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Nigerian teens create fashion from trash to fight pollution

Nigerian teens create fashion from trash to fight pollution

In Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos, teenage climate activists are turning trash into fashion statements with ...

  • 7 July 2022
  • Fashion

Côte d’Ivoire’s Abidjan Hosts World Cultural Forum

Côte d'Ivoire’s Abidjan welcomes the World Cultural Forum today, June 20, 2022, bringing together global ...
  • 20 June 2022
  • Cultrue

Festival of Pan-African Cinema Opens in Ouagadougou with Spotlight on Burkinabe Filmmakers

The Festival of Pan-African Cinema opened today in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, launching with a focus ...

  • 17 June 2022
  • Art and Design
African Publishers Enter the Global Literary Market

African Publishers Enter the Global Literary Market

African publishers are breaking into the global literary scene by promoting local stories and collaborating ...

  • 17 May 2022
  • Books and Literature

Mali Hosts International Festival of Renowned Musicians

Mali's International Festival of Renowned Musicians kicks off today, May 14, 2022, celebrating diverse musical ...
  • 14 May 2022
  • Entertainment
DSPs streaming dollars into African artists' bank accounts

DSPs streaming dollars into African artists’ bank accounts

In 2021, Bongo flava star Diamond Platinumz, born Naseeb Abdul Juma Issac, shared that “there’s ...

  • 6 May 2022
  • Africa
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Buju Wins Next Rated Award and Receives 2022 Bentley in the Headies

The 15th Headies Award, held in Atlanta, USA, sparked a lot of discussion, especially with ...

  • 2 May 2022
  • Entertainment

Senegal’s SeneGambie Festival Celebrates Cultural Unity

Senegal’s SeneGambie Festival kicks off today, April 25, 2022, highlighting cultural unity between Senegal and ...
  • 25 April 2022
  • Entertainment
The Lagos Afrobeat Festival

African Music Festivals Attracting Global Audiences. The Lagos Afrobeat Festival Experience

Africa’s vibrant music festivals are attracting attendees from across the world, showcasing the continent’s diverse ...

  • 17 April 2022
  • Music

Davido Announces Groundbreaking U.S. Tour Dates for New Album

Nigerian artist Davido announces a groundbreaking U.S. tour for his latest album, marking a major ...
  • 9 April 2022
  • Entertainment
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