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Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Hit 9 Billion Spotify Streams
Nigerian music icon Wizkid has etched his name in history once again, becoming the first African artist to surpass 9 billion total streams on global music platform Spotify. This milestone solidifies the Afrobeats superstar’s position as one…
Davido Walks Away from 50 Cent Concert, Declares: “Africa Must Be Respected”
Afrobeats superstar Davido has pulled out of a highly anticipated concert in London, headlined by American rap icon 50 Cent and R&B legend Mary J. Blige. The show, scheduled to take place on July 3, 2025, at the Tottenham Hotspur…
Ayra Starr Wins Big at BET Awards 2025, Becomes First Nigerian Female Honoree
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has made history by becoming the first Nigerian female artist to win the BET Award for Best International Act, a significant milestone not only in her career but also in the broader recognition of…
Congo Secures $1B from World Bank to Reboot Grand Inga Hydropower Project
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has secured a $1 billion funding commitment from the World Bank to revive the long-stalled Grand Inga Hydropower Project, an ambitious energy infrastructure plan poised to become the world’s largest…
Ghana and UAE Sign $1 Billion Deal to Build Africa’s Largest AI and Tech Hub
In a landmark move poised to transform West Africa’s digital landscape, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a $1 billion agreement to establish the “Ghana-UAE Innovations and Technology Hub” in Ningo-Prampram, Greater…
From Aid to Agency: African Governance on African Terms
Introduction: A Turning Point for Africa
As global development paradigms shift under the weight of rising authoritarianism, economic inequality, and donor fatigue, a renewed interest in African self-determination is taking root. The…
Tanzania Unveils East and Central Africa’s Longest Bridge Across Lake Victoria
Tanzania has successfully completed the construction of the John Pombe Magufuli Bridge, now officially the longest bridge in East and Central Africa. Spanning 3.2 kilometers across the Gulf of Mwanza on Lake Victoria, the bridge links the…
Namibia and Botswana to Build Joint Oil Refinery to Boost Energy Independence
Namibia and Botswana are embarking on a historic energy collaboration, as both Southern African nations have formally agreed to develop a jointly-owned oil refinery. This strategic venture is set to significantly reduce their reliance on…
The Voice of Africa’s Diaspora Connect Room at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center Links…
Washington, D.C. – Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center — The Voice of Africa’s Diaspora Connect Room, was more than an event. It was a clarion call. A bold, unapologetic declaration that Africa's greatest untapped resource is not its minerals or…
Canadian Firm Redirects $150M Investment to Guinea After Burkina Faso Pullout
A leading Canadian mining company has announced a strategic shift in its West African operations, redirecting significant investment from Burkina Faso to neighboring Guinea. The move comes in the wake of deteriorating security conditions in…