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You Need To Watch These African Aunties Battle It Out for Leftovers
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You Need To Watch These African Aunties Battle It Out for Leftovers

The hilarious skit is from BBC Three's new comedy sketch show, "Famalam."

The #MarkFishChallenge Is South African Twitter's Hilarious Response to an Absurd Mix-Up
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The #MarkFishChallenge Is South African Twitter's Hilarious Response to an Absurd Mix-Up

South Africans have been sharing images of people and things with the wrong names all day, and it's all thanks to a ridiculous mistake made by Mark Fish.

The 8 Things You'll Find at a South African Funeral
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The 8 Things You'll Find at a South African Funeral

South African funeral etiquette is uh—unique.

The Best African Memes of 2017
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The Best African Memes of 2017

Laugh with us into 2018 with our best African memes of 2017.

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Kayode Ewumi's New Show 'Enterprice' Will Premiere Nov. 13 on BBC Three

The Nigerian-British comedian who gave us the iconic, meme-ready Roll Safe character is back with a new comedy series.

These Tweets About African Parents Hating Halloween Are Hilariously Real
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These Tweets About African Parents Hating Halloween Are Hilariously Real

African parents be like..."what is a Halloween?"

This 'Fire In the Booth' Grime Freestyle From MC Quakez Has Twitter Cracking Up
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This 'Fire In the Booth' Grime Freestyle From MC Quakez Has Twitter Cracking Up

British-Ghanaian comedian Michael Dapaah aka MC Quakez dropped a hilarious freestyle on BBC Radio 1 and the internet can't stop laughing.

Here Are Some of Our Favorite #AfricansInAMeme Tweets
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Here Are Some of Our Favorite #AfricansInAMeme Tweets

#AfricansInAMeme: The Twitter thread that has us in stitches.

#Goals: Chief Obi's Path to Success In the Entertainment Business
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#Goals: Chief Obi's Path to Success In the Entertainment Business

For our latest #Goals profile, we speak with Nigerian comedian Chief Obi about following his passion and finding success in the process.

Revealed: Here's What Goodluck Jonathan Was Watching on His 36 TVs
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Revealed: Here's What Goodluck Jonathan Was Watching on His 36 TVs

A recent photo has surfaced, revealing what the former Nigerian president was watching on all of his 36 TVs.

This Is Where That Viral Meme You Keep Seeing About Being Extra Comes From
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This Is Where That Viral Meme You Keep Seeing About Being Extra Comes From

This hilarious clip from a Kenyan parody of "Sarafina!" is the best thing on the internet right now.

The Embarrassing WhatsApp Messages African Dads Send
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The Embarrassing WhatsApp Messages African Dads Send

While many with African parents might groan at a new WhatsApp from their dad, there's often an unexpected tenderness to these messages.

First Look: Damilare Sonoiki’s ‘African Time’ Is Back—Watch the First Episode Here
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First Look: Damilare Sonoiki’s ‘African Time’ Is Back—Watch the First Episode Here

Watch the premiere of the pilot episode of ‘African Time,’ exclusively at OkayAfrica followed by a Q&A with the show’s creator.

In 'Chewing Gum,' Making Sexual Choices is Liberating, Even if First Times Aren’t All That
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In 'Chewing Gum,' Making Sexual Choices is Liberating, Even if First Times Aren’t All That

Here's how the second season of 'Chewing Gum' reframes the conversation around virginity.

Trevor Noah's New Stand-Up Comedy Special is Now Streaming on Netflix
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Trevor Noah's New Stand-Up Comedy Special is Now Streaming on Netflix

The host of The Daily Show, delivers politically-charged comedy in his new stand-up special "Afraid of the Dark."

Dear Omarosa, Be Honest, Are You Really Nigerian?
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Dear Omarosa, Be Honest, Are You Really Nigerian?

An open letter to Omarosa on behalf of Nigerians everywhere.

Inside Trump's Secret Whatsapp Group with African Dictators
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Inside Trump's Secret Whatsapp Group with African Dictators

We've been leaked text of Trump's conversations with some of Africa's longest serving leaders.