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 Conrad Onyango, bird story agency** After approval for the use of vaginal rings by nearly a dozen countries, Africa is inching closer to local manufacturing of the world’s first fully woman-controlled HIV prevention device. South Africa will be the first country on the continent to make and distribute the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) […]
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By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency With African superstars taking to global music stages and a growing army of young mobile subscribers – consisting largely of Gen Z’s – among the most ardent African music fans. homegrown and foreign streaming platforms are pushing hard to build their presence in a growing market. Until recently, […]
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Bernard Muhia, bird story agency When Thomas Bundi realised that Africa could be better represented on the big screen, it took him a while to work out how to help. Then came an opportunity – and he jumped at it. “We represent ourselves the way we want to be seen, and film is a […]
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Female artists are a major driver of the Afrobeats phenomenon, producing some of the top singles and collaborations that rank as the most-streamed Afrobeats hits, both on the continent and abroad. Their global recognition is aided by wins and mentions in the world’s top music and entertainment awards. Afrobeats emerged in the late 1960s and […]
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Seth Onyango, bird story agency M-Kopa is finally rolling out its pilot operations in South Africa five months after it secured over US$250 million of debt and equity to fund its expansion across Africa. The company, which pioneered a pay-as-you-go model for solar panels and smartphones in East Africa, will partner with local retailers and […]
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by Deji Osikoya Victony’s move to assemble up to 14 members of Afrobeats’ new guard on his latest single, Ohema, is a milestone for marketing and collaboration in the genre. An irresistible earworm with anthem potential, the track comes to life with production skillfully crafted by hitmakers Rexxie, Blaisebeatz, and Semzi. While lead artists Victony, Crayon, […]
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The year was 2006, and I was home for the secondary school holidays; I was in SS3, and boarding school was arduous. As with most middle-class families, we had cable TV, but we still tuned in to NTA on Thursday nights. Wale Adenuga Productions had the local audience hooked on its anthology drama series Super […]
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Today marks a milestone as talented Nigerian singer-songwriter, Leczy, unveils his highly anticipated debut EP, The Genesis. Comprising seven tracks, this masterpiece signifies a musical beginning showcasing the intricate layers of Leczy’s artistry. The EP’s lead single, Testimony, not only features collaborations with Leczy’s signees, PeeRay and C Bryan, but also emerges as a poignant anthem, […]
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