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Top OkayAfrica News

Rwanda, Congo sign peace deal in US to end fighting, attract investment

African Politics · Rwanda

Rwanda, Congo sign peace deal in US to end fighting, attract investment

51% Center coverage: 304 sources

Seven killed during Togo protests, civil society groups say

African Politics · Togo

Seven killed during Togo protests, civil society groups say

42% Center coverage: 47 sources

Benin: Kidjo Makes Hollywood Walk of Fame History

Deepika Padukone · California

Benin: Kidjo Makes Hollywood Walk of Fame History

54% Center coverage: 11 sources

Angelique Kidjo and Deepika Padukone are among several international celebrities recognized alongside American stars such as Miley Cyrus and Timothee Chalamet.See the Story

CAF Increases WAFCON 2024 Prize Money to $1m

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced new prize money for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. The winner of See the Story

Nigeria: Tems Launches Leading Vibe Initiative for Women Shaping Africa's Music Future

67% Center coverage: 6 sources

Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, Tems, announces today the launch of the Leading Vibe Initiative, a groundbreaking platform designed to support, connect and amplify young women in music across Africa, with a vision to expand its impact globally.Music · Lagos See the Story

ODUMODUBLVCK Will Headline Mainland Block Party Summer Event in New York

Mainland Block Party, the organization behind some of Nigeria's biggest parties, will host its New York event for the second consecutive year later this month. Tagged The Machine and The Big Apple, the event is scheduled for July 26. It will merge the vibrant energy of Nigeria's most celebrated party with the thrum of the city that never sleeps, with OkayAfrica joining as a collaborator as part of its 15th-anniversary celebrations.This year’s bl…New York City · New York Read Article

Algeria’s Significant Role in Africa’s Wars of Liberation

July 5th marks Algerian Independence Day. In 1962, it became the first African country to liberate itself from 132 years of French occupation and colonization, having waged an eight-year-long guerrilla war. But Algeria wasn’t done fighting imperialism. It poured its energy and resources into helping other colonized countries, positioning itself as the spearhead of Pan-African and internationalist action at the time.It is widely known that Afro C…Algiers · Algiers Read Article

Samthing Soweto marks comeback with new album, 'Touch Is a Move: Good Morning'

Samthing Soweto marked his comeback in the music scene with his new album, 'Touch Is a Move: Good Morning'. Fans are excited to see the talented star back.Music · Johannesburg See the Story

What It’s Like To … Be a Competitive Breakdancer in Kenya

Growing up, Acy Kare was an introverted child. Dance was something she did at church or at home with her mother. But after high school, everything changed when she walked into a community center and saw people spinning on their heads. That moment sparked a curiosity that quickly turned into a deep passion.Today, Kare, 24, is one of the few visible b-girls in Kenya's breaking or breakdancing scene. The space is still predominantly male, but her p…Nairobi · Nairobi Read Article

Inside Cape Town's Growing Housing Crisis

Across Africa, people can no longer afford the cities and neighborhoods they've long called home. OkayAfrica is running This Place Called Home - a series exploring the housing crisis transforming African cities and communities, and what happens when basic shelter becomes a luxury commodity.In the lush area of Sea Point in Cape Town, which hugs the length of the Atlantic Ocean, there's more than meets the eye. While looking picture perfect from t…Cape Town · Cape Town Read Article

10 Iconic African Rap Diss Songs

The next great African rap battle may be upon us. In late June, Nigerian rap artist Blaqbonez took aim at colleague ODUMODUBLVCK on "Who's Really Rapping," a joint track with mentor A-Q, who has been in his fair share of rap beefs. Odumodu has fired off a litany of posts on X (formerly Twitter) and talked about it on podcasts, but it would take an official response for things to get interesting.As far as hip-hop goes, fans love a spectacle, and …Nigeria · Nigeria Read Article

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