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Kenyan Streaming App Allows Artists to Make more Money and Connect Directly to Audiences

Grammy-nominated Kenyan musician Bien-Aime Alusa of popular group, Sauti Sol, has co-founded a digital streaming and payment platform, HustleSasa to help artists recover from revenues lost to the coronavirus lockdown. HustleSasa, which officially launched in November 2021, allows the singer-songwriter and fellow creatives to stream music or sell branded merchandise, concert tickets, food, fashion and […]

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Wildlife in African savanna with a lion and scattered trees under a blue sky.

What Makes Africa the Ideal Safari Destination for Families?

An African safari is the ideal vacation destination for your family and more so if you are nature and travel enthusiasts. What could be more thrilling than an African wildlife safari in a place of unrivaled exotic beauty, unlike anything your family has ever seen or experienced? Travel to a faraway place and experience the […]

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Is Online The Way To Get Africa Educated Quickly?

Many still see Africa as nothing more than a backwater continent that lacks the infrastructure to become a part of the globalized world. While such statements might not be far from the truth in some respects, looking at the speed at which the continent and its people are progressing paints a picture of coming success. […]

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7 Epic Safari Cruise Destinations in Africa

The unique ecosystems along Africa’s great rivers are home to a staggering array of wildlife, impressive ancient cities, and temples, as well as fascinating tribes and cultures that flourished on their banks. A great alternative to a traditional safari is a safari cruise. And by that, I mean an epic river voyage that will show you […]

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Healthcare Expo Nigeria March 2023 in Lagos, Africa.

Nigeria To Host Africa’s Much Awaited Healthcare Event In March 2023

There have been countless occasions where Africa has pushed its nations to reduce dependencies ever since the continent’s quest to become self-sufficient and self-reliant came into play. The same is the case with strengthening its Medical, Pharma & Healthcare sector and lessening dependence on other regions. To support the cause and create a commercial networking […]

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Africa Agri Expo 2023: Kenya to endorse 6th Africa Agri Expo for agricultural development.

The Ministry Of Agriculture And Livestock Development – Kenya To Endorse 6th Africa Agri Expo 2023

Having said that there has been so much buzz going around for Africa’s largest, most established and prominent agricultural show –  6th Africa Agri Expo happening next month on February 8th & 9th in KICC, Nairobi, Kenya,  peers from the industry are keenly looking forward to the two-day networking, knowledge sharing, brand building and thought-provoking […]

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Youssou N’dour, renowned African musician, passionately performs at the 8th All-Africa Music Awards.

African Legend Youssou N’dour Lauds 8th All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) In Dakar, Urges Africans To Celebrate Heritage

AFRIMA, which is the pinnacle of recognition for African music globally, is an annual 4-day festival, broadcasted in over 84 countries across the world As the highly anticipated 8th edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (www.AFRIMA.org) tagged ‘Teranga Edition’ scheduled to hold in Dakar, Senegal on 12-15 January 2023, draws nearer, Senegalese music legend […]

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Children and community members outside a renovated pre-school building in Africa.

Termite-Infested Pre-School Gets A Makeover

By Leizl Eykelhof The community built a safe space for their children, but it needed a little attention and a helping hand “Termites wanted to take over!” says Pacifique Mahirwe, ForAfrika’s projects co-ordinator in Rwanda He was at the Ubuzima Bwiza Early Childhood Development centre, showing off the recently renovated building.   The centre lies high […]

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Young trees in nursery ready for planting to support reforestation efforts.

Trees For The Future Corporate Partners Pledge To Match Donations In Final Days Of 2022

$125,000 In Matching Funds And One Million Trees On The Line Five corporate partners of Trees for the Future (TREES) are matching every donation until the end of the year, up to $125,000. If the match goal is met, TREES will be able to fund the planting of one million trees.   “We can’t think of a better way […]

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Nigerian carnival parade with colorful costumes and joyful participants in 2023.

Pelé Drew the Love and Affinity of Africans across the Continent

As decolonisation movements swept across Africa in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Pelé was invited by newly independent countries to play in prestigious friendlies with his club Santos FC and the Brazilian national team. In his autobiography, Pelé said that the following decades and subsequent repeated trips to the African continent, “changed not only […]

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Modern Nigerian commercial building with glass facade and palm trees.

Uganda Police Arrest Event Organisers After Deadly Mall Crush

Police in Uganda have arrested the high-profile events organiser behind a New Year concert that ended in a crush killing 10 people, mostly children. Abbey Musinguzi, also known as Abitex, is a much sought-after promoter. The crush occurred as the crowd rushed to the venue’s parking lot to watch a fireworks display at midnight in […]

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Nigerian military officers and officials at a colorful cultural event in Nigeria.

Ouagadougou Out of AGOA

The United States has dropped Burkina Faso from its trade preference programme citing deep concerns over “unconstitutional change” in government in the West African country, the US Trade Representative’s (USTR) office said on Sunday. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) provides sub-Saharan African nations with duty-free access to the US if they meet specific […]

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