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Burna Boy: Grammy-winning Nigerian icon ready to light up Tribeca Mall in Mauritius
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Burna Boy crosses 3.1 billion YouTube streams, solidifying global icon status

With 5.11 million subscribers, Burna Boy’s YouTube channel serves as a vibrant hub for millions of followers.

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The Grand Parade, framed by City Hall, remains an anchor point for these celebrations. 
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Festive lights return as Cape Town opens holiday season

Cape Town launches its festive season with the 56th Festive Lights Switch-On at Grand Parade, drawing 80,000 visitors and boosting…

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Tems FIFA
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Tems to perform at historic club World Cup halftime

Tems to headline first-ever FIFA Club World Cup halftime show with Doja Cat and J Balvin; performance to support $100M…

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Africa’s biggest jazz festival set to expand beyond Cape Town in 2027
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Africa’s biggest jazz festival set to expand beyond Cape Town in 2027

CTIJF expands in 2027 beyond Cape Town to Johannesburg and Durban, honoring Abdullah Ibrahim and growing African jazz.

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Rocking the Daisies 2026 lineup
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Jorja Smith to headline Rocking the Daisies 2026 festival in Cape Town

Jorja Smith will headline Rocking the Daisies 2026 in Cape Town, marking her first South Africa show as organizers unveil the festival lineup.

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Rich Mnisi’s bold designs define a luxury label built on originality and confidence
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10 male fashion designers driving Africa’s style scene in 2026

African fashion is earning a stronger place on the global stage, and menswear is becoming one of its clearest success stories. Across style centers such as Lagos, Johannesburg, Accra and Kampala, designers are building brands that speak to both local identity and international taste. Their work reflects careful craftsmanship, strong creative direction and a growing confidence in African luxury fashion.  What makes African menswear stand out is its ability to blend heritage with modern design in a way that feels…

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Morocco’s creative sector poised for growth ahead of 2030 FIFA World Cup, $4.6 billion opportunity

Morocco’s creative industries surge ahead of 2030 FIFA World Cup, generating $4.6B revenue and 116,000 jobs.

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Ibrahim Sagna African investment strategy
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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
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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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Afrobeats Lagos
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10 African cities where music fuels culture and travel

Music drives culture and tourism across Africa, from Lagos to Johannesburg, blending tradition and modern beats.

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