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Africa: Afropop Top Videos – August, 2024

[ad_1] The songs of summer 2024 are flying by. We at Afropop Worldwide have our own takes, and here are a few to consider. This month's seven picks lean heavily into Afrobeats, the genre taking the entire planet by storm, despite ongoing worries that the genre has peaked. Check out […]

todayAugust 29, 2024

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Africa: Nigeria Becomes First in Africa to Receive Mpox Vaccines – WHO

[ad_1] Nigeria received 10,000 doses of mpox vaccines on Tuesday, becoming the first African country to obtain vaccines aimed at combating the spread of the new strain of mpox virus. On 14 August 2024, the chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the rise of mpox, formerly monkeypox, a […]

todayAugust 29, 2024

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Nigerian Man Reads for 215 Hours, Breaks Guinness World Record

[ad_1] "This record has a rich history, dating back to 1987 when Englishman Adrian Hilton recited the complete works of Shakespeare in a 'bard-a-thon' lasting 110 hr 46 min." Guinness World Records (GWR) has officially recognised a Nigerian man for completing the "world's longest marathon reading aloud." The 27-year-old Samson […]

todayAugust 29, 2024

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Nigeria: Why I Titled My Fourth Album ‘Adedamola’ – Fireboy DML

[ad_1] With a massive and devoted following worldwide, particularly in the US, Nigeria, UK, Germany, and France, Fireboy DML's music has resonated deeply with Spotify listeners, especially those aged 23-34. Afrobeats sensation Fireboy DML is ready to captivate the world again with his forthcoming album, "Adedamola. " It goes live […]

todayAugust 29, 2024

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