Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and was nicknamed the 'King of Pop' for his contributions to the music, dance, and fashion dynasty. His publicized personal life made him a global figure in America and all over the world for over four decades. Michael Jackson was an icon and role model to every aspiring musician... right from his childhood. He was the eighth child in the Jackson's Family.



In the early 80s, Michael became a dominant figure in Pop Music. He became a household name globally after dropping his album titled "The thriller" in 1982; which was his Sixth studio album and also his best-selling album of all time, with an estimated sales of 65 million copies worldwide. In other words, Michael Jackson is an "Alien". He is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness world records. His musical achievements include 13 grammy awards, 26 American music awards, multiple Guinness world records, including the "Artist of the Century". Michael won many awards making him the most-awarded recording artist in the history of pop music He became the first artist in the history of popular music to have a top ten single on the Billboard Hot 100, Even after his death, his singles were still seen on billboards.



An aspect of Jackson's personal life, his behavior, personal relationship, general controversy

Jackson was accused of sexual abuse in 1993, but it was settled out of court for an unrecorded amount and no charges were brought. He was acquitted of more child sexual abuse allegations and several others after he was found not guilty on all counts. while preparing for his concert series, Michael Jackson died of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication on 25th June 2009, after suffering from cardiac arrest. His death was ruled as homicide by the Los Angeles County Coroner and his personal Doctor was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Michael's death triggered profound outpour of sorrow and grief globally. A live broadcast of his public memorial service was viewed all over the world. Even in death, Michael Jackson is ranked top earning dead celebrity by Forbes, 2016... with yearly earning of $825 million. And this is the highest ever recorded by the publication. Even in death, he is still the king of pop.

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The Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, Dr. Oluseyi Temowo, says that the state government targets to end the transmission of HIV/AIDS by 2030.

Temowo, who spoke at a forum organised by LSACA in Lagos, said the state was not looking back in its resolve to achieve the 90-90-90 global targets.

According to the United Nations 90-90-90 initiative on HIV, by 2020, 90 per cent of people living with HIV will know their status; 90 per cent of people diagnosed with the viral infection will receive antiretroviral therapy while 90 per cent of all people receiving antiretroviral therapy will have viral suppression.

To achieve this, Temowo said there was the need for accurate data on the burden of HIV/AIDs in the state to ensure that proper programmes and logistics.

He said, “We need accurate date to truly know the burden of HIV/AIDS in Lagos. Lack of statistics and up-to-date data has consequences on many prevention and control programmes. We need it to also plan for services offered in many of the facilities in the state.”

The LSACA boss, who urged stakeholders in the private sector to commit resources to the agency’s initiatives, added that the state might grant tax rebate to organisations supporting HIV/AIDS prevention and control programmes.

“Everyone must realise that HIV has great impact on the economy of a state like Lagos, which is the commercial hub of the country. If a CEO is down with illnesses associated with being HIV positive and the company closes down, the employees will be out of work and the state ‘s Gross Domestic Product will drop,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Director of Programmes at the Initiative For Equal Right, Michael Akanji, has urged the state government to institute a non-disclosure policy for health workers at its treatment centres to ensure non-stigmatisation of HIV patients.

Akanji said the policy would protect the integrity of those in the sexual minority who were often discriminated against in hospitals.