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The General Conference of UNESCO elected Khaled El-Enany as Director-General of the Organization, with 172 votes out of a total of 174 ballotsView on euronews

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Kenya: art as a tool for change: Wajukuu Arts in Nairobi's Mukuru

Culture • 3:09 PM

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In the heart of one of Nairobi's most impoverished neighborhoods, where corrugated iron roofs stretch across the Mukuru slum, a quiet revolution is unfolding.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025

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Lagos Fashion Week highlights Africa’s creative growth at 15th anniversary

Culture • 12:36 AM

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Building upon its over a decade-long journey, Lagos Fashion Week champions the rich stories, creativity, and craftsmanship that have come to define African fashion<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com

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Egypt's immense new antiquities museum opens after two-decade build

Culture • 1:28 PM

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Dignitaries, including prime ministers and presidents from around the world, descended on Cairo on Saturday to attend the long-delayed grand opening.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/11/02/eg

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Grand Egyptian museum set for historic opening, showcasing the full legacy of Tutankhamun

Culture • 1:24 PM

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The museum sits at the crossroads of ancient history and a modern tourism revival — linking directly to the Giza plateau via pedestrian paths and eco-friendly transport. Daily visitor numbers are expected to reach 15,000 to 20,000, according to museum adm

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Morocco’s caftan: A cultural jewel on the path to UNESCO recognition

Culture • 11:22 AM

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Between a caftan from the 19th century and one from today lies a continuous cultural thread — an intergenerational legacy that transforms fabric into heritage<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025

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Seychelles marks 40 years of Kreol festival with vibrant tribute to identity and heritage

Culture • 4:26 PM

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The 40th Kreol Festival runs until November 2nd, and will return in October 2026, continuing its mission to preserve, celebrate and transmit Creole heritage to future generations.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://ww

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Artists gather in Morocco for the 17th Sufi culture festival in Fez

Culture • 1:57 PM

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The 17th edition of the festival took place in Fez from 18 to 25 October 2025.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/27/artists-gather-in-morocco-for-the-17th-sufi-culture-festival-in-fez/?utm_

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Documentary reveals underground world of South Korean tattoo artists

Culture • 5:25 PM

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In September, Seoul legalised tattoos by non-medical professionals for the first time following a campaign by artists.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/24/documentary-reveals-underground-w

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Can Ghana’s new claim over Kente change the way fashion brands use African designs?

Culture • 2:25 PM

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Can Ghana’s new claim over Kente change the way fashion brands use African designs?<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/24/can-ghanas-new-claim-over-kente-change-the-way-fashion-brands-use-af

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Graffiti transforms Conakry’s walls into canvases for change

Culture • 1:50 PM

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Leading the movement is Omar “Chimère” Diaw, a Senegalese-born graffiti artist who has helped turn Conakry’s gray concrete walls into vibrant expressions of identity<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.c

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Davido meets Macron in Paris, sparks global buzz over vision for a better world

Culture • 9:26 AM

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Nigerian music and Afrobeats star Davido has met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, France, marking a moment that highlights his expanding global influence beyond music.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/

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Plastic bottles and food wrappers hit the runway in Lagos “trashion” show

Culture • 8:37 AM

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Teenage designers, students and volunteers created the garments from litter collected along beaches and in coastal communities<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/24/plastic-bottles-and-food-

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Designer Alphadi returns to Timbuktu with a “Caravan of Peace”

Culture • 4:55 PM

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The Nigerien fashion icon brings his message of unity and creativity to a city seeking healing through culture.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/23/designer-alphadi-returns-to-timbuktu-wit

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Janet Jackson honored at Gala of the stars, says she has no plans to stop dancing

Culture • 3:52 PM

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The pop superstar was honored with the Icon Award at the Gala of the Stars, an annual event organized by Dancers Against Cancer celebrating excellence and resilience in the global dance community. The award was presented by screen legend Liza Minnelli.<di

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Cubans honor centenary of icon Celia Cruz

Culture • 10:57 AM

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Born in Havana on Oct. 21, 1925, Celia Cruz, nicknamed the “Guarachera of Cuba” and the “Queen of Salsa,” built a solid career as a vocalist on the island before going into exile in 1960 and settling in the United States<div class="small-12 column text-ce

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Met museum unveils ‘Divine Egypt’ exhibition on ancient gods

Culture • 9:13 AM

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'Divine Egypt' explores how the gods and imagery were experienced in temples, shrines, and tombs, and how they came to life in daily worship.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/19/met-museum

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Devotees prepare to celebrate Diwali

Culture • 2:37 PM

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Across India and the wider world, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. It's also observed by Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists, each attaching their own meaning to the festival<div class="smal

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New exhibition celebrates Yves Saint Laurent’s love of dogs

Culture • 4:12 PM

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The late French fashion designer once said “I only feel comfortable at home with my dog, my pencils, and my paper."<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/16/new-exhibition-celebrates-yves-saint

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Madagascar wins third edition of 'Our Generation' junior song contest in Russia

Culture • 4:54 PM

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The final of the contest's third edition took place in Moscow on Saturday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/madagascar-wins-third-edition-of-our-generation-junior-song-contest-in-russia

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Timbuktu marks 700 years of iconic Mosque with community celebration and restoration

Culture • 3:45 PM

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In the heart of Timbuktu, hundreds of residents gathered in a powerful display of unity and heritage, coming together to replaster the Djingarey Ber Mosque, an annual tradition that this year carries special significance. The mosque, built in 1325 by Empe

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Tunisia: A new exhibition highlights Italian influence on Tunisian architecture

Culture • 2:31 PM

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The touring exhbition opened in Ahmed Bey Palace in La Marsa last week, before moving to Tunis.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/13/tunisia-a-new-exhibition-highlights-italian-influence-on

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Dream City biennale turns Tunis medina into living work of art

Culture • 4:26 PM

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For its tenth edition, the Dream City biennale brings the medina of Tunis to life. The result of two years of work led by the association L’Art Rue, the festival transforms the alleys, houses, and squares of the old city into open stages for contemporary

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Queen rules UK airwaves as most played rock act of the 21st century

Culture • 1:46 PM

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British group Queen is back at number one – this time topping the list of the most played rock acts in the UK this century.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/09/queen-rules-uk-airwaves-as-m

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Exhibition charting development of Nigerian Modernism opens at London's Tate Modern

Culture • 10:57 AM

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The first UK exhibition on the development of Nigeria’s modern art movement is opening in London.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/09/exhibition-charting-development-of-nigerian-modernism-

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Nigerian designer Alphadi marks World Cotton Day with Rome masterclass

Culture • 11:11 AM

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Students at Rome’s Academy of Fashion were treated to a masterclass by celebrated Nigerian designer Alphadi. It was part of a series of events organized by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) to celebrate World Cotton Day on October

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Culture and identity: Oromo Festival reflects Ethiopia's complex shifts

Culture • 11:52 AM

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Tens of thousands of Ethiopians, predominantly from the Oromo ethnic group, gathered in the capital Saturday for the vibrant Irreecha festival, a thanksgiving celebration that this year underscored a complex mix of cultural resurgence, political symbolism

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Ancient Egyptian painting stolen from Saqqara tomb

Culture • 11:00 AM

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A limestone pharaonic painting has gone missing from Egypt's famed Saqqara necropolis, becoming the latest artifact to disappear in a country known for its rich and lengthy history.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://

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Egypt: Pharaoh's tomb reopened after more than 20 years of renovations

Culture • 2:24 PM

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Amenhotep III ruled between 1390 and 1350 BC and was one of the most prominent pharaohs of ancient Egypt.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/05/egypt-pharoahs-tomb-reopened-after-more-than-2

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"The Life of a Showgirl": Taylor Swift's latest album is out

Culture • 12:30 AM

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The wait is over for Swifties around the world. Pop superstar Taylor Swift's much anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has arrived. Fans gathered for listening parties across the globe on Thursday to celebrate the release.<div class="s

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Morocco: The 14th edition of the Magreb International Film Festival opens in Oujda

Culture • 8:38 PM

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This year, the festival explores the theme "From Cinema Screens, Bridges Are Built and Stories Are Told."<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/01/morocco-the-14th-edition-of-the-magreb-interna

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Six rarely seen paintings valued at $150 million unveiled at Abu Dhabi museum

Culture • 3:19 PM

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Sotheby’s on Wednesday unveiled six masterpieces collectively valued an estimated amount of $150 million at a museum in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/01/six-

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Two-year-old Aryatara Shakya becomes Nepal's new kumari goddess

Culture • 2:28 PM

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In a vibrant ceremony marking the country's biggest festival, a two-year-old girl was paraded through the ancient alleys of the capital on Tuesday to begin her life as Nepal’s new Kumari, or “living goddess,” a figure revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.

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Comic-Con goes global, landing in Malaga

Culture • 6:44 AM

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The event spanning 82,000 square metres, it's a massive celebration of comics, cinema, TV, video games, animation, and role-playing games.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/25/comic-con-goe

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Steam at a crossroads: can Morocco's ancient hammams endure?

Culture • 4:42 PM

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For centuries, the communal hammam has been the beating heart of Moroccan social life, a sanctuary for cleansing and connection.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/29/steam-at-a-crossroads-c

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Nigeria: African Creators train young creators with digital skills

Culture • 6:42 PM

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The African Creators Conference 2025 brought together visionary thinkers, entrepreneurs, artists and innovators from diverse fields.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/28/nigeria-african-cre

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UN delegates use fashion to bring culture and tradition to global stage

Culture • 3:00 PM

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At the United Nations General Assembly, speeches aren’t the only statements being made. Beyond the rhetoric and debates, fashion has quietly emerged as a form of diplomacy.

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Mariah Carey returns with new album Here for It All, embraces “Era of Me”

Culture • 4:04 PM

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Seven years after her last release, Mariah Carey is back with her 16th studio album, Here for It All. The pop icon admits she was hesitant at first, unsure if the project would come to life, but ultimately decided to embrace the moment.<div class="small-1

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Senegal's Germaine Acogny pays tribute to Josephine Baker in Paris

Culture • 3:53 PM

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The show marks 100 years after the legendary American-born dancer, singer, actress, and activist first appeared on stage in France.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/26/senegals-germaine-ac

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Young Cuban musicians breathe new life into the island's music scene

Culture • 3:36 PM

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The phenomenon has led to the rise of new genres, including the highly commercial “reparto," a genre that originated in Havana’s working-class neighborhoods and is known for its explicit lyrics<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a hr

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Frida Kahlo self-portrait could sell for more than $60M, smash record for female artist

Culture • 3:22 PM

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Frida Kahlo’s face is one of the best known in art, thanks to her bold and challenging self-portraits. A lesser-seen self-depiction by the Mexican artist is going up for auction at Sotheby’s in what could be a record-setting sale.<div class="small-12 colu

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Nigerian music star Davido joins Grammy voting academy

Culture • 1:14 PM

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“Understanding the importance of how our voices are heard, I am participating in the GRAMMY Award process. It is a game-changer. ..."<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/24/nigerian-music-sta

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Claudia Cardinale, star of '8½' and 'The Leopard,' dies at 87

Culture • 8:49 AM

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Acclaimed Italian actor Claudia Cardinale, who starred in some of the most celebrated European films of the 1960s and 1970s, has died in France, her agent said Wednesday<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africane

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New documentary “In Whose Name?” offers rare intimate look at Kanye West

Culture • 3:39 PM

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While avoiding commentary on Ye’s most controversial public statements in recent years, Ballesteros frames In Whose Name? as a broader cultural reflection.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09

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A journey through six decades: Pattie LaBelle's enduring legacy

Culture • 3:08 PM

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Pattie LaBelle didn’t envision a six-decade career when she entered the music business during the 60s at just 14 years old. But 67 years later, she doesn’t take it for granted.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.a

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John Legend honoured at Black Music Action Coalition event

Culture • 1:59 PM

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John Legend was honoured at Black Music Action Coalition event. It comes as the Coalition, which aims to uplift under-represented voices in music, marks its fifth anniversary.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.af

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Hollywood icon Robert Redford passes away at 89, leaving legacy of film and independence

Culture • 3:13 PM

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Robert Redford, the charismatic Hollywood star who evolved into an Oscar-winning director and a pioneering champion of independent cinema, has died. He was 89.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/202

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Russia to host Intervision song contest featuring singers from 23 countries

Culture • 12:25 AM

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Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Tuesday that singers from 23 countries will take part in the upcoming Intervision song contest, the Russian version of Eurovision<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/

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Oscar winner and champion of independent film, Robert Redford, dies at 89

Culture • 3:46 PM

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Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at age 89.<div class="small-12 column text-center article

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Doll museum in Morocco celebrates culture, tradition

Culture • 2:55 PM

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The World Dolls museum, officially named the "Poupées Du Monde" in French, is home to roughly 2,500 dolls<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/12/doll-museum-in-morocco-celebrates-culture-trad

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A new Whitney Houston duet? How 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' was made

Culture • 4:57 PM

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The single is a duet between Calum Scott and the late Whitney Houston, a balladic reinterpretation of the timeless “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),” using Houston's original vocal stems.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button">

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Venice Architecture Biennale exhibition showcases lives of immigrants and refugees

Culture • 12:59 AM

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A large-scale installation showcasing 100 portraits of immigrants and refugees welcomed visitors on Venice's famous St Mark's Square.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/08/venice-architectur

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Sudanese feminist drama "Cotton Queen" warmly received at Venice Film Festival

Culture • 3:04 PM

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Sudanese-Russian filmmaker Mirghani, who is based in Qatar, made a short film of the story in Sudan, and had wanted to return and make a feature length version in the same location, with the same cast. But when war broke out in Sudan, she was forced to sh

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Sixth edition of Comic Con Africa draws thousands of fans to Johannesburg

Culture • 11:13 AM

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The sixth edition of the festival closed on Sunday, after a four-day celebration of anime, gaming and comic books.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/01/sixth-edition-of-comic-con-africa-dra

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Ariana Grande announces first tour in seven years for summer 2026

Culture • 11:09 AM

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Ariana Grande is to go on tour for the first time since 2019, with a string of dates, mainly for the United States, announced for summer 2026.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/29/ariana-gr

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce their engagement

Culture • 11:06 AM

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It’s the announcement Taylor Swift fans have been waiting for: In a five-photo post on Instagram, the superstar singer broke the news that she and American football player Travis Kelce are engaged.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><

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Woody Allen’s appearance at Moscow film festival draws sharp condemnation from Ukraine

Culture • 10:54 AM

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The ministry accused Allen of lending credibility to a festival aligning with Putin’s backers, and warned that culture must not be used to whitewash crimes or as a propaganda tool<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://ww

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How Nairobi’s rare Vinyl haven is preserving African history

Culture • 10:21 AM

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What started as one man’s fight against piracy has grown into a cultural archive, preserving the rhythms, stories, and pride of Africa’s musical past — one vinyl at a time.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afric

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‘The Voice of Hind Rajab,’ the story of a 6-year-old killed in Gaza

Culture • 4:58 PM

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The impact of the story, and the audio of Hind’s voice from that call, has been vast, inspiring songs, protest movements and now a film from Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://ww

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Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt walk the red carpet in Venice for 'The Smashing Machine'

Culture • 2:48 PM

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Hollywood stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt walked the red carpet in Venice on Monday for the premiere of their latest film, 'The Smashing Machine.'<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/02/

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