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For the 21st year in a row, Morocco's "Festival des Plages" (Beach festival) is returning to six coastal cities, much to the joy of locals, tourists and families.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/

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Thousand attend annual Mask Festival in Benin's capital, Porto-Novo

Culture • 12:36 AM

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The vibrant cultural event celebrates ancestral spirits, heritage, and traditional identity.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/04/thousand-attend-annual-mask-festival-in-benins-capital-port

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Venice's Banksy mural 'Migrant Child' removed for renovation and restoration

Culture • 7:36 AM

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Art restorers have successfully taken down a deteriorating graffiti piece by the renowned street artist Banksy, known as "The Migrant Child," from a building that overlooks a Venetian canal.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=

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Redefining music: Shi Qichao's household items as instruments in Dongying

Culture • 9:18 PM

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In a small studio in Dongying, Shandong Province, Shi Qichao is revolutionizing music by transforming everyday objects—from carrots to construction materials—into fully functional instruments.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a hre

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Tracee Ellis Ross redefines solo travel in new docuseries: "It’s about joy, not just adventure"

Culture • 2:37 PM

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For nearly 30 years, Tracee Ellis Ross has been carving out her own path—literally. The Emmy-winning actor and producer is now sharing her unique approach to solo travel in a new Roku Channel docuseries, "Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross."<div class=

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"The Pickup": Eddie Murphy on working with Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson

Culture • 3:47 PM

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While filming the "Pickup" movie, Eddie Murphy said he doesn't feel the need to guide co-stars Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/30/the-pickup-eddie-murphy-on

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'Lilo & Stitch' stars excited for sequel after box office success

Culture • 12:45 AM

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'Lilo & Stitch' stars celebrated the film's success with fans at Comic-Con in San Diego last week.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/28/lilo-stitch-stars-excited-for-sequel-after-box-office

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Twisted Metal returns for season two with more chaos and carnage

Culture • 4:35 PM

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Twisted Metal is back with a second season, promising even more explosive action, outrageous characters, and high-octane destruction. The hit TV adaptation of the cult classic video game returns to streaming on Peacock starting July 31.<div class="small-1

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San Diego comic-con: a sneak peek into pop culture's biggest event

Culture • 11:55 AM

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Comic-Con International 2025 officially begins on Thursday, but eager attendees got a sneak preview on Wednesday at the San Diego Convention Center.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/25/san

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Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis return in Freakier Friday, a sequel tied to nostalgia and tragedy

Culture • 1:44 PM

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Twenty-two years after the original hit theaters, Freaky Friday is back with stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprising their iconic roles in Freakier Friday. The sequel, filmed in Los Angeles just like the 2003 original, blends supernatural comed

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France: Microsoft partners with French firm to create Notre Dame Cathedral digital twin

Culture • 7:00 PM

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The tech giant will provide key AI assistance to French start up Iconem, to help them build a replica of the cathedral.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/22/france-microsoft-partners-with-f

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"The Cosby Show" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies in drowning accident

Culture • 7:17 AM

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The actor was pulled out to sea by a current while swimming in the ocean in Costa Rica. He was 54 years old.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/22/the-cosby-show-actor-malcolm-jamal-warner-d

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Paris unveils new mural in honour of Josephine Baker

Culture • 2:03 PM

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A new mural in north-eastern Paris revives the spirit of legendary entertainer, activist and French resistance member Josephine Baker, and her love for both her country, the United States, and her elected home city, Paris.<div class="small-12 column text-

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Morocco's Sale crafts centre trains next generation to keep traditional skills alive

Culture • 3:46 PM

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The trainees at a traditional crafts center in the Moroccan city of Sale are learning new skills to prevent ancient crafts from dying out.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/moroccos-sale

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Haitians mark annual Voodoo-Christian pilgrimage amid gang violence

Culture • 11:15 AM

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Faithful gathered in Port-au-Prince, instead of Saut d’Eau, after gangs took control of the city.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/17/haitians-mark-annual-voodoo-christian-pilgrimage-amid-

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UNESCO inscribes 26 new sites on World Heritage list

Culture • 2:40 PM

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Five culturally and historically significant sites on the African continent have made the list. They include Maputo National Park in Mozambique and the Gola-Tiwai Complex in Sierra Leone, two important natural reserves home to many endangered animal and p

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"No Substance": Burna Boy apologises for controversial statement about Afrobeats

Culture • 11:34 AM

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"I am mixing all these elements and having an African base […] I couldn't understand why everyone wanted to put me in a box"<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/no-substance-burna-boy-apol

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France: Avignon Festival celebrates Egyptian diva Umm Kulthum

Culture • 3:49 PM

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Seven artists performed modern renditions of Umm Kulthum's songs, in a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of her death.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/15/france-avignon-festival-ce

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Abuja residents celebrate Igbo festival in grand style

Culture • 3:14 PM

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It was a classic display of visual arts, music, dance attire, food, language and many more as the Ndi Igbo of southeastern Nigeria celebrated the Abuja Igbo Festival 2025.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africa

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Tisha Campbell and Melissa De Sousa take on cyber crime in 'Operation: Aunties'

Culture • 10:52 AM

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Tisha Campbell returns to the big screen alongside Melissa De Sousa in Operation: Aunties, a sharp cyber crime dramedy where two fierce women team up to take down a dark web trafficking ring.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href

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Descendants of enslaved Africans find connection in Ghana

Culture • 4:26 PM

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Northern Ghana was historically a center for the trade of human lives: captives from northern communities like Nok, now part of Togo, were taken to slave markets.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/

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Marrakech national festival: honoring the legacy of popular arts

Culture • 2:30 PM

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The National Festival of Popular Arts is a key cultural event in Morocco, taking place every year in Marrakech under the guidance of the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:

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"No Sign of Weakness": Burna Boy to release new album

Culture • 3:35 PM

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Fresh off becoming the first African artist to sell out Paris’ iconic Stade de France in April, Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been on an incredible run, and hopes it continues with his new album out Friday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__

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Thriving, not just surviving: Gloria Gaynor releases new EP

Culture • 2:55 PM

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The 81-year-old singer is far from retiring. With the fresh collection of five tracks, led by debut single “Fida Known", Gaynor is continuing her decades-long musical journey.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.af

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Nigerian singer Tems launches Leading Vibe Initiative to support women in music

Culture • 1:45 PM

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The Leading Vibe initiative will provide mentorship and training to emerging female artists.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/03/nigerian-singer-tems-launches-leading-vibe-initiative-to-su

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Young designers grace the runway at Fashion Finest Africa’s show in Lagos

Culture • 10:54 AM

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The runway featured collections from rising labels, many of whom blend cultural references with contemporary aesthetics<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/07/young-designers-grace-the-runway

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Paraguayan town celebrates vibrant Kamba Ra'anga festival with masks, fire and tradition

Culture • 9:41 AM

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The Kamba Ra'anga masks—carved from wood—are both artistic and symbolic, often portraying animals or exaggerated social stereotypes. The practice dates back to the 17th century, born from a cultural blend of Indigenous customs and the African influences<d

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Angélique Kidjo makes history as first black African artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Culture • 2:36 PM

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Music icon Angélique Kidjo has cemented her place in history, becoming the first African artist to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The honor adds another milestone to an already trailblazing career that has redefined world music.<div clas

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Ancient DNA reveals genetic link between early Egypt and Mesopotamia

Culture • 5:05 PM

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This discovery supports long-suspected ties between Egypt and Mesopotamia, once inferred only from trade goods and shared pottery styles. The Nile, researchers say, likely acted as an “ancient superhighway” for both people and ideas.<div class="small-12 c

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In Morocco, women keep the art of traditional rug-weaving alive

Culture • 3:16 PM

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In the town of Taznakht in southeastern Morocco, a women's cooperative preserves a centuries-old craftsmanship that goes back to Berber tribes: weaving the Ouaouzguit rug.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africa

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South African actor Embeth Davidtz makes directorial debut with Rhodesia-set drama

Culture • 1:47 PM

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"Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight" is an adaptation of Alexandra Fuller's 2001 memoir.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/01/south-african-actor-embeth-davidtz-makes-directorial-debut-with

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Moroccan museums open doors for free to inspire youth pride and cultural connection

Culture • 2:48 PM

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Across Morocco, museums opened their doors for free—inviting young people to explore their roots. It’s part of the 4th Night of Museums, themed “Moroccan Youth, Guardians of Tomorrow’s Heritage. Organisers say it’s about inspiring pride and cultural conne

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US funding cuts threaten youth programmes at Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp

Culture • 11:55 AM

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Kenya's northern Kakuma refugee camp is home to more than 300,000 people, who've fled conflict in dozens of east Africa countries. For the children there, traditional and modern dances are helping them to distract themselves, as they face an uncertain fut

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Uma Thurman returns to her action roots in The Old Guard 2 opposite Charlize Theron

Culture • 3:31 PM

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Uma Thurman joins the cast of The Old Guard 2, opposite Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne as they reprise their roles from the 2020 film, The Old Guard.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/26/um

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John Cena and Idris Elba-starring action film "Heads of State" premieres in New York

Culture • 1:29 PM

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In the film, Idris Elba stars as the British Prime Minister, while John Cena plays the US President.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/25/john-cena-and-idris-elba-starring-action-film-heads

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Pharrell Williams presents Spring/Summer 2026 collection for Louis Vuitton

Culture • 10:04 AM

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Louis Vuitton Men's creative director Pharrell Williams has unveilled his fourth collection for the brand, presenting his spring-summer 2026 line in Paris on Tuesday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.

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High-octane Formula One racing drama premieres in New York

Culture • 7:20 AM

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'F1: The Movie' was co-produced by seven-time world Formula One champion, Lewis Hamilton.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/18/high-octane-formula-one-racing-drama-premieres-in-new-york/?ut

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Tyler Perry accused of sexual assault in a $260 million lawsuit

Culture • 7:20 AM

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US TV giant Tyler Perry has been sued for $260 million by an actor alleging the mogul leveraged his industry power to assault and harass him while keeping him quiet, repeatedly sexually.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="htt

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Women redefine Gnaoua at Essaouira Festival

Culture • 11:43 AM

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In Essaouira, the Gnaoua and World Music Festival opened with its signature festive parade through the medina, celebrating the city’s rich Gnaoua heritage. Once a tradition dominated by men, the festival’s 26th edition shone a spotlight on women artists w

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Netherlands returns 119 artifacts looted from Nigeria

Culture • 2:12 PM

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The Netherlands on Thursday returned 119 artifacts looted from Nigeria, including human and animal figures, plaques, royal regalia and a bell.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/22/netherlan

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Superman stars hit Manila red carpet as global tour kicks off

Culture • 2:58 PM

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Superman fans turned out in full force in the Filipino capital as the stars of the franchise’s latest installment kicked off the film’s global tour.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/20/sup

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Dance4Refugees challenges Instagram users to share their moves for a cause

Culture • 8:03 AM

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Dance4Refugees is challenging people to share their take on a choreographed dance on Instagram, raising awareness for the 123 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, according to UNHCR.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=

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United Nations harnesses power of music for peace in South Sudan

Culture • 4:54 PM

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Peacekeeping mission, UNMISS, partnered with UNESCO to host a concert in Upper Nile state, which has been the epicentre of conflict in recent months.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/19/un

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Slick Rick returns after 26 years with 'Victory' album

Culture • 4:33 PM

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It marks Slick Rick's first album since 1999's “The Art of Storytelling”<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/17/slick-rick-returns-after-26-years-with-victory-album/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_

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New York research centre celebrates 100 years of documenting Black culture

Culture • 10:53 AM

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The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture's first collection was started in 1925, and today, it is among the oldest and largest collections of materials documenting the history and culture of people of African descent in the United States.<div cl

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Nigerian animation shines at Annecy Film Festival

Culture • 11:16 AM

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“Dance of the Crocodiles ” was selected by the Annecy International Animation Film Festival from more than 250 projects in development<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/13/nigerian-animatio

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Pixar's animation 'Elio' premieres amid immigration unrest in LA

Culture • 3:33 PM

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The cast including Zoe Saldana walked a blue carpet at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, miles away from the protests against the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers taking place in downtown Los Angeles<div class="small-12 col

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Akinola Davies Jr. makes history with My Father’s Shadow at Cannes

Culture • 2:03 PM

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Set in Lagos in 1993, My Father’s Shadow is a poignant meditation on fatherhood, nationhood, and brotherhood.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/11/akinola-davies-jr-makes-history-with-my-fa

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TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the US after his detention by federal agents

Culture • 10:49 AM

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An ICE spokesperson says the Senegalese-Italian influencer was held at Las Vegas’ airport on Friday after “overstaying the terms of his visa".<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/11/tiktok-st

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In Brazil, knights and masked riders take to a football pitch for religious festival

Culture • 3:32 PM

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The Festa do Divino Espírito Santo - or the Festival of the Divine Holy Spirit, blends Catholic traditions with popular folklore and theatrical performance, dating back to the early 19th century<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a h

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US singer Macy Gray celebrates 25th anniversary of hit album 'On How Life Is'

Culture • 3:16 PM

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The singer has begun a 25th anniversary tour across Europe and the United States.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/09/us-singer-macy-gray-celebrates-25th-anniversary-of-hit-album-on-how-li

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Culture Club reunites at Tribeca Film Festival for emotional documentary premiere

Culture • 3:15 PM

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Two members of Culture Club reunited on the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival for the world premiere of a deeply personal new documentary. Guitarists Roy Hay and Mikey Craig joined the celebration, reflecting on the highs, lows, and lasting legacy o

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Lisbon art installation highlights the suffering of Gaza’s children

Culture • 12:41 AM

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The action was organised by civil society groups to mark International Children’s Day that in Portugal is celebrated on 1 June.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/03/lisbon-art-installation-

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Alune Wade lights up Saint-Louis Jazz Festival

Culture • 3:09 PM

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Alune Wade’s performance was one of the highlights of the 2025 Saint-Louis Jazz Festival<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/01/alune-wade-lights-up-saint-louis-jazz-festival/?utm_source=test

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World’s first deaf K-pop band talks overcoming barriers, love for music

Culture • 4:39 PM

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Big Ocean, a three-member K-pop group composed entirely of artists with hearing disabilities, is redefining the limits of music and performance — one beat at a time<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.co

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BET awards to honour four legendary Black performers

Culture • 3:00 PM

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The BET Awards will celebrate its 25th anniversary by honoring four legendary performers — Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin. The ceremony is scheduled for 9 June, taking place in Los Angeles.<div class="small-12 column text-center ar

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Actors, filmmakers flock to China to explore micro drama boom

Culture • 2:50 PM

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n the first four months of the year, over 1,000 micro drama crews finished filming projects in Hengdian - one of China's premier production centers<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/29/acto

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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a revered Kenyan author dies at 87

Culture • 8:21 AM

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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, the revered Kenyan man of letters and voice of dissent who in dozens of fiction and nonfiction books traced his country's history from British imperialism to home-ruled tyranny and challenged not only the stories told but the language u

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Ben Wang, Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan premiere latest 'Karate Kid' film

Culture • 3:33 PM

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Macchio reprises his legendary role alongside Chan, who stars as a Kung Fu teacher. Chan, who has done his share of martial arts movies, talked about how important the first Karate Kid was to him<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a

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Rabat transformed into an open-air museum for annual street art festival

Culture • 8:19 AM

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Artists add a pop of color to the Moroccan city of Rabat, covering some of its walls with murals during a street art festival.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/26/rabat-transformed-into-an

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