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Africa at Cannes Lions 2018
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Africa at Cannes Lions 2018

If you're an African creative, should you go back to Cannes Lions?

MIDEM Is Successfully Showing the Vast Opportunities of the African Music Industry
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MIDEM Is Successfully Showing the Vast Opportunities of the African Music Industry

OkayAfrica CEO Abiola Oke recounts his weekend at this year's MIDEM conference in France.

Donald Trump, 'Shithole' In Chief
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Donald Trump, 'Shithole' In Chief

The president is shaping immigration policy based on his petty prejudices and shocking ignorance. He should focus on the stats instead.

In Conversation: Nnedi Okorafor on Venom, George R.R. Martin and Why Artists Can't Have Mentors
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In Conversation: Nnedi Okorafor on Venom, George R.R. Martin and Why Artists Can't Have Mentors

Nnedi Okorafor interviewed about her new HBO series with George R.R. Martin, her work with Marvel on Venom, her TED Talk and African Sci Fi.

In Conversation: Abiola Oke With David Oyelowo Part 3
Arts + Culture

In Conversation: Abiola Oke With David Oyelowo Part 3

Award winning actor David Oyelowo dialogues with OkayAfrica CEO Abiola Oke. This is part 3 of 3.

In Conversation: Abiola Oke With David Oyelowo Part 2
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In Conversation: Abiola Oke With David Oyelowo Part 2

Part 2 of our dynamic dialogue between star of screen David Oyelowo and our CEO Abiola Oke focusses on being black in the film industry.

In Conversation: Abiola Oke With David Oyelowo
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In Conversation: Abiola Oke With David Oyelowo

Award winning actor David Oyelowo dialogues with OkayAfrica CEO Abiola Oke.

A Brief Look Ahead at 2017
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A Brief Look Ahead at 2017

OkayAfrica made great strides in 2016. We grew and changed for the better despite the odds. 2017 will be even better. Here's what we're doing.

Ernest Danjuma Wants Nigerians to Boycott South Africa
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Ernest Danjuma Wants Nigerians to Boycott South Africa

South Africa wants Nigerians to visit but treats them like criminals upon arrival. Ernest Danjuma says this needs to end.

Okayafrica's New Offices, New Website, New Faces
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Okayafrica's New Offices, New Website, New Faces

In the last month we've opened an office on the continent, brought on new people and launched an all new okayafrica.com.

Respect Your Elders: A Snapshot Of My Parents And President Obasanjo In A Bronx Apartment
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Respect Your Elders: A Snapshot Of My Parents And President Obasanjo In A Bronx Apartment

In the first edition of our new series, Abiola Oke asks his dad the story behind an old photo.

Okayafrica Welcomes Our New Associate Editor Antoinette Isama
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Okayafrica Welcomes Our New Associate Editor Antoinette Isama

Introducing new Associate Editor Antoinette Isama and Contributing Writer Abel Shifferaw.

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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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