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Nigerian animated series ‘Iwájú’ earns three Emmy nominations
The Disney+ animated series Iwájú, co-created by Nigerian animation company Kugali Media and Disney, has received three Emmy nominations for the third Children’s and Family Emmy Awards. The series’ principal voice actress, Simisola Gbadamosi, received a nomination for Younger Voice Performer in a Preschool, Children’s, or Young Teen Program. OkayAfrica reports that the series also…
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‘I have never seen a restaurant like this one’: Meet the robot waiters making waves in Kenya
A new dining trend is emerging in the center of Nairobi, where patrons can mingle with robots...
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11 Black-Americans who have traced their African ancestry or became citizens
In 2019, Ghana successfully hosted the “Year of Return,” a year-long series of...
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How a white man became the revered chief of Zambia’s Lunda tribe, sparking controversy
In many African tribes and communities, traditional leaders are typically chosen from specific...
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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote shares why he doesn’t want to own a home abroad
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has surprised many Nigerians by revealing he doesn’t own a house outside the country. Dangote stated he has homes only in Lagos and his hometown Kano and...
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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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Here are 10 African countries to invest in and why
Africa is one of the continents with the fastest-growing consumer markets in the world; with a population of over 1 billion people who are characterized as intelligent and brand-loyal. Experts anticipate...
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Here is how the astute West African Emperor Mansa Musa Became the Richest Person in History
Mansa Musa, the emperor of the Mali Empire, was widely considered the richest person in history. His wealth was so immense that it was impossible to accurately quantify. However, his story of how he acquired...
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Largest Statue of Jesus in Africa Set to Promote Religious Tolerance
It is nine meters tall and carved out of marble, and considered the largest statue of Jesus in Africa. The statue of ‘Jesus De Greatest’ is also the tallest statue of Jesus on the African continent...
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The top 10 African countries with the largest gold holdings
Africa is the third largest gold producer in the world with mining operations in at least 21 countries. The mining sector is one of the major sources of employment in many African nations. Out of these...
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Fashion icon reveals how a dream he had in Africa inspired luxury bag designs in the U.S.
During his second cycle education in the U.S., the anticipation of his parents was that the Founder and Executive Creative Director of ORIJIN CULTURE, Archyn Orijin, will become a computer programmer....
