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BLACK woman in black and red lipstick
Beauty

Kenya’s Leona Dondi on On How She launched Her Haircare Line UZIMA

What started as a struggle for the right product, turned into a full-fledged, thriving business for Leona Dondi.

This Is Jos: Nigerian Music's Unsung City
Music

This Is Jos: Nigerian Music's Unsung City

Jos has been renowned for producing some of Nigeria’s most prominent acts, but is often excluded from the musical conversation. We talk to notable Jos artists about the city's influence.

burna boy in black and white
Music

Burna Boy Shares New Single ‘Sittin' On Top Of The World’

The African Giant samples Brandy and Ma$e in his new summertime-ready single.

Cover art for Chop Life Vol.1 Mzansi Chronicles.
Music

Mr Eazi Launches New Group ChopLife Soundsystem

Listen to the new 14-song album Chop Life, Vol. 1 Mzansi Chronicles.

Afro Nation 2023 line up poster.
Latest

Afro Nation Detroit Lineup: Davido, Burna Boy, P-Square & More

Afro Nation has released a line up of the artists who will be performing at the event.

Still shot of Adekunle Gold in a red tank against a gold curtain.
Latest

Adekunle Gold Releases the Glitzy ‘Tio Tequila’ EP

The Afropop Maestro has dropped a three-track project titled Tio Tequila ahead of his studio album release.

Buckingham Palace Won’t Return the Remains of Ethiopian Prince
News Brief

Buckingham Palace Won’t Return the Remains of Ethiopian Prince

Buckingham Palace is embroiled in another controversy regarding looting from Africa.

Portrait of Nigerian singer and musician Seun Kuti
News Brief

Seun Kuti Released From Police Custody

After eight days in police custody, the Nigerian musician has been released following an arrest for assaulting an officer.

​Screengrab from "Amapiano" by Asake and Olamide.
Latest

Asake and Olamide Team up for "Amapiano"

Asake’s reign is not letting up soon. The singer has teamed up with Olamide for a banger.

​Screenshot from "Charm" by Rema, YouTube.

Rema Drops Video For Flirtatious Summer Anthem, "Charm"

The Nigerian superstar, Rema, continues to push creative boundaries with the new video for "Charm."

Close up of a group of college students entering the university.
News

U.K. Announces Restrictions on Bringing Family Members to Join Foreign Students

In what seems like a shocking immigration crackdown, the United Kingdom is set to announce new immigration restrictions on foreign students, banning them from bringing family over to Britain.

Cover art for 'Legend or No Legend' by Wande Coal.
Latest

Listen: Wande Coal Cements His Legacy With 'Legend or No Legend'

The Nigerian singer’s fourth studio album is a testament to his musical longevity.

Francis Ngannou of Cameroon looks on against Ciryl Gane of France prior to their heavyweight title fight during the UFC 270 event at Honda Center.
Sports

PFL Welcomes Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou to Their Roster

Cameroonian-French heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has signed to the Professional Fighters League and will fight exclusively for the league.

Seun Kuti
News

Seun Kuti Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting a Nigerian Police Officer

The Nigerian artist has been arrested after a tense exchange with a police officer.

People flee their neighborhoods amid fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Khartoum
News

Sudanese Forces Agree to Protect Civilians, While Rejecting Cease-Fire Efforts

Amid Sudan’s ongoing crisis, rival forces have agreed to safeguard civilians, but there is no progress towards a ceasefire

Still cover shot of ‘Non Stop Vibe’
Music

Bella Shmurda & Tiwa Savage Want You to Have a "Non Stop Vibe" This Weekend

Nigerian singers Bella Shmurda and Tiwa Savage collaborated for their new single, the gbedu-inspired "Non Stop Vibe."

Sarkodie performs on stage during Global Citizen Festival.
Music

Ghana’s Sarkodie Announces Jamz World Tour

Sarkodie has announced dates and locations in the U.S. and Canada for his 2022 album, Jamz, world tour.

Still shot of Naira Marley with sunglasses and beanie.
Film + TV

Naira Marley Bolsters His Repertoire With New Single "Body"

"Body" follows the debut album, God's Timing's the Best, from the Nigerian hip-hop artist Naira Marley.

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