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Christmas in Lagos brings together a host of fresh faces alongside Nollywood icons Shaffy Bello, Wale Ojo, and RMD.

Here Are the 11 Must-Watch African Christmas Movies This Holiday

Film + TV
Mory Sacko attends the Bluemarble Menswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 17, 2024 in Paris, France.

Here are the Six African Chefs with Michelin Rated Restaurants

Culture
A Torlowei lace silk set in teal.

Torlowei Hails Historic Spot at Harrods as “Pivotal Moment for African Fashion on the Global Stage”

News
Watch Asa's Soul-Stirring Music Video For "Odo"

Watch Asa's Soul-Stirring Music Video For "Odo"

News Brief
Hannatu Musawa arrives on the Grammys Red Carpet at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.

Nigeria’s Art and Culture Minister on Using Afrobeats and Amapiano for Economic Growth

Arts + Culture
Ayra Starr attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

How African Artists Showed Up to Grammy Weekend

Music
Pheelz attends MusiCares Persons of the Year Honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Usher Taps Pheelz for Emotional Afrobeats & Amapiano-Infused Earworm “Ruin”

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Nigeria's defender #5 William Troost-Ekong (C) celebrates after shooting a penalty and scoring his team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group A football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 18, 2024.

Here’s Who Will Win AFCON 2023, According to Our Readers

Sports
Promotional image for 'A Soweto Love Story.' ​

Watch the Trailer for Netflix’s 'A Soweto Love Story'

South Africa
South Africa's midfielder #4 Teboho Mokoena (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 round of 16 football match between Morocco and South Africa at the Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro on January 30, 2024.

Five Iconic Memes From AFCON 2023

Sports
Packs of styrofoam containers filled with food and ready to be sent to the customers at Obalende in Lagos on January 23, 2024.

Lagos Government Says “No Going Back” on Styrofoam Ban

News
Tyla performs during New Year's Eve in Times Square on December 31, 2023 in New York City.

Tyla, Asake, Rema, Uncle Waffles and More Confirmed for Wireless Festival 2024

A protester marches while holding a placard during the demonstration. Protesters marched countrywide during the 'Feminists March Against Femicide,' which was sparked by the recent brutal murders of Starlet Wahu, 26, and Rita Waeni, 20, in Kenya.

In Kenya, Protesters Push for Women's Right to Life

News Brief
A Ghana supporter gestures ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2023 Group B football match between Egypt and Ghana at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on January 18, 2024.

How This Year’s AFCON is Bringing Fans Together - and Tearing Them Apart

Sports
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CKay Returns With Two New Singles to Kick Off the Year

Music
Close up of an Akan king's hand showing traditional Ashanti rings made of pure gold. Such displays of wealth are a common sight at Durbars, traditional gatherings of royalty, throughout Ghana in West Africa.

The UK is Sending Back Ghana’s Looted Treasures on Loan

West Africa