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Idris Elba to Establish Film Studio in Zanzibar to Boost African Film Industry

British actor Idris Elba, renowned for his roles in Luther and The Wire, has been allocated land in Zanzibar, Tanzania, to establish a...

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Asake Set to Release Highly Anticipated Album Lungu Boy Featuring Global Stars

Since his breakout in 2022, Nigerian sensation Asake has rapidly ascended to global stardom. Known for his infectious blend of Afrobeats and contemporary...

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Hilda Baci, Elsa Majimbo, Burna Boy, Others Recognized In TikTok’s Visionary Voices Africa List

TikTok has unveiled its inaugural Visionary Voices Africa List, celebrating 15 African innovators who are making significant cultural and industry impacts. The list...

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Yemi Alade to Record Theme Song for Upcoming Animated Series “Iyanu” Premiering in 2025

Afropop sensation Yemi Alade is set to record and perform the theme song for the highly anticipated animated superhero series Iyanu, set to...

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Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Becomes Highest-Selling African Song in the US, Nears Diamond Certification

Since its release in 2022 as a lead single from Rema’s debut album ‘Rave & Roses,’ the song ‘Calm Down‘ has achieved remarkable...

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Nigerian Couple Makes History As First Black Winners Of Love Island

Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube have emerged winners in the eleventh season of the famed British reality TV dating show Love Island, marking...

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5 Classic Songs by the Legendary Onyeka Onwenu That Lives Rent-Free in Our Minds – WAW Edition

Today, July 31, 2024, Nigeria is mourning the loss of an iconic singer, Onyeka Onwenu, who passed away at 72.  Onwenu, renowned for...

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Breaking: Legendary Nigerian Icon Onyeka Onwenu Passes Away After Sudden Collapse

Onyeka Onwenu, the renowned Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, has died at age 72 after collapsing at a birthday party in Lagos on...

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Gwọ Gwọ Gwọ Ngwọ: Mike Ejeagha’s 1982 Album Makes Historic Comeback On Spotify Chart

Legendary singer Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s 1982 album Akuko N’egwu has made a historic debut on the Nigerian Spotify chart at number 95, 41...

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Yemi Alade Unveils Sixth Album ‘Rebel Queen’

Yemi Alade, one of Africa’s leading musical talents, has released her sixth studio album, “Rebel Queen,” which celebrates her deep-rooted African heritage through...

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Adekunle Gold Celebrates 8-Year Anniversary of Debut Album “Gold” with Heartfelt Reflections

Eight years ago today, Adekunle Gold released his debut album, “Gold,” a project that quickly established him as a force to be reckoned...

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Burna Boy and Tems: Nigerian Stars Shining Bright with RIAA Gold and Platinum Hits

Burna Boy and Tems have recently achieved significant milestones in their music careers, signalling a momentous development for Nigerian music and Afrobeats globally....