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The former Oasis star has released an impressive double album to mark his first ten years as a solo artist. While some fans may feel his outfit can’t match the swagger of Oasis, Noel is happy that he thought of a ‘great title’
The former Oasis star has released an impressive double album to mark his first ten years as a solo artist. While some fans may feel his outfit can’t match the swagger of Oasis, Noel is happy that he thought of a ‘great title’
12 May 2021: Former Belgian footballer Hugo Broos in Johannesburg after being appointed Bafana Bafana’s coach until the World Cup in 2026. (Photograph by Reuters/ Siphiwe Sibeko)
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is not popular. At 69, his triumphs and successes are often forgotten and don’t carry the weight they deserve. And as a personality, Broos isn’t sexy. His calm demeanour can be anathema to supporters who prefer the charisma of modern-day coaches.
This was most evident during his first press conference in Johannesburg. South Africans long for Bafana’s revival, having witnessed the team’s decades-long decline since their 1996 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) triumph. So the media and fans were unimpressed with Broos’ appointment, whose name didn’t resonate like front runner Carlos Queiroz or Bafana all-time top goalscorer Benni McCarthy. Had Broos come to pick up a final retirement cheque, the Belgian coach was asked.
Ajoy Bose directs The Beatles & India which is based on his book (photo: Colin Harrison)
Amcomri-owned UK-based distributor Abacus Media Rights (AMR) has added a feature documentary about The Beatles’ visit to a Himalayan ashram to its slate.
The Beatles & India (1×96’) is produced by UK prodco Renoir Pictures, with founder Reynold D’Silva executive producing. Renoir has also produced Beatles documentary It Was Fifty Years Ago Today, which marks the 50th anniversary of the album Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
The India documentary is inspired by Ajoy Bose’s book Across The Universe. Bose also directs, alongside cultural researcher Pete Compton.