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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By Rawh Nasir Communal kitchens assist hundreds of thousands in Sudan’s embattled capital, Khartoum. They provide regular meals and social and emotional support amid a deepening famine that international aid groups are failing to tackle. Run by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups called emergency response rooms, the kitchens are struggling with crippling funding gaps, security threats, […]
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By Fabiola Barranco Hamada Shaqoura’s green eyes stare intently at the camera with a serious expression, making it hard to look away. In the video, we see this young Palestinian cooking on the ground of the tent where he lives in Gaza. He chops an onion, a bell pepper, and a tomato to make a […]
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At the stretch of her musical career, Onyeka Onwenu stands as a towering icon in the Nigerian entertainment industry spanning music, film, journalism, and advocacy. Renowned for her impact and versatility, Onwenu has left an indelible mark at her demise. Her influence is perhaps most vividly felt in her songs. These tracks showcase her artistic […]
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By Lucas Ledwaba It’s early December, yet the farms’ landscape in Onverwacht, near Polokwane in Limpopo, northeast South Africa, is a dull brown and dry. Red dust rises into the sky as a hot wind sweeps in the late morning. Usually, the land looks green at this time of the year, but the rains […]
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Renowned Nigerian pop/soul artist Chike unveils his highly anticipated third studio album, Son of Chike, two years after his critically acclaimed project, The Brother’s Keeper. Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor Chike is a powerhouse in contemporary music. Rising to fame on Project Fame West Africa and The Voice Nigeria, he has won hearts with his […]
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In 2016, TikTok made its debut, but it was until 2020 that the app truly earned its place in Silicon Valley. Cut off from the outside world, we were forced to soothe our boredom another way. Our phones became our opioids and TikTok benefitted the most. The pandemic was truly the platform’s propeller. But it […]
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Veteran African writers have earned several reputations for their writing but one characteristic that seems universally accepted by all is their niche of relatability. They weave stories that the everyday Africans can connect, relate and bond with and therefore become blankets of familiarity to snuggle into when away from home. It is in this esteemed […]
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By Emmanuel Haddad George Tekle, once a taxi driver, turned to cultivating the land in his hometown, Majdel Meouch, located in the Chouf region, during the crisis. “We need to make ends meet,” he told L’Orient-Le Jour. The rising costs of imported fertilizer, however, strained his budget. Luckily, one day, he bumped into a […]
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