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Yemeni café becomes sanctuary for migrants, intellectuals
Culture • 6:00 AM
2 min
In the capital Sana'a, the Madhash café stands out for its signature tea. Madhash has replaced other cultural hubs that were shut down by war.Today, it is a melting pot of cultures and ideas where intellectual discourse happens
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Monday, september 30, 2024

Madagascar's model ship builders make country's crafstmanship shine
Culture • 2:48 PM
4 min
Kylie Minogue, Prince Albert of Monaco, and the Spanish royal family are all customers according to the company, and Pope Francis was gifted a model by Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina.
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Gaz Mawete shines at La Cigale and announces new projects
Culture • 8:49 AM
2 min
Congolese music star Gaz Mawete recently electrified the stage at La Cigale in Paris with a sold-out performance that solidified his place as one of Africa’s most dynamic musical talents.
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Friday, september 27, 2024

Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Meskel, the feast of the Cross, as they pray for peace
Culture • 11:34 AM
4 min
Thousands of Ethiopians were gathered on Addis Ababa's Meskel square Thursday (Sep. 26). The festival celebrates the cross upon which Jesus was crucified, according to the church beliefs, and its recovery by Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine.
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Casablanca presents vibrant street wear collection
Culture • 10:56 AM
1 min
Casablanca showcased a youthful, vibrant streetwear collection Thursday, on a runway complete with vintage cars.
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Thursday, september 26, 2024

Love as a choice rooted in mutual respect in new US drama 'She Taught Love'
Culture • 2:38 PM
2 min
Lead actors Darrell Britt-Gibson and Arsema Thomas underscore the film’s message of love and connection, not as a means of rescue but as a choice rooted in mutual respect and growth.
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Tuesday, september 24, 2024

Marley Brothers make father's legacy live on with first tour in two decades
Culture • 11:06 AM
2 min
The reggae giant's footsteps are being filled by his five sons — Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian — during the Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour. It's the first time the siblings have performed together on tour in two decades.
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Lebron James premieres in Netflix series
Culture • 10:49 AM
1 min
Lebron James, Domantas Sabonis, Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards are pulling back the curtain and bringing audiences behind the scenes for the 2023-2024 NBA season.
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Wednesday, september 18, 2024

Halle Berry stars in Never Let Go, a horror film which takes on theme of generational trauma
Culture • 3:56 PM
1 min
Academy award winner Halle Berry says she drew on her experiences as a mother in her latest role in Never Let Go, a horror film which tackles the theme of generational trauma. Although she has had a wide-ranging career, this marks the first time the actre
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MPR Set to Return to the Stage in Paris, Amplifying Their Call for Peace and Social Justice
Culture • 3:05 PM
4 min
As their fanbase grows, so does their influence. The group’s followers recognize the importance of keeping these issues in the public eye. “Someone has to keep hammering on about this war because if everyone stays quiet, it will keep going,” said one fan
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Monday, september 16, 2024

Tito Jackson, iconic member of the Jackson 5, has died at 70
Culture • 8:26 AM
5 min
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved and iconic pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70.
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Saturday, september 14, 2024

Morocco's unique cave dwellings attract tourist
Culture • 2:25 PM
4 min
"These caves were formed by the valleys, which made a group of people settle here, and the criteria that encouraged them to settle, first the height, as the town is located in the mountains, in addition to the abundance of water and fertile soil," he says
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Thursday, september 12, 2024

Tyla wins best afrobeats, Swift encourages voting, and more highlights from the 40th VMAs
Culture • 10:33 AM
1 min
Later in the evening, Flavor Flav had the honor of presenting gymnast Jordan Chiles with a special award, rounding out a night filled with unforgettable performances and meaningful moments at the 40th VMAs held at the UBS Arena.
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Sunday, september 8, 2024

Brandy Norwood stars in new horror movie 'The Front Room'
Culture • 3:12 PM
2 min
"The Front Room" follows Belinda and Norman whose lives are thrown into disarray when the man's mother moves in.
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Cuba: Afro-descendant women and men showcase the beauty of their hair
Culture • 1:17 PM
3 min
Afro hair in all its beauty. Cuba's capital recently hosted the island's first Afro beauty-aesthetics convention. The trend that can be observed around the world is gaining traction in the Caribbean nation.
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Tuesday, september 3, 2024

French-Senegalese rapper S. Pri Noir talks about his roots
Culture • 8:42 PM
2 min
Born Malick Mendosa and of Senegalese heritage, the journey of S. Pri Noir started in 2008. He steadily grew in popularity to become the first French rapper to be the face of luxury brand Yves Saint Laurent.
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Monday, september 2, 2024

South African beauty queen crowned Miss Nigeria after nationality row
Culture • 11:16 AM
1 min
The 23-year-old law student celebrated her victory on Saturday, stating that the title represents a call for unity.
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Friday, august 30, 2024

Togo: Guin people mark new year with Sacred Stone ceremony
Culture • 2:29 PM
2 min
The annual event takes place between late August and early September in Glidji, south-east Togo. The Guin people migrated from Ghana in the late XVIIth century.
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Wednesday, august 28, 2024

'1992' producer Snoop Dogg attends premiere, honors late Ray Liotta
Culture • 3:42 PM
2 min
"1992" is executive produced by Snoop Dogg's Death Row Pictures and set during the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Gibson stars as a young father determined to rebuild his life and relationship with his son. The two end up colliding with another father-son team i
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Saturday, august 24, 2024

Global girl group KATSEYE born out of K-Pop artist development techniques
Culture • 12:19 AM
2 min
Comprising of six talented members from across the world, their journey began with fierce competition. Their remarkable rise to fame and sisterhood can be seen in the Netflix docuseries "Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE."
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Wednesday, august 21, 2024

Meet the designer behind some of the outfits at this year's Notting Hill Carnival
Culture • 4:53 PM
1 min
Chesska Robinson is busy at work all year round creating colourful outfits for London's Notting Hill Carnival. Her looks are worn by members of 'mas bands', which are groups who compete to be named the best in the festival's masquerade section.
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Monday, august 12, 2024

A mass circumcision is marketed to tourists in a remote area of Uganda
Culture • 11:15 AM
7 min
The tribal initiation of boys into adulthood has long been controversial in African countries such as South Africa, where incidents of botched, deadly circumcisions among Xhosa-speaking people have inspired campaigns for safe clinical circumcision.
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Monday, august 5, 2024

Mourad Merzouki brings hip-hop dance to Olympics as 'Dance of the Games' creator
Culture • 2:43 PM
3 min
The renowned French-Algerian choreographer and his dance troupe will take center stage near the Eiffel Towel in Paris, debuting the official dance of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Monday, july 29, 2024

Marrakesh festival celebrates Morocco's poetic and musical traditions
Culture • 6:52 PM
2 min
The second edition of the Kasbah Melhoun Art Festival featured various activities, such as an exhibition of books written by melhoun sheikhs or scholars.
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Friday, july 26, 2024

Paris Olympics: Fanzone celebrates African cultures and athletes
Culture • 3:28 PM
2 min
The Stade Robert Cesar has been transformed into an African village. Stalls shine an light on dozen of countries from the continent including the DRC, Cote d'Ivoire and Morocco. The Africa station will host shows, exhibitions, and meetings with athletes t
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Thursday, july 25, 2024

Torch bearer Snoop Dogg looks forward to “special” relay, recalls Muhammad Ali's
Culture • 11:40 AM
1 min
The California-born will represent his county of birth and carry the torch in the final stages of the Olympic relay, hours before the opening ceremony on the River Seine. The 2028 summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles.
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Tuesday, july 23, 2024

Egypt: 19th book fair in Alexandria attracts summer visitors
Culture • 11:21 AM
2 min
In the Egyptian city of Alexandria, summer visitors are flocking to the 19th book fair, a two-week event running until July 28th.
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Monday, july 22, 2024

Christie's showcases Saudi Arabia's most celebrated artist
Culture • 11:17 AM
5 min
Magnetism Book is being presented to the public for the first time and is the latest in Ahmed Mater's Magnetism series of work.
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Wednesday, july 17, 2024

Circus Baobab presents 'Yé!', a favorite at the Avignon Festival
Culture • 8:29 PM
2 min
Thirteen tireless young artists from Conakry deliver a powerful message: Success is within reach even with limited resources
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Turkey's booming drama industry captures hearts worldwide, boosts tourism
Culture • 12:18 AM
3 min
The global popularity of Turkish TV dramas - or dizi in Turkish - has thrust the nation into the position of a leading exporter of TV series.
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Tuesday, july 9, 2024

Morocco's storytelling festival ends
Culture • 4:48 AM
1 min
Musicians and street artists from more than 30 countries are being drawn to the weeklong festival, creating opportunities for other talents to shine.
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Monday, july 8, 2024

Fally Ipupa rocks France on start of European tour
Culture • 8:08 PM
1 min
Congolese artist Fally Ipupa played to an audience of over 7,000 on his first stop in France's Lyon. The 'Tokooos' singer's European tour will also take him to Italy and Portugal
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Thursday, july 4, 2024

London: Museum explores 65 years of Barbie history through a design lens
Culture • 7:42 PM
4 min
The show presents 250 objects from Barbie's world, including 180 dolls. Highlights include a rare first edition of the very first doll released by Mattel in 1959 (‘Number 1 Barbie’).
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Tuesday, july 2, 2024

Designer Imane Ayissi looked East for his latest show in Paris
Culture • 4:25 PM
2 min
Known for blending African heritage with the DNA of French high fashion, Cameroonian couture designer Imane Ayissi looked East for his latest collection.
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Monday, july 1, 2024

'Les Basketteuses de Bamako': When basketball, art meet
Culture • 2:36 PM
2 min
'Les Basketteuses de Bamako', a group of six Malian artists and basketball players took to the stage in Lomé, the capital of Togo. Their daring and creative show combines juggling of the ball, drumming, music and dance
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Tyla bags two awards at the BET 2024
Culture • 11:49 AM
1 min
Tyla a South African amapiano superstar won two Black Entertainment Television BET awards starting with best international act.
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Sunday, june 30, 2024

UNESCO finds ISIS-era bombs in Mosul mosque walls
Culture • 9:57 AM
2 min
Iraqi authorities have requested UNESCO to halt all reconstruction operations at al-Nouri mosque and evacuate the entire complex until the devices are disarmed.
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Friday, june 21, 2024

Nextflix documentary tells all about the first Black Barbie
Culture • 12:45 AM
5 min
1-hour-34-mminute “Black Barbie: A Documentary" covers the history of Black dolls and their impact on civil rights as well as Black entrepreneurship.
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Thursday, june 20, 2024

"African Symphony": when classical music meets legendary African hits
Culture • 5:30 PM
3 min
Beninese star Angelique Kidjo took up the challenge to celebrate African legends like Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti and stars from the younger generation that includes Burna Boy, Rema, Nomcebo Zikode and Nomcebo Zikode with a classical orchestral twist.
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Gaza war: In gesture of solidarity, artists present exhibition in Chile
Culture • 11:58 AM
7 min
The National Archives of Chile opened Wednesday (Jun. 19) an exhibition titled "From all the rivers to all the seas of the world". It echoes a famous Palestinian rallying cry.
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Wednesday, june 19, 2024

Rema's 'Calm Down' makes Afrobeats history in the US
Culture • 10:58 AM
2 min
Originally released as part of Rema's debut album 'Raves & Roses' in March 2022, 'Calm Down' gained further popularity with a remix featuring Selena Gomez.
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Monday, june 17, 2024

Morgan Freeman honored at Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Culture • 2:54 PM
1 min
The 87-year-old who was given the Crystal Nymph award at the opening ceremony on June 14.
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Friday, june 14, 2024

Historic Ugandan artifacts return home for three years
Culture • 2:48 PM
2 min
Ugandan officials, seeking such restitution, first traveled to Cambridge in 2022 as more African governments started to demand accountability over items of aesthetic or cultural value that were looted before and during the colonial era.
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Thursday, june 13, 2024

The Recording Academy "Grammys" extends reach to Africa
Culture • 1:47 PM
1 min
"This is exciting because music is one of humanity’s greatest natural resources,"
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Cambridge returns 39 artifacts to Uganda on loan
Culture • 1:23 PM
3 min
The items remain the property of the collection of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at Cambridge, which is loaning them to Uganda for an initial period of three years.
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Wednesday, june 12, 2024

Babyface, Usher honored at the Apollo’s 2024 Spring Benefit
Culture • 1:16 PM
2 min
Music industry icons attended the Spring Benefit. The celebration marked the 90th Anniversary of the legendary Harlem institution.
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Gaza circus performers put smile on faces of Palestinian children
Culture • 10:50 AM
3 min
Members of a circus performing group have been looking to bring a temporary smile to the faces of displaced children in the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip, helping them to briefly escape the horrors of war as they visit shelters to offer some light relief.
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Tuesday, june 11, 2024

USA: A new attraction featuring Tiana, Disney's first Black princess, to open
Culture • 1:45 PM
2 min
'The Princess and the Frog' is a retelling of the classic story The Frog Prince. In the 1-hour-37 minute-film finds the lives of arrogant Prince Naveen and hardworking waitress Tiana crossing paths.
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Monday, june 10, 2024

Sister artists celebrate Aboriginal culture and vibrancy of northern Australia
Culture • 1:55 PM
1 min
The Ngalakgan People have lived in Urapunga (northern Australia) for millennia. Artists Rhonda and Margaret Duncan come from a long lineage of masters in traditional weaving, painting, and carving.
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Wednesday, june 5, 2024

A mobile library helps boost literacy among pupils in the DR Congo
Culture • 1:21 PM
6 min
Kitabus addresses potential issues of mobility or the low interest in reading in a city of 3 million inhabitants, but which has fewer than 5 physical public libraries.
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Monday, june 3, 2024

Ghana’s Afronita and Abigail emerge 3rd at 2024 Britain’s Got Talent
Culture • 1:53 PM
1 min
Ghana’s Afronita and Abigail emerge 3rd at 2024 Britain’s Got Talent show
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Sunday, june 2, 2024

Historic Cairo hosts diverse cultural performances during drum festival
Culture • 7:56 AM
1 min
Cairo's drum festival opened this week, bringing together around 40 folkloric troupes from around the world.
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Friday, may 31, 2024

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite for new "Bad Boys" film
Culture • 2:31 PM
1 min
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have reunited for the fourth installment of the "Bad Boys" franchise, "Bad Boys: Ride of Die".
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Ghana's Afronita, Abigail reach Britain's Got Talent finale
Culture • 11:13 AM
3 min
"...your musicality is out of this world and your personality really shines through. Love you, love you,”
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Cuba's traditional 'guayabera' shirt on the way to global icon status
Culture • 10:05 AM
4 min
A museum in the Cuban town of Sancti Spiritus is hoping to make the cotton 'guayabera' shirt just as internationally famous as cigars, rum and palm trees.
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Thursday, may 30, 2024

Tate Britain: Alvaro Barrington's "Grace" explores Carribean culture
Culture • 3:35 PM
5 min
A new exhibition at London's Tate Britain celebrates the work of Alvaro Barrington. The "Grace" installation has been heavily influenced the artist's early childhood in the Caribbean and carnival culture.
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Irish festival explores Nigeria's thriving writing industry
Culture • 1:16 PM
5 min
Nigerian-German writer Olumide Popoola and literary agent Bibi Bakare-Yusuf of Cassava Republic Press discussed the past, present and future of Nigerian and African writing.
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Monday, may 27, 2024

Morocco: One of the world’s oldest universities draws global students
Culture • 3:13 PM
2 min
Founded 12 centuries ago as a mosque by a pioneering woman in the old medina of Fez in Morocco, al-Qarawiyyin University hosts one of the world’s oldest libraries, home to unique Islamic manuscripts treasured by historians
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Thursday, may 23, 2024

Burna Boy to make Nollywood debut
Culture • 11:49 AM
1 min
The ‘African Giant’ crooner is set to make his debut as an executive producer in Black Mic Mac’s upcoming movie ‘3 Cold Dishes.’
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Monday, may 20, 2024

One-year-old Ghanaian breaks Guinness World Record, inspires call for early talent nurturing
Culture • 11:29 AM
2 min
Ace Liam's milestone surprised many Ghanaians who were skeptical about a one-year-old's ability to create meaningful art. However, Amateifio views Ace Liam's feat as an important milestone.
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