Arts/Culture
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New graphic novel, Asantewaa Awakening celebrates African heroes
For decades, African stories in global media have often been filtered through stereotypes. Modin Comics is challenging that trend with…
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Jessica Martinez sets world record for largest afro
Jessica L. Martinez has officially claimed the Guinness World Records title for the world’s largest afro after her natural hair…
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Africa prepares for landmark 9th Pan-African Congress in Togo
Africa is preparing for a defining diplomatic and cultural moment as the African Union (AU) and the Government of Togo…
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Pan-African Congress returns to Lomé, Togo after delays
The 9th Pan-African Congress will take place December 8–12 in Lomé, Togo, marking the first gathering of its kind in…
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Cracking down on what can be called kente cloth — Yola Mzizi
As the vibrantly patterned kente travels out of Africa, a new designation aims to protect its ties to Ghana, where…
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Antiguan Chaneil Imhoff wins CHOGM 2026 logo contest
Antigua and Barbuda’s creative scene has earned a moment in the global spotlight as communications specialist and designer Chaneil Imhoff…
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Egypt opens GEM, world’s largest single-civilisation museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has officially opened its doors to the public, marking the end of a decades-long journey…
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Mike Tyson visits DR Congo to reconnect with his ancestral roots
Boxing legend, Mike Tyson returned to Africa, marking a deeply personal journey to his ancestral homeland. The former heavyweight champion…
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David Ashbel calls Black Star Festival a defining moment for Ghana
Music executive and creative industry strategist David Ashbel has called the recent Black Star Festival held at the Washington, D.C.…
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The Black Star Festival 2025 to celebrate Ghana’s heritage in D.C.
The Black Star Festival has announced a unique cultural event that will bring the history of Ghana’s slave dungeons, and…
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