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Mali: Mariam Bagayoko continues to impress on stage aged 88

Sep 8, 2026

At the age of 88, renowned singer Mariam Bagayoko still has the energy to perform traditional Malian songs with a strong stage presence.

Sao Tomé: Open-air Tchiloli theatre continues to thrive

Sep 8, 2026

Brought to the archipelago nation more than 500 years ago by Portuguese colonialists, the tradition of open-air Tchiloli theatre continues to prove popular with residents and tourists to this day.

Oprah Winfrey to close South African girls' school, expand scholarship

Sep 3, 2026

Oprah Winfrey will close the prestigious girls' school she founded in South Africa after the 2027 academic year, marking the end of nearly two decades of campus-based education.

Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind released on bail but still faces charges

Sep 3, 2026

Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi has been temporarily released from custody after a court granted him bail. He’s charged with insulting a constitutional institution and faces up to two years in prison. A trial date has been set for October 2.

Jazz bridges cultures at Abuja's 'Jazz Across Continents' festival

Sep 3, 2026

Soulful melodies, African rhythms and international influences filled the Transcorp Hilton Abuja as musicians and jazz enthusiasts gathered for the second edition of Jazz Across Continents.

Miva Open University, Terra Industries partner to boost robotics education

Sep 3, 2026

Terra Industries has partnered with Miva Open University to establish integrated robotics and drone laboratories across the university's learning centres,

Dolly Parton, country music icon,dies at 80, after a remarkable career spanning music, film and philanthropy

Sep 3, 2026

From a log cabin in rural Tennessee to the world's biggest stages, Dolly Parton built a career that transcended music — leaving behind a legacy of songs, stories, laughter and generosity that touched generations.

Nigeria: Religious leaders unite for social peace in West Africa

Aug 27, 2026

The initiative sends a powerful message: religious diversity does not have to divide societies. It can become a foundation for dialogue, solidarity and lasting peace.

Cairo's historic Sultan Qaytbay Mosque-Mausoleum reopens

Aug 27, 2026

The mosque-mausoleum of the ruler of the Mamluk Sultanate has reopened after years of restoration in Cairo.

World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams

Aug 27, 2026

It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

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