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Legendary South African DJ and music producer Oskido will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd South African Music Awards next week. The honor comes just months after he received one of the country's highest national orders for his contributions to arts and culture.
A drum & bass DJ is attempting to become the first person ever to DJ while running the entire 26.2-mile London Marathon, all to raise money for sick children. The wildest part? He's doing it the morning after performing a sold-out show for 2,000 fans.
A Lagos DJ is preparing to spin for 288 consecutive hours to break the Guinness World Record for longest club DJ set. The free public event starts March 3rd at Bay Lounge in Lekki.
A Nigerian DJ is preparing to spin for 12 straight days to claim a Guinness World Record and inspire women in music. Princess Ntuk Williams, known as DJ PrettyPlay, kicks off her historic attempt March 3 in Lagos.
A German music festival created a DJ collective of women over 60, including a 90-year-old who rocks the stage with her walker backstage. Forever Fresh has already performed seven sold-out shows, proving age is just a number when the beat drops.
A psychologist turned DJ created one of music's most beloved annual traditions by blending his unexpected talents at work. His story reveals why authenticity matters in the workplace, even when it's complicated.
A DJ who's shared stages with Ed Sheeran brought his signature singalong session to a London senior center, transforming an ordinary afternoon into an unforgettable dance party. The event is part of a massive effort to deliver 10 million minutes of friendship to older adults across the UK.
When tragedy struck Mt Maunganui, Australian DJ FISHER didn't cancel his 20,000-person concert. Instead, he's turning Saturday's show into a powerful moment of remembrance and fundraising for families who lost loved ones in last week's devastating landslip.
A Catholic priest spun techno tracks for tens of thousands at an electronic music celebration honoring Pope Francis in Buenos Aires' historic Plaza de Mayo. Father Guilherme Peixoto blends faith with beats to inspire young people to change the world.
A Catholic priest spun electronic beats in Buenos Aires's main plaza, blending Pope Francis's words with dance music to honor the late pontiff's first death anniversary. Hundreds gathered for the innovative tribute that brought spiritual messages to younger generations through club culture.
When teens mocked a boy in a police uniform at a gas station, they didn't know his story. After learning he's battling terminal cancer, they apologized and started calling him "Officer DJ."
College students with ADHD are learning to DJ as part of a groundbreaking study exploring whether music-making can help manage symptoms without medication. Early results show participants are feeling more focused, energized, and excited about their daily routines.
Electronic music festival Cercle partnered with the European Space Agency to create a three-day celebration where 20,000 daily attendees experienced DJ sets among rockets and learned about Mars exploration. An astronaut opened the festival live from the International Space Station.
A barge docked beside Notre-Dame Cathedral now offers 5,000 free books with no strings attached. The floating bookshop transforms into a DJ-powered literary hangout each evening.
A volunteer firefighter who once jumped into a river to save a stranger now needs the community's help to get back to the job he loves. Captain Donald "DJ" Pavasaris needs a kidney transplant to return to active firefighting.
DJ Webb spotted a 2-year-old walking alone through a mall parking lot and jumped into action, finding her brothers unsupervised in a nearby car. His quick thinking kept three children safe until help arrived.
DJ Daniel, once given months to live after a brain and spine cancer diagnosis, rode the star float at a Louisiana parade that drew 20,000 people. The teenager is now on a mission to be sworn into 1,000 law enforcement agencies.
The Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Verona's ancient Roman amphitheater traded pomp for pure joy, ending with a surprise DJ set that got thousands dancing. Athletes swapped formal wear for comfy sweats and later grabbed McDonald's together.
A Christian group in Nigeria just honored 10 fathers whose dedication to family and service is rewriting what fatherhood looks like. From a billionaire celebrating his DJ daughter to a single football legend raising girls alone, these men prove being present matters more than being perfect.
A new music festival in Thomasville, Georgia, is raising funds for a literacy program that has already helped 11 out of 13 students reach grade level reading skills. The event combines R&B, reggae, and live DJ sets to support kids in a county where only 34% of students read at their expected level.
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