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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.

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The Stories You Need To Know: South Africa’s Name Might Change, Fraud In Mining Sector Costs Tanzania $84 Billion, And More

SA Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa says he will lobby for the ANC to consider changing the country’s name to Azania and other stories.

The Stories You Need To Know: Zimbabwe Calls For End To Sanctions, A Notorious Storm Hits Cape Town, Ivory Coast International Player Dies

Zimbabwe's calls for end to sanctions, and other stories from the continent.

The Stories You Need to Know: Ghanaians at the National Spelling Bee, Quartz's List of 30 African Innovators and More

Ghanaians at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Quartz Africa's list of 30 African innovators and more.

The Stories You Need to Know: Nigerian App Developer Wins Top Engineering Prize, Nollywood's Crop of Female Directors and More

Nigerian app developer wins prestigious engineering award, Steve McQueen's star-studded thriller gets a release date and more.