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Africa: Afropop Top Videos – October, 2024

[ad_1] Here are nine new picks for our playlist. From Brazilian rap and Malian reggae to Salin's global jazz on a beach in Thailand, it's a rich mix, once again with women in the foreground. Check out the full Afropop Top Videos playlist for all our recent selections. And remember, if you have suggestions of videos our fans would love, send them to info@afropop.org with the subject line "Top Videos 2024." Enjoy! Djely Tapa: "Ndö" The Montreal-based daughter of revered […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Matters Arising From Achebe’s Things Fall Apart TV Series

[ad_1] Chido Nwangwu lauds the planned adaptation of Prof Chinua Achebe's masterpiece novel, Things Fall Apart, into an international television series starring notable movie actors like Savid Oyelowo and Idris Elba, among others. It came as a joyful news a few days ago that Prof Chinua Achebe's masterpiece novel, 'Things Fall Apart' will be adapted for an upcoming, international television series. It was reported first by the arts and entertainment industry magazine, Variety, on September 26, 2024. Respected movie superstars […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 2

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Kenya: Ruto Gears Up for Mashujaa Day With Focus On Housing Agenda

[ad_1] President William Ruto has reaffirmed the importance of housing in the Kenya Kwanza government's agenda, emphasising its potential to create jobs, eliminate slums, and safeguard the country's agricultural land. In preparation for Mashujaa Day on October 20, which will be themed around housing, the president held a strategic meeting at State House, Nairobi, with key stakeholders in the housing sector. The gathering included architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, bankers, manufacturers, industrialists, and Jua Kali representatives. Their discussions centered on advancing […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 2

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Uganda: Lord Mayor Lukwago Roots for Protection of Kampala’s Prestigious Heritage Sites At All Costs

[ad_1] Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago has sounded a call for the protection of the city's prestigious heritage sites at all costs. Speaking during the 6th edition of the heritage awards by the Cross Cultural Foundation Uganda held at the Mayor's Palour in Kampala, Lukwago said he is irked by a lack of a sense of preservation by most leaders in the city. Cultivating and appreciating our heritage within our current generation is still lacking.We still have a big challenge […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 2

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Nigeria: 2024 AMAA – ‘The Weekend’, ‘The Queenstown Kings’, ‘Jagun Jagun’ Are Top Contenders

[ad_1] This year's AMAA nominees hail from countries across Africa, including Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, and Libya, and represent a wide range of cultures and perspectives, fitting into 26 award categories. The organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) have unveiled the list of nominees for its prestigious 20th edition, which will showcase an exciting array of talent across Africa. The nominees were announced during a press conference held on Wednesday at the Sheraton Hotel. This year's […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 3

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Namibia: Ovaherero Community Urges Action Against Desecration of Ancestral Graves At Swakopmund Heritage Site

[ad_1] The Ovaherero community is concerned about the continued desecration of ancestral graves at a heritage site at Swakopmund. Community members are accusing both the Swakopmund municipality and developers of disregarding the historical significance of the land where their ancestors' remains lie. Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) paramount chief Mutjinde Katjiua said this while speaking at a genocide commemoration event at Swakopmund yesterday. "We are standing on one of the many dumping grounds of the remains of our ancestors who died […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 3

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Rwanda: Why Rwandan Music Is Attracting Global Artistes

[ad_1] As the world becomes more connected, global entertainment giants are increasingly setting their sights on Africa's growing music industry, and Rwanda in particular. A number of world-class musicians, including some of the continent's high profile ones, have made Kigali their favourite chill-out spots, and the local music scene is reaping the benefits. Bien Aime and Shaggy's entry into Rwanda's music industry through their collaborations with renowned top artiste Bruce Melodie underlines the appetite global music celebrities have for the […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Davido Snubs Wizkid, Unveils Clothing Brand Collection

[ad_1] On Wednesday, Wizkid took to his X account to launch a scathing attack on Davido, calling him 'talentless' and even coining the derogatory term 'Frogido.' Davido has ignored Wizkid's online tirade and officially launched his second collection with global sports brand PUMA at their flagship store in New York City. On Wednesday, Premium Times reported a dramatic turn of events as Wizkid took to his X account to launch a scathing attack on Davido, calling him 'talentless' and even […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 1

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Africa: Destruction of Libraries and Archives Is a Form of Book-Burning and Erasing History and Memory

[ad_1] Libraries are not merely places that keep books by George Eliot, Charles Dickens or Joseph Conrad: they are repositories of written records of South African society over centuries - and over the past three decades. During a gathering of advocates and activists who collected books from across the US for shipping to Africa, mainly to west Africa, I once asked, somewhat cheekily, of the good folk in the Upper Midwest: "What books are you sending to Africa?" Were these […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

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