Moya is a show that seeks a spiritual awakening, especially after the trauma and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic
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The unity between Zimbabwe’s two main ethnic groups is so fragile that even an inspirational street mural can expose it.
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Considering its decolonised diplomatic journey, Senegal has defined what it means to achieve sustainable independence in 62 years of nationhood.
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His rhythmic sounds connected with the diaspora and his collaborations with stars like Drake and Beyoncé elevated his name.
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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.
Politics and Society Russia’s war with Ukraine: Five reasons why many African countries choose to be ‘neutral’
African countries’ decision to avoid condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine was not based only on issues directly connected to the conflict.
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Opening these libraries up promises to re-balance the continent’s place in world history when it comes to its intellectual life.
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The entire transport sector in Kenya is extremely chaotic and in need of urgent policy and legal interventions.
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President Samia Hassan may have been an ‘accidental president’ but Tanzania’s leader has set out to showcase her own political strategy.