On the heels of Africa Day celebrations, The Gambia has just seen the launch of its first ever animation series for children through Fye Network. Based on the characters in the network’s popular books, the animation series aims to educate…
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Angélique Kidjo on Africa Day: ‘We demand not to be at the mercy of our circumstances anymore.’
Today is Africa Day and while primarily a commemoration of the formation of the African Union (AU) back in 1963, it has also become an opportunity to unapologetically celebrate Africa while providing a moment for reflection on how far we’ve…
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Thandiswa Mazwai to Host ‘Play Your Part Africa’ Virtual Concert
South African musician Thandiswa Mazwai or “King Tha” as she’s affectionately known, is set to bring the Africa Month celebrations to an end with a virtual concert commemorating Africa Day this Saturday on May 30th. The “Play Your Part Africa”…
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What You Need to Know About Africa Day 2020
The 57th anniversary of Africa Day is coming up next week. While the day is celebrated across the continent, it is however observed as an official national holiday in Ghana, The Gambia, Guinea, Namibia, Zambia, Mali, Mauritania, Lesotho and Zimbabwe….
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