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Eboni K. Williams Cast As First Black “RHONY” ‘Housewife’

In the wake of June’s worldwide Black Lives Matter protests, the need for diverse representation in media has never been more apparent. For some voice actors like Big Mouth’s Jenny Slate, this meant stepping down from voicing black characters in order to allow more room for black voice actors. For shows, the protests prompted producers to take a hard look at the adequacy of the diversity and representation among their own castings— and proceed with upheavals as necessary. 

In August, The Bachelorette announced Tayshia Adams as the franchise’s first black bachelorette, and this week, Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York revealed Eboni K. Williams will be joining its cast in replacement of Dorina Medley, who announced she would be leaving the show after six seasons. 

“NYC is filled with successful and dynamic Black women. I’m excited to join this legendary franchise as the first Black housewife,” Williams told Page Six. “Can’t wait to share a slice of life in this city that hasn’t been seen before. Anyone who’s aware of my work knows I don’t hold back. I’m going to keep it just as real here as I do everywhere else.”

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In addition to being the first black cast member, Williams is breaking down another of the show’s barriers by being an unmarried ‘housewife.’ Williams will be joining RHONY vets Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Leah McSweeney and Sonja Morgan for the show’s 13th season.

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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 makes a stand for afrobeat against corruption on latest release Na Dem feat. Tom Morello.

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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 deliver a powerful afrobeat statement with “Na Dem,” Featuring Tom Morello and produced by Femi Koleoso. The track has been a fan favourite even before its official release, and comes with the unmistakable spirit of protest, truth-telling, and social accountability that have long characterized Afrobeat’s most impactful moments.

The song’s heart is a direct challenge to corruption and the abuse of power. Instead of singling out one profession or institution for its critique, “Na Dem” identifies a larger culture of dishonesty, targeting bad lawyers, bad doctors, bad politicians, and anyone who would sell their integrity for personal gain. The message is sharp and uncompromising and delivered with the urgency that has become a hallmark of Seun Kuti’s artistry.

The inclusion of Tom Morello adds another level of intensity to the record. His presence adds to the song’s rebellious energy, creating a powerful intersection between the rhythmic activism of Afrobeat and the confrontational edge of rock. The result of the collaboration is a track that is both timeless and of the moment.

The song’s dedication to principle is what rings true. The moral center of the record is Seun’s statement that he would never prostitute his conscience for money. It turns “Na Dem” from a critique into a declaration of personal values, responsibility, and resistance.

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Deaf Radio returning to a place that feels familiar but has changed on “No Place Like Home”

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Deaf Radio offers a deeply affecting experience with “No Place Like Home,” a haunting meditation on grief, memory, and the enduring connection between family and place. Rather than a story of loss, the song invites listeners into the emotional experience of returning to a place that feels familiar but has changed.

It’s an open letter to the people, the moments that used to make home. It captures the unsettling experience of walking into a house where everything is still there, the clothes, the scents, the light streaming through the windows, but the person who gave those details meaning is gone. There is only a lingering ache that fills every room.

It’s a complex emotional journey that runs just under eight minutes in “No Place Like Home.” Its structure does not allow for repetition, each section uncovering another layer of feeling. The song begins with a hushed looping arpeggio and the striking line “your tough mother’s love”, immediately setting a deeply personal tone. From there, it spills out into spare, humane verses before exploding into ninety seconds of crushing guitars and feedback that feel like grief breaking through emotional constraint.

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