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DR Congo singer killed filming music video in conflict-hit Goma newsthirst.

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A popular Congalese musician has been killed while filming a music video in Goma, which was overrun by M23 militants, after releasing a song condemning the rebel occupation of the city. The body of Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki, better known as Delcat Idengo, was found in a street on Thursday with his head partially covered with…

Ghanaian music legend who founded Osibisa dies aged 88 newsthirst.

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Ghanaian music legend and saxophonist Teddy Osei, who founded the Afro-rock band Osibisa, has died aged 88. The talented drummer and vocalist passed away in London on Tuesday. He was “an important voice in music and culture, and he will be missed, but never forgotten,” the statement read. Osei rose to acclaim as the leader…

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