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Bongeziwe Mabandla’s New Album Ndingubani Arrives 11 June

Celebrate the Release Live at Emperors Palace on 13 June Multi-award-winning South African singer-songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla has announced his new album, Ndingubani, arriving on 11 June. The announcement follows the release of lead singles “Walila”, “Zama” and “Yalwa” both of which have connected strongly with listeners, earning praise from fans ....

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Breaking Down Borders Africa Tour Bursts Back With Botlhale Boikanyo, As The New Face Of Season 2

The Breaking Down Borders Africa Tour kicks off with a slate of ten new African countries, almost a decade after the tour’s acclaimed first outing, with acclaimed poet Botlhale Boikanyo become the programme’s face. Botlhale Boikanyo made history as the only poet to win South Africa’s Got Talent. Since her win Botlhale, has established herself as […]

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Nigeria’s Homegrown Sport Eyes International Stage

Abula, a uniquely Nigerian sport invented in Lagos in 1984, is attracting renewed attention as supporters push for international recognition. Created by physical education teacher Elias Yusuf, the game combines elements of volleyball, such as the four-a-side configuration, with the use of a rectangular bat to strike a tennis ball over a net. Abula, which […]

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Tunisia’s Heritage Corridor Boasts Nine UNESCO Sites

Tunisia’s compact size hides an extraordinary concentration of cultural and historical treasures, including nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites that span more than 3,000 years of history. Originally inhabited by Berber tribes, the country later served as home to Phoenician Carthage, Roman colonies, and early Islamic settlements—each leaving a distinct archaeological footprint. Highlights include the 3rd-century […]

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Study Reveals How Giza’s Pyramid Survives Earthquakes

A new study published in Scientific Reports suggests that the Great Pyramid of Giza’s remarkable earthquake resilience may be the product of deliberate ancient engineering rather than mere good fortune. Researchers from Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics placed accelerometers at 37 locations inside and around the structure, finding that internal vibrations fell […]

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Call of My Life Gives Nigerian Romance Cinema a Fresh Identity

Nigerian romantic comedy Call of My Life follows Soluchi, a warm customer service agent whose unfulfilling relationship with an avoidant boyfriend shifts when a routine work call connects her with Eli, a man captivated by her voice. Written by and starring Uzoamaka Power, the film grounds familiar rom-com tropes—love triangles, serendipitous meetings, and grand gestures—in […]

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Ten African Teams Prepare for Historic World Cup

Africa will send a record 10 teams to the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the tournament’s expansion from 32 to 48 nations. The increased representation reflects both the continent’s growing football strength and years of advocacy for greater inclusion. The contingent includes perennial contenders Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria, along with emerging forces such as […]

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