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Demonstrators dressed in black veils join a rally in New York 27 February, 2000 to protest the acquittal of four white police officers in the shooting death of African immigrant Amadou Diallo (portrait). Hundreds turned out to protest. (Doug Kanter/AFP)
BLACKLIVESMATTER
Video

Amadou Diallo will never be forgotten

Amadou Diallo, a Guinean man, was killed by NYPD officers 21 years ago. Today protesters still invoke his name as they fight for justice

  • Nick Roll
8 min read
Local rapper Capso talks about the social commentary in his music and what it was like collaborating with Wyclef Jean on the song
MUSIC

Capso: My Wyclef dream came true

Local rapper Capso talks about the social commentary in his music and what it was like collaborating with Wyclef Jean on the song, "Firestars".

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Fans
CELEBRITIES
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Fans, Romans, countrymen: Lend me your votes

Singer Youssou N’Dour has announced his presidential bid, and joins a long list of celebrities with lofty political ambitions.

  • Lisa Van Wyk
5 min read
HAITI

Wyclef Jean rejected as Haiti candidate

Haiti’s electoral council ruled on Friday that hip-hop star Wyclef Jean did not meet a residency requirement to run as a presidential candidate.

  • Joseph Guyler Delva
2 min read
Wyclef wants to be president
ED PILKINGTON

Wyclef wants to be president

Now that the world knows the former singer with the multi-platinum group, the Fugees, turned solo star is running for president of Haiti.

  • Ed Pilkington
8 min read
BEN HARPER

Ranging over genres

ZA@Play reviews the latest offering from Stephen Marley, Rickie Lee Jones, K-OS, Sparklehorse and many more

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read