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1. Nigeria: Timaya cuts off signature locs, unveils new look

Popular Nigerian music star, Timaya recently wowed fans on Instagram with photos of his new hairstyle. The reggae-dancehall artiste with dreadlocks signature hairstyle eventually had a big chop and cut off his mane.

Timaya posted photos of his new hairstyle on Instagram. He now sports a low cut and trimmed beards. Also, in the caption of his post, he made the announcement with the caption: “Hair gone.”

2. Fantasia and husband Kendall Taylor welcome first child together

Congratulations to R&B sensation Fantasia and her husband Kendall Taylor, as they welcome a baby girl. Fantasia made the announcement on Sunday, May 23, with a wildlife-inspired pregnancy photoshoot. Also, the shoot was complete with an animal print dress, gloves, and matching boots.

The singer said the elephant “represents patience, strength, power, and remembrance.” Also, she further added, “Just a few of the qualities that her [the baby] presence has brought into our lives and this world.”

3. Angelique Kidjo and Yvonne Chaka Chaka set to make appearances at Africa Day Concert

The Africa Day Concert 2021 has announced a star-studded line-up of guest appearances. This includes famous stars from the continent and globally. Also announced were, Angelique Kidjo, Congolese singer-songwriter Fally Ipupa, and South Africa’s Yvonne Chaka Chaka.

Hosted by Idris Elba, the concert will also shine a spotlight on emerging artistes from Africa. The global audience will see these talented young artistes for the first time. They also include Rozzy Sokota (Sierra Leone), Ary (Angola), and Mohamed Ramadan (Egypt). Furthermore, the concert will stream globally on YouTube at 7 pm CAT/6 pm WAT today, May 25.

4. Military detain Mali’s president, prime minister, and defence minister

On Monday, military officers in Mali detained the president, prime minister and defence minister of the interim government. This move is also deepening political chaos just months after a military coup ousted the previous president. They took President Bah Ndaw, Prime Minister, Moctar Ouane and defence minister Souleymane Doucoure to a military base in Kati, outside the capital Bamako. They were taken hours after two members of the military lost their positions in a government reshuffle.

Their detention also followed the military takeover in August of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. Besides, the development could exacerbate instability in the West African country. Violent Islamist groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State already control large areas of the desert north.

5. Euro 2020: Sergio Ramos left out of Spain squad

Sergio Ramos has been left out of Spain boss Luis Enrique’s Euro 2020 squad. Real Madrid center-back Ramos, 35, has struggled with injury and has only played one game since March. His absence means Enrique picks no players from Real Madrid for this summer’s delayed tournament. The tournament is taking place between June 11 and July 11.

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte also had his switch from France to Spain approved by FIFA. Therefore, he makes the 24-man squad and is also one of 10 players from the Premier League picked by Enrique. Other players are Brighton keeper Robert Sanchez, Leeds United defender Diego Llorente, and Wolves forward Adama Traore.

Cover photo credit: Instagram – timayatimaya

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