Ghanaian highlife music pioneer Ebo Taylor passed away at the age of 90, his son announced on Sunday, leaving behind a legacy as a "colossus of African music," according to his son. Meanwhile, in Barbados, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is on track to secure a third term, as voters headed to the polls on Wednesday. Elsewhere, in Iran, authorities used state-organized rallies to rail against the United States, while Tottenham Hotspur sacked manager Thomas Frank after a string of poor results. Additionally, singer Chappell Roan announced she was leaving her talent agency following the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Taylor, a definitive force behind the highlife genre, died a month after his 90th birthday and a day after the launch of an Ebo Taylor music festival, according to his son. Taylor was considered a key figure in Ghanaian music, with some comparing his impact to that of Fela Kuti in Nigeria. A photograph of Taylor at the Womad festival in 2014 was shared by The Guardian.
In Barbados, Mottley, a strong advocate for climate action, is poised to win a third consecutive term, according to forecasts. She is the country's first female leader since its independence in 1966. Despite voter concerns over the cost of living and crime, Mottley, a global climate action champion, is expected to secure another victory.
In Iran, state-organized rallies commemorated the Islamic revolution, with chants of "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" echoing through the demonstrations. The rallies, held on Wednesday, were of immense symbolic significance for the Islamic republic, according to Al Jazeera.
Tottenham Hotspur announced the sacking of manager Thomas Frank on Wednesday after a poor run of form. The North London club had won only two of its last 17 Premier League matches, leaving them hovering just above the relegation zone. The team's recent 2-1 home defeat by Newcastle United added to the pressure on Frank.
Finally, Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan announced she was no longer represented by the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman. Wasserman's name appeared in recently released government files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Roan stated, "I hold my teams to the highest standards and have a duty to protect them as well."
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