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How SA Hip‑Hop Lost Its Soul When AKA Died

The post How SA Hip‑Hop Lost Its Soul When AKA Died appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. When Kiernan AKA Forbes died 3 years ago, South African hip‑hop didn’t just lose one of its brightest stars—it lost its heart. Three years on, the culture that he embodied and fought for feels quieter,

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10 Most Streamed AKA Songs Of All Time

The post 10 Most Streamed AKA Songs Of All Time appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. 10 Most Streamed AKA Songs Of All Time. Three years after the tragic loss of Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known as AKA, the Supa Mega’s music continues to dominate streaming platforms, proving his

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Stilo Magolide Drops “Abazali” Music Video Featuring Vusi Nova

The post Stilo Magolide Drops “Abazali” Music Video Featuring Vusi Nova appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Stilo Magolide Drops “Abazali” Music Video Featuring Vusi Nova. South African hip-hop artist Stilo Magolide is celebrating the release of the official music video for his heartfelt track Abazali, featuring acclaimed Afro-soul

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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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The Macallan Deepens Cultural Relevance by Supporting Emerging African Artists

L-R: Senior Brand Manager, West and Central Africa (WACA), Edrington, Hammed Adebiyi; CEO of Alexis Galleries, Patty Chidiac-Mastrogiannis; Exhibiting Artists, Aliya Diseotu Victor, Ibrahim Afegbua, Konboye Ebipade Eugene and Co-founder Alexis Galleries, Minas Mastrogiannis at the Recycling Matters II Exhibition at the Alexis Galleries in partnership with The Macallan on

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Impact Comes From Surviving Storms And Not Avoiding Them: Princess Joy Esamah Celebrates Golden Age With Book Launch

The prestigious 10 Degrees Events Centre in Oregun, Lagos, became a hub of glitz and inspiration yesterday as Princess Joy Esamah hosted a triple-header celebration marking her 50th birthday, the 19th anniversary of the renowned Effizzie Magazine, and the official launch of her much-anticipated book, Beauty Beyond Brokenness. The event,

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Every African Cast Member in Bridgerton You Need to Know

If you’ve been watching “Bridgerton” and feeling a little extra pride every time certain faces appear on screen, you’re not alone. The Netflix period drama has become a cultural phenomenon, and part of what makes it so special is the representation it brings to the Regency era—including some incredibly talented

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BN Book Excerpt: When Tomorrow Found Us by Pearl Ehigimetor

Everyone at the table took a liking to Simdi. She seemed such an interesting person. Of particular interest to Felicity was her keen sense of fashion. And both of them connected at that level, discussing fashion styles, body type, patterns, colours, and more. Freke watched Simdi’s animated face as she

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