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The Story of Tchuilieu Tchouanga, West Africa’s Solar Energy Pioneer.
For over two decades, Tchounga has been on a quest to power West Africa through solar energy, and...
“Returnees” are taking this Zimbabwean ICT firm Africa-wide
After recently acquiring controlling interests in Altron Mozambique and Altron Botswana,...
9 New African Languages Added To Google Translate Offline Support
iPhone, iPad and Android users with the Google Translate app installed can now translate...
African music craze sweeps YouTube as artists rack up millions of views
African music is witnessing explosive growth on YouTube, in a marked departure from the past,...
Meet Valerie Traore, the woman behind one of Africa’s leading advocacy firms
Through her advocacy firm, this change-maker promotes narrative-shifting public policies. bird...
TikTok Awards Top Creators in Africa
Content creators from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa dominated the inaugural TikTok Top Content...
Lifestyle & Culture
African music craze sweeps YouTube as artists rack up millions of views
African music is witnessing explosive growth on YouTube, in a marked departure from the past,...
Is Dakar set to become the cultural and creative capital of Africa?
Flush with success from investing in sports and the arts, Senegal's cultural capital seems to know...
8 African Artists Make Rolling Stones’ 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list
Updated for the first time since 2008, the new '200 Greatest Singers of All Time' list includes...
The Kabareh Cheikhats: Challenging Gender Stereotypes In Morocco
A performance in Morocco sees actors dressed as women to honour Cheikhat women, preserve...
Meet Carole Lubelo, A Young Liswati Fashion Designer On The Rise
The award-winning designer is inching her way to global recognition with her unparalleled...
CKay Makes Musical History Amid Afrobeat’s Unstoppable Global Rise
Nigerian singing sensation and producer CKay has made musical history as the first-ever African...
Checkout Franco Ndiba, The Artist Making Waves In The Contemporary Art Scene.
From fishmonger to internationally acclaimed artist, the story of Franco Ndiba A chance encounter...
Ganga Zumbi: African Man Who Created His Own Kingdom in Present Day Brazil
Nganga Nzumbi also know as Ganga Zumbi, is known by many as the African Spartacus. Was born in...
Gambian afrofusion group Nobles Unveil anticipated debut album
Introducing fast-rising Gambian afrofusion trio NOBLES with their highly anticipated and exciting...
People
The Story of Tchuilieu Tchouanga, West Africa’s Solar Energy Pioneer.
For over two decades, Tchounga has been on a quest to power West Africa through solar energy, and...
“Returnees” are taking this Zimbabwean ICT firm Africa-wide
After recently acquiring controlling interests in Altron Mozambique and Altron Botswana,...
Meet Valerie Traore, the woman behind one of Africa’s leading advocacy firms
Through her advocacy firm, this change-maker promotes narrative-shifting public policies. bird...
Meet The Phone That ‘speaks’ 50 African Languages
By using a vocal assistant that responds to commands in local languages, the locally-developed...
8 African Artists Make Rolling Stones’ 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list
Updated for the first time since 2008, the new '200 Greatest Singers of All Time' list includes...
The Kabareh Cheikhats: Challenging Gender Stereotypes In Morocco
A performance in Morocco sees actors dressed as women to honour Cheikhat women, preserve...
Food
Youth-run Glytime Foods Is Promoting Healthy Eating Across Africa
A youth-run family business in Harare is trailblazing the healthy food industry in Africa by...
Ivorian Entrepreneur Sets Up A Food Chain Start-up Offering West African Culinary Delights
By Ange Kumassi, bird story agency Dabali Xpress, a fast food joint in Marcory Zone 4 in the...
A Nigerian Spirit Goes Upmarket
For decades, Ògógóró, a Nigerian traditional palm spirit, was illicit - despite being popular....
History
Ganga Zumbi: African Man Who Created His Own Kingdom in Present Day Brazil
Nganga Nzumbi also know as Ganga Zumbi, is known by many as the African Spartacus. Was born in...
The Women King Takes Number One in North America Box Office
According to early data from Exhibitor Relations released on Sunday, the Sony movie, which...
Benin Celebrates Its women ‘Amazones’ in Powerful Reminder of a Female Military Tradition.
The unveiling of the continent’s second-highest statue honours its Minos, soldiers in a women-only...
Africa’s Pride: In Art And Attire, New Generations Tell Their Story.
By Lerato Mogoatlhe, bird story agency Nigerian artist Uzoma Dunkwu has taken time out from a...
DR Congo Officially Part Of East African Community
The Democratic Republic of Congo is officially the East African Community's seventh member ....
10 Interesting Facts About Africa
CheckoutAfrica put together a list of 10 interesting facts about Africa. While Africa makes up...
Travel
Is Dakar set to become the cultural and creative capital of Africa?
Flush with success from investing in sports and the arts, Senegal's cultural capital seems to know...
These Two African Cities Are Home To A Thriving Wildlife Population
In these two African cities, you can make a turn from the worst traffic jam and find yourself in...
Nearly 800 Years Later, the Fires of the Benin Bronze Casters still blaze
For bronze caster, Alex Agbonmwenre, the return of the Benin Bronzes is about far more than the...