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Ramadan: Why there is buzz about Dangote's Iftar with Burna BoyRamadan: Why there is buzz about Dangote's Iftar with Burna Boy

Music fans have praised Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote on social media for what they generally describe as his gesture of consistently bridging the gap between generations.Music fans have praised Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote on social media for what they generally describe as his gesture of consistently bridging the gap between generations.

Wig ban: Côte d'Ivoire pageant for 'natural African beauty' onlyWig ban: Côte d'Ivoire pageant for 'natural African beauty' only

The Miss Côte d'Ivoire pageant has barred contestants from using wigs and hair extensions to emphasise its celebration of "natural African beauty", sparking a conversation on balancing personal liberty with acceptance of one's unique physical attribuThe Miss Côte d'Ivoire pageant has barred contestants from using wigs and hair extensions to emphasise its celebration of "natural African beauty", sparking a conversation on balancing personal liberty with acceptance of one's unique physical attribu

FESPACO Festival 2025 shines with cinematic triumphs in Burkina FasoFESPACO Festival 2025 shines with cinematic triumphs in Burkina Faso

FESPACO 2025 saw a staggering 364 films submitted for competition, which organisers said was a testament to the surging creative energy of African filmmakers.FESPACO 2025 saw a staggering 364 films submitted for competition, which organisers said was a testament to the surging creative energy of African filmmakers.

How radio’s resilience makes it pulse of AfricaHow radio’s resilience makes it pulse of Africa

Radio remains a potent tool for discourse and dissemination of information across a continent where internet access is still low, but the challenge for the medium is to hook young listeners.Radio remains a potent tool for discourse and dissemination of information across a continent where internet access is still low, but the challenge for the medium is to hook young listeners.

Barry Yusufu painting ‘the Nigerian experience’Barry Yusufu painting ‘the Nigerian experience’

Yusufu's creativity involves mixing coffee with charcoal to create a unique pigment for his canvas to make portraits of his people.Yusufu's creativity involves mixing coffee with charcoal to create a unique pigment for his canvas to make portraits of his people.

Rare Kenyan antelopes back home from brinkRare Kenyan antelopes back home from brink

The rare antelope species was initially taken by colonialists from Kenya more than six decades ago.The rare antelope species was initially taken by colonialists from Kenya more than six decades ago.

Palestinian struggle against Israel wins Oscar for documentary, directors criticise US

"No Other Land" captures a four-year struggle of Palestinian activists fighting home demolitions in the Israeli-occupied West Bank."No Other Land" captures a four-year struggle of Palestinian activists fighting home demolitions in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Ramadan 2025: More than fasting—A month of mercy and meaningRamadan 2025: More than fasting—A month of mercy and meaning

Rigata: Pageantry at Nigeria's centuries-old water sports festivalRigata: Pageantry at Nigeria's centuries-old water sports festival

Nigerian photographer snaps his way into records bookNigerian photographer snaps his way into records book

How African names bear legacies in lettersHow African names bear legacies in letters