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Equity Center, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Equity Group, valued at $1.4 billion, is the leading lender in East, Central Africa

This reflects Equity Group’s effective regional diversification strategy, with nearly 50 percent of earnings now derived from operations outside Kenya.

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Emirates
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Africa’s biggest Island, Madagascar, sees surge in passenger demand, driven by leisure tourism growth

As the country’s tourism sector continues to rebound post-pandemic, there has been a marked surge in tourist arrivals.

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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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Dada Masilo
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5 of South African dancer Dada Masilo’s career-defining performances

Masilo's passing on Dec. 29, just two months before her 40th birthday, leaves a significant void in South African dance.

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Shaboozey
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Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” hits 1 billion streams on Spotify

The success of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has earned Shaboozey multiple nominations for the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

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MTN
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MTN Ghana remains Ghana’s most valuable company with $2.2 billion market cap

This comes despite persistent macroeconomic challenges in 2024, which have strained many businesses in the region.

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Ayra Starr
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Ayra Starr becomes Africa’s top musician on Spotify with 25 million monthly listeners

The 22-year-old continues breaking barriers, with her hit “Rush” amassing over 420 million streams, cementing her status.

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Wizkid
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Wizkid’s 2019 song certified gold by RIAA for half a million units

The certification, awarded on Nov. 22, marks over 500,000 certified units sold, encompassing both permanent digital downloads and on-demand streams.

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Davido
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Davido and Chris Brown’s hit song crosses 200 million streams on YouTube, Spotify

The tropical-infused track continues to captivate fans worldwide, with its infectious harmonies and irresistible rhythms.

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Dangote Cement
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Dangote Cement loses $1 billion in value, remains Africa’s largest cement producer

Naira devaluation slashes Dangote Cement’s dollar valuation.

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Port Louis, Mauritius
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Top 7 countries with the richest citizens in Africa

While these nations boast high GDP per capita figures, their economic stability is often shaped by unique challenges, including over-reliance on oil, tourism, or mineral exports.

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Safaricom
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Safaricom maintains spot as East Africa’s biggest company with $4.7 billion market cap

Its market capitalization surged by $1.17 billion to $4.72 billion, reaffirming its dominance amid a competitive regional landscape.

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