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We, the little people….
Moky Makura, Executive Director of African No Filter, acknowledges the impact of the diaspora on the African narrative, in her latest...
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Oct 239 min read
The Kenyan Entrepreneur Who Cycled Through 7 States in India to Combat Racism
Intrigued by threads he had come across online, Lesalon Kasaine hunted down Peter Ngugi, to hear first-hand his life story and unpack how...
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Oct 217 min read
Shifting the narrative, making a difference and connecting continents through news - an interview with TikTokker Marie Mbullu
Marie Mbullu has a following of nearly 650,000 on TikTok, where she shares pan-African narratives that challenge stereotypes and...
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Jul 254 min read
Africa races to increase vaccine manufacturing capacity, concerns rise over Europe’s control
As the African vaccine independence drive gains momentum, European countries want to play a bigger role-They lead the launch of a...
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Jul 254 min read
bird TenX: Africa’s best selling books of all time
Across continents and languages, African authors have penned captivating narratives that resonate with readers worldwide. bird story...
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Jun 136 min read
Lift as you rise - A young agri-entrepreneur star is teaching others how to succeed in small-scale farming
With a sustainable poultry and crop farm, a diploma in HR management and her first book published, you'd think that Ntobeko Thokozisile...
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Jun 135 min read
Search and rescue diver Susan Mtakai shatters stereotypes and barriers at sea
Diving and life-saving instructor Susan Mtakai is head of search-and-rescue and diving operations at Kenya's Coast Guard Service. A...
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Jun 135 min read
Boxing champion’s daughter is next in line
In a small town in northeastern Zimbabwe, the rise of a new generation of boxing champions is causing upsets. That's because heavyweight...
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Jun 136 min read
Meet the creative championing the African renaissance from her living room
The creative force behind a beloved children’s entertainment character is multifaceted artist and entrepreneur Bola Edwards. She has...
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Jun 134 min read
The Cameroonian TV host committing her media career to addressing social issues
When Cameroonian TV host Jocelyne Fotso started a safe space for women to debate and share solutions to periods of doubt and trouble, it...
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Jun 137 min read
bird interview with: The producers of Jumping for Change
As African basketball presenter and correspondent Silaei Shani found out, Jumping for Change is far more than a basketball film. Against...
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Jun 135 min read
Rwandan entrepreneur’s quest to empower women in local clothing industry
Chantal Murebwa, the founder of New Kigali Designers and Outfitters, transformed a small venture with just two tailors and one sewing...
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Jun 135 min read
bird TenX: African street food
Good food and a full belly don't always come to mind when many people think of Africa. However, stroll around any city on the continent...
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Jun 135 min read
Tuku's legacy: A Zimbabwean artist aims to do right by her famous father
Growing up immersed in Zimbabwean music, Selmor Mtukudzi blends its new and old sounds. She's also committed to authentically reflecting...
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Jun 135 min read
How a group of women built each other up, one brick at a time
Today, the Masakhe Ladies’ Stokvel is a lot more than a savings group. And it all started with a New Year's dream, shared between two...
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Jun 136 min read
From IT specialist to poet extraordinaire: The story of Njeri Wangari
Known as "The Kenyan Poet", Njeri Wangari is recognized for her pioneering work in African poetry blogging. Wangari's journey into poetry...
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Jun 135 min read
Building an African fashion brand: The uncomfortable journey of a Cameroonian fashion designer
When her parents enrolled her in a vocational school, Augustine Mabiama thought they had blighted her future. Years later, as a...
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Jun 135 min read
Inspired by a Nigerian influencer, Emily Wangui is crafting success at the Furniture Zoo
Inspiration from a Nigerian furniture maker and funds stashed for a trip to Dubai allowed Emily Wangui to start her dream journey. Less...
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Jun 134 min read
From "finisher" to artist, this woman sculptor wants more
When Simelokuhle Zibengwa finally walked away with a prize for her work, it came as the culmination of years and years of gritty,...
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May 255 min read
Africa to converge in Kisumu for FESTAC 2024, a festival of arts and culture
Africa's historic arts and cultural festival, FESTAC, will returns to the lakeside town of Kisumu for its 5th edition between August 25th...
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