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Zee Ngema

Zee Ngema is a staff writer for OkayAfrica.

Asake Lights Up Madison Square Garden

For the New York stop of hisLungu Boy World Tour, the Nigerian star’s high energy was perfectly matched by the night's good vibes.

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What It’s Like To…Run an African Hair Salon in New York City

The major U.S. city is known for attracting a myriad of cultures from across the world, offering aspirational immigrants a chance to serve their communities.

countries

Eight Moments Where Africans Took Center Stage at This Year’s Global Citizen NOW

This year’s summit, hosted in New York City, set ambitious goals, and delivered on creating a space for change-making conversations, while illustrating the importance of community and shared responsibility.

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Five Standout Quotes from Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s Session at Global Citizen NOW

Speaking virtually at the annual summit in New York City, the President of Rwanda highlighted the importance of unity and accountability in Africa.

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What it’s Like To…Be a Journalist in Somalia’s Only All-Women Newsroom

Somalia’s first all-women newsroom, Bilan Media, has edged out a space for itself in the East African nation.

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'National Geographic' Has Kenyan Director Faith Musembi Channeling Her Inner 'Queens'

We spoke to Kenyan wildlife director Faith Musembi about daring to let your voice be heard and her work on the Angela Bassett-narrated seven-part series,Queens, premiering March 4th.

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Playwright NSangou Njikam is Bringing Nigerian Tradition to American Theater

The actor and writer is connecting with his African heritage through hip-hop theater in the production ofSyncing Ink,set to hit New York City in May.

culture

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Take A Look At the Official Trailer for First Pan-African Disney+ Series, 'Iwájú'

Iwájú, the six-episode animated sci-fi series set in Lagos, Nigeria, will premiere on February 28 on Disney+.

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Listen to Wizkid's Cover of Bob Marley's "One Love"

Wizkid and Bloody Civilian are the only Africans in the soundtrack to the upcoming Bob Marley biopic, they cover two of the Jamaican legend's songs, “One Love” and “Natural Mystic.”

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South Africa Deploys Troops To Help Restore Peace & Security in DR Congo

The Central African country has been in the grips of violence between its government and rebel military groups for decades, and African nations are now stepping back in.

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A New Nelson Mandela Documentary is Coming From Director Antoine Fuqua

The forthcoming doc,Troublemaker: The Story Behind the Mandela Tapes, looks to give the world a deeper insight into the man who changed history, through a series of unreleased audio tapes.

countries

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Black Sherif and Mabel Call For “Zero” Drama In New Single

Ghana’s most streamed artist joins forces with the UK pop princess to plead for peace.

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'Black Panther' Actress Sope Aluko Debuts Affirming Short Film About Having Dada Hair

Chidera, the short film by Sope Aluko, shines light on the often hidden Dada children, who are considered sacred in Nigerian culture.

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Families Renew Call for Release of SA Engineers Imprisoned in Equatorial Guinea for a Year

The families of the two engineers detained on drug possession charges are now pleading with the South African government and United Nations to secure their release amid what they deem a “geopolitical tangle,” involving the son of Equatorial Guinea's president.

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Here’s What Went Down In Week Three of AFCON 2023

Reigning champions Senegal are out as we reach the final four of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

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Tyla Sizzles In the New Music Video For "Truth or Dare"

The 22-year-old South African artist's latest comes as she heads into an exciting weekend that could see her become a Grammy-award winning performer.

music

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Ayra Starr’s New Single Has Her Staying Focused On Her “Commas”

The continuously rising, Grammy-nominated singer releases her first single of 2024 ahead of an exciting weekend that could see her make history.

music

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How Will UMG's Decision to Pull Music Catalog from TikTok Affect their African Artists?

The global music company announced that they could not come to an agreement with the social media app that would see artists and songwriters being fairly compensated.

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