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Alicia Keys to end Blackberry role [Nation (Kenya)](Nation (Kenya) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Singer Alicia Keys (left) will end her partnership with Blackberry at the end of January after a year as serving as its global creative director. The singer-songwriter was hired by the smartphone maker last year when it launched its BlackBerry 10 devices. Since then, Blackberry has seen a drastic fall in profits and changed its leadership and strategy. The company is now moving away from the consumer market to concentrate on business and government customers. "We have enjoyed the opportunity to work with such an incredibly talented and passionate individual," the company said in an emailed statement. BIG CHANCE The BlackBerry 10 devices were seen as the company's big chance to challenge the industry leaders, Apple and Samsung. The company put itself up for sale, but failed to find a buyer. During her time as creative director, Ms Keys was involved with Blackberry's Keep Moving project which brought together musicians, writers, artistes, filmmakers and athletes. She encouraged fans to send pictures to the project to be used on her 2013 tour. She also worked on a Blackberry scholarship programme for women wanting to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics. (BBC) (c) 2014 Nation Media Group. All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info, an Albawaba.com company |