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Why Nigerian Companies Topped Africa’s Fastest Growing List In A Difficult Year

by Conrad Onyango, bird story agency In early 2023, when Nigeria began rolling out its newly designed currency notes, the country was hit by a cash crisis. The reason? Nigeria’s apex bank had put a cap on the maximum amount of hard cash that individuals and corporations could withdraw as part of wider efforts to […]

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From IT Specialist To Poet Extraordinaire: The Story Of Njeri Wangari

by Esther Musembi, bird story agency When Njeri Wangari walked into the spotlight at an event in Nairobi in May, it was clear she had command of the stage. The DJ cut the house music right on time and Wangari launched into her lines of poetry at the open mic event. With her brightly […]

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1 year ago

African Street Food And The Cities Where You Can Find Them

by Lerato Mogoatlhe Take a stroll around any city in the continent and you’ll soon discover that the continent loves to eat good food – more so if it fits in your hands, is served on the go, and is packed with flavour, from subtle and spicy to bold and fiery. Here is a list […]

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1 year ago

Gnewzy Makes Strong Comeback With “Maneuver” Featuring Odumodu Blvck

After enduring a harrowing kidnapping ordeal in the wake of late April, Gnewzy is poised to make a triumphant return to the music scene with the release of his latest single, Maneuver, featuring Native Records’ illustrious Afrobeats rapper and hit-maker, Odumodudu Blvck. News of Gnewzy’s release from his abductors made headlines on May 4th, following […]

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Ten Most-Funded Tech Startup Industries Shaping Africa’s VC Scene

by Seth Onyango Africa’s tech ecosystem is attracting billions of dollars, thanks to dynamic startups whose innovation and creativity are reshaping industries and unlocking new opportunities. Youthful populations and digital connectivity are further fueling growth. From the fintech startups driving financial inclusion to the agri-tech startups improving food security, the impact of these startups is […]

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10 Major Road Networks Connecting Africa

Major road networks are not merely stretches of asphalt; but vital arteries that boost trade, connect communities, and foster economic growth across the African continent. They represent a commitment to progress and the betterment of interconnectivity within Africa. The Trans-African Highway Network is an ambitious, pan-African road network of major roads aiming to cover 56,683 […]

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1 year ago

“We Speak Their Names in Hushed Tones”: An Interview with Omoregie Osakpolor

By Carl Terver Nigerian photographer and filmmaker Omoregie Osakpolor is an intelligent and brilliant artist, mostly because he defies convention, taking his camera lens to unexplored terrain. Even when he approaches a familiar subject, he does so with the intention of renewing our vision and ways of seeing. In 2020, his documentary Nation Forgotten on […]

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1 year ago

Why Afrobeats is Struggling

by Chibuzo Emmanuel Post-pandemic 2021 was supposed to usher Afrobeats’ unimpeachable ascent to global prominence. Confined indoors during the peak of lockdown measures in 2020, exasperated listeners sought haven in new musical terrains, eager to break free from the monotony of their usual music rotations. Afrobeats, renowned for its supple melodies and beguiling rhythms, soon […]

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