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Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids performs at World Cup final
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Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids performs at World Cup final

The young performers described their experience entertaining a global audience during the football tournament's closing stages as a significant milestone for their international career.

By Amara Diallo · Aug 13, 2026
Gambian Kanyeleng women use traditional performance to process child loss
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Gambian Kanyeleng women use traditional performance to process child loss

Across The Gambia, women known as the Kanyeleng are maintaining a cultural tradition of music and performance to transform the personal trauma of losing children into communal art.

By Fatima Zerhouni · Aug 09, 2026
Eritrean refugee students in Sudan resume studies despite ongoing national conflict
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Eritrean refugee students in Sudan resume studies despite ongoing national conflict

Displaced students who fled the fighting in Khartoum and Madani are finding new ways to access higher education after initially losing hope due to the war.

By Daniel Okonkwo · Aug 08, 2026
Culture

Entrepreneurial Printers Drove the Rise of Yoruba Language Media in Lagos

During the 1910s and 1920s, local publishers in colonial Nigeria established a vibrant market for Yoruba-language print media to meet growing demand from indigenous readers.

By Amara Diallo · Aug 06, 2026
South African Singer Tyla Cancels Lagos Performance Amid Diplomatic Tensions
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South African Singer Tyla Cancels Lagos Performance Amid Diplomatic Tensions

The South African artist removed a planned Nigeria date from her international tour schedule following calls from Nigerians to cancel the event over regional migration disputes.

By Kwame Osei · Aug 05, 2026
Ayra Starr reveals the personal inspirations behind her upcoming third album
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Ayra Starr reveals the personal inspirations behind her upcoming third album

The Nigerian musician has shared details regarding her private relationships and creative process following a high-profile meeting with the legendary American singer-songwriter Ste

By Kwame Osei · Aug 01, 2026
New Biama Music Genre Sweeps Through Ivory Coast Youth Culture
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New Biama Music Genre Sweeps Through Ivory Coast Youth Culture

Emerging from the working-class districts of Abidjan, the fast-paced Biama dance style has gained nationwide popularity through social media platforms and local street performances

By Daniel Okonkwo · Jul 31, 2026
Sulemana Abdul Samed known as Ghanas tallest man dies at thirty-three
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Sulemana Abdul Samed known as Ghanas tallest man dies at thirty-three

The former resident of Gambaga who lived with a rare growth condition has passed away several years after receiving a diagnosis of gigantism from local medical professionals.

By Kwame Osei · Jul 30, 2026
Culture

Director Christopher Nolan Faces Criticism Over His Adaptation of The Odyssey

A recent cinematic version of the Greek epic poem has sparked debate regarding the cultural appropriation of Mediterranean history to serve modern Western and imperial narratives.

By Fatima Zerhouni · Jul 30, 2026
Rwandan Feature Film Secures Historic Win at Cannes Film Festival
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Rwandan Feature Film Secures Historic Win at Cannes Film Festival

The directorial debut of Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo has earned Rwanda its first Caméra d'Or, signaling a significant shift for the nation's domestic creative and cinematic indust

By Daniel Okonkwo · Jul 27, 2026
Culture

Kenyan men participate in social games to challenge traditional gender norms

A gathering in Mombasa utilizes interactive workshops and social games to encourage Kenyan men to discuss masculinity and move beyond rigid traditional roles in their daily lives.

By Kwame Osei · Jul 25, 2026