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Don Williams was born in 1939 in Floydada, Texas, and grew up near Corpus Christi.

He learned to play guitar from his mother and performed in various country, folk, and rock & roll bands as a teenager.

He went on to become a successful country music singer and songwriter, known for his laid-back vocals and imposing build, earning him the nickname "the Gentle Giant."

Don Williams got his start in the music business in the 1960s, performing in clubs and honky-tonks in Texas. He was discovered by Nashville songwriter and record producer Cowboy Jack Clement, who helped launch his career as a solo artist.

Don Williams was not only a successful solo artist, but also a talented songwriter. He co-wrote many of his hit songs, including "Tulsa Time" and "I Believe in You."

He was also an accomplished actor, appearing in several films and TV shows throughout his career, including Smokey and the Bandit II and W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings.

Williams was known for his laid-back personality and down-to-earth approach to life, which endeared him to fans and colleagues alike.

He was married to his wife Joy Bucher for over 50 years, and the couple had two children together.

Williams' smooth vocals and gentle demeanor earned him a large and loyal following, and he became one of the most successful country music artists of the 1970s and 1980s.

He received numerous awards throughout his career, including several CMA Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.

He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010, and had a long and successful career, with numerous hit songs and awards to his name.

Don Williams passed away in 2017, but his legacy in country music lives on. NNL.

By Sylvester Adindu (Entertainment Reporter) and Yetunde Beecrooft (Lagos State Correspondent)

Elegant stallion and folklorist, Lady Onyeka Onwenu, has passed on at the age of 72.

The beautiful songstress reportedly gave up the ghost at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after she was said to have slumped at the birthday party of Emsor Pharmaceutical Limited Chairman, Chief (Mrs) Stella Okoli.

Nkulee Dube is a South African Reggae musician and the daughter of the late Reggae legend Lucky Dube. She has made her mark in the Reggae music scene by carrying on her father's legacy and bringing a unique African flavor to the genre. Nkulee Dube's impact on Reggae music includes continuing to spread her father's messages of social justice, love, and unity through her own music. She has also contributed to expanding Reggae's global reach, particularly in Africa, where her music resonates deeply with audiences.

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By Adango Isokarari (Rivers State Correspondent, in Portharcourt)

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the State Chapter of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and Nollywood practitioners, that deserving honour will be given to Precious Chimaobi Ofurum, a Rivers indigene who was involved in the unfortunate Asaba boat mishap.

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