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Everybody loves Jenifa
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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.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
New Afrika Shine Nightlife
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10 African cities leading in nightlife experiences

Africa’s cities rise as global nightlife capitals, blending local beats with global culture.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
A rendering of Zaria Court Kigali, featuring modern architecture, rooftop greenery, and a poolside leisure area.
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New Kigali complex redefines sports and entertainment experience

Kigali’s Zaria Court launches as East Africa’s premier sports, culture, and leisure hub, creating 500 jobs and modern urban experiences.

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Drake
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Drake sells majority stake in his lifestyle brand OVO to Authentic Brands Group

Drake has sold a majority stake in OVO to Authentic Brands Group while retaining a minority stake and creative role in the lifestyle brand.

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Tharina Botes
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Tharina Botes: South African-born model crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2026

South African-born Tharina Botes wins Miss Universe Thailand 2026 after a decade in pageantry, earning a place at the global Miss Universe.

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Black Coffee
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Grammy-Award winning musician Black Coffee wins legal battle against Maserati South Africa

Black Coffee wins a R7 million ($437,136) court judgment against Maserati South Africa over a disputed customised MC20 Cielo vehicle purchase in Johannesburg.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
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Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo
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Angelique Kidjo becomes first Black African to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star     

Angélique Kidjo makes history as the first African musician and Black African to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

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Maputo left without a cinema as Nu Metro temporarily shuts its doors
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Maputo left without a cinema as Nu Metro temporarily shuts its doors

Maputo is without a cinema after Nu Metro temporarily closed its only theater, leaving moviegoers awaiting news on when screenings will resume.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
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Angelique Kidjo
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Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo to debut at Carthage festival

Grammy-winning Angélique Kidjo will debut at Tunisia’s Carthage Festival, headlining July 23 with songs from her new album HOPE!! and classic hits.

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Afreximbank
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Afreximbank bets $1 billion on Africa’s booming film and creative economy

Afreximbank $1 billion film fund targets Africa’s creative economy with financing for studios, filmmakers and global entertainment growth.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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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.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
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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.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
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