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Hip Hop Star " Mario Canon" Rebrands Into Rock Music

Mario Canon is up to something new, Springfield, Illinois native rapper launch his own rock band ” WASTELAND “, the multitasker artist...

Lucie Edwards

May 251 min read

G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Condemn Rwanda over M23 Endorsement in DR Congo, Rwanda Responds

Foreign Ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, together with the European...

Manth Olric

Mar 151 min read

Mario Nawfal at the center of a controversy following his trip to Rwanda in a private Jet. Here Why

Left Mario Nawfal & Right Rwanda President In a now viral interview shared on X formerly known as Twitter, 30 year notable Entrepreneur...

Lucie Edwards

Mar 122 min read

Amber Rose : I've been to every “Diddy” White Party since 2009

In a new podcast Episode of Club Shay Shay , Amber Rose recalls her experiences from attending Diddy's controversial parties. Sean...

Lucie Edwards

Mar 61 min read

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Happy 4th of July. Here what you need to know about July 4th marking America 🇺🇸 Independence Day from Grand Britain 🇬🇧
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In the U.S July 4th also means : A way for families and friends to gather and enjoy food, often including traditional American fare like hot dogs and hamburgers. Yet , Many communities host parades with floats, marching bands, and local groups. Lastly , fireworks are a central part of the celebrations, with both large public displays and personal fireworks.

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Happy Juneteenth. Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.

Congratulations to Springfield Ward 5 Alderwoman @lakeisha.purchase. Recap of 5th Street GEM ( @5thstreetgem ) inaugural Grand Opening held on Wednesday June 11th.
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Local News : Mario Canon (@thisiscanon ) is up to something new, Springfield, Illinois native rapper launch his own rock band 🎸” WASTELAND “ , the multitasker artist who briefly appeared on Empire final season as a guest star marks his debut as a Rock Star accompanied by his band in a first appearance concert in Bloomington , Illinois.

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Every year on 3 March the United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) celebrates wild animals and plants. Happy Wild Day

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Afrikaners, a group of white South Africans who are descendant from Dutch, French, and German immigrants who settled in South Africa in 1652, are now according to a statement from the Trump administration facing discrimination over land acquisition in South Africa. Although they welcome President Trump his desire to help , civil rights leaders from the Afrikaners group have declined the offer to resettle in the U.S, which would mean losing their identity and language as Afrikaners according to AfriForum leaders, a South African non-governmental organisation which mainly focuses on the interests of Afrikaners.
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The Queen of Afrobeats turns 45. Tiwa Savage is also known as one of the pioneer introducing female Afrobeats singer outside of Nigeria 🇳🇬. In 2023 she performed at King Charles coronation in London.

Happy 40th Birthday to an artist bigger than Music, @realcoleworld

The powerful couple heading to a divorce. Popular Media Personality Eric Mandala nicknamed Congo Escobar wife allegedly spoke up on his arrest “ I will have no mercy for him and I have decided to reveal the names of the pastors, businessmen and musicians who are also involved in Eric’s affairs. The truth must be known! “
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Trump promises to retaliate , Mexico refuses a US military flight deporting migrants., Ice raids operation in Illinois.
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DEA makes an arrest in Spain 🇪🇸 of 48 year old Congolese entrepreneur Eric Mandala well known from people in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe
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Just in : #Nigerian man throws party to celebrate Trump in Nigeria

On Nov. 2, 1983, U.S President Ronald Reagan signed a bill making the third Monday in January a federal holiday in observance of Dr . Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today , Afro Houde Springfield honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary leader who championed justice and equality. His legacy reminds us to stand against injustice, value our voices and take action for change. #MLKDay

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Just in : The TikTok app is no longer available for its U.S users. As of July 2024, there were over 170 million people in the United States who used TikTok. This makes the US the country with the largest TikTok audience in the world.
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The 44 Entrepreneur close allies to Afrobeats singer Davido , CubanaChiefpriest also known as Money Na water announces his music career debut weeks after his viral feud with Grammy winning singer Burna Boy

Here what you need to know about @visitspringfield
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Just in : @afrohouse217news reports how AFRICANS reacted to the massive winter storms of the past few days ⛈️ #afrohouse217 #theinterview

Earlier today, President Joe Biden honored a number of important figures with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. Included in those were two notable athletes, with former NBA star Earvin “Magic” Johnson and international soccer star Lionel Messi among the honorees.

On January 1, 1804, a significant event in world history occurred: the proclamation of the independence of Haiti. On that day, Haïti became the first independent black country in the modern world, marking the end of more than a decade of bitter struggle against French colonial oppression and slavery.
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Jimmy Carter lived a century 1924-2024.
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Chef Zeniab Bance from Ivory Coast breaks Irish Chef Alan fisher’s Longest 119h Cooking marathon in an attempts to win the Guinness World Records.

Part 2 : watch the full podcast link in our bio ⬆️

Higher Education Leader who played college football talks on why black men see success through sports. Full podcasts link in the bio description

Tira Standage Executive Director/Founder of @intricate.minds23 hosted on November 27th a Friendsgiving Potluck at the non-profit organization 's headquater in Springfield .

and the Winner is Jake Paul
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Tune in for a new 🆕 episode of #TheInterview Podcast this #Friday Featuring @Dr Jamarco Clark VP of Student affairs at UIS. 📍 @innovate_springfield

You do not want to miss this upcoming episode of #TheInterview ft Dr. Jamarco Clark “ @prairiestarvcsa “ who holds a PhD in Ed Student Affairs Administration.Dr Clark is the current VP of Student Affairs at @uisedu under the leadership of @chancellorgooch
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In this depth interview podcast with Olric Manthelot was discussed black men in higher education, the obstacles in a young black man’s path in higher education, his goals as VP of student affairs, and lastly about his Background.

@uisedu ‘s Vice President for Student Affairs Dr @prairiestarvcsa stopped by our Office located inside of Innovate @innovate_springfield where he met with our CEO Olric Manthelot
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@joe_kally has since then become one of Springfield’s top photographers. #discovery #photography
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Feeling stuck in the content creation maze ? You’re not alone but here is the secret sauce : Watch this video until the end

Throwback interview with then neighborhood Police Officer PFLUG now Detective PFLUG Founder of @dhprojil . Follow us on @tiktok for more videos !
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📸 @attorneycierranorris speaking at Sonya Massey’s National Mourning day in Springfield where hundreds of people gathered to honor the life of Sonya and shared their grief with Sonya Massey’s family.

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Join the Massey’s Family,Attorney Ben Crump, and the Springfield Community. 💜💜💜

Native Springfied Rapper Deacon Young "D.Y.G" opens up on Tupac.
#AllStarGame #Olympics #LocalNews

@afrohouse217 LLC offers a range of core services to help businesses connect with their local community through impactful marketing strategies. Therefore consistently engaging with our community partners is vital. In that regards , our Founder & CEO, @olrictmanthelot visited today Central Counties Health Centers , where he was given a tour by Dr Dora Ramos, Medical Director of the medical center. Find out why we are a top choice Marketing Company in Springfield click the link in our bio
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#Springfield Mourns and Wants Justice for Sonya Massey whose tragic death adds as the 99 black victim due to a Law Enforcement Officer misconduct from a 2017 up to 2024 as of July 6th survey.
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In the recent years, particularly since the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014, law enforcement Officers misconduct has become a hot button issue in the U.S.A.
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Our Founder/CEO @olrictmanthelot along with our entire Team at #Afrohouse217 are sending our profound condolences to Sonya Massey’s family, as we mourn and want Justice.
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The journey: @thisiscanon reveals the untold story
Throwback Interview available on YouTube
Link in the biography

(Swipe) At the Motherland Gardens Community Project’s Garvey-Tubman site with Yves Doumen a Springfield resident with roots from Cameroun 🇨🇲, Founder of the non-profit organization discussing on the children summer program launched at their Garvey-Tubman site launched on June 25th.
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@davido’s million dollar engagement ring to Girlfriend
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Juneteenth Event at Motherland Garden Community Project, link in bio for more pictures

Our Team attended and captured some pictures at the 30th Juneteenth celebration hosted by @juneteenth.inc in Springfield, IL

#Spotlight Dr. India Jackson 👩🏾‍🎓 becomes the 1st Black Woman in America to earn a PHD in Physics from Georgia State University Congratulations,

📷: IG/beingblackislit
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K.c. Moore stoped by our office today and spoke with our CEO @olrictmanthelot on her marketing inquiries for her organization.
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Diddy responds to the resurfaced video of him attacking Cassie in 2016

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In our mission to uplift & to promote Afro Culture, Our CEO @olrictmanthelot met with the city of Springfield its first Springfield Police Department - Illinois Officer born in Africa . New hire Andre Domingos, a graduate of Allegany College of Maryland and former Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, immigrate knowing no English with his family coming from DR-Congo to the U.S at age 19. The Article on the 40 year old Police officer will be available on our website on April 16th.
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Diversity in Children Literature, Springfield Community Leaders from non-profit , for profits organisation , law enforcement, fire fighters , parents and more give their insight of Black Children Book Week event held in the capital city. @blmspi Link the bio to watch the full Video.
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It’s Feb. 29 for the first time in four years which means Happy Leap Day to all our followers celebrating their birthdays today !
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Our Team was there. Congratulations to all the hard working Community Leaders recognized at the city of Springfield Lincoln Library Black History Celebration.
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ODZALA-PARK/ CONGO

Culture | By Olric Manthelot

Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Congo is one of Africa’s oldest & luxuriest national parks; designated in 1935 it received Biosphere Reserve status in 1977.

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