Rochdale grooming gang member battling deportation goes on 'long rant' denying crimes in court

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the launch of the Jonas Gwangwa Music Composition Initiative, a program to help Black British musicians who are interested in developing a career in film composing.The program begins in October and is in partnership with Mercury Studios. In celebration of the late South African musician, composer and Oscar nominee Jonas Gwangwa (“Cry Freedom”), the program will provide real-world experience, one-on-one mentorship and networking opportunities.Part of the Academy’s ongoing Aperture 2025 global outreach and engagement efforts, the initiative aims to foster broader representation in film music composition, with an emphasis on Black British talent.

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A member of the Rochdale grooming gang spoke of Winston Churchill as he told an immigration tribunal he had 'come to the court for justice'. Adil Khan, 51, is battling against deportation alongside Qari Abdul Rauf, 52.

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