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Pollock handed first England start

Coach Steve Borthwick has made three changes for England’s Six Nations match against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday. England’s 12-game winning run came to a shuddering

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DJ Maphorisa Calls For Unity In SA Hip-Hop Amid Ongoing Feuds

The post DJ Maphorisa Calls For Unity In SA Hip-Hop Amid Ongoing Feuds appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. DJ Maphorisa Calls For Unity In SA Hip-Hop Amid Ongoing Feuds. Renowned producer and artist DJ Maphorisa has made a heartfelt plea to South African hip-hop artists, urging them to

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Nadia Nakai Shines In Vibrant Naked Without Masterclass Event

The post Nadia Nakai Shines In Vibrant Naked Without Masterclass Event appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nadia Nakai Shines In Vibrant Naked Without Masterclass Event. South African rapper, television personality, and entrepreneur Nadia Nakai recently brought beauty lovers together for a vibrant Galentine’s Masterclass hosted under her cosmetics

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Majorsteez Shows Gratitude To Producers Shaping Their Sound

The post Majorsteez Shows Gratitude To Producers Shaping Their Sound appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Majorsteez Shows Gratitude To Producers Shaping Their Sound. South African hip-hop and R&B duo Majorsteez recently turned the spotlight on the talented producers who help shape their music, sharing a message of deep

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Yung Swiss Says He Pioneered Modern SA Trap Sound

The post Yung Swiss Says He Pioneered Modern SA Trap Sound appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Yung Swiss Says He Pioneered Modern SA Trap Sound. Yung Swiss has stepped into the ongoing conversation about who shaped the current wave of melodic, trap-influenced hip-hop dominating local airwaves. Yung Swiss

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Expanding Access to Quality Education Through Offline-First Innovation

Expanding Access to Quality Education Through Offline-First Innovation At Asante Africa Foundation, we believe access to quality education should not be limited by geography or connectivity. Meaningful progress requires partnerships that address systemic barriers and deliver practical, context-responsive solutions for learners and educators. Since 2021, we have partnered with Learning

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World Education Day: How Education Is the Foundation for Change

World Education Day: How Education Is the Foundation for Change Education is often described as the key to opportunity, but in the communities Asante Africa Foundation serves across East Africa, education is more than access to classrooms or textbooks. It is the foundation upon which young people build livelihoods, protect

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The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education

The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education Every January 24, the world marks International Day of Education. This year’s theme, “The power of youth in co-creating education,” recognizes what we at Asante Africa Foundation have known from the start: young people are the architects of their own futures. A Right,

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Youth Voices for Human Rights: Empowerment Through Advocacy and Education

Youth Voices for Human Rights: Empowerment Through Advocacy and Education December 1st, marks the celebration of International Human Rights Day—an important global reminder of the rights, freedoms, and dignity entitled to every person. As an organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities and life outcomes for young people across East Africa,

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Impacting Students and Creating Leaders through Mentorship

Impacting Students and Creating Leaders through Mentorship Every great leader carries the imprint of someone who believed in them early on. A teacher who listened. A guide who challenged them. A mentor who saw potential long before it was visible. On International Mentoring Day, also known globally as the International

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Entertainment

Cazcabel Tequila Enters Nigeria With Ruger as Brand Ambassador

The spirit of Mexico meets the heart of Nigeria as Cazcabel, the premium tequila brand from Jalisco, announces its official launch in Nigeria with Afrobeats star Ruger stepping in as brand ambassador. This dynamic partnership sets the stage for Cazcabel’s expansion across West Africa, bringing a fresh wave of bold,

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Ramadan Is Here. Here’s How You Can Make the Most of the Holy Month

Ramadan (the month of fasting) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. For Muslims around the world, it is a sacred period of fasting, prayer and renewed devotion to Allah. From dawn until sunset each day, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and marital relations. Beyond physical restraint, Ramadan is

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CeraVe Opens Search for the Next Global Creator Through CeraMoVE 2026

CeraVe has officially announced the opening of registration for the CerAwards 2026: The CeramoVE Edition. This marks a landmark moment for Nigerian creator culture, putting Nigerian creativity on the map alongside the world’s major creative capitals. CerAwards is designed to spotlight the evolution of Nollywood from the iconic home-video era

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Nigerian Bottling Company Expands Youth Investment as 2026 Youth Empowered Programme Opens at UNILAG

L-R: Employer Brand Manager, Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., Gbemisola Akinola; Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Specialist, NBC Ltd., Eriifeoluwa Banjo; Winner, Director’s Grant, NBC Ltd., Adeogun Waliat; Programs Associate, Fate Foundation, Oluwadarasimi Akinola, and Senior Manager, External Communications, NBC Ltd., Samuel Iboroma, during the presentation of N100,000 grant at the

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