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From a reinterpreted Heart of Darkness to a barstool in Congo, this is a list of Africa's best contemporary novels in 2012, as compiled by Ellah Wakatama Allfrey, deputy editor of Granta. Enjoy.… read more

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For the last 20 years, a few great musicians have ruled Africa's musical scene. You know their names - Baaba Maal, Salif Keita, Angelique Kidjo, Youssou N'Dour and Fela Kuti. However a new breed of… read more

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Light. Color. Shadow. This is how Kangai Mwiti wants you to perceive make-up. In her six-minute videos on YouTube, applying make-up has never been made so simple. Using models, she display the… read more

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Since independence, men have always run the country and they have failed at the job. Now, we're going to try something else with a woman and see how that goes." This innocuous comment from Christian… read more

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Chobe National Park lies in Botswana's Okavango Delta and it's one the world's largest remaining wilderness areas offering the most diverse array of wildlife out of all of Botswana's national parks.… read more

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Lakin Ogunbanwo is a self-described versatile artist with a contemporary eye for the colours of Africa. His work - described as vivid and sometimes suggestive - boasts of a very meticulous approach… read more

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A trailer for the new Nelson Mandela movie starring Idris Elba has been released as the frail freedom fighter enters his seventh week in hospital. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom stars the actor better… read more

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Nyasha Zimucha an Entrepreneur, TV Personality, Singer/Dancer and Humanitarian. With South African and Zimbabwean heritage, she has a passion for Africa the continent she once represented as Miss… read more

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Zuriel Elise Oduwole is a 10 year old girl, but not just your regular 10-year-old. The extraordinary Nigerian-American child has put her name down in the history and record books as the youngest… read more

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Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare produced a strong second half to win the women's 200m at the IAAF Diamond League meet in Paris. Okagbare got into her stride in the final 80 metres to overtake American,… read more

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11 year-old Nigerian, American wonder kid, Zuriel Oduwole gives an insight into her new project to campaign for girls education. Zuriel, a documentary filmmaker, who made her first documentary film… read more

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Still doing Africa proud! Kenyan Oscar winner and People's Most beautiful woman, Lupita Nyong'o keeps covering major magazines in the US. She just landed the cover of US Vogue and that is a great… read more

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After being recognized as the country with the largest economy in Africa,Nigeria is now ranked as the top economy that American and European multinational companies are most interested in. This… read more

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That pose just screams African beauty! Nigerian born model Aminat Ayinde is a smoldering African beauty in Ukranian quarterly magazine –Baku. Aminat was introduced to the world in Cycle 12 of the… read more

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DJ Cuppy was the official DJ at Tatler UK Magazine and Christie Inc‘s Art Ball held in London yesterday Thursday 12th June 2014. After rocking Mary Katrantzou at the 2014 MTV Africa Music… read more

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We cannot deny that African fashion has more than sky-rocketed over the past few years. In her bid to take it to the next level, Designer Reni Folawiyo had an exclusive interview with renowned U.S… read more

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Nigerian computer programmers and twin co-founders of African social network, PicRate.Me (formerly LAGbook), Chidi and Chika Nwaogu have been contracted to redesign MTV's TagWorld from scratch.… read more

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Nigerian Nam Mokwunye's startup, PublicVine has been boosted by a $5 million investment as it readies for its June 6th 2014 global launch. The US-based platform is a web-based marketplace for videos… read more

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Uzoamaka Aduba is an American-born Nigerian actress.She is known for her role as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren in Orange Is the New Black (2013). Uzo Aduba attended Boston University, where she… read more

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Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua (born December 21, 1985),professionally known by her stage name Seyi Shay, is a Nigerian based English singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer,and record producer.… read more

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Popular singer, Seyi Aleshinloye, a.k.a Seyi Alesh, is set to organise his annual concert tagged "Seyi Alesh and friends in concert" on May 30, in Lagos. Seyi Alesh, who is based in the USA, has been… read more

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The name Adebayo Jones is synonymous with exquisite fashion. The London-based fashion Designer and style consultant has long been associated with glamour, elegance, opulence, style and he has… read more

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The music superstar was spotted lounging on a yacht with Newcastle United‘s Manager Alan Pardew. Bangalee who is excited to meet Pardew, says "when you are big, you are big, when you are large… read more

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Ivan Lumala is the Chief Technology Officer for the Microsoft 4Afrika initiative, an initiative whose primary objectives are to increase Africa's competitiveness through development and use of ICT by… read more

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Christian Ngan left Cameroon in 2002 to study in Paris, and was then employed by French firms in private equity and investment banking. But in 2012, he made the life-changing decision to quit his job… read more

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GLEEHD Foundation for Leadership and International Development provided the perfect platform for emerging African leaders and professionals to network with their peers and build new relationships… read more

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If you know anything about the Cannes film festival, apart from the movies, it's all about the fashion. On the 15th of May, 12 Years a Slave Academy Award winning actress Lupita Nyong'o was present… read more

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John Boyega (born 17 March 1992) is a British actor of Nigerian origin, best known for playing Moses in the 2011 sci-fi film Attack the Block. Boyega was born in Peckham, London,to Nigerian… read more

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"Let me weep, Solomon". Just that scene made Adepero Oduye simply unforgettable in Steve McQueen‘s 12 Years a Slave. Chiwetel Ejiofor and Lupita Nyong'o weren't the only Africans in the Best… read more

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"My parents are supportive" – Nigeria's Tourism Ambassador DJ Cuppy recently had a quick chat with Sophie Ikenye for BBC‘s "Focus on Africa" programme. The 21-year-old daughter of Nigerian… read more

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A while ago, Oscar winning actress Lupita Nyong‘o was named as one of the new faces of luxury brand Miu Miu. Now, we have a fun and retro eye wear campaign for their Spring/Summer 2014… read more

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Born in Kawempe Kampala, Sekagya started his senior career with Kampala City Council in 1997, before moving to Argentina in 2001 to try and make a career in football. His first Argentine club was… read more

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Dr. Margaret Mungherera, president of the Uganda Medical Association, has been elected president of the World Medical Association. Dr. Mungherera, a psychiatrist, will take up office in October 2013… read more

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It's one of Oprah's favorite stories ever. Meet Tererai Trent, a woman who traveled more than 10,000 miles to make her greatest dreams come true. A young girl in rural Zimbabwe, Tererai Trent lived… read more

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The New York Police Department (NYPD) has announced the appointment of a Nigerian, Deputy Inspector Olufunmilo Obe, as the Commander of the 28th Precinct in New York City. She replaces Deputy… read more

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Yellow Fever, a short animated film by Kenyan filmmaker Ng'endo Mukii, won the Silver Hugo award for Best Animated Short at the Chicago International Film Festival. "I have been following The Chicago… read more

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Go Africa! Afropolitan360 is so excited to share this news. Kwasi Enin, a 17-year old Ghanaian-American has been accepted into not 2, not 4, but 8 ivy league colleges and universities in America.… read more

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On Friday 28th March 2014, "When Is it Enough", a film written by Nollywood actress Stella Damasus was screened in New York City, New York. The film is based on a true life story and sheds light on… read more

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Nigerian pop superstar Davido recently kicked off his first US/Canada Tour with his HKN crew. At his show in New York City, the party goers came out in full force. \r\n The sold out event saw a huge… read more

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It's been a week of non stop Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie news. The Nigerian author is clearly having the best month of her life as she promotes her new book – "Americanah". Here's another reason for her… read more

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TASCHEN has relaunched a book on Peter Beard's fascinating - at times shocking - art that was first published in 2006 and instantly sold out. Now the collage-like collection of photographs, diary… read more

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A fashion stop-motion animation/motion picture which depicts an antsy lady in anticipation of her group of accomplices for their 'take over'. The she-group stealthily make it to their secret venue.… read more

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Nigerian-born writer Teju Cole is emerging as a pop star African thinker and someone young-er, African intellectuals are scrambling to talk to. In essence, he lends cool to African literacy which has… read more

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HAIRY LEMON ISLAND, Uganda - As the landlocked country of Uganda embarks on an ambitious national works project to construct a hydroelectric dam across the Nile River, one of its economic lifelines… read more

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Some call it a movement, some think of it as a personal journey. Maybe it's just another trend, but for many it is a crucial matter of identity. Regardless of your perspective, there is no doubt that… read more

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Done any reading lately? Need a few great book suggestions and open to Africa's diverse authors and stories? You've come to the right place. Ali Mazrui's AFRICA'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 20TH CENTURY… read more

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Is there always a prior epistemic awareness of a photograph's time and place? Visual cues in the background may provide some hints. However, should that be the standardized guideline in each and… read more

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Built in the sixth century AD, with curved wood panels, painted ceilings and walls dedicated to the legend of Saint Aregawi, the history of the secretive monastery of Debre Damo is simply… read more

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Meals inspired by Africa, but infused with ingredients, techniques and flavors from around the world...The Afropolitan Way! Afropolitan Chef is the Culinary Lifestyle Brand for busy passionate… read more

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Ruth Ndyabahika, a Child Psychologist by profession, currently serves as the first woman President of the prestigious International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB). She is the Founder of Grace Villa… read more

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In a world where the word "genius" gets thrown around to describe taxi-cab apps and online dating algorithms, it's nice to meet someone who remembers that truly important inventions are about making… read more

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Peter and Paula Imafidon, Nigerian eight-year-old twins from Waltham Forest in Northeast London, are a part of the highest-achieving clan in the history of Great Britain education. The two youngest… read more

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Winning Best Supporting Actress at the 2014 Oscars, Lupita Nyong'o fulfilled her dream and countless little girls' goals when she accepted her golden statue with an inspiring speech that was sweet… read more

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Captain Phillips star Barkhad Abdi has won the 2014 best supporting actor BAFTA, beating Bradley Cooper, Daniel Bruhl, Matt Damon and Michael Fassbender. Before being cast in the role - his cinematic… read more

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It was indeed a very big day for British-Nigerian actor, Chinwetel Ejiofor who featured in the film "12 years a slave," the actor bagged an award as he won Best Actor at the 2014 BAFTAs which held on… read more

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Djimom Hounsou first gained acting attention in Steven Spielberg's Amistad (1997). Born in West Africa, he moved with his family to Paris, France, at age 13. When he left school, he became homeless… read more

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Wale Folarin (born September 21, 1984) better known by his stage name Wale, is an American rapper from Washington, D.C. Wale was born to Nigerian immigrant parents. He rose to prominence in 2006,… read more

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Born on January 21, 1963, in Lagos, Nigeria, Hakeem Olajuwon overcame a late introduction to basketball to star at the University of Houston. The cornerstone of the Houston Rockets for 17 of his 18… read more

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Dr. Julius Kpaduwa is an ardent believer who has positively contributed to the development of Nigeria. Dr. Kpaduwa came to the United States in 1971 to study medicine and has been practicing for the… read more

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Adoti was born June 27, 1973 in Forest Gate, London to Nigerian parents. He landed his first professional screen role on the British television show, Press Gang, playing a police officer. After a… read more

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Jelani Aliyu, hails from Sokoto State, Nigeria and is General Motors Lead Exterior Designer and the designer of the Chevy Volt. General Motors is the world's largest automobile maker. The car has… read more