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Nigeria's Grammy-winning Tems cancels Kigali concert amid Rwanda-DRC tensions

Tems has canceled her concert in Rwanda due to the country's involvement in the conflict with the Democratic Republic of Congo, specifically regarding the M23 rebels.
In a statement on X, Tems expressed regret for promoting the show without knowing about the geopolitical tensions.
The M23 rebels have intensified their offensive, recently taking control of Goma, raising concerns about the ongoing conflict's historical roots.
The UK government is considering reviewing aid to Rwanda amid international condemnation of its support for the M23 group.

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