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Tems, Burna Boy, Davido, Lojay, Wizkid, and Rema, Earn 2025 Grammy Nominations

The 2025 Grammy nominations have arrived with African music firmly in the spotlight, showcasing the continent’s growing influence in global music. This year,...

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Exploring Promised Lands at ART X Lagos 2024

West Africa Weekly was live at ART X Lagos 2024. ART X Lagos 2024 was the ninth edition of West Africa’s premier international...

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Quincy Jones, Pioneering Music Icon and Grammy Legend, Dies at 91

Quincy Jones, an icon whose influence shaped much of modern music, has died at 91 in Bel Air, California. Over his seven-decade career,...

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Nigeria Submits Film ‘Mai Martaba’ for Oscars 2025 Consideration

The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has chosen Mai Martaba as Nigeria’s contender for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th...

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Top 10 Must-Watch West African Shows and Movies for October 2024 – WAW Edition

West Africa’s film and television industry is booming, with storytellers creating narratives that reflect the region’s vibrant cultures, histories, and modern challenges. From...

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Meet The African Queens Set To Represent African Countries At Miss Universe 2024

The 73rd Miss Universe pageant is set to dazzle audiences worldwide on November 16, 2024, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. The...

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Nnamdi Agbo and Nollywood’s Bold Retelling of Nigeria’s 1993 Hijacking in Hijack ‘93

Hijack ‘93, now streaming on Netflix as of October 25, 2024, is Nollywood’s daring adaptation of a real-life hijacking that took place during...

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Burna Boy’s Love, Damini Hits Gold Milestone in U.S., Highlighting Afrobeats’ Global Success

Burna Boy’s sixth studio album, Love, Damini, has hit a significant milestone by becoming eligible for Gold certification in the United States. This...

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Idris Elba Launches Bold Plan to Build Africa’s Entertainment Industry, Starting in Zanzibar

Idris Elba, celebrated for his roles in The Wire and Luther: The Fallen Sun, is embarking on a mission to transform Africa’s creative...

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Idris Elba Urges African Filmmakers to Prioritise Quality For Global Success

British actor Idris Elba has called on African filmmakers to concentrate on producing high-quality content to compete on the global stage. Speaking at...

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Ayra Starr, Rema, Asake, Burna Boy, Tems, Shine At 2024 MTV EMAs With Nominations

Nigerian music stars Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake have secured nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), further...

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Netflix Renews ‘Anikulapo’ For Season 2, Set To Delve Into The Slave Trade

Netflix has officially renewed Kunle Afolayan’s acclaimed series Aníkúlápó: The Rise of the Spectrefor a second season. Following the success of the first...