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South African soul star Simphiwe Dana’s new show is about healing
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Arts, Culture and Sport South African soul star Simphiwe Dana’s new show is about healing

By The Conversation on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Moya is a show that seeks a spiritual awakening, especially after the trauma and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic

A street art mural in Zimbabwe exposes a divided society
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Politics and Society A street art mural in Zimbabwe exposes a divided society

By The Conversation on April 5, 2022April 5, 2022

The unity between Zimbabwe’s two main ethnic groups is so fragile that even an inspirational street mural can expose it.

How Senegal decolonised diplomacy – starting with Kennedy and Senghor
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Politics and Society How Senegal decolonised diplomacy – starting with Kennedy and Senghor

By The Conversation on April 4, 2022April 4, 2022

Considering its decolonised diplomatic journey, Senegal has defined what it means to achieve sustainable independence in 62 years of nationhood.

Who is Nigerian music star Wizkid – and why is he taking over the world?
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Arts, Culture and Sport Who is Nigerian music star Wizkid – and why is he taking over the world?

By The Conversation on April 1, 2022April 1, 2022

His rhythmic sounds connected with the diaspora and his collaborations with stars like Drake and Beyoncé elevated his name.

2022 Grammys: what Fela Kuti has to do with West Africa’s growing pop fame
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Arts, Culture and Sport 2022 Grammys: what Fela Kuti has to do with West Africa’s growing pop fame

By The Conversation on April 1, 2022April 1, 2022

Of a record nine nominees, seven are from West Africa. The global rise of Afrobeats music owes its soul to Nigeria’s iconic star Fela Kuti.

Russia’s war with Ukraine: Five reasons why many African countries choose to be ‘neutral’
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Politics and Society Russia’s war with Ukraine: Five reasons why many African countries choose to be ‘neutral’

By The Conversation on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

African countries’ decision to avoid condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine was not based only on issues directly connected to the conflict.

Timbuktu manuscripts placed online are only a sliver of West Africa’s ancient archive
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Politics and Society Timbuktu manuscripts placed online are only a sliver of West Africa’s ancient archive

By The Conversation on March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

Opening these libraries up promises to re-balance the continent’s place in world history when it comes to its intellectual life.

Boda bodas are critical to Kenya’s transport system. But they’ve gone rogue
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Arts, Culture and Sport Boda bodas are critical to Kenya’s transport system. But they’ve gone rogue

By The Conversation on March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

The entire transport sector in Kenya is extremely chaotic and in need of urgent policy and legal interventions.

Tanzania’s Hassan has made changes: but the ruling party retains a tight grip
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Politics and Society Tanzania’s Hassan has made changes: but the ruling party retains a tight grip

By The Conversation on March 24, 2022March 24, 2022

President Samia Hassan may have been an ‘accidental president’ but Tanzania’s leader has set out to showcase her own political strategy.

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