EPISODE 77|DR BERNICE KING ON HER MOTHER|TB JOSHUA, BOOK OF CLEARANCE,DR PETER MAGUBANE,J COLE HITSWelcome to episode 77 of Backroomconvo's with Lesego M! In this heartfelt solo episode, we pay tribute to the legendary Peter Magubane, an iconic anti-apartheid activist and Nelson Mandela's personal photographer. We mourn the loss of this incredible figure and honor his immense contribution to the fight for justice and equality. Rest in peace to a true legend. Shifting gears, we celebrate a remarkable achievement in the music industry. Join us as we explore J. Cole's incredible milestone of reaching 2 billion streams on Spotify with his hit song "No Role Models." We delve into the significance of this accomplishment and discuss the impact of J. Cole's music on his fans. In other news, we discuss the recent travel accident involving Black Coffee, the renowned DJ and producer. We provide updates on his recovery and share the official statement released by his team. Our thoughts are with Black Coffee, and we wish him a speedy and full recovery. And that's not all! Get ready for an exciting movie release! We share the details about the highly anticipated film "Book of Clearance," produced by none other than Jay Z. With the talented Teyana Taylor taking on a leading role, this movie promises to captivate audiences with its compelling story and star-studded production team. Join us for an episode filled with reflection, celebration, and anticipation. Listen in to stay up to date with these fascinating topics and to be part of the Backroomconvo's community. You won't want to miss out on the engaging discussions ahead!

EPISODE 77|DR BERNICE KING ON HER MOTHER|TB JOSHUA, BOOK OF CLEARANCE,DR PETER MAGUBANE,J COLE HITSWelcome to episode 77 of Backroomconvo's with Lesego M! In this heartfelt solo episode, we pay tribute to the legendary Peter Magubane, an iconic anti-apartheid activist and Nelson Mandela's personal photographer. We mourn the loss of this incredible figure and honor his immense contribution to the fight for justice and equality. Rest in peace to a true legend. Shifting gears, we celebrate a remarkable achievement in the music industry. Join us as we explore J. Cole's incredible milestone of reaching 2 billion streams on Spotify with his hit song "No Role Models." We delve into the significance of this accomplishment and discuss the impact of J. Cole's music on his fans. In other news, we discuss the recent travel accident involving Black Coffee, the renowned DJ and producer. We provide updates on his recovery and share the official statement released by his team. Our thoughts are with Black Coffee, and we wish him a speedy and full recovery. And that's not all! Get ready for an exciting movie release! We share the details about the highly anticipated film "Book of Clearance," produced by none other than Jay Z. With the talented Teyana Taylor taking on a leading role, this movie promises to captivate audiences with its compelling story and star-studded production team. Join us for an episode filled with reflection, celebration, and anticipation. Listen in to stay up to date with these fascinating topics and to be part of the Backroomconvo's community. You won't want to miss out on the engaging discussions ahead!https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode/37614957/37614957-1704977808785-51054c461c315.jpg

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💬 Lesego’s Deep Dive
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