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Reconnecting African Diaspora with Ancestral Roots; US Grammy winner Ciara Becomes Benin Citizen

Grammy-winning American singer Ciara has officially become a citizen of Benin, making her one of the first high-profile figures to receive nationality under the country's new law aimed at reconnecting…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

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Ghana Mourns Legendary Highlife Star Daddy Lumba, Dead at 60

Ghana is in mourning following the death of one of its most celebrated music legends, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away at age 60 after…

Africa News Now July 27, 2025

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Avignon Festival Honors Arabic Icon Umm Kulthum with Moving Musical Tribute

The Avignon Festival in southern France paid a powerful tribute to the Arabic language and the legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum, marking 50 years since her death with a spectacular…

Africa News Now July 15, 2025

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Senegal Reclaims Land from Akon’s $6 Billion ‘Wakanda-Inspired’ Smart City Project

Senegal’s government has officially reclaimed the 800-acre site allocated for Akon City, a $6 billion futuristic smart city proposed by US-Senegalese singer Akon. Initially announced in 2018, the project was…

Africa News Now July 4, 2025

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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