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Angélique Kidjo Becomes First Black African Honored on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Beninese music legend Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a groundbreaking moment for African…

Africa News Now July 4, 2025

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Tems Launches Leading Vibe Initiative to Empower African Women in Music

Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Tems has officially launched the Leading Vibe Initiative, a mentorship and career development programme aimed at empowering young women in the African music industry. The initiative, unveiled…

Africa News Now July 3, 2025

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Togolese Rapper Aamron Freed After Controversial Psychiatric Detention Sparks Outrage

Togolese rapper and activist Aamron was released on June 21 after spending nearly a month in involuntary psychiatric detention at Zébé Hospital in Aného, following his arrest on May 26.…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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South Africa Mourns ‘Tsotsi’ Star Presley Chweneyagae, Dead at 40

Acclaimed South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, best known for his lead role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, has died at the age of 40. According to a family spokesperson, Chweneyagae…

Africa News Now May 28, 2025

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King Promise Crowned Artiste of the Year at 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards

Ghanaian hip life star King Promise was named Artiste of the Year at the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) 2025, securing his place among the country's top musical icons.…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025

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Davido Drops Fifth Album 5ive, Blending Global Sounds with Afrobeats Powerhouse Influence

Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar Davido, a central figure in the global rise of Afrobeats, is set to release his highly anticipated fifth studio album, 5ive, this Friday. Known for his chart-topping…

Africa News Now April 17, 2025

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Togo’s Puppet Pioneer: Kafui Dogbe Revives and Reinvents the Art of Giant Puppetry

In a modest workshop in northeast Lomé, Togo, Kafui Dogbe and her team at Géants Arts Togo are reshaping recycled materials into towering, expressive puppets—an ambitious fusion of creativity, sustainability,…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Sudanese Documentary ‘Khartoum’ Wins Gilda Vieira de Mello Prize at Geneva International Film Festival

The documentary film Khartoum has won the prestigious Gilda Vieira de Mello Prize at the 25th edition of the Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights. The film…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

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South African Playwright Athol Fugard, Icon of Anti-Apartheid Theatre, Dies at 92

Athol Fugard, the internationally acclaimed South African playwright, director, and actor, passed away on Sunday at the age of 92 after a prolonged illness. Fugard's contributions to theatre, particularly his…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

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Boston Declares “Burna Boy Day” to Honor Grammy-Winning Artist’s Historic TD Garden Performance

In a historic move, the city of Boston, Massachusetts, has declared March 2, as “Burna Boy Day” to honor the Grammy-winning Nigerian artist’s remarkable achievement in the music industry. This…

Africa News Now March 3, 2025

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Popular Congolese Musician Delcat Idengo Killed While Filming Music Video in Goma

Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki, the popular Congolese musician known as Delcat Idengo, has been tragically killed while filming a music video in Goma, located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025