In Nigeria, political influence is not only exercised by the ruling class through polemics and powerful speeches: it is also worn.
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The idea that names have an impact on destinies is as old as time. Names have always been said to wield great power and be the first real attempt at manifesting what one’s life could be but the particularly interesting thing to consider is that most people don’t come up with their names themselves. That’s […]
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Whether you’re a Nollywood fan or not, you can’t escape nor deny the roles that a lot of its characters play in shaping popular culture. From the crazy characters you love, to the evil ones you love to hate, Nollywood has managed to create pretty memorable characters. These are characters that have–against all odds–etched themselves […]
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By bird story agency With nearly 600 million people across Africa using the internet today, African countries are increasingly recognising the need to legislate and invest in, data and privacy protection. Internet Society, a non-profit advocacy organisation, estimates that more than 17 African countries have enacted comprehensive personal data protection legislation. Additionally, according to the […]
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By Dar es Salaam (bird story agency) British actor Idris Elba plans to open a major film studio in Tanzania after holding initial talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Tanzanian’s Director of Presidential Communications, Zuhura Yunus, recently made this announcement during a media briefing session on the outcome of President Hassan’s trip to the 53rd […]
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By Seth Onyango, bird story agency On Dec. 6 2022, Chanel, one of the world’s leading luxury brands, organized a three-day cultural program in Senegal, the Chanel Métiers d’Art show. This was the inaugural runway show for the haute couture brand on African soil. While the show has previously been held in New York, Paris, Shanghai, […]
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By Seth Onyango, bird story agency More African hits are reverberating far beyond the continent’s borders, amplified by the African resounding global music reach on YouTube and other streaming services. Growing smartphone adoption and the penetration of affordable and fast internet in Africa also drive the local consumption of music on YouTube. From the catchy […]
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Since her breakout in 2019, Kenyan artist Xenia Manasseh has captivated fans with both her vocals and songwriting prowess. Consequently, Spotify has selected her as its EQUAL Africa ambassador for February. The R&B singer-songwriter released her debut EP Fallin’ Apart in 2019, and has also chalked up credits working with the likes of Teyana Taylor, […]
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In line with its commitment to promoting the growth of music in Africa, Audiomack has partnered with MTV Base, one of the continent’s topmost youth entertainment channels. This partnership will serve to provide increased access to premium music content for listeners, whilst enhancing appreciation for African artists across the continent. The strategic partnership has been […]
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