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On October 19, 2025, Accra’s Independence Square (Black Star Square) bore witness to one of the most spectacular celebrations in Ghana’s music history: ShattaFest 2025 x Shattabration: The King Calls. What was meant to be a grand birthday concert and appreciation event for Shatta Wale became a night defined by record‐breaking attendance, emotive moments, flashes…
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When the Cloud Crashes: The Global Chaos of the AWS Outage If your favorite app glitched, your smart home went silent, or your McDonald’s mobile order vanished into the digital abyss this week you weren’t alone. The culprit? Amazon Web Services (AWS) the invisible backbone of half the internet went down, and the world collectively…
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Tim Godfrey x Oxlade’s “Infinity” and the Gospel Secular Crossroads of Nigerian Music Release date: October 2025Artists: Tim Godfrey & OxladeProduced by: SMJLabel: Rox NationGenre: Gospel / Afrobeats Fusion When Tim Godfrey one of Nigeria’s most celebrated gospel voices announced a collaboration with Oxlade, many fans expected a remix, not a revelation. Instead, “Infinity” arrived…
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Kim Kardashian’s Hairy Underwear Drop Just Exposed Everyone’s Double Standards If the internet feels especially itchy lately, blame Kim Kardashian. Her latest SKIMS drop the so-called “Ultimate Bush” faux-hair underwear has single-handedly sent social media into a collective meltdown. The product? A micro-thong with synthetic pubic hair attached. The reaction? Chaos. Within hours, Twitter (sorry,…
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“Who’s Dat Girl”: Rema and Ayra Starr Redefine the Modern Afrobeats Power Dynamic Release date: October 2025Artists: Rema & Ayra StarrLabel: Mavin Records / Jonzing WorldProduced by: Andre Vibez & LondonGenre: Afrobeats / Afro-fusion When Rema and Ayra Starr link up, it’s not just another label collaboration, it’s a cultural event. Their latest single, “Who’s…
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Zlatan Ibile – “Symbol of Hope”: A Testament to Growth, Grit, and Greatness Nigerian rapper and songwriter Zlatan Ibile continues to evolve as one of Africa’s most dynamic voices in contemporary music. With the release of his third studio album, Symbol of Hope, on October 17, 2025, under Zanku Records in partnership with ONErpm, Zlatan…
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“No Excuses”: Blaqbonez Steps into His Super Saiyan Era When a rapper names an album No Excuses, you know he’s ready to prove something. For years, Blaqbonez has been one of the most confident and inventive voices in Nigerian hip-hop, playful yet strategic, cocky yet self-aware. With his fourth studio album, released on October 17,…
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For centuries before colonial powers carved arbitrary borders across the continent, Africa was shaped by kingdoms and empires whose political systems, economies, and cultures defined regional life and influenced the wider world. These kingdoms were not monolithic; each developed unique traditions of governance, trade, and social organization, but together they reflect the rich diversity of…
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Long before the rise of modern states, Africa was home to some of the world’s greatest civilizations—societies that built vast empires, advanced knowledge in science and mathematics, created magnificent architecture, and nurtured rich cultures that influenced the wider world. These civilizations remind us that Africa was not a passive participant in history but one of…
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Visionary business leaders across the continent are transforming Africa’s economic landscape through technology, sustainability, and social enterprise. By JOEY P In cities and rural communities across Africa, a new wave of entrepreneurs is reshaping the continent’s economic future. From financial technology hubs in Lagos to eco-friendly factories in Addis Ababa, African innovators are making their…