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Pelumi Nubi, the woman driving from the UK to Lagos keeps facing border challenges in Africa

Pelumi Nubi, a UK-based woman, embarked on an ambitious journey to drive from the United Kingdom to Lagos, Nigeria. However, her journey has been marked by numerous border challenges across…

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Endless possibilities of craftsmanship: A personal account of the 14th Dakar Biennale

Gazelle Creative Collective's Ganiyat Sani shares a personal account of the 14th…

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Pelumi Nubi, the woman driving from the UK to Lagos keeps facing border challenges in Africa

Pelumi Nubi, a UK-based woman, embarked on an ambitious journey to drive…

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Innatism Unleashed: Highlights from NIPCON 2023’s Cultural Extravaganza

The Nigeria International Poetry Convention (NIPCON) celebrated its second edition from November…

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For Women’s History Month: revisiting the Women’s Living Heritage Monument

In 1954, a group of four South African women launched what has…

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Voices of Heritage: The Countertenors Representing Black Voices in Contemporary Classical Music

Classical music has long been regarded as a bastion of European tradition, with its rigid structures and deeply embedded histories.…

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Victor Bogopane, universally known as Doc Shebeleza, was a seminal figure in South Africa's kwaito music scene. Born on 7…

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How BOBAFEST is Inspiring a New Narrative for Borno

In November 2022, Sa'id Sa'ad, an international journalist and writer, initiated the Borno Books and Arts Festival (BOBAFEST) in Maiduguri,…

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Abraham Popoola's recent role in the 2024 science fiction thriller 'Atlas' has catapulted him into the spotlight. In a film…

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How Ifedolapo Runsewe is Championing Nigeria’s Circular Economy by Turning Trash into Treasure

Ifedolapo Runsewe, is promoting a “circular” approach to industrial growth and growing her rubber recycling operation at the same time.…

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Kenya’s Homegrown Hits: Dramas and Comedies Overtake Foreign Sports in Viewership Numbers

Twin growth in the number of talented young filmmakers and private investors is powering Kenyan production and viewer interest.

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Can low-budget, high-quality films help African film making?

Limited financial resources is the biggest obstacle in Africa’s film industry. A collaboration involving Netflix in South Africa has highlights…

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Cameroonian TV host, Jocelyne Fotso, is committing her media career to addressing social issues

When Cameroonian TV host Jocelyne Fotso started a safe space for women to debate and share solutions to periods of…

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Acarajé, the popular Brazilian street food with a link to African heritage

Near the vibrant city of Salvador, Ivana Muzenza makes tasty golden brown fritters from a recipe that dates back to…

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Nigerian Poet Titilope Sonuga Releases Romantic New Single ‘Sanctuary’

Nigerian poet Titilope Sonuga recently unveiled her latest single, “Sanctuary”, a heartfelt tribute to the sisters and friends who have been…

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