Downtown Durham residents woke up to the sound of church bells on June 1. But instead of a hymn, the melody “You can take me hot to go!” rang out from the century-old bell tower of Duke Memorial United Methodist Church. Katelyn MacDonald, a member and leader in the congregation, was playing queer popstar Chappell […]
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The strange case of a ‘new’ Nigerian national anthem
The News Nigeria’s president signed into law a bill to change the national anthem, sparking criticism from Nigerians. The “new” anthem returns to a version used from independence in October 1960 until 1978, a year before the first era of military rule ended. The lyrics and music of the former anthem, titled “Nigeria We Hail […]
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Nigeria’s new anthem, written by a Briton, sparks criticism after a contentious law is passed
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria adopted a new national anthem on Wednesday after lawmakers passed a law that replaced the current one with a version dropped nearly a half-century ago, sparking widespread criticism about how the law was hastily passed without much public input. President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the law comes a day after […]
Outrage as Nigeria changes national anthem
Some Nigerians have expressed outrage after the country’s national anthem was changed with little consultation. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the bill to revert to Nigeria’s old national anthem which was dropped by a military government in 1978. The newly re-adopted anthem, which begins “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” was written by Lillian […]
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Court Bans ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ Protest Anthem Banned
Hong Kong’s government will be able to outlaw the famous protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” after a court of appeal overturned a ruling last year that permitted its use. Judges on Wednesday said that the song had been used as a “weapon,” making it dangerous to authorities if played in public settings. The verdict […]
Ireland boss Andy Farrell wowed by youngster Stevie Mulrooney’s anthem display
Singing sensation Stevie Mulrooney was praised by Andy Farrell following his rousing rendition of Ireland’s Call ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations match with Italy in Dublin. Eight-year-old Mulrooney went viral thanks to a passionate performance on the pitch in front of almost 52,000 spectators at a sold-out Aviva Stadium. The schoolboy from Kilkenny sprang […]
Twitter reacts to Reba McEntire’s performance of National Anthem at Super Bowl LVIII
The Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII matchup against the San Francisco 49ers officially got underway after Reba McEntire’s performance of the National Anthem at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday night. McEntire, a three-time Grammy winner known as the “Queen of Country”, put on a dazzling display with her rendition of the anthem and gave users […]
Hormel and its 10 Under 20 Food Heroes program honored at the 3rd annual Anthem Awards
Feb. 9—Hormel Foods Corporation was honored this week at the third-annual Anthem Awards, which recognized the company for the success of its 10 Under 20 Food Heroes program. Hormel Foods was honored for impactful work in the Humanitarian Action & Services category, a testament to the company’s commitment to fostering a better world for all […]
An Iowa bill would make students sing the national anthem every day. One lawmaker sang it
When it came time for her closing comments at Wednesday’s Iowa House subcommittee meeting, Rep. Sue Cahill stood — and began singing the national anthem. “O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,” she began to sing as her colleagues stood and sang with her. Cahill and her colleagues were discussing House Study […]