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In Africa, Jesse Jackson Was Esteemed for His Fight Against Apartheid
He made several trips to South Africa, and to other African nations, as a peace broker and a representative of Black America. He made several
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Bulls eye Sharks with Boland hitout
Springbok lock Ruan Nortje will captain the Vodacom Bulls against Boland in Wellington on Friday but there is still no sign of Cameron Hanekom. Nortje

Frans to do it the ‘Free State Way’
Frans Steyn will spearhead the Cheetahs’ high-performance strategy following the pending departure of CEO Rory Duncan. The Cheetahs announced on Wednesday that Steyn, currently director

Sharks make coach call
The Sharks have confirmed their new coaching and high-performance structures. At the centre of it is JP Pietersen, who has been appointed permanent head coach

Sharks 10 heads to Italy
The Sharks have lost a talented playmaker to Vodacom URC rivals as the flyhalf roster in Durban becomes more and more crowded. The club announced

All Blacks legend rips into Super Rugby CEO
Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan has dismissed claims that South Africa’s involvement was not a major benefit to Super Rugby. In a recent podcast

Lions weigh lock switch for returning Bok
The Lions could unleash a Springbok loose forward in an unfamiliar role when they host the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. The Vodacom URC
‘Billy Preston’ Review: A Unique and Tortured Talent
The Beatles, the Stones and Clapton shared the stage with him. He made solo hits, too. A documentary by Paris Barclay explores his success and
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YoungstaCPT Responds To Claim That “3T” Remains The Best SA Hip Hop Album Since 2019
The post YoungstaCPT Responds To Claim That “3T” Remains The Best SA Hip Hop Album Since 2019 appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. YoungstaCPT Responds To Claim That “3T” Remains The Best SA Hip Hop Album Since 2019. South African hip hop moves fast. New projects arrive weekly, timelines

“This is not AI,” Priddy Ugly Clarifies Authenticity Of ‘Kind Regards’ Music Video
The post “This is not AI,” Priddy Ugly Clarifies Authenticity Of ‘Kind Regards’ Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “This is not AI,” Priddy Ugly Clarifies Authenticity Of ‘Kind Regards’ Music Video. South African rapper Priddy Ugly has once again found a creative way to live up

Flvme Marks Two Months of Being Free From Lean Addiction
The post Flvme Marks Two Months of Being Free From Lean Addiction appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Flvme Marks Two Months of Being Free From Lean Addiction. South African hip-hop star Flvme, born Lesego Kyle Mnyandu, has shared a deeply personal victory with fans, revealing that he is

DJ Speedsta Brings ‘The Hip Hop Floor’ To Soweto
The post DJ Speedsta Brings ‘The Hip Hop Floor’ To Soweto appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. DJ Speedsta Brings ‘The Hip Hop Floor’ To Soweto. South African hip-hop heavyweight DJ Speedsta is starting 2026 with a strong nod to authenticity, announcing the first edition of his The Hip

Stogie T Brings “Four Horsemen” To Life In Official AI Music Video
The post Stogie T Brings “Four Horsemen” To Life In Official AI Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Stogie T Brings “Four Horsemen” To Life In Official AI Music Video. South African hip-hop veteran Stogie T has released a visually striking animated music video for his powerhouse

Tasha HendrixX Finds Peace In Creative Freedom Amid Music Industry Pressures
The post Tasha HendrixX Finds Peace In Creative Freedom Amid Music Industry Pressures appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tasha HendrixX Finds Peace In Creative Freedom Amid Music Industry Pressures. South African multi-talented artist Tasha HendrixX is embracing a new chapter in her music career, one defined by intentionality
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‘GIZMODE’ Makes One Thing Clear: BoiGizmo Is Up Next | LISTEN UP!
At a moment when Afropop’s global expansion feels louder and faster than ever, BoiGizmo is choosing something rarer: intention. With the release of his debut

Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly set to open talks with Nigerian defender
Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly keeping an eye on Nigeria defender Emmanuel Fernandez who currently plays for Rangers in Scotland. The 24-year-old has been on

Nigerian artists with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries
Here is a list of Nigerian artists with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart that measures the success and popularity of a
Education

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

Life Savers: High School Girls Bring STEM Solutions to Marsabit’s Water Crisis
Life Savers: High School Girls Bring STEM Solutions to Marsabit’s Water Crisis In the arid landscape of Marsabit, Kenya, where prolonged droughts have long challenged communities’ access to clean water, a group of high school girls from Moi Girls Marsabit are developing innovative solutions that could transform their region’s future.

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

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,

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,

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
Entertainment

FaddotheGreat Confirmed as Guinness World Record Holder for 50-Hour Marathon!
Ibitoye Kingfahd, popularly known as FaddotheGreat, has officially made history after completing the longest magic show ever recorded. His 50-hour performance, held at POP Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagosfrom November 27–29, 2025, shattered a 21-year-old Guinness World Record. Over the course of more than two straight days, FaddotheGreat performed over

Kehinde Ajose: What Nigerian Brands Can Learn from How Nigerians Love
If you want to understand Nigerian consumers, don’t start with surveys; start with romance. I’ll explain. The same way Nigerians approach love with passion, caution, community input and a strong need for assurance (pun intended), is the same way they approach brands. That’s why what Nigerian brands can learn from

Cardi B Surprises Fans by Bringing Out Grammy-Winner Tyla During ‘Little Miss Drama’ Tour in LA
If there is one thing about Cardi B, she certainly knows how to keep us on our toes and the crowd at her Los Angeles show just found out why. During her highly anticipated Little Miss Drama Tour, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper proved she is the ultimate professional when she

Mke Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather Set for Congo: Here’s What We Know About the April 25 Exhibition
Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are reportedly set to face off in an exhibition bout on 25 April 2026 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a historic return of a major boxing event to the country. The fight, which has been in discussion for months,

Eva Funsho: Why Women Do Not Bother to Share Their Burdens
She laughs at all the right moments. She shows up to work on time. She posts pictures on Instagram with captions about gratitude and growth. From the outside, she looks fine. Maybe even thriving. But inside, she’s sitting in a room no one else can see—a room where the walls

Eniola Bolaji Makes Sporting History as First African World No. 1 in Para-Badminton
Photo Credit: Making of Champs/Instagram Eniola Bolaji is the best women’s SL3 para-badminton player in the world right now. Not in Africa. In the world. The Badminton World Federation made it official on Tuesday, 17th February, when the latest rankings confirmed what her performances have been building towards for some
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