"Ori mi pe bi alajo somolu eh." This is a line from Nigerian singer and songwriter, Brymo's song "Alajo Somolu". It is not without precedence. Alajo (thrift collector) Somolu was the name of a thrift business owned and run by Late Pa. Alphaeus Taiwo Olunaike since 1954. Alajo Somolu, as he was popularly called, was popular for his business acumen and tenacity in thrift collection. ADVERTISEMENT
Because his name was linked to many wise sayings and anecdotes, many believed he was a myth or legend. Read More...
An Italian restaurant in New Mexico has sparked outrage after advertising a food special through a play on words of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Albuquerque-based Paisano’s faced criticism after hanging the words “Black Olives Matter — Try Our Tapenade” on its marquee to advertise its latest special, ahi tuna with tapenade. Although restaurant owner Rick Camuglia told NBC affiliate KOB he thought the sign was a “cute play on words,” several people found the pun insensitive, and aired their grievances on Paisano’s Facebook page. Read More...
October 14, 2017 11:35 AM EDT
Police believe they’ve found the body of a missing Arizona Kindergarten teacher who was last seen bailing a man out of jail.
Cathryn Gorospe, who was a teacher at Arrowhead Elementary School in north Glendale, was reported missing by a roommate after leaving Phoenix to bail Charlie Malzahn out of jail in Flagstaff on Friday, Oct. 6, according to Fox 10.
Malzahn later tried to buy items at a mall with Gorospe’s credit and debit cards and was arrested on unrelated charges while he was driving her SUV, according to the report. Read More...