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Nigerian Archaeologist Dr. Abidemi Babalola Rewrites Ancient History with Dan David Prize Win

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Abidemi Babatunde Babalola – an unsung scholar until now has shattered long‑held assumptions about African innovation. His groundbreaking work on ancient glass bead production in Ile‑Ife has earned him the prestigious 2025 Dan David Prize, often regarded as the world’s largest award in historical research, carrying a $300,000 award  . Babalola’s research uncovers a vibrant history of indigenous glassmaking […]

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Olamide Defies Time; Dominates Music Charts with New Album

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Why His Self-Titled Album Proves Mastery in Afrobeats At 36, Olamide breaks through the noise with Olamidé, his eleventh studio album, released 19 June 2025 via YBNL/Empire tiktok.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15persecondnews.com+15. Rather than chasing fleeting trends, he crafts songs steeped in purpose and deep knowing—showcasing why he remains a defining voice in Afrobeats. Data shared by Top Charts Africa on Saturday revealed […]

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Oshinowo’s Lagos Markets Installation Earns Special Mention at Venice Architecture Biennale

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Nigerian architect Tosin Oshinowo has added another major milestone to her growing list of international accolades. Her thought-provoking installation on Lagos markets, featured at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, has earned a prestigious Special Mention Award, placing her firmly in the spotlight of the global design world. The Venice Biennale is widely regarded as the most significant event on […]

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Nigerian Artist John Madu Becomes First African to Stage Solo Exhibition at Van Gogh Museum

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For the first time in its 50-year history, Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum is hosting a solo exhibition by an African artist, and it is Nigerian contemporary painter John Madu who is leading this historic shift. His exhibition Paint Your Path, unveiled on Friday, is not only a creative triumph but a bold statement on representation, global influence, and artistic […]

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Tribute to a Literary Giant, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: The Rebel Scribe Who Taught Africa to Speak for Herself

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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o did not just write novels. He cracked open history’s locked vaults, tore pages from the colonial playbook, and rewrote what it meant to be African. To call Weep Not, Child his greatest book is not merely literary opinion, it is historical fact. First published in 1964, and the first major novel by an East African writer […]

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The World Mourns Koyo Kouoh: History-Making Contemporary Art Curator

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The global art community is in mourning following the sudden passing of Koyo Kouoh, the esteemed Cameroonian-Swiss curator and Executive Director of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town. Kouoh, who was set to make history as the first African woman to curate the Venice Biennale in 2026, died unexpectedly on May 10, 2025, […]

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Inside South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi Enchanting Cape Winelands Wedding Ceremony​

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Former Miss Universe and Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi, officially tied the knot with her longtime partner, Luthando Mluleki Bolowana, in a breathtaking ceremony held on 22 March 2025 at the picturesque Belair Pavilion in Paarl, Western Cape. ​ The intimate yet grand affair was a celebration of love, culture, and elegance. Tunzi stunned in a custom-designed gown by […]

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Traditions of the Maasai: Africa’s Iconic Guardians of Culture

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The Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania are among the most recognizable cultural groups in Africa. Clad in their signature red shuka, they have long roamed the vast plains and savannahs of East Africa, maintaining their rich traditions and pastoral way of life despite the encroachment of modernity. Their presence is an indelible part of the landscapes of iconic […]

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Moungi Bawendi: The Tunisian-American-French Chemist Who Revolutionized Nanoscience and Won the 2023 Nobel Prize for Chemistry

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In 2023, Moungi Bawendi, a French-born American chemist, made history by being awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work on quantum dots—nanoparticles whose unique quantum properties are size-dependent. Sharing the prestigious award with Alexei Ekimov and Louis Brus, Bawendi’s contributions revolutionized the production and application of these microscopic marvels, opening the door to technological advancements across […]

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