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Nigerian artist behind painting sold for ₦64m criticised for promoting racist tropes

Nigerian artist behind painting sold for ₦64m criticised for promoting racist tropes

The piece has been criticised for promoting racist tropes and catering to a Western caricature of people of African descent. The painting features three hideous-looking monkeys with massive lips named Alara, Ajero, and Orangun. Depicting black people with exaggerated facial features or as monkeys in Western media has for long …

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag criticised by club legend as Jamie Carragher row escalates

Erik ten Hag applauds the fans after Manchester United

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has admitted his “heart sank a little” when he saw Erik ten Hag respond to Jamie Carragher’s criticism of his team. Sky Sports pundit Carragher analysed United‘s shortcomings in their 2-1 defeat by Fulham last weekend. Carragher criticised United’s defending and the space they allowed …

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Soldier who criticised Governor Sanwo-Olu for arresting his colleague has been arrested

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has revealed that soldier who criticised Governor Sanwo-Olu for arresting his colleague has been arrested.   Addressing newsmen today, January 9, Taoreed said the conduct of the soldier apprehended for driving against traffic does not represent the entire Nigerian Army.   …

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Chris Brown denies he is antisemitic after he and Kanye West were criticised for dancing to antisemitic song

Chris Brown has spoken out after receiving criticism for supporting Kanye West at a listening party for his latest single.   The R&B artist, 34, was seen singing along and dancing as the lyrics “How am I antisemitic? I just f**ked a Jewish b**ch,” played over the speakers.   Viewers …

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If You Don’t Want To Be Criticised Stay In Your House And Boil Water – Kate Henshaw Warns Politicians

Kate Henshaw Shares Three Facts About Herself As She Turns 52

Veteran Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has said that the governed have every right to hold leaders accountable for their unfulfilled promises. The thespian insisted that since the politicians offered to serve the country, then they must be ready to exhibit accountability to the people they are piloting. Henshaw argued this …

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Actress Anita Joseph responds after social media users criticised her for posting video of herself and her husband praying

Actress Anita Joseph drew the attention of some Nigerians when she posted a video of herself and her husband praying in their home.    Anita shared the video as a way of encouraging couples to pray ceaselessly. According to her, one of the secrets to their happy home is prayer. …

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Ukraine’s president Volodimir Zelensky and his wife criticised for posing for vogue magazine amid war with Russia (photos/video)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been trolled on the Internet for posing for the digital cover of Vogue magazine cover with his wife and First Lady, Olena Zelenska, amid a war that has ravaged the country.   The pair were pictured together for the piece by renowned photographer Annie Leibowitz …

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