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Barbra Banda stands during the Women's Group B match between the United States and Zambia during the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Barbra Banda Named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2024

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​Burna Boy headlines Afro Nation Portugal 2023.

Amaarae and Uncle Waffles Added to Afro Nation Portugal 2025 Line-Up

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Tyla has made it clear: she represents Amapiano, a genre as distinct and diverse as African music itself.

Tyla to Perform at Coachella 2025: Amapiano Takes the World Stage

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Former Prime Minister of Mauritius and candidate for Alliance du Changement, Navin Ramgoolam (R), casts his ballot during the 2024 Mauritian general election at a polling station in Port Louis on November 10, 2024.

Mauritius Opposition to Re-enter Government as Prime Minister Concedes Defeat

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Tems performs onstage at Coachella music festival in a red dress.

Tems and Shaboozey Lead the African Nominees at the 2025 Grammy Awards

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​Ruth Chepngetich stands in front of her world record time in a tracksuit.

Celebratory Messages Follow Ruth Chepngetich's Record-Breaking Race

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Tyla poses in a promotional photo for the deluxe release of her self-titled debut album.

Tyla Keeps the Momentum of Her Debut Album With Deluxe Version

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An abstract painting with bold patterns in red and yellow on a mint green background, surrounded by multicolored designs.

To.org Brings Art and Empowerment to 1-54 London

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Faith Kipyegon wearing a black track suit and smiling as she arrives for the Athlos NYC at Icahn Stadium on September 26, 2024 in New York City.

Faith Kipyegon Runs to Raise Awareness for Postpartum Hemorrhage

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A man holds a sign protesting for the independence of Chagos Islands, alongside Pro Brexit protesters outside the Houses of Parliament on July 3, 2019 in London, England.

Why the UK's Handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius is Proving to be Controversial

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President of Benin Patrice Talon arrives to meet the French President Emmanuel Macron for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris on March 7, 2023 in Paris, France.

Benin Says it Has Thwarted a Planned Coup

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A still from Nyadollie’s makeup tutorial video on YouTube.

Top 11 African Beauty Bloggers You Need to Follow on YouTube

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Promotional image for Bnxn.

Bnxn Drops New Single and Video For “Phenomena”

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