Ghanaian highlife music pioneer Ebo Taylor has died at the age of 90, his son announced on Sunday, a day after the launch of an Ebo Taylor music festival. Meanwhile, Britain's Prime Minister is facing calls to resign due to the naming of a friend of Jeffrey Epstein as ambassador to the U.S., and Iran experienced a near-total internet blackout on January 8th, impacting its higher education system. In other news, Jamaica's bobsleigh team is preparing for its tenth Winter Olympics appearance at Milano Cortina 2026.
Taylor, a guitarist and a definitive force behind the highlife genre, passed away a month after his 90th birthday, leaving behind an unmatched artistic legacy, according to his son Kweku Taylor. The musician was celebrated for his contributions to Ghanaian music, with some calling him the greatest rhythm guitarist in history. "Dad, your light will never fade," Kweku Taylor said.
In Britain, the Prime Minister is under pressure to step down due to the appointment of a friend of Jeffrey Epstein as ambassador. Police are also investigating if the king's brother passed trade secrets to Epstein, according to NPR Politics. The situation is ongoing, with calls for the Prime Minister's resignation.
Iran's higher education system has been severely disrupted by a near-total internet blackout that began on January 8th. This is one of the most severe disruptions since the 1980 cultural revolution, which saw universities closed for three years, according to Nature News. The restrictions echo a five-day internet blackout in 2019, which sparked concerns about digital isolation.
In the world of sports, Jamaica's bobsleigh team is preparing for its tenth Winter Olympics appearance at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, according to Euronews. The team, which inspired the film "Cool Runnings," will compete in both the women's and men's bobsleigh events between February 15th and 22nd. Mica Moore, a former Great Britain athlete, will represent Jamaica in the women's monobob.
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