14 years

UK MUSIC NEWS: RAPPER DEPORTED BACK TO JAMAICA

April 1, 2014

The Voice reports that rapper Cashtastic (real name Cashief  Nichols) has been deported back to Jamaica. The rapper who was signed to Universal Music first came to Britain 14 years ago, aged six, to live with his mother. Last Monday (March 24), the 20-year-old, who grew up in Peckham, South London, shocked fans when he tweeted: “I’ve been detained/given removal directions by the UKBA. “They’re saying even though I came to the UK age 6 I have no right to be here.” Kano […]

MALAWI PARDONS JAILED GAY COUPLE

May 29, 2010

Via BBC News A gay couple jailed in Malawi after getting engaged have been pardoned by President Bingu wa Mutharika. Mr Mutharika, speaking as UN chief Ban Ki-moon visited his country, said he had ordered their immediate release. Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga were given 14-year jail terms earlier this month after being convicted of gross indecency and unnatural acts. The case has sparked international condemnation and a debate about homosexuality in the country. Continue Reading…. Aid donors put pressure on the […]

UK NEWS: WANNABE RAPPERS JAILED OVER DEATH PLOT

December 4, 2009

  SICK DELUSIONAL SCUM! Via BBC News Two teenage rappers who plotted to kill a pregnant 15-year-old because they thought she stood in the way of their fame have been jailed. Kingsley Ogundele and Brandon Jolie lured the woman to a canal where she was hit and thrown into the water. The pair said she would ruin their chances of being “grime” music stars. Ogundele, 19, from Romford, Essex, was jailed for 18 years, and Jolie, 19, from Bow, east London, was jailed […]