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African Music and Viral Dance Challenges Unleash Cultural Revolution
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 8, 2025
From the colorful streets of Ghana to China’s neon-lit alleys, the infectious beats of African music have set off a worldwide dance craze. Further fueled by social media’s hyper-connectivity, choreographed dance challenges are hitting...
Legendary Nigerian Music Artists Who Paved The Way For Afrobeats
Leadership
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July 8, 2025
Afrobeats is now a worldwide phenomenon rather than a local sound. Afrobeats has emerged as one of Africas most important cultural exports with albums on Spotify and Apple Music dominating playlists and sold-out arenas in Europe and America....
Penguin Cafe Orchestra’s music has lasted beyond Simon Jeffes’ lifetime. But was it prog?
Prog
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July 8, 2025
Penguin Cafe Orchestra – who described their music as “modern semi-acoustic chamber music” – caught the attention of Brian Eno as they explored the nature of randomness. Founder Simon Jeffes died in 1997 but the band and their ambitions live on...
R2Bees to Headline Shutdown All White Concert in Minneapolis
News Ghana
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July 8, 2025
Ghanaian Afrobeats duo R2Bees will headline the 8th Shutdown All White Invasion Concert at The Cabooze in Minneapolis on August 15, 2025. Comprising Faisal Hakeem and Rashid Mugeez, the Grammy-nominated group will perform hits like “Slow Down” and...
South African mom shares video of son singing heartfelt love song, Mzansi reacts: "They dumped him
Briefly
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July 8, 2025
A South African mom shared a video of her young son passionately singing a sad love song, sparking emotional reactions online The boy's heartfelt performance left many online users both amused and touched, with some cracking jokes The viral clip...
X3M Ideas Forges Alliance With IKIGAI 360, Expands Footprint Across Africa, Europe
Leadership
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July 8, 2025
X3M Ideas, a prominent pan-African marketing communications agency, has announced a strategic partnership with IKIGAI 360, a creative agency with established operations in Mozambique and a burgeoning presence in Portugal. The alliance signals a...
From adoption to adaptation: Making governance frameworks work for Africa
IOL
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Nqobani Mzizi|Published 50 minutes ago 6min By Nqobani Mzizi In a fast-evolving world where markets, mandates and morals are shifting, organisations are being called to govern differently. The traditional rule-bound model of governance is...
DJ One Africa unveils anthem of unity ‘We Connect’, set to reignite Gambian spirit
The Point
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More than just a jingle, the track is poised to energise the national conversation around affordable communication, pride, and unity in The Gambia. Produced using cutting-edge AI technology, We Connect fuses Afrobeat grooves with indigenous...
Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie names her top 3 African artists
Daily Post
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July 8, 2025
Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has listed her current top three African artists. Afrobeats heavyweights Wizkid and Davido were conspicuously missing from the list. In an interview with ESPN Africa, Alozie, who is currently at the 2024...
Political parties demand action following damning revelations of a criminal syndicate in South Africa
IOL
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Several political parties have voiced significant concern subsequent to the startling assertions made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, during a media briefing concerning the disbandment of the...
AFRIMA, uniting Africa through music — Dada
Eagle Online
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July 8, 2025
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has reiterated its commitment to using music as a unifying force across Africa while driving global competitiveness. The President of AFRIMA, Mike Dada, made this known at a media parley he convened in Lagos...
InterContinental Music Awards finalist set for Hurungwe Arts Festival
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Mbira Spirit is currently basking in world recognition through its cultural and traditional vibes. THE Karoi farming town will host local, regional and international artists this month as part of the Hurungwe Arts Festival (HAF) fiesta. The event...
AFRIMA: Music catalyst for African unity, global competitiveness
National Accord Newspaper
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July 8, 2025
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has reiterated its commitment to using music as a unifying force across Africa while driving global competitiveness. Speaking at a media parley in Lagos, AFRIMA President, Mr. Mike Dada,...
X3M Ideas Forges Alliance With IKIGAI 360, Expanding Footprint Across Africa, Europe
Daily Independent
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July 8, 2025
5 X3M Ideas, a prominent pan-African marketing communications agency, has announced a strategic partnership with IKIGAI 360, a creative agency with established operations in Mozambique and a burgeoning presence in Portugal. The alliance signals a...
Phulong Secondary learner shines at SASCE Choral Eisteddfod, eyes music career
African Reporter
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July 8, 2025
Kwa-Thema – A 17-year-old learner from Phulong Secondary School recently took part in the annual South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) competition, held at Nigel Primary School. Sibusisiwe Ntuli discovered her love for music while in...
Drug syndicates and political corruption: A threat to South Africa's sovereignty
Daily News
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July 8, 2025
Ayanda Mdluli|Published 1 hour ago 3min ARE our politicians in cahoots with drug syndicates? If the answer to this question is yes, then that means our sovereignty has been compromised. But this should not come as a surprise because the very...
Meet Jaydn Elle: the quadruple threat shaking up South Africa's music scene with fearless flair
IOL
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At just 18 years old, Jaydn Elle is carving her own path in the entertainment world with an energy that's both bold and independent. Known as a quadruple threat, this dynamic young talent from Johannesburg is not merely accumulating accolades -...
Rani Sitaram: A Rising Star in South African Cinema
IOL
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HAVING received two nominations at the 2025 Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards in the category of Best Supporting Actress – Film, Rani Sitaram, the producer of Greytown Girl, believes this further affirms her status as a creative force committed to...
CDD-Ghana urges media, CSOs to resist democracy capture in Africa
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 8, 2025
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has called on the media and civil society organisations across Africa to intensify efforts to resist the growing threat of democracy capture on the continent. This appeal was made during the...
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First Black African Honored On Hollywood Walk of Fame
Black Enterprise
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July 7, 2025
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Kidjo as one of the 2026 Walk of Fame Honorees. West African singer Angélique Kidjo made history as the first Black African artist to be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Grammy-winning...