Local Government in Sudan Appeals for Humanitarian Assistance Following Fatal Landslide Only one survivor has been identified in the deadly incident that occurred due to days of heavy rainfall. news Dennis Ade Peter
Seun Kuti and Bro. Diallo Challenge the Hype Around "First Blacks" on 'Bird's Eye View' With the first episode of OkayAfrica’s new podcast show ‘Bird’s Eye View,’ Kuti and Bro. Diallo set the tone for their platform as a place for critically nuanced, pan-African conversations. news
How the African Film Press is Looking to Elevate Film Conversations Through the launch of its Critics Prize, the growing pan-African film alliance wants to “showcase criticism as something that is active on the continent and needs to thrive.” film tv
Somalia’s New Federal State Renews Scrutiny on Its Complex Politics & Electoral System The newly operational Northeastern State adds to the number of federal member states in an opaque and ambiguous system. news Dennis Ade Peter
Seun Kuti & Diallo Kenyatta Advocate for Pan-African Revolution on OkayAfrica’s New Podcast Show, ‘Bird’s Eye View’ The show explores the global Black experience, unpacking the social, economic, and political realities of being Black in today’s capitalist world. news Dennis Ade Peter
Listen to Odumodublvck, Stormzy & Zlatan’s Highlife-Influenced Single, “Pay Me” Released on August 22, 2025, “Pay Me” by the Nigerian and UK trio rides melodic highlife beats and snappily rapped bars. music Dennis Ade Peter
Shatta Wale Released on Bail in $4M Fraud Case The dancehall superstar is under investigation for failing to identify the seller of a Lamborghini Urus that was flagged as part of the proceeds of a case in the U.S. music Dennis Ade Peter
How Cabo Verdeans Are Leaning on Each Other After Devastating Flash Floods With a state of emergency in effect, communal efforts and external donations are also playing an integral role in supporting those affected by a recent, deadly tropical storm. news Dennis Ade Peter
US Unchanged Policy on Somalia Stalls Somaliland Recognition Quest The unrecognized state in the Horn of Africa is betting its Red Sea access and mineral wealth can convince the Trump administration to break with international consensus after decades of diplomatic isolation. news Dennis Ade Peter
Op-Ed: Old Presidents Continue to Hold on to Power as Africans Get Younger Across Africa, several older leaders are essentially democratic strongmen, bending the system to keep themselves in power. news Dennis Ade Peter
The 65-Year-Old Wave of Independence that Swept Through Francophone Africa Burkina Faso, Chad, the Republic of Benin, and Congo-Brazzaville are among several African countries that gained their independence from France in August 1960. news Dennis Ade Peter
A Timeline of Davido and Chioma Rowland’s Love Story as They Tie the Knot – Again – in Miami Almost five years after their engagement, the couple is flaunting their faith in their bond with another lavish wedding ceremony event. news Dennis Ade Peter
The Potential Role of Intra-African Trade and AfCFTA as US Tariffs Go Live Four years after the commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), current circumstances could be a boon to the trade agreement’s slow implementation. news Dennis Ade Peter
South Africa Braces for Impact as Trump Modifies Import Tariffs for Dozens of African Countries Lesotho’s tariff dropping from 50% to 15% makes South Africa, Algeria, and Libya the hardest hit African countries, as the modified tariffs are set to shutter the AGOA deal that helped smooth trade relations between Africa and the U.S. news Dennis Ade Peter
What It’s Like To … Be a Global Career Advisor Stephanie Chisom Ozuo caters to people in different stages of their professional journeys, providing guidance tailored to each individual’s preferred outcome. news Dennis Ade Peter
Controversy Trails Nigerian Government Rewards for Super Falcons’ WAFCON Win The announcement of a $100,000 prize to each player has been deemed exorbitant by many, as the country deals with a severe cost-of-living crisis. news Dennis Ade Peter
Being Single Nearly Cost This Nigerian Woman Her First Apartment In Lagos, misogyny and tribal bias make house-hunting harder for women like Chika Nwafor. news Dennis Ade Peter
Ghanaians Celebrate the Incomparable Legacy of Daddy Lumba Dozens of songs by the iconic musician have seen significant streaming spikes, as heartfelt memorial messages flood social media following the passing of one of Ghana’s greatest music legends. news Dennis Ade Peter
