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UK RAP LEGEND SWAY DAFSAFO DIES AGED 44

The iconic British-Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo, born Derek Andrew Safo, has passed away at the age of 44. Sway was an inspiration to a generation of Black British musicians and the first unsigned artist to win a MOBO award in 2006. The news of his passing was announced by the MOBO awards, whose statement read they were “Proud to have him as part of our history. Our love goes out to his family, loved ones and fans.” No cause of death has been announced.

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TONI TONE REVEALS HOW HER HUSBAND'S SUPPORT WILL SHAPE HOW MANY KIDS THEY HAVE

Toni Tone has sparked a conversation online after revealing that the number of children she has with her husband will depend on how well he performs as both a husband and father.
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KWN MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST-EVER OFFICIAL R&B UK NUMBER 1

East London singer kwn has made chart history after her track Good Girl became the first ever Number 1 on the newly launched Official R&B UK Chart. The achievement marks another major milestone for the rising artist, whose journey has taken her from working delivery jobs to becoming one of Britain’s most talked about emerging R&B acts.
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UK News

MAN SHARES WHAT SOUTH ASIANS CAN LEARN FROM BLACK COMMUNITY

Content creator Krishn has sparked discussion after sharing his thoughts on what the South Asian community could learn from Black communities, arguing that greater pride, confidence and unity could challenge negative stereotypes. His comments have received support from some viewers, while others questioned whether comparisons between communities overlook issues such as colourism and cultural differences.
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UK News

ANTI-MIGRANT VIGILANTE GROUPS SURGE ACROSS THE UK

At least 28 anti-migrant vigilante groups have emerged across the UK in the past 18 months, with activities ranging from street patrols and protests to attempts to obstruct migrants crossing the Channel. The rise has raised concerns over growing grassroots far-right mobilisation, public disorder and civilians taking enforcement into their own hands instead of leaving policing to authorities.
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PASSENGER DUCT TAPED TO SEAT AFTER ALLEGED RACIST, HOMOPHOBIC RANT DIVERTS FLIGHT

An Arizona real estate agent has been fired after allegedly launching into a racist and violent outburst aboard an American Airlines flight, forcing passengers to restrain him with duct tape and zip ties before the aircraft made an emergency landing. Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, was arrested following the incident on American Airlines Flight 618, which was travelling from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark on September 3.
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LIN MEI QUESTIONS THE REACTION TO HER VIEWS WITHIN THE BLACK COMMUNITY

British Political Broadcaster Right British Commentator Lin Mei Took To Social Media To Question Why Her Particular Social And Political Views Affect How She Is Seen and Treated Within The Black Community.
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