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“I prioritise intentional scheduling, self-care, and spiritual grounding practices such as meditation and sound healing.” These are the words of Afro Soulful House Music Producer and Dj AfroiLicious Mumma.

Real name Simone Cohen from South London in the United Kingdom, Afrolicious Mumma is a perfect example of how she is able to fuse music and spirituality.

 

“I was born and raised in a community rich with sound system culture, reggae, soul, and house music. Music was not separate from life, it was life. My father was a musician, and my mother a music connoisseur I grew up surrounded by music, revolution, and the energy of creation. I witnessed firsthand how music could bring people together, heal pain, and create identity.

 

“My upbringing included both beauty and challenges, and those experiences shaped my understanding of emotional healing and resilience. Over time, music became both my refuge and my voice. I later expanded into sound healing, spoken word, and broadcasting, creating spaces where people could feel seen, heard, and restored. Today, AfroLicious Mumma is the embodiment of that journey from lived experience to purposeful expression,” she said.

 

AfroLicious Mumma owns the emerging label called A Musical Ascension records where she recently released a single titled Make Love To My Mind.

 

“AfroLicious Mumma is an emerging label owner, DJ, sound healer, radio presenter, and creative wellness practitioner whose work is rooted in healing through sound. I am an artist who uses music as medicine, storytelling as empowerment and vibration as transformation. AfroLicious Mumma represents the fusion of ancestral rhythm and modern electronic sound, particularly Deep House, creating sonic experiences that connect people to themselves, to each other, and to their roots. My purpose is to remind people that healing, joy, and freedom can be accessed through music,” she said.

 

She said the Deejaying skills were inspired by growing up in a system of culture.

 

“My inspiration came from growing up around sound system culture and watching DJs control energy, emotion and atmosphere. I saw DJs not just as entertainers but as energy facilitators. I was also deeply inspired by African rhythms, house music pioneers, and the spiritual connection within sound.

 

“House music, especially House, spoke to something ancestral within me. It wasn’t just something I listened to, it was something I felt. Becoming a DJ was a natural extension of my healing work, allowing me to guide emotional journeys through frequency and rhythm,” she said.

 

She further said: “Balance comes from purpose and alignment. Everything I do is connected through service, music, and community. My radio shows allows me to share music globally, travelling allows me to connect with different cultures and sounds, and service keeps me grounded and connected to community.

 

“I prioritise intentional scheduling, self-care, and spiritual grounding practices such as meditation and sound healing. I see each role not as separate responsibilities, but as different expressions of the same mission. healing immersed in sound.”

 

AfroiLicious Mumma said that her upcoming EP is inspired by the impact of youth work in council estates, townships Shaytowns’s collaborating with South African Dj’s and Producers.

 

“These projects reflect my journey of healing, identity, and self-discovery. I am also expanding my sound healing platform, Am Ascension, developing immersive wellness experiences, and continuing my radio broadcasting. You can expect collaborations with global producers, vocalists, and multidisciplinary artists who share the vision of healing through sound.

 

Speaking about being a resident Dj in Ibiza in Spain, she said: “The Ibiza opportunity came through alignment, preparation, and visibility. Through consistent work as a radio presenter, and creative, I built authentic connections within the global music community. My sound, identity, and message resonated with promoters and venues who recognised the uniqueness of what I bring.

 

“I carried my USBs With me to Ibiza from my Gig in Ireland were I performed and DJ For his European debut. I met the incredible classically trained musician noted to have played with the Jazz greats DJ Sujan Rosso who played the most spiritual ancestral Afro House with ancient healing instruments that moved me to tears. I spoke to him about my dream DJ on the island and he said play me a song that you feel will move me.”

 

AfroiLicious Mumma said she played Mr Mercedes Revisit of Marvin Gaye’s Sexual Healing and I was asked to come back and play at 7pm till close that was May 2024..

My residency in Ibiza is where I actually practiced and fell in love with the art of DJing at the beautiful beach side restaurant The Bull Ibiza where I was able to develop my extended journey style sets playing for around 5 hours journeys from Loxion Deep 100 BPM or DJ king Tara’s 108’s All the way up to 123bpm with Tracks like Yaw Appiahs Army,” she said.

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Tragic High-Speed Train Collision in Southern Spain Claims at Least 21 Lives https://mdntvlive.com/tragic-high-speed-train-collision-in-southern-spain-claims-at-least-21-lives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tragic-high-speed-train-collision-in-southern-spain-claims-at-least-21-lives Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:02:11 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/?p=79398 A devastating accident on Sunday evening has left at least 21 people dead and dozens more injured after two high-speed […]

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A devastating accident on Sunday evening has left at least 21 people dead and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains collided near the town of Adamuz in Córdoba province, southern Spain. Officials warn the death toll could rise as rescue efforts continue through the twisted wreckage.

 

The incident happened around 7:40 p.m. local time when a train traveling from Málaga to Madrid (operated by private company Iryo, carrying about 300 passengers) derailed on a straight section of track. Part of it crossed over to the opposite line and slammed head-on into an oncoming train heading from Madrid to Huelva (operated by Renfe, with around 100-200 passengers).

The impact was so forceful that some carriages were pushed off the tracks and down an embankment, making rescue work extremely difficult. Emergency teams had to carefully navigate the mangled metal to reach trapped survivors  in some heartbreaking cases, they had to move deceased passengers to access those still alive.

 

Passengers described the moment as feeling like an “earthquake,” with screams, chaos, and people using phone flashlights in the dark to find their way. Many of the most seriously injured — including at least 24 in grave condition — were in the front carriages of the second train.

Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente called the crash “extremely strange” and “baffling,” noting that the track was recently renovated and the derailment occurred on a straight stretch. An investigation is underway, but it could take weeks or months to determine the exact cause.

 

Spain’s high-speed network is one of the world’s largest and generally very safe, but this is the country’s worst rail disaster in over a decade, since the 2013 Galicia crash that killed 80.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described it as a “night of deep pain” for the nation, while King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia expressed their condolences. Leaders from France, Italy, and the EU have also offered support.

All services on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line remain suspended, with major disruptions expected.

Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.

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EU Steps In to Help Spain as Wildfire Crisis Deepens https://mdntvlive.com/eu-steps-in-to-help-spain-as-wildfire-crisis-deepens/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eu-steps-in-to-help-spain-as-wildfire-crisis-deepens Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:35:56 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/?p=71702 Spain is battling intense wildfires, prompting the European Union to send two firefighting planes to help contain the flames. This […]

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Spain is battling intense wildfires, prompting the European Union to send two firefighting planes to help contain the flames. This marks the first time Spain has activated the EU’s disaster assistance mechanism.

 

The crisis worsened on Thursday morning when a third person lost their life due to the fires. A volunteer firefighter in León died from severe burns, making him the second volunteer in that region and the third overall to die since the wildfires began.

 

With a heatwave expected to last until Monday and temperatures reaching up to 44°C, conditions remain dangerous. Moderate winds are also expected, raising concerns the fires could spread further.

 

Two French water bomber aircraft have arrived in north-western Spain, ready to support firefighting efforts. Thousands of residents have already been evacuated from different regions, including 700 people from towns in Cáceres province.

 

Authorities have arrested two men suspected of starting fires in Castille and León. Since June, there have been 10 arrests for suspected arson. Officials warn that fires can easily be sparked by barbecues, discarded cigarettes, or even glass bottles, and that causing a wildfire—whether intentional or not—is a criminal offence.

 

This year alone, over 157,000 hectares of land have been destroyed by wildfires in Spain, accounting for about a quarter of all wildfire damage in the EU. Across the bloc, around 629,000 hectares have burned since January.

 

Scientists caution that while linking any single event directly to climate change is complex, rising global temperatures are making heatwaves more frequent, more intense, and longer-lasting—conditions that dry out vegetation and increase wildfire risks.

 

Other countries in southern Europe are also struggling. Greece has been battling fires for three consecutive days, with the most dangerous blazes on the island of Chios and in the Achaia region. More than 95 people have been injured, and thousands have been evacuated by sea due to limited resources. Authorities have issued a red alert for several areas due to extremely high fire risk.

 

Montenegro, Bulgaria, and Albania have also requested EU support, while Turkey faces its own wildfire emergencies, with several firefighters injured in the line of duty.

 

Across the region, the fight against these fires is a race against time, extreme weather, and exhaustion—but the arrival of international support offers a glimmer of hope.

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Liverpool Mourns Diogo Jota After Tragic Car Crash Claims His Life and Brother’s in Spain https://mdntvlive.com/liverpool-mourns-diogo-jota-after-tragic-car-crash-claims-his-life-and-brothers-in-spain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=liverpool-mourns-diogo-jota-after-tragic-car-crash-claims-his-life-and-brothers-in-spain Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:37:28 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/?p=70183 Liverpool and the wider football world are in mourning following the sudden death of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his […]

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Liverpool and the wider football world are in mourning following the sudden death of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a car crash in Spain. The accident occurred early Wednesday morning near Cernadilla in the Zamora province when a tyre on Jota’s Lamborghini burst while overtaking another car. The vehicle veered off the road and caught fire. Both men were confirmed dead at the scene.

 

Jota, 28, had been recovering from minor surgery and was advised by doctors not to fly. He was driving from Porto to the Spanish port of Santander to catch a ferry to England in preparation for Liverpool’s pre-season training, which was set to begin on Monday. The journey was intended to avoid air travel, but it ended in tragedy.

 

Tributes have poured in from across the footballing world. Liverpool FC described the loss as “unimaginable,” and former manager Jürgen Klopp expressed heartbreak, saying, “We will miss you so much.” Teammates, including Harvey Elliott, remembered Jota as a kind, hardworking man who had a profound impact both on and off the pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo said the news “doesn’t make sense,” while Bruno Fernandes called it “hard to understand.”

 

Fans gathered outside Anfield, laying flowers, jerseys, and heartfelt notes. Many remembered Jota for his joy, his connection with supporters, and his crucial role in Liverpool’s recent Premier League title win. His popular chant, “Oh he wears the number 20,” echoed again as fans stood in silence to honour him.

 

Jota had recently married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso, with whom he shared three children. Their wedding took place just days before the crash.

 

Moments of silence were held by top clubs including Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG, the latter of which features four Portuguese players. Politicians and public figures also paid their respects, including the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram, both of whom laid flowers at Anfield.

 

The cause of the crash is believed to be a tyre blowout, as confirmed by Spanish officials. Authorities have begun formal identification through DNA testing, and psychological support teams have been deployed to assist the grieving family.

 

Jota’s legacy — his passion, talent, and the warmth he shared with fans — leaves an enduring imprint on Liverpool and football at large.

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Jimmy Kimmel mocks Harry and William ‘fight’ in hilarious skit https://mdntvlive.com/jimmy-kimmel-mocks-harry-and-william-fight-in-hilarious-skit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jimmy-kimmel-mocks-harry-and-william-fight-in-hilarious-skit Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:58:24 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/jimmy-kimmel-mocks-harry-and-william-fight-in-hilarious-skit/ [ad_1] Jimmy Kimmel has mocked William and Harry in a hilarious skit exhibiting two actors dressed as Prince squabbling in […]

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Jimmy Kimmel has mocked William and Harry in a hilarious skit exhibiting two actors dressed as Prince squabbling in a kitchen. 

The sketch pokes enjoyable at a row in Nottingham Cottage revealed by Harry in his bombshell memoir ‘Spare’, which leaked in Spain 5 days earlier than it was resulting from be launched on January 10.   

Harry claimed the stand-up row about Meghan Markle ended with William grabbing him by the collar and throwing him to the ground, shattering a canine bowl. His again was scraped and bruised. 

Talkshow host Jimmy Kimmel gave his interpretation of the battle in a skit known as ‘Two Princes: A True Story’. Warning: Clip comprises specific language. 

Jimmy Kimmel has mocked William and Harry in a hilarious skit exhibiting two actors dressed as Prince squabbling in a kitchen. Pictured is ‘William’ in the sketch

'He came at me, and we tussled', a voiceover quoting from 'Spare' reads, as the two begin to cat fight and slap each other with their eyes closed

‘He got here at me, and we tussled’, a voiceover quoting from ‘Spare’ reads, as the 2 start to cat battle and slap one another with their eyes closed

'I landed on the dog's bowl, which cracked under my back, the pieces cutting into me,' it continues as each step is performed with great exaggeration, as William twirls the necklace around and the dog bowl shatters into pieces

‘I landed on the canine’s bowl, which cracked beneath my again, the items reducing into me,’ it continues as every step is carried out with nice exaggeration, as William twirls the necklace round and the canine bowl shatters into items

Actors taking part in the Duke of Sussex and Prince of Wales are dressed up as pop legend Prince in velvet robes and purple feather boas as they reenact extracts from the memoir. 

‘Prince William’ shakes his hair dramatically because the battle begins, calling Harry a ‘w***ker’. 

‘He got here at me, and we tussled’, a voiceover quoting from ‘Spare’ reads, as the 2 start to cat battle and slap one another with their eyes closed. 

Talkshow host Jimmy Kimmel gave his interpretation of the fight in a skit called 'Two Princes: A True Story'

Talkshow host Jimmy Kimmel gave his interpretation of the battle in a skit known as ‘Two Princes: A True Story’

As Harry says he made William 'face the music', the actor pulls out a purple guitar and begins to play a riff with a pouting expression as William covers his ears in agony

As Harry says he made William ‘face the music’, the actor pulls out a purple guitar and begins to play a riff with a pouting expression as William covers his ears in agony

‘I landed on the canine’s bowl, which cracked beneath my again, the items reducing into me,’ it continues as every step is carried out with nice exaggeration, as William twirls the necklace round and the canine bowl shatters into items. 

As Harry says he made William ‘face the music’, the actor pulls out a purple guitar and begins to play a riff with a pouting expression as William covers his ears in agony. 

The clip zooms in on a calendar dated 2018 with an image of the Queen because the battle continues.

At the top the 2 princes bow to the cameras and chuckle as flowers are thrown at them and the curtains shut. 

But Twitter customers had been divided over the clip as some discovered it ‘hilarious’, however others could not see previous the ‘unhappy state of affairs’ of the deterioration of the connection between the 2 brothers.

The Nottingham Cottage kitchen, where Harry claims his brother grabbed him by the collar and threw him to the floor, smashing a dog bowl

The Nottingham Cottage kitchen, the place Harry claims his brother grabbed him by the collar and threw him to the ground, smashing a canine bowl

Twitter users were divided over the clip as some found it 'hilarious', but others couldn't see past the 'sad situation' of the deterioration of the relationship between the two brothers

Twitter customers had been divided over the clip as some discovered it ‘hilarious’, however others could not see previous the ‘unhappy state of affairs’ of the deterioration of the connection between the 2 brothers

Harry additionally spoke concerning the tussle with William in an interview with ITV’s Tom Bradby, out on Sunday.  

In a newly launched clip from ITV’s forthcoming interview with Harry, the duke mentioned his brother was so annoyed throughout the incident which reportedly occurred in 2019, he noticed ‘pink mist in him’.

‘He wished me to hit him again, however I selected to not,’ he mentioned of his brother. In the clip launched early at present, Harry mentioned to his buddy Mr Bradby: ‘What was completely different right here was the extent of frustration, and I speak concerning the pink mist that I had for therefore a few years, and I noticed this pink mist in him.’

The Guardian, which first reported the dispute, mentioned it was in a position to acquire a duplicate of the e-book, resulting from be printed on January 10, regardless of sturdy safety measures round its launch. 

The e-book has additionally revealed:

The Duke of Sussex has spoken out again over the alleged confrontation between himself and his brother, the Prince of Wales, in an interview with ITV's Tom Brady

The Duke of Sussex has spoken out once more over the alleged confrontation between himself and his brother, the Prince of Wales, in an interview with ITV’s Tom Brady

It follows the Sussexes six-part Netflix docu-series ‘Harry and Meghan’, which was launched final month. 

Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace have declined to touch upon something Harry has mentioned on TV or in his e-book. But an insider told The Times: ‘It is exhausting, it’s exasperating, however it’s not distracting. It will burn itself out.’ 

The royal additionally advised Bradby he needs to reconcile together with his household – one thing which he says can not occur with out ‘some accountability’.

‘I would like reconciliation,’ he says, ‘however, first, there must be some accountability’. The duke additionally mentioned: ‘The fact, supposedly, for the time being, has been there’s just one aspect of the story, proper? But, there’s two sides to each story.’

The present, known as Harry: The Interview, will likely be broadcast on ITV1 and ITX at 9pm on Sunday. 

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