Leftist Wins Mexico Presidency in Landslide

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“Riding a wave of populist anger fueled by rampant corruption and violence, the leftist Andrés Manuel López Obrador was elected president of Mexico on Sunday, in a landslide victory that upended the nation’s political establishment and handed him a sweeping mandate to reshape the country,” the New York Times reports.

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EbonyLife TV goes Global, launches Digital Video-On-Demand Service

EbonyLife TV set to broadcast on StarTimes Network (Satellite 191 and Digital Terrestrial 107) from August 1, 2018, thereby ending its exclusive arrangement with DStv. StarTimes is a leading multinational media company with a strong presence in Africa, operating in 30 countries and with over 10 million subscribers. 

French gangster Redoine Faid breaks free from jail in dramatic helicopter escape

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Redoine Faid, the notorious French gangster, has escaped jail for the 2nd time but this time dramatic helicopter escape. 

According to Telegraph, Faid escaped with the help of 3 heavily-armed accomplices who landed in his jail in a helicopter and flew out with him on board.

Professional mourners in Ghana are paid to attend the funerals of strangers to cry (Video)

Professional mourners in Ghana make a living by attending the funerals of strangers to cry

Talking with BBC Africa, one of the women named Ami Dokli, said some people don’t know how to cry when they lose a relative so they pick her to cry for them. She also said they are all widows and decided to start the crying business to help those who do not know how to cry. They charge on how big the burial is and how it’s being celebrated.

Watch the video below. 

Nominees revealed for 2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

The nominees were announced by Ghanaian actress and TV presenter, Joselyn Dumas, and Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi via a syndicated broadcast on all Africa Magic channels yesterday. The main event is scheduled to hold on September 1, 2018.

The nominees include Adesua Etomi, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Falz, Rita Dominic among others.