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29 May 2025
A Reading List: 10 Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Works You Should Know
A look at the novels, essays, and poems that made the late Kenyan writer one of the most influential literary and political voices of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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21 February 2025
Fela Kuti’s “Colonial Mentality” Was a Musical Rebellion Against the West
Fela Kuti and the Afrika 70 released “Colonial Mentality” in 1977 following an attack on the Kalakuta Republic by the Nigerian army. In it, he urges unity among African people and the pursuit of genuine independence.
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08 January 2025
French President Faces Criticism for Demanding Appreciation from African Countries
President Emmanuel Macron has been accused of a lack of respect for Africans and African governments, for seeking appreciation despite dwindling French influence in the region.
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23 December 2024
As Mali Purge Streets Of French Names, Locals Wonder If It’s A Priority
The Malian military administration has renamed about 25 locations, including public institutions in a bid to shed itself of its French colonial history. However, some locals think this may render history incomplete.
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31 July 2024
Nigerian Icons The Lijadu Sisters Speak to a New Generation
Yeye Taiwo Lijadu, the living half of the iconic musical duo, talks post-colonialism, reaching younger audiences through their music with the help of a new partnership, and making difficult music.
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19 July 2024
People Have Multiple Identities, and Countries Do Too
Amid heated debates over our survey on the stories North Africans tell about each other, it's crucial to remember one thing: North Africa is diverse, and all identities are equally valid.
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15 November 2023
Accra Reparations Conference Sparks Global Dialogue on Redressing Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Injustices
Leaders convene in Ghana to address the enduring scars of slavery, calling for reparations, acknowledgment, and reconciliation, sparking international discussions on historical justice and shared prosperity.
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01 November 2023
King Charles Acknowledges Wrongdoings During Kenya Visit
Amid calls for the British monarch to apologize for its colonial past, King Charles III urges for honesty and healing, as Kenya nears 60th anniversary of independence.
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26 May 2021
British Fashion House Disastrously Attempts to Trademark 'Yoruba'
Timbuktu, a British outdoor clothing brand, has recently caused quite the stir after it was revealed that it attempted to trademark the term 'Yoruba' back in 2015.
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26 March 2021
Scottish University Set to Return Looted Nigerian Artefact
The University of Aberdeen in Scotland has announced that it will fully repatriate a Benin Bronze sculpture to Nigeria due to the 'extremely immoral' acquisition of the artefact.
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04 March 2021
'Africa Is a Country Radio' Spotlights Cape Town in Latest Episode
Hosted by Chief Boima, the latest episode from 'Africa is a Country Radio' explores Cape Town's vibrant music scene from rapper YoungstaCPT to Cape Malay choral music, jazz and more.
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18 December 2020
French Government Votes in Favour of Returning Looted African Artefacts
The decision by the French government will see a Dahomey throne returned to Benin and a prized sword returned to Senegal, among several other artefacts.
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