Ebo Taylor, a Ghanaian highlife music pioneer, died at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy as a "colossus of African music," according to his son. Meanwhile, the Jamaican bobsleigh team prepares for its tenth Winter Olympics appearance at the Milano Cortina 2026 games, nearly four decades after inspiring the film "Cool Runnings." Elsewhere, political figures are facing scrutiny, with Britain's Prime Minister facing calls to resign over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and former President Donald Trump is reportedly facing allegations that he knew about Epstein's crimes. In Iran, a near-total internet blackout has disrupted the higher-education system.
Taylor's death was announced by his son, Kweku Taylor, on Sunday, a day after the launch of an Ebo Taylor music festival and a month after his 90th birthday. Taylor was a definitive force behind the highlife genre and was considered by some to be the greatest rhythm guitarist in history. His son stated, "Dad, your light will never fade."
The Jamaican bobsleigh team, which debuted at the 1988 Calgary Olympics, will compete in both the women's and men's bobsleigh events at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy, scheduled for February 15-22, 2026. Mica Moore, a former Great Britain athlete, will represent Jamaica in the women's monobob.
In Britain, the Prime Minister is facing calls to resign for appointing a friend of Jeffrey Epstein as ambassador to the U.S. Police are also investigating if the King's brother passed trade secrets to Epstein.
Former President Donald Trump is also facing scrutiny. According to a record of a 2019 FBI interview, former Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter claimed Trump told him in 2006 that Epstein's crimes were well known among socialites.
In Iran, an internet blackout on January 8th caused severe disruptions to the higher-education system, echoing a similar five-day blackout in 2019. The current conditions under which universities are operating remain unclear.
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