The Nigerian singer’s strong ambition of global superstardom is expected to be boosted by this strategic partnership with Roc Nation, along with the continued support of Mavin and Universal Music Group.
Karam Youssef has built and maintained a cultural oasis in the book business for nearly two decades, publishing Arabic language books and translations of literary quality and sociopolitical relevance in Egypt.
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Ayo Edebiri and Uzo Aduba are both up for lead actress in a comedy series, Cynthia Erivo for guest actress, and Ruth Negga, for supporting actress – her first Emmy nod – at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards.
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The band's new album pulls humor, heartbreak, and harmony into one of their most confident and emotionally expansive works yet.
In a campaign highlighting homegrown styles and cultural roots, the basketball player rocked a range of streetwear fits from The Kowa Studio, WafflesnCream, Lost Archives, ZTTW, and Ashluxe.
The Washington Accord formalizes mineral trade routes and troop withdrawals but offers no accountability for decades of atrocities, leaving Congolese activists asking: whose peace is this really for?
The 47-year-old is embracing new sounds, younger collaborators, and a digital-first mindset this time around.
Buhari, the second-longest holder of the country’s highest leadership position, is considered by many as Nigeria’s worst president, a dishonor that isn’t farfetched.
The American billionaire plans to give nearly all of his wealth to African countries over the next 20 years, but there’s an uneasy side to all that charity.
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There are moments of brilliance on the Nigerian superstar’s latest album, but questions of overfamiliarity in his Afro-fusion sound linger.
In over 100 recipes, British Sudanese chef Omer Al Tijani showcases regional dishes often left out of the spotlight, gathered from communities beyond the capital.
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Burna Boy’s highly anticipated eighth studio album has arrived, and it features appearances from Mick Jagger, Stromae, Shaboozey, and Travis Scott.
With his new album, 'Indigo Child II: Love and Frequency,' the South African producer asserts himself as one of the most original voices in electronic music.
With rent prices soaring, many Lagosians are cutting costs by choosing co-living spaces and sharing the financial burden.
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