A Different Kind of December: Christmas on the Beach

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  Christmas on the Shore: A Holiday Wrapped in Sunlight There’s something quietly rebellious about spending Christmas on the beach. While the rest of the world pulls on wool sweaters, warms their hands around mugs of spiced cider, and braces for winter’s bite, you’re standing barefoot in warm sand, with the sun painting everything in gold. The ocean murmurs in the background like an easygoing caroler who only knows one verse but hums it proudly. Christmas ornaments sparkle in palm trees instead of pines. And the only frost you’ll see is the faint mist on the rim of a cold drink pulled from an ice chest. For many people, Christmas is tied tightly to a sense of tradition. Snow. Fireplaces. Cozy nights. A sense of retreat from the cold. I grew up with that version, too. But the first time I celebrated Christmas on the beach, everything I thought I knew about the holiday rearranged itself. It didn’t ruin my childhood nostalgia. It didn’t replace it. Instead, it carved out a warm, sun...

Davido Meets Macron French President

 

Afrobeats artist David Adeleke, known as Davido, met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday, generating interest among fans on social media. 

The 32-year-old vocalist posted images from the meeting on his X account, expressing appreciation for the chance to connect with the French leader. 

“It was an honour meeting #EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world,” he stated. 

The meeting underscored the increasing cultural and diplomatic connections between Nigeria and France, featuring Davido in a casual conversation with President Macron.

The Grammy-nominated artist was joined by his manager, Asa Asika, and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest. 

Macron has shown ongoing interest in Africa's creative sectors, especially music, art, and film, which play significant roles in cultural diplomacy. 

Earlier in September, Macron also welcomed Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu at the Élysée Palace in Paris. 

That discussion, described by President Tinubu as “productive,” concentrated on enhancing bilateral cooperation and promoting shared prosperity between the two countries. 

Davido’s meeting with Macron further emphasizes his expanding influence beyond music, establishing him as one of Africa’s prominent cultural representatives on the international scene.

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