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Black Sherif reps Ghana at BETs, and Rema gets honoured in Boston. Plus, Zikoko’s new docuseries celebrates powerhouse Nigerian women, Afolabi Olalekan’s Freedom Way opens the New York African Film Festival, and Africa’s top stars light up the AMAs.
Ayra Starr goes platinum, Ayo Edebiri channels her roots at Met Gala, and a Ghanian chef champions African cuisine. Plus, African designers dominate the Met, Afrocentric films head to the New York African Film Festival, and Apple Music spotlights Africa’s hottest music capitals.
Grace Ladoja opens permanent Homecoming store and Alioune Diagne debuts with a celebration of African dreams. Plus, Rema wins big at the Headies, Tigst Assefa smashes a marathon record, and Tolu Coker & Torisheju Dumi land LVMH Prize nods.
Burna Boy electrifies a sold-out Stade de France, Savara crafts a new Kenyan sound, and Mo Abudu and Kwame Onwuachi make TIME’s 100 list. Plus, a Guinean striker rewrites Champions League history, East Africans dominate the Paris Marathon, and Fireboy lights up Royal Albert Hall
Amoako Boafo brings Accra’s spirit to London and Wizkid’s journey hits Tribeca Film Festival. Plus, Davido joins Essence Fest lineup, 18 year old Beninese baller eyes NBA history, and Tyla lands another global deal
Cassper Nyovest and Mörda to headline Cape Town’s ComUnity Festival, Wole Soyinka Honoured by US Government, Oxlade drops OXLADE FROM AFRICA (DELUXE), and Fankeenna Film Fest preps for round two in Somaliland.
