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The 'Only God Can Save Me' video, from Gold's 2025 album *Fuji*, blends Fuji rhythms and Afropop with Davido's catchy verse on temptation and luxury. Directed by Perliks, it features glamorous Lagos parties, stylish outfits, and models in vibrant scenes. Fans hailed the quick milestone as organic, Olamide called the visuals 'too clean,' and the duo's married-star chemistry shines through fame's playful struggles.

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Adekunle Gold beamed as his collab with Davido raced past 1 million YouTube views, with Gold posting, 'Again, Davido saves his best verse for me.'

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In January 2026, 29-year-old lawyer Agostina Páez was detained in Ipanema after witnesses captured her imitating monkey sounds during a bill dispute, charged under Brazil's Anti-Racism Law that treats such acts as crimes punishable by up to five years in prison. Brazil's framework, rooted in its 1988 Constitution and a history of slavery ending in 1888, makes racism non-bailable with no statute of limitations, distinguishing it from places like the U.S. where hate speech is often protected. The case drew backlash from Argentina urging boycotts, while Brazilians defended their zero-tolerance stance, highlighting global divides on free speech versus combating prejudice in a nation where over half identify as non-white.

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An Argentine tourist's drunken bar rant in Rio turned into a nightmare when monkey gestures toward Black staff led to jail threats and a seized passport.

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The Catholic actors promoted Hallow's Pray 40 challenge on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, displaying the traditional cross-shaped ashes that remind people 'you are dust, and to dust you shall return.' Europeans, especially Italians, expressed shock, saying they've only seen ashes sprinkled on the head, not drawn as crosses, while Americans and others defended it as a standard practice in many places. The exchange revealed Catholicism's global variations—both methods are valid per the Roman Missal—turning a moment of piety into a lively lesson on shared faith across cultures.

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Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie appeared on Fox & Friends with bold black ash crosses on their foreheads, kicking off Lent and surprising many viewers worldwide.

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On February 17 at Estádio da Luz, Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League playoff first leg thanks to Vinícius' second-half goal. Tension boiled over when Prestianni confronted him, prompting referee François Letexier to trigger FIFA's anti-racism protocol amid player exchanges and a Benfica coach's red card. Vinícius and teammates like Kylian Mbappé claimed Prestianni used the racist slur 'mono,' while reports say Prestianni told UEFA it was a homophobic term instead—both carry severe penalties under rules. UEFA is investigating with videos and witness accounts as Benfica defends their player and Real pushes for sanctions.

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Vinícius Júnior scored the winner against Benfica, but his celebration ignited a heated clash with young winger Gianluca Prestianni that halted the game for 10 minutes.

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The Benfica manager will speak only to the club's BTV outlet ahead of Saturday's Portuguese league game against Santa Clara, just like he did before last weekend's win over Alverca. The decision drew online criticism from Real Madrid fans calling him a 'coward,' amid fallout from Tuesday's 1-0 defeat where Vinicius Junior scored and alleged racist abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni. Mourinho, sent off for protesting the referee, questioned Vinicius's celebration style post-match, while Benfica stays top of the Primeira Liga unbeaten and eyes a comeback in the second leg on February 25.

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Jose Mourinho, fresh off a heated Champions League loss to Real Madrid, is sticking to his routine by skipping Benfica's pre-match press conference.

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During Benfica's 1-0 playoff loss to Real Madrid on Tuesday, Otamendi flashed tattoos honoring Argentina's 2022 World Cup win with Lionel Messi, Copa América, and Finalissima while facing Vinícius Júnior. His full-back design, inked since 2019 at Manchester City, features detailed portraits of Walter White from Breaking Bad, Ragnar Lothbrok from Vikings, Thomas Shelby from Peaky Blinders, and more like Prison Break's Michael Scofield and The Walking Dead's Rick Grimes, mixed with Maradona and Game of Thrones motifs. Fans praise his 'elite taste' while others tease the veteran's 'teen vibes,' highlighting the battle-hardened defender's pop culture passion.

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In the heat of a Champions League clash, Benfica's Nicolas Otamendi lifted his shirt to reveal a sprawling back canvas of TV icons and Argentina triumphs. The 38-year-old captain's ink turned heads, blending binge-watch favorites with World Cup glory.

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During Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Benfica on February 17, Gianluca Prestianni told UEFA investigators he called Vinícius 'maricón,' a Spanish anti-gay slur, not 'mono' for monkey as alleged by Vinícius, Kylian Mbappé, and Aurélien Tchouaméni. Play stopped for nearly 10 minutes under anti-racism protocols, with José Mourinho intervening on the pitch. Real Madrid submitted evidence, prompting UEFA's probe under rules covering insults based on race or sexual orientation, which could ban Prestianni for at least 10 matches. Vinícius called abusers cowards on Instagram, while reactions from coaches like Álvaro Arbeloa and Vincent Kompany highlighted divides over blame and history.

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In the heat of a tense Champions League clash, Benfica's young winger admitted to a homophobic slur toward Vinícius Júnior, but denied the racist insult the Brazilian star reported.

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Nima Yamini, a U.S.-based influencer with over 68,000 X followers, launched posts this week claiming Ashkenazi Jews dominate Israel's politics and elite circles despite comprising only 31.8% of the Jewish population. He highlighted his Mizrahi heritage from pre-1948 Jerusalem and contrasted Mizrahi IDF service with Ashkenazi figures abroad, sparking millions of views and backlash questioning his Jewish identity and a shared photo's authenticity. Yamini defended himself and announced stepping back from Israeli advocacy, while the controversy underscores longstanding ethnic divides within Israel's Jewish community, including historical tensions from the 1950s and ongoing representation debates.

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Pro-Israel influencer Nima Yamini shocked followers by posting viral accusations of Ashkenazi elitism and racism toward Middle Eastern Jews like himself.

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A Hindu woman played a Durga devotional song in a Reliance store in Banswada, Telangana, prompting a Muslim employee to object due to Ramadan, which escalated into a mob of over 500 gathering to attack Hindus and their homes. Violence included stone-pelting and damage to public property.

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The Sultan of Sokoto declared February 18 the start of Ramadan 2026, sending millions across Nigeria and the Muslim world into their first fast from dawn until sunset. Online chatter buzzes around Sahur, eaten before Fajr prayer around 5 a.m., with lively splits over heavy swallows like eba and semo versus light options like oats and fruit. While some defend feasts as fitting after long fasts, others stress moderation for discipline and gratitude, echoing teachings to eat humbly and build empathy for the less fortunate. Humor flows too, from Lagos hustlers eating on the go to the unbeatable post-Sahur nap.

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As dawn breaks on the first day of fasting, Nigerians share laughs and tips on Sahur—the pre-dawn meal that powers through 12-13 hours without food or drink.

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Posts claimed Simi's 2017 track 'Joromi' nods to J. Cole, twisting his real name Jermaine Lamarr Cole into 'Jerome' or 'Joromi' with photoshopped bios and shocked memes. In truth, the song samples a 1965 highlife track based on a Bini folktale about a clueless handsome man, with no Cole connection despite Simi's past praise for his music. The lighthearted fun ties into chatter around her marriage to Adekunle Gold, boosting streams of the classic tune.

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Imagine chanting 'Joromi, Joromi' in a hit song, only for fans to link it to rapper J. Cole's name. The playful theory has everyone cracking up with memes and edits.

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During Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Benfica on February 17, Gianluca Prestianni told UEFA investigators he called Vinícius 'maricón,' a Spanish anti-gay slur, not 'mono' for monkey as alleged by Vinícius, Kylian Mbappé, and Aurélien Tchouaméni. Play stopped for nearly 10 minutes under anti-racism protocols, with José Mourinho intervening on the pitch. Real Madrid submitted evidence, prompting UEFA's probe under rules covering insults based on race or sexual orientation, which could ban Prestianni for at least 10 matches. Vinícius called abusers cowards on Instagram, while reactions from coaches like Álvaro Arbeloa and Vincent Kompany highlighted divides over blame and history.

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In the heat of a tense Champions League clash, Benfica's young winger admitted to a homophobic slur toward Vinícius Júnior, but denied the racist insult the Brazilian star reported.

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Femi Dapson, an internet personality, and Simi Sanya exchanged vows in a private registry ceremony attended by close family and friends.

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