Monday 16 September 2024
Sunday 15 September 2024
HOW JAY-Z TAPPING KENDRICK LAMAR TO PLAY THE SUPER BOWL REOPENED RAP-WORLS WOUNDS RIGHT AND LEFT
K. Dot’s halftime-show booking came thanks in part to the NFL’s partnership with the Roc Nation founder—and has heated up long-standing issues between Jay and fellow artists like Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj.
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| Johnny Nunez/Getty Images |
Super Bowl halftime show announcements are typically met with either excitement or derision, hype or apathy. It’s a 13-minute show on America’s biggest stage that, barring special occasions, only one artist can headline—it’s impossible to make everybody happy. But the announcement this past weekend that Kendrick Lamar will play Super Bowl LIX’s halftime show next February has produced an unprecedented mushroom cloud of cultural infighting, debate, and long-simmering disdain.
The big game is set to go down in February in New Orleans; there are those who believe that, given the location, Louisiana’s own Lil Wayne should have been offered the opportunity to put on a hometown-hero set, the way Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg did back in 2022 when the halftime show took place in Inglewood. Complicating matters is the involvement of Jay-Z, who entered into a partnership with the NFL back in 2019 that includes producing the halftime show, and has therefore become—fairly or not—the de facto face of the decision-making process. Jay-Z is a lightning rod for discourse on his own; factor in Kendrick and his beef with Drake, plus Drake’s alliances with figures who have their own issues with Jay-Z and/or Kendrick, and we basically have a civil war brewing, all over a 13-minute production number during a football game.
At press time, Jay-Z hasn’t addressed any of this. Wayne went on IG Live to express his heartbreak over being apparently passed over, thanking the fans but making no mention of Kendrick or Jay either way.
MURDERED UGANDAN OLYMPIAN REBECCA CHEPTEGEI'S FUNERAL MARCH BEGINS IN KENYA
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| The cortege of slain Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei leaves the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital funeral home in Eldoret, Kenya [Edwin Waita/Reuters] |
The body of murdered Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has begun its journey home to Uganda, accompanied by activists calling for an end to gender-based violence in Kenya.
The 33-year-old athlete succumbed to her wounds on September 5 after being attacked four days earlier by her Kenyan partner, who poured petrol over her and set her on fire.
Tt happened just weeks after she made her Olympic debut in the women’s marathon in Paris, where she finished 44th.
Her funeral is planned for Saturday in Bukwo, home to her family in Uganda, but relatives in Kenya paid their respects on Friday in the Rift Valley town of Eldoret, near where she lived.
Cheptegei is the third athlete to have died in Kenya as a result of gender-based violence since 2021, provoking a global outpouring of tributes and rage.
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| Family members mourn next to Cheptegei’s coffin in Eldoret, Kenya [Edwin Waita/Reuters] |
Tony Sabila, Cheptegei’s uncle, described her as “a pillar to the family” and expressed his sadness over her loss.
As the body passed through the town of Eldoret, scores of activists lined the road with others walking alongside the hearse.
At a rally the same day, many wore white shirts with an image of Cheptegei and carried white or red roses.
Others had signs reading, “Being a woman should not be a death sentence,” and “A house where a woman is not safe is not a home.”
Cheptegei was attacked outside her house in Endebass in Kenya. Local media reported her young daughters and teenage sister witnessed the assault.
Her attacker, 32-year-old Dickson Ndiema Marangach, was also severely burned and died in hospital on Monday.
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| Agnes Cheptegei is assisted in Eldoret, Kenya, as she mourns her daughter and Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after her boyfriend doused her in petrol and set her ablaze [Edwin Waita/Reuters] |
Her father, Joseph Cheptegei, told reporters the dispute with Marangach had been over the property where she lived with her sister and daughters. He told Kenyan media last week that Marangach had bought 5 litres (1.3 gallons) of petrol and then hid out in a chicken coop before the attack.
“He poured the petrol and lit her on fire. When she called her sister to help, he threatened her with a machete, and she ran away.”
The police said the couple had “constantly had family wrangles”.
The United Nations condemned her “violent murder” with Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, saying: “Gender-based violence is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world and should be treated as such.
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| Agnes Cheptegei mourns her daughter Rebecca Cheptegei [Edwin Waita/Reuters] |
Throughout Kenya, 41 percent of women who have been married have experienced physical violence, compared with 20 percent of those who have not been married.
At least 500 women and girls have been murdered in Kenya since 2016, according to the UN.
Figures from UN Women Africa show that globally, there were 89,000 reports of women and girls murdered in 2022, the highest number recorded in 20 years. More than half of the women and girls were killed by intimate partners or other family members.
Kenya’s sports minister, Kipchumba Murkomen, said the Olympian’s death was a “stark reminder” that more must be done to combat gender-based violence.
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Saturday 14 September 2024
TOP 22 RICHEST AFRICAN FOOTBALLERS AND THEIR NET WORTH REVEALED
Richest African footballers and their net worth
Check out the list of the wealthiest footballers in Africa. Some of them are still playing the sport, while others are retired.
22. Kenneth Omeruo - $3 million
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| Kenneth Omeruo of CD Leganes runs with the ball during the LaLiga Smartbank match between CD Leganes and Fuenlabrada at Estadio Municipal de Butarque in Leganes, Spain. Photo: Diego Souto Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Kenneth Josiah Omeruo
- Date of birth: 17 October 1993
- Age: 30 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Abia State, Nigeria
Kenneth Omeruo plays for the Nigeria national team and Kasımpaşa. Omeruo left Standard Liège to join Chelsea in January 2012, and he later signed a loan deal with ADO Den Haag of the Dutch top division. Kenneth Omeruo’s net worth is $3 million.
21. Wilfried Zaha - $4 million
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| Wilfried Zaha celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Kasimpasa SK at Rams Park Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo: Seskim Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Dazet Wilfried Armel Zaha
- Date of birth: 10 November 1992
- Age: 31 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Wilfried Zaha plays as left winger for Galatasaray and the Ivory Coast national team. He signed a three-year contract with Galatasaray for a fee of €2.35m and an annual salary of €4.35m. Wilfried Zaha’s net worth is $4 million.
20. Sulley Muntari - $5 Million
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| Sulley Muntari of Albacete Balompie looks on prior to the La Liga 123 match between Albacete Balompie and UD Las Palmas at Carlos Belmonte Stadium in Albacete, Spain. Photo: Quality Sport Images Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Suleyman Ali Muntar
- Date of birth: 27 August 1984
- Age: 39 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Konongo, Ashanti, Ghana
Sulley Muntari played as a midfielder for such as Udinese, Inter Milan, and AC Milan. In Ghana in 2008, at the African Cup of Nations Tournament, he was chosen as an All-Star Player. Sulley Muntari’s net worth is $5 Million.
19. Kwadwo Asamoah - $6 million
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| Kwadwo Asamoah of FC Internazionale gestures during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan, Italy. Photo: Claudio Villa Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Kwadwo Asamoah
- Date of birth: 9 December 1988
- Age: 35 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Accra, Ghana
Kwadwo Asamoah was a midfielder or defender for Cagliari Calcio. He was awarded CAF Most Promising African Player in 2010 and Ghana Player of the Year in 2012 and 2013. He played for clubs such as Udinese, Inter Milan and Juventus. Kwadwo Asamoah’s net worth is $6 million.
18. Christopher Samba - $7 million
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| Chris Samba of Aston Villa in action during a training session at the club's training ground at Bodymoor Heath in Birmingham, England. Photo: Neville Williams Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Veijeany Christopher Samba
- Date of birth: 28 March 1984
- Age: 40 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Créteil, France
Christopher Samba played as a defender for the Congo national team and Aston Villa. Samba played for various football clubs, including Hertha BSC, Blackburn Rovers, and Dynamo Moscow. Christopher Samba's net worth is $7 million.
17. Nwankwo Kanu - $9 million
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| Nwankwo Kanu of Nigeria runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup South Africa Group B match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa. Photo: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Nwankwo Kanu
- Date of birth: 1 August 1976
- Age: 47 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Owerri, Nigeria
Nwankwo Kanu started his career in 1992 for Iwuanyanwu Nationale. He started playing for his home country's national team in 1993. The same year, he was signed by the Dutch team Eredivisie AFC Ajax. He played for Arsenal from 1999 to 2004 and West Bromwich Albion from 2004 to 2006. He finished his career in 2012 at Portsmouth. Nwankwo Kanu's net worth is $9 million.
16. Kolo Abib Touré - $10.5 million
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| Kolo Toure looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round Replay match at DW Stadium in Wigan, England. Photo: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Source: Getty Images |
Full name: Kolo Abib Touré
Date of birth: 19 March 1981
Age: 43 years (as of April 2024)
Place of birth: Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire
Kolo Abib Touré is one of the richest African footballers. Kolo Abib Touré's net worth of $10.5 million is quite impressive. The former athlete played as a defender for Manchester City, Arsenal, Celtic, Liverpool, and the Ivory Coast national team.
In early 2002, he joined the Premier League team Arsenal. He played for Arsenal until 2009, when he joined Manchester City. He joined Liverpool in May 2013. He retired in September 2017 and is now a Celtic coach.
15. Salomon Kalou - $11 million
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| Salomon Kalou of Chelsea celebrates scoring the first goal during the Carling Cup 4th Round match between Chelsea and Bolton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge in London, England. Photo: Phil Cole Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Salomon Armand Magloire Kalou
- Date of birth: 5 August 1985
- Age: 38 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Oumé, Ivory Coast
Salomon Kalou played as a forward and winger for Djiboutian club Arta/Solar7. He previously played for Chelsea, Feyenoord, Lille, Hertha Berlin, and Batafogo. Salomon Kalou's net worth is $11 million.
14. Jay-Jay Okocha - $15 million
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| Jay-Jay Okocha of Nigeria during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final Draw at Doha Exhibition Center in Doha, Qatar. Photo: Marcio Machado Source: Getty Images |
Full name: Augustine Azuka Okocha
Date of birth: 14 August 1973
Age: 50 years (as of April 2024)
Place of birth: Enugu, Nigeria
Jay-Jay Okocha was an attacking midfielder for teams such as Eintracht Frankfurt, Fenerbahce, Paris Saint-Germain, Bolton Wanderers, Qatar SC, and Hull SC. In 2003 and 2004, he was named BBC African Footballer of the Year. Jay-Jay Okocha’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $15 million.
13. Benni McCarthy - $16 million
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| Benni McCarthy reacts at the end of the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Photo: Ash Donelon Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Benedict Saul McCarthy
- Date of birth: 12 November 1977
- Age: 46 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Cape Town, South Africa
Benni McCarthy is a first-time coach at Manchester United. Benni previously played as a forward for various teams such as West Ham United, Ajax, Porto, Celta Vigo and Blackburn Rovers. He holds a record among the South African national team for being the all-time leading goal scorer with 32 goals. Benni McCarthy’s net worth is $16 million.
12. Sadio Mané - $25 million
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| Sadio Mané Sadio Mane during the Saudi Pro League match at Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Sport City in Abha, Saudi Arabia.Photo: Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Sadio Man
- Date of birth: 10 April 1992
- Age: 32 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Bambali, Senegal
Sadio Mané plays for the Senegal national team and Al Nassr. Before joining Al Nassr, he was signed with Liverpool, Red Bull Salzburg, Ligue 2 club Metz, and Southampton. Sadio Mané's net worth as of 2024 is $25 million, making him among one of the top 20 richest African footballers.
11. Victor Moses - $27 million
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| Moses of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London, England. Photo: Darren Walsh Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Victor Moses
- Date of birth: 12 December 1990
- Age: 33 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Victor Moses plays as a wing-back for the Russian club Spartak Moscow. Victor has played for clubs such as West Ham, Inter Milan, Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Stroke City, and Liverpool. In July 2021, he signed a two-year club contract with Spartak Moscow, but in February, he extended his contract to 2024. Victor Moses' net worth is $27 million.
10. Thomas Partey - $28 million
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| Thomas Partey during a training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre in London Colney, England. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Thomas Teye Partey
- Date of birth: 13 June 1993
- Age: 30 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Odumase Krobo, Ghana
Thomas Teye Partey plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Ghana national team. He started his youth career at the Atlético Madrid B team where he played from the 2013-15 season and eventually got promoted to the first team. Thomas Partey's net worth is $28 million.
9. Odion Ighalo - $28 million
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| Odion Ighalo talks during the Press Conference prior a match in Tangier, Morocco. Photo: Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Odion Jude Ighalo
- Date of birth: 16 June 1989
- Age: 34 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria
Odion Jude Ighalo plays as a forward for the Saudi Pro League club Al-Wehda and the Nigeria national team. After starting his career at Nigerian clubs Prime and Julius Berger, he moved to Norwegian club Lyn in 2007. Odion Ighalo's net worth is $28 million.
8. Asamoah Gyan - $30 Million
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| Asamoah Gyan of Ghana celebrates scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of Sixteen match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa. Photo: Paul Gilham Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Asamoah Gyan
- Date of birth: 22 November 1985
- Age: 38 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Accra, Ghana
Asamoah Gyan is a footballer who played as a striker for Legon Cities FC and Ghana national team. He represented Ghana at the FIFA World Cup in 2006,2010 and 2014. He is the highest African to have scored more goals at the World Cup. Asamoah Gyan’s net worth is $30 Million.
7. Michael Essien - $35 million
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| Michael Essien arrives ahead of The Best FIFA Football Awards at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. Photo: Simon Hofmann - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Michael Kojo Essien
- Date of birth: 3 December 1982
- Age: 41 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Accra, Ghana
Michael Essien, a former professional footballer, is among the top 20 richest footballers in Africa. The Ghanaian athlete was a midfielder and is currently a member of the coaching staff of the Danish Superliga club, Nordsjælland.
Michael started his career at a local club in Ghana after graduating from St. Augustine College. In 2005, the France National Union Professional Footballers voted him the Player of the Year. Today, Michael Essien's net worth is $35 million.
6. Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor - $45 million
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| Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor during the Turkish Spor Toto Super Lig match at the Recep Fatih Terim Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo: VI Images Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor
- Date of birth: 26 February 1984
- Age: 40 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Lomé, Togo
Emmanuel Adebayor is a famous Togolese athlete. He started his career in his home country and is among the top 10 richest African players of all time. From 2003 to 2006, he played for Monaco. In 2006 he signed with Arsenal, and in 2009, he signed with Manchester City. In 2012, he signed Tottenham Hotspur. Emmanuel Adebayor's net worth is $45 million.
5. John Obi Mikel - $45 million
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| Mikel John Obi arrives on the Green Carpet ahead of The Best FIFA Football Awards at The Apollo Theatre in London, England. Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Mikel John Obi
- Date of birth: 22 April 1987
- Age: 37 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Jos, Nigeria
John Obi-Mikel is a former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He played for Chelsea and the Nigerian national team. He is among the top 50 richest African footballers of all time.
The athlete started his career at Pepsi Football Academy at 12. Later, he played for Nigeria at the FIFA Under-17 World Championships. He signed with Chelsea in 2005. He was Chelsea's Young Player of the Year in 2007 and 2008. John Obi-Mikel's net worth is $45 million as of 2024.
4. Yaya Touré Gnégnéri - $70 million
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| Yaya Toure arrives prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar Final Draw at the Doha Exhibition Centre in Doha, Qatar. Photo: Igor Kralj/Pixsell/MB Media/Getty Images Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Gnégnéri Yaya Touré
- Date of birth: 13 May 1983
- Age: 40 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire
Touré Gnégnéri is among the top 20 richest footballers in Africa in 2024. He started playing football with the ASEC Mimosas Youth Academy team in Cote d'Ivoire. He then relocated to Europe, where he played for Beveren in Belgium.
Later, he signed with AS Monaco before joining Barcelona. In 2010, he joined Manchester City. Today, he is an assistant coach for the Saudi Arabia national team. Yaya Touré's net worth is $70 million.
3. Mohamed Salah - $90 million
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| Mohamed Salah during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Liverpool FC and R. Union Saint-Gilloise at Anfield in Liverpool, England. Photo: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly
- Date of birth: 15 June 1992
- Age: 31 years (as of April 2024)
- Place of birth: Nagrig, Egypt
Mohamed Salah, alias the Egyptian King or The Pharaoh, is among the top 10 richest footballers in Africa in 2024. He is one of the best strikers in the world. Mohamed Salah's net worth is an impressive $90 million. The Egyptian King is a key player in the Italian and English leagues. He currently plays as a forward for Liverpool and captains the Egypt national team.
2. Didier Yves Drogba Tébily - $90 million
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| Didier Yves Drogba poses for photos during the Green Carpet Arrivals prior The Best FIFA Football Awards in Paris. Photo: Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images Source: Getty Images |
- Full name: Didier Yves Drogba Tébily
- Date of birth: 11 March 1978
- Age: 46 years (as of April 2024
- Place of birth: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Didier Yves Drogba ranks high on the list of the top 10 richest African footballers in 2024. He earned a salary of $15 million per year at his peak. Today, Didier Drogba's net worth is $90 million. The retired athlete was known for his striking ability and tendency to score goals during big matches. He is a former captain of the Ivory Coast national team.
1. Samuel Eto'o - $95 million
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| Samuel Eto'o comments for Amazon Prime following the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match at San Siro in Milan, Italy. Photo: Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images Source: Getty Images |
Full name: Samuel Eto'o Fils
Date of birth: 10 March 1981
Age: 43 years (as of April 2024)
Place of birth: Douala, Cameroon
Samuel Eto'o Fils is the richest African footballer of all time. The former Cameroonian footballer was one of the highest-paid footballers globally, earning an annual salary of $26 million. Samuel Eto'o's net worth is $95 million. He is regarded as one of the best strikers of all time. In 2004, he joined Barcelona for a transfer fee of 24 million Euros.
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