner after the cut...

Xavier Bettel and boyfriend Destenay Gauthier

IT'S PHYNO WITH HYPE MC

Hype MC ft Phyno – On The Aisle (Champagne)

Phyno is everywhere, isn’t he? I mean… in the last 7 days alone, he’s been on at least 3 or 4 songs. That’s a testament to the growth of Indigenous Hip-Hop and Phyno‘s impact as an Igbo-speaking rapper on the Nigerian music landscape. Listen to “On The Aisle” by fellow #042 act Hype MC featuring the “man of the year”.


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FIFA Website Hacked

FIFA Website Hacked: Fake World Cup Draws Released

FIFA confirmed Thursday morning that they have been the target of a hacked system, who had published on its website fake (ghosts)world cup groups and draws. The attacked confirmed on FIFA website by a telephone spokesman reads "We were attacked. However, the draw has not been made by FIFA, since the procedure of the lottery will be defined by December 3."
Following the implementation of the process, tests will be made by FIFA to prepare in detail the draw.

The "ghost" groups for the 2014 World cup are:

Group A: Brazil, Mexico, England, France

Group B:Uruguay, Ghana, Japan, Greece

Group C: Colombia, Costa Rica, Bosnia, Cameroon

Group D:Germany, Netherlands, Chile, Australia 

Group E : Belgium, Honduras, Ivory Coast, Italy

Group F: Switzerland, Russia, Nigeria, USA

Group G:Argentina, Portugal, Iran, Algeria 

Group H: Spain, Croatia, South Korea, Ecuador

Wonder shall never end. Anyway, do you fancy Nigeria to do well in this ghost group?

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Kano State Sharia Police destroy 240,000 bottles of beer

Kano State Sharia Police destroy 240,000 bottles of beer

Kano State Sharia Police destroy 240,000 bottles of beer(Photos)

According to AFP, the Sharia law enforcers called Hisbah, launched sweeping crackdowns in Kano since September, following a state government directive to cleanse the commercial state of “immoral” practices.They destroyed 240,000 bottles of beer they had confiscated from trucks coming into the city.

So, on Wednesday, a large bulldozer smashed the confiscated 240,000 beer bottles to shouts of  “Allahu Ahkbar” (God is great) from supporters outside the Hisbah headquarters in Kano.Kegs containing more than 8,000 litres of a local alcoholic brew called burukutu and 320,000 cigarettes were also destroyed.

Kano’s Hisbah chief, Aminu Daurawa, at the bottle-breaking ceremony,

We hope this measure will help restore the tarnished image of Kano“We hereby send warning to unrepentant offenders that Hisbah personnel will soon embark on an operation into every nook and cranny of the state to put an end to the sale and consumption of alcohol and all other intoxicants”... Bad news for the Breweries

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Chris Brown Gone Sober

Chris Brown Gone Sober; Poses Shirtless for 'Urban Ink' Magazine

Courtesy of Urban Ink

Despite the fact that the singer is currently undergoing treatment in a rehab facility, a new magazine cover featuring the star just hit newsstands — and it shows a very somber side of the star. Are you a fan of his emotional shoot?

Chris Brown‘s first cover since he entered rehab is out, and the 24-year-old singer can be seen posing shirtless, showing off his many tattoos, (and his defined arms), on the Winter 2014 issue of Urban Ink magazine. Chris’ arms, neck, and torso are covered with various tattoos, which are visible as he stands with his arms crossed around his chest — but it’s the somber look in his eyes that really caught our attention.

Chris Brown’s ‘Urban Ink’ Magazine Cover:

The cover, which was presumably shot before the performer entered the Malibu rehab facility on Nov. 10, captures the star in a very pensive state. The star is posing shirtless, wearing nothing more than a silver chain around his neck — and an emotional look on his face. In fact, with glassy eyes it almost looks as if he is about to cry. It’s very telling of the state he was in when the cover was photographed.

Chris Brown Enters Rehab After Assault Arrest

Chris Brown’s Doing Well In Rehab:

Depsite the fact that the Daily News reported the “Kiss Kiss” singer was sentenced to three additional months in the Malibu rehab facility on Nov. 20, Chris is doing well while in the treatment facility. In fact, he even agreed to complete his remaining community labor hours at a rate of 24 per week. Good for him!

Nicki Minaj admits been possessed!

Nicki Minaj admits been possessed by demon spirit(Roman)

Nicki Minaj admits to been possessed by demon spirit named Roman. You may call it a confession? Well, she really did talk about a demon living inside of her.

 
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