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OkayAfrica rounds up the best new music to come out of Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya this May.
With her hit “Me Too” quickly climbing the charts, the Tanzanian singer talks to OkayAfrica about rewriting what it means to be a Tanzanian pop star today.
How a Tanzanian filmmaker's collaboration with the Hadzabe people is redefining impact-driven documentary at Geneva's prestigious human rights film festival.
This month’s streaming and film guide features exciting new releases from Kenya and Tanzania.
Over 300 contacts are under observation as President Hassan and WHO launch a coordinated response to contain the latest outbreak.
This month’s streaming and film guide features exciting new releases from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
The abduction and release of Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai spotlights Kenya’s role in cross-border crackdowns while also highlighting its domestic crisis of rising abductions.
As locals unwind and the diaspora returns, East Africa buzzes with energy. Here’s your guide to beaches, wildlife and city escapes this holiday season.
The Tanzanian tragedy that has killed 13 people exposes systemic flaws in construction oversight and urban planning, underscoring the risks of rapid urbanization and climate pressures.
The main opposition party, Chadema, had announced a protest to demand investigations into alleged politically-motivated disappearances and killings.
The best songs to come out of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and DR Congo this year so far.
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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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