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    Kenya's Courts Have Failed the LGBT Community Once Again

    The High Court has decided that homosexuality will not be decriminalized in Kenya. 

    Watch Chika's Cerebral Performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live

    The Nigerian-American MC drops serious bars in "No Squares" and "Richey v. Alabama."

    South Africa's National Women's Football Team to Receive Equal Pay

    The Banyana Banyana, will receive the same pay as their male counterparts for the first time ever as they head to the FIFA World Cup. 

    Listen to Runtown's Surprise Release of His New EP 'Tradition'

    #SoundgodBack. 

    Listen to Jinmi Abduls' New Single 'Abena'

    This summery-sounding Ghanaian-inspired record is all about celebrating the beauty of the Black woman. 

    Walshy Fire, Ice Prince & Demarco's 'Round of Applause' Will Soundtrack Your Summer

    PREMIERE: New heat from the Major Lazer producer & DJ.

    Akwaeke Emezi's 'Freshwater' Is Being Developed Into a Series for FX

    The adaptation is in early development as the Nigerian author teams up with screenwriter and director Tamara P. Carter to bring 'Freshwater' to life.

    Mr Eazi and Legendury Beatz Share 3-Part 'Zanku Leg Riddim'

    The Nigerian artists just dropped a pulsating new soundtrack for us to hit the zanku to. 

    Tiffany Haddish Has Been Granted Eritrean Citizenship

    It's official, the American comedian is now an Eritrean citizen. 

    Praiz and Stonebwoy Join Positive Forces in the Inspiring Music Video for 'Hustle'

    The Nigerian crooner's latest single featuring Ghana's own Stonebwoy is another ode to those who work hard to make a better life for themselves.

    'The Most Audacious Writer I Know:' the African Literary Community Reflects on Binyavanga Wainaina's Legacy

    The Kenyan literary icon and LGBTQ activist is being celebrated and remembered for his "fearlessness."  

    You Should Really Listen to Amaarae's New Single 'Spend Some Time' Featuring Wande Coal

    "A humble nod to the disco divas of the '70s."

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    This Is What Rotimi's 'Walk With Me' EP Listening Party Looked Like

    The Nigerian singer held an intimate listening party on the eve of the release of his new EP, 'Walk With Me,' at Brooklyn's Okay Space.

    Film
    
Aude Konan

    How To Survive Cannes Film Festival As a Black Filmmaker

    A film festival is intense by nature, but Cannes is a whirlwind.

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                    Nigeria
Nigeria

Christian Adofo

    Julie Adenuga: "There Are Young Artists In Nigeria Who Are Changing the World"

    In an exclusive interview, the Beats 1 radio presenter opens up about her Nigerian heritage, documenting Homecoming in Lagos, and London being an important hub for afro-fusion sounds.

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Namibia

    How to Rap About Africa: Remembering When Binyavanga’s Iconic Essay Was Turned Into a Scathing Rap Song By Black Vulcanite

     In 2016, the Namibian hip-hop crew Black Vulcanite turned Binyavanga's iconic essay into a scathing rap song 'How To Rap About Africa.'

Sabelo Mkhabela

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South Africa

Rufaro Samanga

    In Conversation with Bonang Matheba: 'I Know What Just One Educated Girl Can Do for a Community'

    The TV star talks about getting the presidential nod, her new sparkling wine and sending 300 Black girls to university by 2030.

    Op-Ed
    
    Black Women Are the Future of French Cinema—When Will Cannes Catch Up?

    In this op-ed, OkayAfrica contributor Aude Konan reflects on the progression of diversity in French cinema a year after the Noire N'est Pas Mon Métier demonstration at Cannes Film Festival.

Aude Konan

Arts + Culture
                    Mali
Mali

    These Portraits by African Photographers Reveal the Power In Self-Presentation

    We take a tour through the International Center for Photography's "Your Mirror: Portraits from the ICP Collection", which features influential works from Malick Sidibé, Zanele Muholi, Samuel Fosso and more.

Damola Durosomo

Video
                    South Africa
South Africa

    Watch the Latest Episode of Nasty C’s Web Series ‘My Journey’ in Germany

    Nasty C shares the latest episode of 'My Journey.' 

Sabelo Mkhabela

Video
                    South Africa
South Africa

    Watch J-Smash and Emtee’s Music Video for ‘Never Fall’

    The visuals for J-Smash and Emtee's 'Never Fall' are here. 

Sabelo Mkhabela

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                    Kenya
Kenya

    Veteran Kenyan Writer Binyavanga Wainaina Has Passed Away

    The prolific author and gay rights activist was 48. 

Rufaro Samanga

Culture
                    Nigeria
Nigeria

    This 21-Year-Old Entrepreneur Is Bringing Nigerian Palm Wine Into the Future One Bottle At a Time

    With her bottled palm wine company "Pamii" Daniella Ekwueme is improving on tradition and filling a void in the Nigerian spirits market. 

Damola Durosomo

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South Africa

    Rouge, Moozlie, A-Reece, J Molley & The Big Hash Will Be Part of Sway’s South African Cypher

    Sway will certify more South African hyenas next month. 

Sabelo Mkhabela

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Nigeria

    Rema's New Music Video for 'Dumebi' Is Here

    Nigeria's own rising hitmaker drops the accompanying music video for his track that makes you hit 'repeat.'

Antoinette Isama

    News
    
    DJ Tunez Links Up With Wizkid and Blaqjerzee on Jazzy New Single 'Gbese'

    This one is a must-listen. 

Damola Durosomo

    Sports
    
    In Conversation: Meet Pops Mensah-Bonsu—the Ghanaian Former Pro Player Trailblazing the Front Desk of the NBA

    We speak to the general manager of the Capital City Go-Go about his journey to professional basketball stardom, his hopes for the Basketball Africa League and more.

Antoinette Isama

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South Africa

    How a 3-Year-Old Song Earned SA Artist 25K a Deal with Universal & a Co-Sign From AKA

    We interview 25K, the South African rapper poised to be the country's next star. 

Sabelo Mkhabela

    News Brief
    
    Nigerian-British Actor Susan Wokoma's First Rom-Com Feature Film Is In the Works

    She's set to write and star in BBC Films-backed 'Three Weeks'—a rom-com drama about abortion.

Antoinette Isama

    Audio
    
    Listen to Young Paris' New Album 'Blood Diamond'

    Featuring Olamide, Mizzle, Breana Marin and Nyceman.

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