Crime At Our Roots

In Episode 35 we will be taking you to Liberia, Gabon, and Mali. You will  hear about unexpected deaths of Morris Johnson, Marie-Claude Mandzou, and Poudiougou. 

Aziza 

https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-woman-allegedly-stabs-boyfriend-to-death/
https://allafrica.com/stories/201901090529.html
https://liberianewsagency.com/2019/01/10/woman-26-gets-25-years-for-stabbing-fiance-to-death/
https://gnnliberia.com/2018/12/06/prosecution-3rd-witness-testifies-that-knife-was-used-in-alleged-murder-of-morris-johnson/

Song of the Week: Artist: Burna Boy Song: Last Last

Phyllis 

https://www.gabonreview.com/crime-passionnel-au-camp-de-boys-jai-perdu-mon-controle-je-suis-alle-vers-elle-lui-tenir-la-tete-et-je-lai-poignarde-confesse-le-meurtrier/
https://launemediagabon.com/orphee-elazokou-le-tueur-au-couteau-de-sa-compagne-se-serait-donne-la-mort-a-laide-dun-couvercle-de-boite-de-sardines/
https://info241.com/un-amant-jaloux-tue-la-mere-de-ses-enfants-avec-un-couteau,6748
https://reflexeinfos.com/2022/03/24/faits-divers-il-poignarde-sa-petite-amie/

Song of the Week: Artist: Fireboy DML Song: Bandana

Monique 

https://maliactu.net/mali-kalabancoro-elle-assomme-son-mari-le-tue-et-brule-son-corps/
https://maliactu.net/mali-drame-a-kalabancoro-une-femme-assomme-et-tue-son-epoux-avant-de-bruler-son-corps/

Song of the Week: Artist: Daniel Caesar ft Koffee   Song: Cyanide remix

In Episode 34  we will be taking you to, Rwanda, Malawi, and South Africa. You will hear about the deaths of Iradukunda Emelance, MacDonald Masambuka and 21 teenagers. 

Phyllis 

https://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/musanze-physician-arrested-over-defilement-murder-17-year-old
https://umuseke.rw/2022/06/439293/
https://umuseke.rw/2022/02/musanze-urubanza-rwa-maniriho-ukekwaho-kwica-emerence-iradukunda-rwasubitswe/
https://igihe.com/ubutabera-2047/article/musanze-isomwa-ry-urubanza-ruregwamo-umuganga-ukekwaho-gusambanya-no-kwica

Song of the Week: Artist: L.A.X Song: Lose My Mind

Monique 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/29/priest-among-12-people-convicted-of-of-malawian-man-with-albinism
https://www.africanews.com/2022/05/30/malawi-father-of-slain-22-year-old-son-with-albinism-wants-killers-executed//
https://www.voanews.com/a/malawi-court-jails-priest-police-officer-medical-practitioner-over-albino-attack-/6635483.html
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2022/04/malawi-convictions-over-2018-killing-of-a-man/

Song of the Week: Artist: Teni Song:Legendary

Aziza 

https://www.npr.org/2022/07/19/1112310405/south-africa-teens-methanol-bar-deaths
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/07/20/south-africa-nightclub-teen-deaths-methanol/
https://abcnews.go.com/International/mystery-remains-deaths-21-teenagers-south-african-nightclub/story?id=85914755
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/21-teens-died-south-african-tavern-methanol-blood-rcna38889

Song of the Week: Artist: MoKenStef Song: He’s Mine

In Episode 33 we will be taking you to Kenya, Zambia, and Burundi. You will hear about the murders of Mutundo Katambo, Precious Mangesana, and Claver Nduwimana.

Monique
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/terrorist-organization-suspected-kidnapping-2-cuban-doctors-kenya-n994086
https://www.citizen.digital/news/driver-attached-to-cuban-doctors-who-were-kidnapped-by-al-shabaab-in-mandera-found-guilty-n292577
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/12/world/africa/cuban-doctors-abducted-kenya.html
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/extremists-release-cuban-doctors-somalia-officials-73468348
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/4/13/gunmen-abduct-cuban-doctors-near-kenyas-border-with-somalia
https://hir.harvard.edu/exploring-the-implications-of-cuban-medical-diplomacy/
https://www.voanews.com/a/kenya-to-import-100-doctors-from-cuba/4316601.html
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/al-shabaab-demands-15m-to-free-abducted-cuban-doctors/1480091

Song of the Week: Artist: Brent Faiyaz ft.  Tyler, the Creator Song: Gravity

Aziza 

https://zambia.co.zm/news/headlines/2018/12/12/fair-view-surgeon-testifies-in-precious-murder-case/
http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/how-little-naila-was-discovered-after-shooting/
https://www.muvitv.com/2017/10/precious-mangesana-put-to-rest/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2017/10/06/lusaka-man-shoots-girlfriend-dispute/

Song of the Week: Artist: Omarion ft. Wale Song: M.I.A

Phyllis

https://www.iwacu-burundi.org/cure-de-la-paroisse-rushubi-un-crime-sadique/

Song of the Week: Artist: Ogaranya Song: Serenade 

In Episode 32 we will be taking you to South Africa, Gabon, and Ghana. You will hear about the deaths of Siphokazi Qampi, Ghetta Santy Kassa Mebiame, and Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama.

Aziza
https://vocal.media/criminal/lion-mama-attacks-three-men-who-were-raping-her-daughter-killing-one
https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-47726967
https://face2faceafrica.com/article/meet-the-brave-south-african-mother-who-stabbed-her-daughters-rapist-to-death-and-escapes-jail-time

Song of the Week: Artist:  Song: Running Up That Hill ( A Deal with God)

Phyllis
https://7joursinfo.com/actualites/nkok-2eme-arrondissement-une-gabonaise-mortellement-poignardee/
https://lunion-archives.org/web.11/dmdocuments/N12702-18-04-2018-009.pdf
https://lunion-archives.org/web.11/dmdocuments/N12705-21-22-04-2018-010.pdf
https://www.union.sonapresse.com/justice-faits-divers-au-gabon/meurtre-deux-amants-et-un-mineur-ecroues-17600

Song of the Week: Artist: Thabsie Song: Sphesihle

Monique
https://www.facebook.com/majormaxwellsfamily/
https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/we-were-coerced-to-confess-major-mahama-killers.html
https://allafrica.com/stories/202205170135.html
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1076150/major-maxwell-mahama-pointed-gun-at-me-former.html
https://newsghana.com.gh/maj-mahama-assemblymans-intention-was-not-to-kill/
https://kuulpeeps.com/2021/05/30/remembering-major-maxwell-mahama-4-years-since-his-passing/trending
https://ghanaxtra.com/2017/07/photos-former-president-mahama-visits-wife-and-kids-of-late-major-maxwell-mahama.html
https://citinewsroom.com/2022/05/prosecution-closes-case-on-lynching-of-major-mahama/
https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/major-mahama-killers-to-file-no-case.html
https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Major-Maxwell-Mahama-was-lynched-in-Denkyira-Obuasi-exactly-3-years-ago-965722
https://observers.france24.com/en/20170602-outrage-after-army-officer-lynched-ghana

Song of the Week: Artist: Costa Titch  Song: Big Flexa

In Episode 31 we will be taking you to Cameroon, Algeria, and Zimbabwe. You will hear about the gender based violence towards an unnamed victim, Shaima, and Benhilda Dandajena, Fuenga Chimchuenga.  

Phyllis 

Betatinz

Song of the Week: Artist: Remy Adan Song: La - bas

Monique 

https://www.tellerreport.com/life/2020-10-05-the-killing-of-%22shaimaa%22-ignites-communication-accounts-in-algeria.S1bD7kRdUD.html
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20201005-girl-19-kidnapped-raped-and-burned-to-death-in-algeria/
https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/crime/906d5a7d529ddc194fd9dd71f5f34ed1

Song of the Week: Artist:Adekunle Gold  Song:Orente

Aziza 

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/jul/01/uproar-in-zimbabwe-as-teenager-who-fought-off-sexual-assault-charged-with
https://www.herald.co.zw/a-time-to-kill/
https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-104115.html

Song of the Week: Artist: Lil Wayne  Song: Go DJ

In Episode 30 we will be taking you to Comoros, Nigeria, and Madagascar. You will hear about the brutal attacks of Debra Samuel yakubu , Hasani Ouledi & Lahatra Rahajaharison

Phyllis 

Comoros: Vincent, 17, remanded in custody for murder - May (francetvinfo.fr)
https://www.comoresinfos.net/qui-est-philippe-herve/
https://www.comoresinfos.net/des-jeunes-filles-craquent-sur-le-beau-gosse-tueur/
https://www.comoresinfos.net/des-jeunes-filles-craquent-sur-le-beau-gosse-tueur/

Song of the Week: Artist: Rema Song: Mara

Aziza 

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/deborah-yakubu-the-evil-of-killing-in-gods-name/

https://freethoughtblogs.com/yemmynisting/2022/06/01/the-murder-of-deborah-samuel-yakubu-by-islamic-fanatics/

Song of the Week: Artist: Kendrick Lamar Song: Mother I Sober

Monique 

https://news.mongabay.com/2021/02/mob-killing-of-malagasy-officer-spotlights-risks-faced-by-forest-guardians/

Song of the Week: Artist: Jara Song: LAX

In Episode 29 we will be taking you to Kenya, Seychelles, and eSwantini. You will hear about the vicouis attacks of Agnes Wanjiru, Emmanuelle Badibanga, and Victor Gamedze. 

Aziza 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-59051789

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/agnes-wanjiru-murder-lion-s-court-aided-violations-by-british-soldiers-ex-guard-claims-3874898

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/nov/09/she-did-not-deserve-to-die-like-this-family-of-agnes-wanjiru-seek-justice

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10123807/British-soldier-accused-killing-Kenyan-prostitute-told-troops-Ive-killed-her.html

Song of the Week: Artist: Curtis Roach ft. Kynzi Song: Rose tea

Monique 

Memorial Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxpvnfHeklE

Trial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsZQOkXMMR4

Shooting: Cctv footage of Victor Gamedze being gunned down

http://www.times.co.sz/news/117163-victor-murder-suspect-ncaza-arrested-in-sa.html

https://swazibridge.com/article/index.php?iywtrre=flGr

https://mg.co.za/article/2018-03-23-00-the-businessmans-murder-that-rocked-the-swazi-kingdom/

https://africa.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/22186058/new-twist-murder-swazi-soccer-boss-gamedze

https://independentnews.co.sz/entertainment/local-entertainment/8603/ncaza-watches-his-footage-killing-victor/

Song of the Week: Artist: Crayon, Mavins, Ayra Starr ft. Magixx, Boy Spyce, LADIPOE  Song:Overloading 

Phyllis 

https://www.nation.sc/articles/13240/frenchman-thomas-debatisse-found-not-guilty-of-girlfriends-murder

https://www.nation.sc/articles/9138/french-national-charged-with-girlfriends-murder

https://www.nation.sc/articles/9284/murder-in-paradise-french-man-accused-of-murdering-girlfriend-remanded-for-two-more-weeks

https://www.nation.sc/articles/9463/french-national-charged-with-murder-remains-in-custody-for-two-more-weeks

https://www.nation.sc/articles/10310/french-national-in-murder-case-remains-in-remand-custody

In Episode 28 we will be taking you to Senegal, Mozambique, and Cape Verde. You will hear about the gruesome murders of Fatoumata Mactar Ndiaye, Valentina Guebuza, and the mass murder of 11 people.

Monique 

https://www.senenews.com/actualites/la-famille-de-fatoumata-macktar-ndiaye-hausse-le-ton-jusqua-preuve-du-contraire-nous-soupconnons-des-commanditaires_296896.html

https://www.senenews.com/actualites/derniere-minute-meurtre-de-fatoumata-mactar-ndiaye-le-verdict-du-tribunal-est-enfin-tombe_296863.html

https://lequotidien.sn/meurtre-de-fatoumata-mactar-ndiaye-samba-sow-prend-la-perpete/

https://emedia.sn/assassinat-de-fatoumata-mactar-ndiaye-3-ans-apres-sa-famille-reclame-un-proces.html

Song of the Week: Artist: VicTony Song:Apollo

Phyllis 

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mozambique-guebuza/businesswoman-daughter-of-mozambiques-guebuza-murdered-idUSKBN1441BL

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-38328929

https://www.forbesafrica.com/focus/2017/02/01/sad-end-millionaire-princess/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2016/12/15/wealthy-mozambican-businesswoman-shot-dead-by-husband/?sh=3f762ca9788c

https://noticias.infromoz.com/2016/12/15/ultima-hora-valentina-guebuza-filha-do-ex-presidente-de-mocambique-morta-a-tiro/

https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/former-mozambican-presidents-son-in-law-gets-24-years-for-wifes-murder-12875178

Song of the Week: Artist: Ceeza Milli & Mugeez Song: Long Time

Aziza 

https://www.africanews.com/2016/11/04/cape-verde-35-years-in-prison-for-soldier-who-killed-8-colleagues-3-civilians//

https://www.dn.pt/mundo/mortes-em-cabo-verde-maus-tratos-no-quartel-na-origem-do-crime-5147095.html

Song of the Week: Artist: Masego Song:  Mystery Lady (Segos’s Remix)

In Episode we will be taking you to Mauritania, Sierra Leone & Angola were you would hear about the death of Fanny Ann Viola Eddy, Khadouje Mint Abdel Mejid  & Carolina Joaquim de Sousa da Silva.

Phyllis 

http://lecalame.info/?q=node/3220

Song of the Week: Artist: FireBoy Song:Playboy

Aziza 

https://www.hrw.org/news/2004/10/05/sierra-leone-lesbian-rights-activist-brutally-murdered

https://outrightinternational.org/content/sierra-leone-update-alleged-fannyann-eddy-murderer-reportedly-escapes-police-detention

https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2016/12/20/fannyann-viola-eddy-speaking-against-silence

Song of the Week: Artist: Venom & Shishiliza Song: Sondela

Monique 

https://www.jornaldeangola.ao/ao/noticias/detalhes.php?id=418577

https://www.angola24horas.com/sociedade/item/12199-advogada-carolina-da-silva-encontrada-na-fossa-de-casa

https://globalvoices.org/2018/12/30/stop-killing-women-a-new-campaign-against-domestic-violence-in-angola/

https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/01/23/angola-decriminalizes-same-sex-conduct#

https://www.portaldeangola.com/2018/12/05/caso-advogada-marido-confessa-que-matou-a-esposa-e-colocou-o-corpo-na-fossa/

https://www.galianonews.com/2018/12/advogada-carolina-e-silva-foi-morta.html?m=1

Song of the Week: Artist: Noxz Song: Moonlight Dance

In Episode 26 we will be taking you to Kenya, Tanzania and Egypt, where you will hear about the sexual predator Ahmah Bassem Zaki; along with the deaths of Sharon Otiento & Rabia Issa.

Aziza 

https://www.change.org/p/human-rights-campaign-justice-for-the-gruesome-murder-of-sharon-otieno-and-her-unborn-7-months-old-baby

https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/77548-obado-aide-confessed-impregnating-sharon-otieno-cop-tells-court

https://www.k24tv.co.ke/news/witness-narrates-encounter-with-sharon-otieno-days-before-her-demise-59082/

https://youtu.be/vtaCDfbbrkE

https://youtu.be/gqwXzdFsxeQ

Song of the Week: Artist: Starrah Song: Love Mania

Monique: Artist: Vivid ft. Ko-c Song: Bogolo

GoFund Me for Rabia Issa’s Family:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-rabia-issas-family

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2022/01/18/peace-corps-worker-killed-woman-africa-reaction-rabia-issa/9115232002/

https://www.peacecorps.gov/news/library/peace-corps-issues-update-on-2019-crash-that-resulted-in-death-of-ms-rabia-issa/?fbclid=IwAR1ywr-DD7R7zM9LWm3DoNB_D2tKIL7vDNlNNeA8lmIwEVGTVGeuAFbumUU

https://perilofafrica.com/2022/01/rabia-issas-family-long-wait-for-justice-on-killing.html

https://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/articles/the-tragedy-that-happened-in-tanzania-must-not-be-the-end-of-the-story

https://www.yahoo.com/now/pain-anger-sadness-peace-corps-100033707.html

Song of the Week: Artist:  Song:

Phyllis https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/89420/ET-WRAP-UP-All-you-need-to-know-about-sexual

https://abcnews.go.com/International/amid-pandemic-egypt/story?id=77921791

https://www.voanews.com/a/middle-east_former-student-elite-egyptian-university-gets-8-more-years-metoo-case/6204452.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/world/middleeast/egypt-metoo-rape-assault.html

https://www.madamasr.com/en/2020/07/09/feature/society/where-do-survivors-of-sexual-violence-turn-the-case-of-ahmed-bassam-zaki/