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14 March 2025
South African Surfer Paul "Chow" Sampson is on a Mission
The skater boy turned surfing champion is creating ripples of opportunity for a new generation.
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21 February 2025
The Ajebo Hustlers are Claiming All Their Flowers on ‘Onorato’
After a decade in the Afrobeats scene, the Port Harcourt-bred duo are done being humble about their greatness.
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21 February 2025
Fiji Mageba is One of South Africa's Best-Kept Secrets
The South African artist talks to us about crafting warm, soulful sounds against the grain.
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20 February 2025
Faiza Hersi is Changing the Blueprint for East Africa’s Music Industry
From launching Nairobi R&B to building Soul Headquarters, the Kenyan music executive is carving out space for artists and pushing the region onto the global stage.
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05 December 2024
Anendlessocean is Making Contemporary Nigerian Gospel Music Relatable For Everyone
Anchoring his preference for musical diversity with a wholesome expression of his Christian faith, Anendlessocean has captured the ears of young people who want to be connected to God in the most relatable way possible.
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17 September 2024
Djimon Hounsou: Hollywood’s Unsung Hero
Though the film industry hasn’t always rewarded him for his immense talent, the Benin-born actor is using his career’s currency for something far more meaningful than accolades and acclaim.
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04 March 2020
Burna Boy Talks African Unity, Fela Comparisons, South Africa Comments & More In New GQ Profile
"The reason for everything I do and how I do it is for one goal and one goal only, and that's the eventual unity of Africa," says the artist in an illuminating new GQ story.
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30 August 2019
Yemi Alade’s Journey to Becoming a ‘Woman of Steel’
With a bold new album, record-breaking musical feats and two features on Beyoncé's "The Lion King: The Gift," Yemi Alade is claiming her spot in a growing Nigerian music scene with full force.
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