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In today's newsletter, we shared about

• The ongoing war between Israel and Palestine

• Food Content Creators You Need To Know.

• 6 Nigerian Rappers to Look Out For

1. Israel VS Palestine

On Saturday, October 7th, militants from Gaza (Hamas) launched thousands of rockets at Israeli towns in the morning. They breached the heavily fortified Israeli border and sent militants deep into Israeli territory, resulting in numerous casualties, including civilians and soldiers, and the taking of hostages.

Israel responded to the attack by declaring war and initiating "Operation Swords of Iron," targeting suspected Hamas and Islamic Jihad sites in Gaza. This has resulted in a significant loss of life in Gaza, including dozens of children, as reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The latest death toll stands at 2,268 Palestinians and at least 1,300 people killed in Israel since October 7, [according to aljazeera reports.]

The history of the Israel-Palestine conflict, one of the world’s longest-running conflicts dates back to more than 100 years ago. On November 2, 1917, the Balfour declaration was issued. It committed the British government to “create a Jewish national home in Palestine, a region with a Jewish minority and an Arab majority. Fast forward to January 1949, following the establishment of the nation of Israel and the first Arab-Israeli war, the Jewish had gained control over 78% of the territory, while the remaining 22% became the occupied West Bank and the besieged Gaza Strip.

Because there was never any peace agreement, there have been more wars and fighting in the decades that followed running up until this day.

2. Food Content Creators You Should Know.

In this post, we gave a shout-out to these these culinary wizards who consistently share mouthwatering recipes, food hacks, invaluable tips, and tricks to delicious dishes. Their insightful content helps us to make better cooking and eating. Without further ado, let us introduce you to a few of our beloved food content creators:

• Sisi Yemmie shares food recipes created from her kitchen experiments.

• Gina Ehikodi-Ojo is the brain behind the cooking show, “Foodies and Spice”

• Winifred Emmanuel’s Zeelicious Food Channel is dedicated to teaching people how to make mouth-watering dishes in a fun and creative way.

• Tosin Samuel’s TSpices Kitchen provides step-by-step recipes and smart kitchen hacks.

• Kiki Foodies delivers a fine mix of indulgence with a whip of sweet resources in between sweet treats and desserts you can recreate at home.

3. Six Nigerian Rappers To Look Out For.

• We are always eager to spotlight acts that embody the ethos of hip-hop. These six rappers are steadily reshaping the landscape of the hip-hop scene. If you're a genuine hip-hop enthusiast, you should be on the lookout for these six rising stars:

  • Moefasa (’Kalambolo,’ ‘Wetin Dey Sup’)

  • Bkay (’Feli Feli,’ ‘Play’)

  • Droxx (’Officer,’ ‘Heathrow’)

  • Mogunz (’Top Boy,’ ‘Officer’)

  • Deela (’Get A Grip,’ ‘Is This On..? EP’)

  • 8tch (’Whatchu Saying,’ ‘Mario’) us

Recommendations

Movies/Series To Watch

• Lupin S3 (Netflix)

• The Continental

• Suits (Netflix, Prime Video)

• Ijogbon (Netflix)

• Fair Play (Netflix)

• Nowhere (Netflix)

• Kengan Ashura (Netflix)

Articles To Read

• Inside Mavin's $175 Million Sale: Exploring the Intricacies of Acquiring a Record Label

• How African Music Performance Finally Made It Onto the Grammy Ballot

• How Editi Effiong Made the Netflix Global Hit ‘The Black Book’ 

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