1. Maracas While some argue that this instrument has a Latin origin, others say that the Maracas is of West African origin. Maraca belongs to the percussion family of musical instruments, an object shaped like a gourd covered with beads usually arranged on strings. The gourd could also be filled with pebbles or beads. Once the gourd is slapped, a unique sound is produced. It is often called "
An ever more unequal society loses its links to democracy. Wealth is good. Excess wealth distorts. Those were the lessons of the last years of the Roman republic 2000 years ago. They are still lessons today.
Seven years on from Donald Trump’s first presidential campaign it’s easy to forget that his populism came from the Latin textbooks. When Trump was riding high, he followed closely (likely not knowingly) the populists of Republican Rome.
It’s Amazon Prime Day, the one-day-only shopping event that Amazon hopes will match the frenzy surrounding Black Friday. But are the deals on offer better today?
Initial thoughts are: for the most part, they are.
That’s the hope after the online retail hub announced that Prime Day would be “a global shopping event, with more deals than Black Friday.” Deals are only on offer to Prime members, but the company’s goal is to attract more potential Prime customers into their fold, and to establish another tentpole retail event.
Five years after Amazon.com Inc. raised wages to $15 an hour, half of warehouse workers surveyed by researchers say they struggle to afford enough food or a place to live.
The national study, published Wednesday by the University of Illinois Chicago’s Center for Urban Economic Development, asked U.S. employees about their economic wellbeing, including whether they’d skipped meals, went hungry, or were worried about being able to make rent or mortgage payments.
This week, Jewish people around the world are preparing gift baskets and hamentaschen cookies to enjoy the celebration of Purim.
Purim, a holiday from the Jewish bible’s Scroll of Esther, tells the story of Esther, the wife of a Persian king who hid the fact that she was Jewish. As the story goes, Haman was a vizier (an adviser) to the king who wanted to exterminate the Jews in the Persian Empire.
The widow of the late governor, who has over 5000 followers on her official Instagram page maintains her former title on the social media platform as she retains her bio which describes her as Wife of the Governor, Ondo State. The header of her Instagram page also carries a website dedicated to the activities of her former office as the First Lady of the state, but the website leads nowhere.
Three River Studios (“Trackers”) has optioned the rights to develop, finance and produce a live action, returnable TV series based on Bryan Talbot’s cult graphic novels “The Adventures of Luther Arkwright” and its sequel “Heart of Empire.
Full Name: Bryson Djuan Tiller
Profession: R&B Singer and Rapper
Biography: Bryson Tiller is an American singer, songwriter, and rapper best known for his debut studio album Trapsoul (2015, which peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard 200. His single "Don't" was certified double platinum in the US and was also a top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Tiller began his career in 2011, releasing his debut mixtape titled Killer Instinct Vol.
He shared this during a conversation on 'Doyin's Corner' podcast with 'Big Brother Naija' star Doyin. This statement was made in reference to Davido's failure to fulfil his ₦20 million giveaway pledge. Last year, the singer revealed his intention to distribute ₦20 million to 20 people. He shared this via Twitter on March 16, 2022. His tweet caught the attention of the Twitter influencer. Daniel wrote that he would want Davido to spend his money in a different manner.