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Cynthia Shange, celebrated as the first Black woman to represent South Africa at Miss World during the apartheid era, has died at 76. Her daughter, Nonhle Thema, confirmed her passing and honored Shange’s enduring compassion and influence. Shange became a household name in the 1970s when she took the Miss World stage for South Africa. Under apartheid, Black women were barred from entering Miss South Africa and instead built their own platforms through parallel pageants. Shange captured one of those crowns, winning Miss…

Famous Kenyan actress Wanjiku Mburu makes a tearful plea for her brother George, who's been held captive for a decade by Somali insurgents. NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — Known for her role as Mama Baha in Machachari, Wanjiku Mburu received a staggering call she never thought she’d get. After ten long years, her brother, George Mburu, who was whisked away by Somali militants, finally broke his silence. Mburu took to TikTok, shedding light on her brother's fate. George, a civilian engineer snatched in January 2014 while in…

Renowned Oscar-winning actress Maggie Smith has passed away at the age of 89 in a hospital, her family confirmed. The British icon, celebrated for her unforgettable performances in beloved series like Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, and for her Academy Award-winning portrayal in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, peacefully departed this world on Friday morning. Her family shared the news with heavy hearts. In their heartfelt statement, her sons, actor Chris Larkin, known for Widow Clicquot, and Toby Stephens, a star from Die…