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Danny Jordaan denies Ferguson rape allegation

The head of South Africa’s football association, Danny Jordaan has denied accusations that he raped South African singer and former Member of Parliament, Jennifer Ferguson over 20 years ago.

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey comes out as gay

Kevin Spacey came out as gay early Monday and apologized to actor Anthony Rapp, who accused the Hollywood star of making a sexual advance on him at a 1986 party when he was only 14 years old.

Nivea takes down ‘offensive’ skin-lightening ad billboard

Cosmetics making company Nivea has taken down its campaign billboard in Ghana which came under a lot of criticisms for promoting the sale of skin-lightening creams.

Rock and roll legend Domino dies aged 89

Fats Domino, one of the most influential rock and roll performers of the 1950s and 60s, has died aged 89. The American rock and roll artist was best known for his songs Ain't That A Shame and Blueberry Hill.

Einstein’s happiness note sold for $1.6m

A note written by Albert Einstein containing advice on happy living has sold at an auction house in Jerusalem for $1.56m (£1.19m).

Obama’s love letters revealed

Angst-ridden letters from a young Barack Obama to his girlfriend reveal a 20-something plagued by insecurities about race, class and money.

Social media storm over ‘offensive’ Nivea ad

Nivea has ignited a social media firestorm for its ‘visibly fairer skin’ billboard in Accra. Throughout Sunday, a social media campaign was launched in which African women posted selfies next to the Nivea billboard with the hash tags: #NiveaTakeItDown and #ILoveMYShadeofBrown.

Lupita Nyong’o sexually harassed by Harvey Weinstein

Kenyan-born Hollywood star Lupita Nyong’o is the latest to also speak out on her encounter with disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein.

Nivea defends its skin-lightening campaign in Africa

Cosmetics making company Nivea has defended its campaign billboards across West Africa promoting the sale of skin-lightening creams.

South Africa’s football chief accused of rape

The head of South Africa’s football association, Danny Jordan has been accused by South African singer and former Member of Parliament, Jennifer Ferguson of rape over 20 years ago.

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