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AFRIMA 2025 Hits Historic 10,000+ Entries, Lagos Set to Host Grand Celebration

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has broken its own record, receiving 10,717 submissions for the 2025 edition – the highest in its...

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Niger Suspends Export of Precious Stones After Controversial Auction Sale of $5.3m Martian Rock in U.S

The Nigerien Government has signed a decree suspending the export of all precious and semi-precious stones, as well as meteorites, to safeguard Niger’s...

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Historic U.S. Policies and CIA Influence Behind Foundational Black Americans’ Boycott of African Businesses

A growing number of Black Americans are calling for a boycott of African-owned businesses, specifically braiding shops, on the need for ideal customer...

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Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla Among African Stars Nominated for 2025 MTV VMAs

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominations have been unveiled, and African artists are again making their mark on the global stage....

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Runway and IMAX Put AI Filmmaking On The Big Screen, Stirring A Fierce Creative Debate

When Runway’s annual AI Film Festival debuted this summer at Alice Tully Hall in New York, the venue itself was a sign of...

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Nobody’s Standing In Your Way – Deyemi Okanlawon on Why Nollywood Filmmakers Are Turning To YouTube

More Nigerian filmmakers are choosing YouTube over cinemas and streaming platforms to release their movies, and Nollywood actor-producer Deyemi Okanlawon has shared why....

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From Yeboah To Lookman: African Stars Battle Contracts Issues, Racism, Exclusion In Europe

For generations, African players have excelled on Europe’s biggest stages. Yet, some had faced and continue to face a haunting trend off the...

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A Tour of Nigeria’s Utilised And Underutilised Tourist Attractions Across All Regions

Nigeria, a nation teeming with cultural vibrancy, natural beauty, and historical wealth, is home to some of the most breathtaking and unique tourist...

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Benin Grants First Diaspora Citizenships Under New Law Addressing Slave Trade Legacy, with Artist Ciara Among Them

American singer Ciara has officially become a citizen of Benin, one of the first people to do so under a new law that...

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Nigerian Novelist Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ Joins Booker Prize Panel as 2025 Longlist Announced

Nigerian author Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ has been brought in to join the judging panel for the 2025 Booker Prize, which on Tuesday published a...

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C.J. “Fiery” Obasi Crafts a New Vision for African Cinema at Locarno

Nigerian award-winning director C.J. “Fiery” Obasi has created a powerful new visual for Locarno Pro’s Open Doors platform, marking Africa’s debut on the...

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Niger Launches Probe into Sale of World’s Largest Martian Meteorite

The government of Niger Republic has launched an urgent investigation into the controversial sale of NWA 16788, the largest Martian meteorite ever discovered...