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10 African cities where music fuels culture and travel

Africa’s top music cities spark culture, tourism, and creativity with Afrobeats, Amapiano, Bongo Flava, and more.

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Top 7 highest-grossing Nigerian movies

Nigerian movies in 2024 shattered box office records, with Funke Akindele’s hits and Yoruba epics redefining Nollywood’s success.

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Ojude-Oba-Festival 2025
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Ojude Oba festival 2025: Where culture, fashion, and business meet

Ojude Oba Festival 2025 drew over 1 million to Ogun State, blending culture, fashion, and business to boost tourism and…

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Meet Ibrahim Sagna: The dealmaker building Africa’s next generation of global champions

Ibrahim Sagna is reshaping African investing, backing tech, media and sports ventures to build globally competitive, Africa-born champions.

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U.S. rapper Rick Ross
Africa Music

Rick Ross: Africa is leading the global music scene   

Rick Ross says Africa’s dominance in global music reflects years of influence, as Afrobeats expands worldwide and artists like Burna Boy build on Fela Kuti’s legacy.

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Burna Boy emerges first African artist to earn $3 million on Oceania tour
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Burna Boy emerges first African artist to earn $3 million on Oceania tour     

Grammy-winning Burna Boy makes history, earning $3M on his Oceania tour.

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Showmax to shut down as MultiChoice reviews streaming strategy after Canal+ takeover

Showmax to shut down as MultiChoice reviews streaming strategy after Canal+ $2.1 billion acquisition.

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Firefly stands out with friendly service and a lively yet relaxed Accra setting
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Firefly Lounge Bar lights up Accra nightlife scene

In the heart of Accra, Firefly Lounge Bar has become a familiar meeting point for residents and visitors looking to relax, dine and enjoy the city after dark. Set amid the capital’s busy streets, the venue offers an easy mix of comfort, style and a welcoming feel that keeps guests coming back.  From early evening, the space begins to fill with people stopping in for a drink, a casual meal or a place to catch up with friends. The interior…

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Biggest entertainment markets MENA

10 biggest entertainment markets in the Middle East and North Africa

MENA’s entertainment markets are booming as Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt drive culture-led growth, investment and digital consumption across the region.

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Ghana’s Highlife music and dance, one of West Africa’s best-known sounds
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African music and traditions gain UNESCO heritage status in 2025

At a Glance Africa’s cultural presence expanded on the world stage in 2025 as UNESCO added a new group of the continent’s music, rituals, crafts and foods to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced Dec. 10 at the 20th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee in New Delhi.  The additions reflect how traditions rooted in daily life continue to shape identity and social bonds across Africa. Rather than relics of the past, these…

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Largest African concerts
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Africa’s 10 largest concerts

Africa’s concert scene is surging, with massive stadium turnouts from Lagos to Kinshasa showing music’s growing economic and cultural power.

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Their collections blended traditional textiles with contemporary silhouettes aimed squarely at international buyers
African fashion

African fashion sector targets new global markets

At a Glance Africa’s fashion and creative industries are entering a new phase of visibility, drawing attention from global buyers, investors and cultural powerhouses. What was once treated as a niche segment is now being recognized as a fast-growing economic pillar with export potential.  Across major markets, brands are searching for new sources of growth and fresh design perspectives. African creators—long celebrated for craftsmanship and cultural depth—are increasingly meeting that demand with commercially viable products.  This shift is also happening…

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