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Videos capture Yoruba ancestral masquerades performing in an Argentine community hall and Orisha tributes lighting up Rio and São Paulo Carnivals, where schools like Unidos de Vila Isabel celebrated Afro-Brazilian roots from Candomblé. These displays, preserved by descendants of the slave trade, contrast with Nigeria, where colonial missionaries suppressed such practices, sparking awe, pride, and regret among viewers. Brazilian Yoruba descendants affirm their heritage, while some Christians distinguish cultural appreciation from deity worship.

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Colorful Egungun dancers in Argentina prostrate and chant to ancestors, while Brazil's Carnival floats honor river goddess Yemoja with vibrant parades.

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Rodrigo dialed emergency services last month when his mother had a heart episode while driving; his calm explanation of her pacemaker condition guided paramedics to save her. Benfica invited him for a stadium tour on February 12 and fulfilled their promise with a matchday entrance ahead of the 3-0 win over AVS, complete with player meet-and-greets and signed jerseys. Some rivals called it PR after a racism dispute with Real Madrid, but the club had planned it beforehand to honor his local heroism.

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Nine-year-old Rodrigo, a die-hard Benfica fan, walked onto the pitch with the team's stars, his face lit up with pure joy after his heroic call saved his mom's life.

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The remix of Daylyt's 2024 song 'A Plate of Collard Greens'—which already had J. Cole's verse from last September—dropped unexpectedly on Instagram Sunday, produced by Python P and Saint Pat Beatz with TDE's fish logo on the art. Recorded as far back as November 2023, Ab-Soul's new verse adds fresh energy amid J. Cole's 'end of an era' talks for his early 2026 album The Fall-Off. Fans praised the intricate wordplay and lineup, with some joking Cole's already back from any retirement vibes, while others debate whose verse hits hardest.

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Ab-Soul surprised fans by jumping on J. Cole and Daylyt's track, turning a duo cut into a full posse showcase with sharp bars over soulful beats.

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The city, home to 130,000 Muslims or 17% of its residents, spent €100,000 on the third-year display in the Freßgass zone to honor community contributions and promote inclusion, as officials like Hilime Arslaner described it a model for diverse societies. Videos of cheering crowds spread widely, with Muslim voices sharing prayers on patience and unity, but critics like Tommy Robinson called for 'remigration' and Rod Dreher decried it as 'civilizational erasure' coinciding with Christian Lent. Similar lights appear in other German cities, highlighting ongoing discussions on multiculturalism and heritage.

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On February 18, Frankfurt switched on crescent moons and lanterns for Ramadan, right as Ash Wednesday began Lent—drawing crowds of 400 to celebrate while igniting online divides over cultural visibility.

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Some Black users expressed discomfort with Black people rooting for Argentina in the World Cup due to Lionel Messi's influence despite Argentina's history of racism. Defenders highlighted hypocrisy in supporting nations like Portugal, France, and England with their own problematic pasts. The discussion escalated into Messi vs. Ronaldo debates and dismissals of racism claims as excuses for hating Messi.

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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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Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League play-off first leg on February 17 at Estádio da Luz, with Vinícius's 50th-minute goal and wild celebration earning a yellow card. Moments later, 20-year-old Benfica winger Prestianni allegedly called him 'mono'—Spanish for monkey—five times during a confrontation, prompting the anti-racism protocol and a UEFA probe. Prestianni denies racism, claiming he used a homophobic slur instead, while Mbappé backed Vinícius and called for a lengthy ban; both offenses carry a minimum 10-match suspension under UEFA rules. Benfica coach Mourinho criticized Vinícius's provocations and was sent off, as the investigation into videos and witness statements continues ahead of the second leg.

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Vinícius Júnior scored and celebrated in front of Benfica's fans, but the match stopped for 10 minutes after he reported a racial slur from opponent Gianluca Prestianni.

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Tyra Banks directed models, including Allison Harvard, to pose in a gigantic hot salad bowl during a photoshoot for a Filipino brand. The images from the shoot went viral and sparked online discussion.

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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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EFF leader Nkululeko Dunga filed a formal complaint against ActionSA councillor Xolani Khumalo in Ekurhuleni for breach of privilege and contempt. The complaint follows Khumalo's court appearance on assault and firearm charges, which Dunga claims threatens the council's integrity.

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