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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,...
This is BCA African Business Book of the Year
Business Ghana
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All Hands on Deck: Unleash prosperity through world class capital markets by Arunma Oteh has emerged as the winner of the prestigious award for 2025 • Africonomics: A History of Western Ignorance by Bronwen Everill emerged as the runner-up. • Toni...
All Hands on Deck by Arunma Oteh announced as winner of the BCA African Business Book of the Year 2025
News Ghana
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July 8, 2025
• All Hands on Deck: Unleash prosperity through world class capital markets by Arunma Oteh has emerged as the winner of the prestigious award for 2025 • Africonomics: A History of Western Ignorance by Bronwen Everill emerged as the runner-up. •...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Africa should stop imitating the West, it needs to become itself
The Standard
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The Ngilai community in Samburu County that has embarked in vegetable farming to address malnutrition. [File, Standard] There is a question that haunts me often—one that echoes louder every time I see another policy copied from the West, another...
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...
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...
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...
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...
PSILK named latest Apple Music Up Next artist in South...
Music in Africa
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July 3, 2025
PSILK, whose music blends folk, indie-pop, and nostalgia-driven electronica, described the selection as a significant milestone in his journey. “What a privilege to be featured among the incredible music coming out of Africa right now,” PSILK told...
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...
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...
Salt Rock Lights Up with Ballito Pro Concerts
South Africa Today
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July 7, 2025
The Ballito Pro Music Concerts Presented by Corona delivered three unforgettable nights of music from 2 to 4 July, drawing thousands to Salt Rock Main Beach for this epic coastal celebration. Wednesday’s Ballito Pro Infinite Playlist set the tone...
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...