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AR Rahman praised by Singapore president Tharman Shanmugaratnam for supporting local musicians
Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has commended renowned Indian composer AR Rahman for his ongoing support and collaboration with Singaporean musicians, describing it as a valuable contribution to the country’s cultural landscape.
In a social media post, President Tharman highlighted how Rahman has provided valuable exposure and opportunities for local artists over the years. He praised the diversity of Singapore’s Indian music and cultural talents, from classical to modern, for adding “a unique richness to Singapore’s multicultural identity.” The President mentioned several Singaporean artists who have collaborated with Rahman, including rapper-songwriter duo Lady Kash and Krissy, singer Shabir, and rapper Yung Raja. Notably, Rahman’s 2014 film “Highway” featured the song “Wanna Mash Up?” created in partnership with Lady Kash and Krissy.
Tharman also recalled Rahman’s early connection to Singapore, recounting how the composer made his first international visit to the city-state in the 1980s and purchased music equipment from local stores Swee Lee and City Music, both of which are still thriving today. The President shared photos from his recent meeting with Rahman, who was in Singapore for the premiere of his directorial debut, “Le Musk” – a 37-minute virtual reality film that combines scent, music, and immersive visuals. The film is currently being showcased at Golden Village Suntec City until August 12.
Rahman’s association with Singapore spans many years, with the composer performing in the country several times, including shows at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Indoor Stadium, Marina Bay Sands, and the National Stadium.
Read the original article here: https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/ar-rahman-praised-singapore-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-supporting-local-musicians/
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio to launch €34m solar minigrid project
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio is set to launch a groundbreaking renewable energy initiative, the Salone Off-grid Renewable Energy Acceleration Initiative (SOGREA). This €34 million (830 million New Leones) project represents a significant step toward the country’s sustainable development goals and aims to provide clean, reliable electricity to rural communities.
By 2027, SOGREA aims to install minigrids with 5.2 megawatts of peak solar generation capacity, benefiting 25,000 households and 2,800 businesses across approximately 60 communities. During a high-level meeting at State House, EU Ambassador Jacek Jankowski and Dr. Kandeh Yumkella briefed President Bio on the project’s progress. The EU is contributing €34 million, including €22 million in direct investment support and technical assistance, while the Sierra Leone government has pledged 50 million Leones.
The initiative employs a catalytic investment model that combines public and private sector support, with implementation agreements already signed. President Bio emphasised his government’s commitment to establishing necessary legal frameworks through Parliament and the Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC).
SOGREA is expected to create jobs, boost local economies, and advance Sierra Leone’s “Big Five Game Changers” initiative, particularly in technology and innovation. This project positions Sierra Leone as an emerging leader in green investment and renewable energy development in West Africa, marking a crucial step toward universal electricity access and climate resilience.
Read the original article here: https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/sierra-leones-president-julius-maada-bio-to-launch-830-million-new-leones-euro34-million-solar-minigrid-project-powering-sierra-leones-green-future?lang=en
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