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Afrobeats hybrids: The new sub-genres changing Africa's sounds
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Afrobeats hybrids: The new sub-genres changing Africa's sounds

Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Rema, and Fireboy DML are examples of artists who have renamed their music from Afrobeats.
Wizkid: Spotlight on Africa's record breaking artist
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Wizkid: Spotlight on Africa's record breaking artist

Wizkid's sound is a mix of music elements: afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and reggae, which has given him at least 40 career awards.
Grammys 2024: Tyla wins over Burna Boy, Davido, Asake
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Grammys 2024: Tyla wins over Burna Boy, Davido, Asake

The win marks the South African songstress' her first-ever Grammy.
The African stars nominated for Brits Awards 2024
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The African stars nominated for Brits Awards 2024

The Brit Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the O2 Arena in London.
Groundbreaking shift for African music on the global stage
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Groundbreaking shift for African music on the global stage

After decades of being consigned to the periphery, the African music scene is now at the forefront of music consumption worldwide. 2023 has been an annus mirabilis for African sounds in terms of market penetration and Spotify streaming.
2023: The highs and lows of Africa's entertainment
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2023: The highs and lows of Africa's entertainment

Africa's entertainment industry recorded remarkable growth across sectors, contributing immensely to the continent's combined GDP.
Nigeria's superstars take Afrobeats to new global reach
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Nigeria's superstars take Afrobeats to new global reach

Nigerian acts underlined their musical dominance by topping charts in both African and international music spaces.
Singer Diamond Platnumz outshines Nigerian stars at MTV Awards
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Singer Diamond Platnumz outshines Nigerian stars at MTV Awards

Diamond Platnumz overcame stiff competition from Nigerian music heavyweights Burna Boy and Asake to win the coveted award.
Nigerian musicians dominate Trace Awards winners' list
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Nigerian musicians dominate Trace Awards winners' list

Nigerian musicians dominated the winners' list at the 2023 Trace Awards held in Rwanda's capital Kigali on Saturday.
BET Hip Hop Awards 2023 to celebrate African stars
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BET Hip Hop Awards 2023 to celebrate African stars

The awards show will honour the best and brightest rappers, singers, and other black artists from around the globe.
Burna Boy: Nigerian singer's  concert in South Africa postponed
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Burna Boy: Nigerian singer's  concert in South Africa postponed

Organisers said the event was postponed following a number of issues, including a low turnout of ticket sales.
BET Awards 2023: African hip hop acts in the spotlight
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BET Awards 2023: African hip hop acts in the spotlight

African artists from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and Zimbabwe featured prominently in the nominees list.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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