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Western Telegraph
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Former footballer ‘assaulted Sugababes star and banned her wearing red lipstick'
Taiwo Leo Atieno, 39, faces eight charges relating to his ex-girlfriend, Ms Buchanan, during an approximately 13-year period. The former Luton Town and Kenya national team player appeared via video link from HMP Wormwood Scrubs wearing a suit and tie. The Sugababes (left to right) Heidi Range, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan during the launch of the Mobo Awards in 2002 (Yui Mok/PA) He was not asked to enter pleas and Judge Ian Bourne KC granted his release from prison on conditional bail during the Harrow Crown Court case sitting at Southwark on Thursday. Atieno, from Brixton, south London, is charged with assaulting the founding Sugababes singer between January 1 2012 and January 1 2015 causing her actual bodily harm. He is also charged with controlling or coercive behaviour against Ms Buchanan between December 29 2015 and May 1 2018. The charge alleges that he opened Ms Buchanan's correspondences, would not let her wear red lipstick, and that he controlled her finances and when she could go to the gym or shower. The charge claims this caused Ms Buchanan 'serious alarm or distress which had a substantial adverse effect' on her 'usual day-to-day activities'. He is accused of doing this 'at a time when he knew or ought to have known that the behaviour will have a serious effect' on her. Atieno is also charged with six counts of breaching a non-molestation order, twice by allegedly posting information about Ms Buchanan to a third party online on July 18 and July 20 last year. He is also accused of breaching the order by emailing Ms Buchanan on August 2, November 19, December 19 and December 23 2024. His bail conditions include that he must surrender his passport by Monday afternoon. Taiwo Atieno (right) playing for Torquay United (PA) The judge said: 'There must not be any contact either directly or indirectly with the complainant Keisha Buchanan. 'That means any form of contact, whether it be by email or other sort of social media messaging system – any contact at all'. Julian Malins KC, defending, said his client 'fully understands it, and assures the court through us that he will abide by that'. Atieno was also told not to apply for international travel or to enter the London Borough of Barnet. He is due to enter pleas on August 22 this year and his trial is set for April 13 2026. Ms Buchanan was a teenager when she became one of the original members of the Sugababes with Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy in 1998. Donaghy left in 2001 and was replaced by Heidi Range. Buena was replaced by Amelle Berrabah in 2005 and Buchanan, the final original member, was replaced by Jade Ewen in 2009. The founding trio regained the right to use the Sugababes name in 2019 and reunited in 2022 to perform at Glastonbury Festival.
BBC News
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ayra Starr become first woman to win Mobo best African music award in 16 years
Nigerian superstar musician Ayra Starr don becom di first woman wey go carry di award for best African music for di Mobo Awards in di last 16 years. Di singer also gbab di award for best music act, as di first woman ever to do am, for di ceremony wey happen for Newcastle. As she collect di award, Ayra Starr acknowledge di fact say na her first Mobo win. She tok say, "Dis dey nice. Dis na my first Mobo and na di first time wey I dey win Mobo awards. I dey shake now sef, I dey nervous. "Thank you to every one wey support me. Thank you to my team, my amazing Mobstars, my amazing brother wey I dey follow make music wit, di producers for studio, my studio partners in crime, my label, Mavin records. Shout out to my mummy!!!" Apart from Ayra Starr, rapper Central Cee also make history for Mobo as di first artist wey dem go name as best male act three times. E don also match Stormzy record as di most decorated rapper for di award history. MOBO or as dem dey call am, Music of Black Origin, na joinbodi wey dey celebrate black pipo music. Di founder of di joinbodi na Kanya King wey borrow money on top her house to start am. Na Ghanaian papa and Irish mama born Madam King wey bin start to make money for her family at di age of 17. Di British award show bin start for 1996 and don host plenti artists wey include Beyonce, Rihanna, Sade, Lionel Richie among odas. Di Awards claim say dem don help di career of artistes like Stormzy, Craig David and Rita Ora. Dis year na di first award show since, Kenya King find out say she get stage four bowel cancer. She bin come stage to collect surprise award and tok for her speech say she bin dey very grateful "becos time bin dey wen I tink day I no go make am". She add say, "next year dey mark our 30th anniversary, and I wan make sure say I dey dia." MOBO 2025 winners full list Best male act - Central Cee Best female act - Darkoo Best newcomer - Odeal Album of the year - Bashy, Being Poor Is Expensive Song of the year - Darkoo feat. Dess Dior, Favourite Girl Video of the year - Mnelia, My Man Best hip-hop act - Bashy Best grime act - Scorcher Best drill act - Pozer Best R&B/Soul act - Odeal Best media personality - 90s baby show Best African music act - Ayra Starr Best performance in a TV show/ film - Jacob Anderson as Louis in Interview With The Vampire Best electronic/ dance music act - TSHA Best gospel act - Annatoria Best jazz act - Ezra Collective Best producer - Juls Best Caribbean music act - Shenseea Best alternative music act - ALT BLK ERA Best international act - Ayra Starr MOBO paving the way award - Denise Lewis MBE MOBO impact award - Vybz Kartel
The Independent
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Central Cee becomes joint most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history
Central Cee has become the joint most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history after winning best male act at the 2025 event. The 26-year-old is now tied with Stormzy on seven awards, after winning the best male award for the second year in a row at Tuesday's awards ceremony in Newcastle. The London-born star, whose real name is Oakley Caesar-Su, is best known for the songs Sprinter featuring Dave, and solo single Doja, and released his debut solo album Can't Rush Greatness in January 2025. Elsewhere, singer-songwriter Ayra Starr became the first African woman to win best international act, and the first woman to win best African music act in 16 years. Best female act went to British-Nigerian rapper and singer Darkoo, who also won song of the year for Favourite Girl featuring Dess Dior. German-born artist Odeal scooped best newcomer along with best R&B or soul act, while 40-year-old actor and rapper Bashy won best album for Being Poor Is Expensive, and also took home best hip hop act. Video of the year went to Mnelia for My Man, which was directed by Femi Bello, while best performance in a TV show or film was awarded to actor and musician Jacob Anderson as Louis in Interview With The Vampire. Olympic gold medallist Dame Denise Lewis was honoured with the paving the way award, which is aimed at celebrating those who have paved the way for future generations in sport, entertainment and culture. Former Mercury Prize winners in 2023, Ezra Collective won the best jazz act award. Best grime act went to Scorcher, best drill act was won by Pozer, best electronic dance music act was given to TSHA, best gospel act went to Annatoria, Shenseea scooped best Caribbean music act, and best alternative act was won by ALT BLK ERA. Best media personality was won by 90s Baby Show, a comedy podcast exploring the mind of a 90s baby, while best producer went to Juls. Jamaican dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel was honoured with the impact award, which is given to an artist who has been a pioneer in their genre. The ceremony saw performances from rock duo Nova Twins, British hip hop duo Krept And Konan, and award winners Odeal, Darkoo and Bashy. Mobo Awards 2025: Access All Areas airs on BBC One on February 21 at 11.25pm.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Central Cee becomes joint most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history
Central Cee has become the joint most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history after winning best male act at the 2025 event. The 26-year-old is now tied with Stormzy on seven awards, after winning the best male award for the second year in a row at Tuesday's awards ceremony in Newcastle. The London-born star, whose real name is Oakley Caesar-Su, is best known for the songs Sprinter featuring Dave, and solo single Doja, and released his debut solo album Can't Rush Greatness in January 2025. Elsewhere, singer-songwriter Ayra Starr became the first African woman to win best international act, and the first woman to win best African music act in 16 years. Best female act went to British-Nigerian rapper and singer Darkoo, who also won song of the year for Favourite Girl featuring Dess Dior. German-born artist Odeal scooped best newcomer along with best R&B or soul act, while 40-year-old actor and rapper Bashy won best album for Being Poor Is Expensive, and also took home best hip hop act. Video of the year went to Mnelia for My Man, which was directed by Femi Bello, while best performance in a TV show or film was awarded to actor and musician Jacob Anderson as Louis in Interview With The Vampire. Olympic gold medallist Dame Denise Lewis was honoured with the paving the way award, which is aimed at celebrating those who have paved the way for future generations in sport, entertainment and culture. Former Mercury Prize winners in 2023, Ezra Collective won the best jazz act award. Best grime act went to Scorcher, best drill act was won by Pozer, best electronic dance music act was given to TSHA, best gospel act went to Annatoria, Shenseea scooped best Caribbean music act, and best alternative act was won by ALT BLK ERA. Best media personality was won by 90s Baby Show, a comedy podcast exploring the mind of a 90s baby, while best producer went to Juls. Jamaican dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel was honoured with the impact award, which is given to an artist who has been a pioneer in their genre. The ceremony saw performances from rock duo Nova Twins, British hip hop duo Krept And Konan, and award winners Odeal, Darkoo and Bashy. Mobo Awards 2025: Access All Areas airs on BBC One on February 21 at 11.25pm.
BBC News
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Central Cee makes history at Mobo Awards after seventh win
Central Cee has made history at the Mobo Awards, becoming the first artist to be named best male act three times. It was the rapper's seventh trophy, matching Stormzy's record as the most decorated rapper in the awards' history. He did not attend the awards to collect his award in person, which was instead collected on his behalf by host Eddie Kadi who joked they "share everything... except royalties".The ceremony in Newcastle also saw Bashy claim best album and best hip-hop act after a 15-year break from music and Darkoo beat off competition from Raye and Jorja Smith to be recognised as best female act. Accepting her award, Darkoo said she "tried Chat GPT" to write her speech "but I didn't know how to make it work", so instead freestyled her speech thanking her family for supporting her."It's been a rollercoaster but they believed in me for the past year and I've been shutting it down." Cental Cee, also known as Cench, was previously named best male act in 2024 and released his debut album last month after eight top 10 to his win on Instagram, he posted a screenshot of the awards' coverage with the comment "that's nice".He missed out on his other two nominations including best drill act, which went to Pozer, and song of the year which was won by Darkoo alongside her trophy for best female act. Despite not making breaking into the UK singles charts, the British-Nigerian artist won for Favourite Girl, a collab with Dess Dior, ahead of Stormzy's number one track with Chase & Status, Backbone, as well as Central Cee's collab with Lil Baby, Band4Band, which peaked at number three. Ayra Starr also scooped two awards, making history as the first African woman to win best international act and becoming the first woman to win best African music act in 16 years. Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel was also recognised with the Mobo impact award. He was released from jail last year after his murder conviction was overturned and at the weekend was confirmed to be performing at this summer's Wireless festival. "Think about this, got locked up, did 13 years in prison," he said while accepting his accolade. "Meanwhile I'm diagnosed with Graves' disease so I'm fighting to be free, I'm fighting my illness, I'm fighting to keep my family together, I'm fighting to keep the fans pleased."And now I'm here, I walked the red carpet at the Mobo's. That taught me to believe in three things now more than ever: fate, change and forgiveness." The ceremony saw performances from Nova Twins, Spice, Krept And Konan and award winners Odeal, Darkoo and who returned to music after a 15-year break to focus on his acting career, won best hip-hop act as well as album of the year for Being Poor Is Expensive - an award he said he "wanted and deserved"."This has been a 20-year plus journey, it's been hard work, tenacity, a lot of ups and downs. "I stood in my truth, stood in my community's truth and now I'm here," he said on stage, making a point to thank the Windrush generation. "I'm just a regular guy from the ends. I was a bus driver, I was a postman, I worked in retail. So if you're out there and you're working a job to fund your passion, don't be ashamed of your job. "This is an amazing honour, I'm humbled." It was the first awards since Mobos founder Kanya King revealed she'd been diagnosed with stage four bowel MP Dawn Butler became emotional as she announced Kanya would receive a surprise award, paving the way, which was also won by athlete and broadcaster Denise Lewis. Kanya came on stage to a standing ovation from the crowd, saying she felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude "because there was a time I thought I wouldn't make it"."Next year marks our 30th anniversary and I very much intend to be there." The winners in full:Best male act - Central CeeBest female act - DarkooBest newcomer - OdealAlbum of the year - Bashy, Being Poor Is ExpensiveSong of the year - Darkoo feat. Dess Dior, Favourite GirlVideo of the year - Mnelia, My ManBest hip-hop act - BashyBest grime act - ScorcherBest drill act - PozerBest R&B/Soul act - OdealBest media personality - 90s baby showBest African music act - Ayra StarrBest performance in a TV show/ film - Jacob Anderson as Louis in Interview With The VampireBest electronic/ dance music act - TSHABest gospel act - AnnatoriaBest jazz act - Ezra Collective Best producer - JulsBest Caribbean music act - ShenseeaBest alternative music act - ALT BLK ERABest international act - Ayra StarrMOBO paving the way award - Denise Lewis MBEMOBO impact award - Vybz Kartel Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
