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‘It’s a true art form’: Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye on high fashion and life at Udinese
Nigeria and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has spoken about his growing profile in high fashion, following a viral appearance at Paris fashion week’s Jean Paul Gaultier show alongside Cardi B. He insists his off-field interests, including a near two-million-strong social media following, remain entirely separate from his football career, which he treats as his true…
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Mahesh Babu’s Look in S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ Unveiled
S.S. Rajamouli’s upcoming epic “Varanasi” has released two new character stills of star Mahesh Babu, unveiled on Sunday to mark the actor’s birthday. The images show his character Rudhra on location in Africa, offering the latest glimpse of a production that has been generating anticipation as the director’s much-awaited follow-up to the Oscar-winning “RRR”. The…
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Gina Prince-Bythewood Discusses the Worldbuilding of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ and Praises Author Tomi Adeyemi as a ‘Genius’
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood and star Thuso Mbedu previewed their upcoming film “Children of Blood and Bone” at the opening night of the 24th Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, sharing unseen clips and discussing the making of the adaptation. Prince-Bythewood praised author Tomi Adeyemi, with whom she shares a screenplay credit, describing the casting process…
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Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett set to double his money on £8.5million Cape Town property as locals accuse him of ‘flipping’ the home and driving up house prices
Steven Bartlett, the “Dragons’ Den” star and podcast host, is reportedly poised to double his money on a luxury Cape Town property after buying and quickly reselling it at a substantially higher price. Local residents have criticised the move, accusing him of “flipping” homes for profit in a way that is pushing up house prices…
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The China shock comes to Africa
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Nigeria’s largest rescue operation frees 308 hostages held by militants in Kwara State
Nigerian forces have freed 308 hostages in Kwara State after they were held for six months by jihadi kidnappers, in an operation officials describe as the largest rescue in the country’s history. Survivors reportedly described harsh conditions in captivity, while authorities began assessing their health and immediate needs. The hostages included hundreds of women and…
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Saharan dust cloud the size of the continental US is impacting summer weather and you may not have even noticed
A vast plume of Saharan dust, roughly the size of the continental United States, crossed the Atlantic towards the Caribbean and US Gulf Coast. It matters because it can make skies hazy, reduce air quality and alter local summer weather, while its dry air may also inhibit the development of tropical storms and hurricanes. The…
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Angélique Kidjo to Become First African Musician to Receive a Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Angélique Kidjo is set to become the first African musician and first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The recognition marks a significant milestone for African representation at the landmark and honours Kidjo’s long international career blending West African music with global styles. Kidjo will receive the 2,854th…
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Country town of Maitland, NSW erupts as artist Osvaldo Budet labels statue of African-American boy on main street for 150 years as racist – with the local council staging a dramatic vote
An artwork by Osvaldo Budet has reignited debate in Maitland, New South Wales, over ‘Jocko’, a cast-iron statue of a Black American boy that has stood on High Street for about 150 years. Budet argues that the figure reinforces a racist, servile stereotype, while supporters regard it as a longstanding local landmark; the dispute has…