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Historic Esther Mahlangu BMW Art Car returning home to South Africa after three decades
The Esther Mahlangu BMW Art Car, a globally acclaimed piece of automotive art, is set to return to South Africa next year. Created by the 87-year-old Ndebele artist, Esther Mahlangu, in 1991, it marked her as the first woman to contribute to the BMW Art Car collection. The colorful masterpiece, a transformed 1991 BMW 525i,…
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French dealer faces legal battle after buying African mask from couple at $158 and selling it for $4.4M
A French second-hand dealer is facing legal action after allegedly tricking a pensioner couple...
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Nigeria’s Kano spent $1 million to marry off 1,500 women in mass wedding
Authorities in North West of Nigeria have married off 1,500 women in a historic mass wedding...
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Egypt reopens one of the world’s oldest synagogues at site said to be where Moses prayed to God
Egypt has reopened the ancient Ben Ezra synagogue that archives a collection of Jewish manuscripts,...
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Rwanda: Idris Elba, wife get chance to name baby gorillas in annual gorilla naming ceremony
Hollywood actor Idris Elba and his wife participated in a high-profile annual event in Rwanda, where they named newborn baby gorillas. This event aims to raise awareness for conservation and tourism in...
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Nigerian on creating portraits from waste: ‘I found that nobody does this pattern of art’
His favorite celebrities he sculptures with his recycled waste include American rapper Cardi B, award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Nigerian music label founder Don Jazzy. Nigerian...
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Brothers unveil newest evolution of the first-ever alphabet they created for their native Fulani language
Pulaar is a language spoken by the Fulani people of West Africa. But, for the most part of the existence of the people, no one had developed an alphabet for the language. In the wake of this need, the...
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5 popular African fashion styles for men
African clothing styles have evolved over time to keep up with current fashion trends while retaining their distinctive designs. These unique styles reflect various cultures and ethnicities that make up...
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10 Beaches in Africa you need to know
Africa is home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. The continent boasts 18,950 miles of coastline dispersed across 54 nations. Overall, 38 nations in Africa stake a claim to a coastline....
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New Orleans Museum of Art sparks outrage after hiring white woman as new African art curator
The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is being slammed for hiring a white woman as its new curator of African art rather than a Black person. The museum announced last week on Instagram that Amanda M. Maples...
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Here are 4 African countries that offer Golden Visas
In its simplest form, a golden visa is one of the strategic ways countries attract investments from immigrants and investors in exchange for granting either residence (Residence by Investment) or citizenship...
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5 interesting vacation ideas for your next girl’s trip
Organizing a girls’ trip can be quite the challenge, considering factors like destination affordability, distance, dining options, and activities that cater to everyone’s interests. However,...
