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After a Difficult Loss, Nigeria Has Become a Source of Pain for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and abroad. After the death in Lagos of her toddler son,
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Toulouse’s war chest dwarfs SA clubs
Toulouse’s salary cap is more than double that of the South African teams playing in the Vodacom URC and Investec Champions Cup. The newly confirmed

Plum: Wilco’s clone would start for All Blacks
John Plumtree lauds the Springbok depth at prop while highlighting what New Zealand teams can learn from the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series about weaponising the

Weekend teams
Check out the match 23s for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider, pre-season warm-ups and Currie Cup final. RUGBY’S GREATEST RIVALRY SPRINGBOKS vs ALL BLACKS

Bok playmakers link up for Sharks trip
Co-captain Jaden Hendrikse partners brother Jordan at halfback as the Sharks head to Ellis Park on Friday to face the Lions in their final warm-up

Cam wary of fuelling Bok fire
Cam Roigard expects the Springboks to pounce on any All Blacks mistakes on Saturday, yet Jordie Barrett backs New Zealand to share the Rugby’s Greatest

Mallett warns Boks: All Blacks never give up
Nick Mallett says the Springboks can’t afford to relax against an All Blacks side that never stops attacking. Speaking on the Talking Boks podcast, Mallett stressed

Bok playmakers link up for Sharks trip
Co-captain Jaden Hendrikse partners brother Jordan at halfback as the Sharks head to Ellis Park on Friday to face the Lions in their final warm-up
Music

Blxckie Drops Official Music Video For “let em have it” Featuring KindlyNxsh
The post Blxckie Drops Official Music Video For “let em have it” Featuring KindlyNxsh appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blxckie Drops Official Music Video For “let em have it” Featuring KindlyNxsh. Blxckie has turned up the energy with the release of the official music video for “let em

Cassper Faces Sample Clearance Issues As New Album Plans Take Another Turn
The post Cassper Faces Sample Clearance Issues As New Album Plans Take Another Turn appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Faces Sample Clearance Issues As New Album Plans Take Another Turn. South African hip-hop heavyweight Cassper Nyovest has revealed that a sample clearance issue is affecting plans for

Yungboyvegeta Opens Up About His New Approach To Making Music
The post Yungboyvegeta Opens Up About His New Approach To Making Music appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Yungboyvegeta Opens Up About His New Approach To Making Music. South African rapper Yungboyvegeta, born Lebogang, is taking a more deliberate approach to his music as he enters a new chapter

Flash Ikumkani Reveals Extent Of Emtee’s Presence On Upcoming Album
The post Flash Ikumkani Reveals Extent Of Emtee’s Presence On Upcoming Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Flash Ikumkani Reveals Extent Of Emtee’s Presence On Upcoming Album. Flash Ikumkani is giving fans another reason to keep an eye on his forthcoming album, with the rapper confirming fresh collaborations

Nadia Nakai & Toss Set To Drop Joint EP “Do’s and Dont’s”
The post Nadia Nakai & Toss Set To Drop Joint EP “Do’s and Dont’s” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nadia Nakai & Toss Set To Drop Joint EP “Do’s and Dont’s” Nadia Nakai and Toss are officially joining forces for a new collaborative project, with the South African

Back To The City Unveils Monumental 2026 Lineup As Festival Marks 20 Years Of Culture
The post Back To The City Unveils Monumental 2026 Lineup As Festival Marks 20 Years Of Culture appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Back To The City Unveils Monumental 2026 Lineup As Festival Marks 20 Years Of Culture. Back To The City is turning 20, and the festival is
Business

US Open: Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in epic five-set thriller
Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open title defence has come to a dramatic end after the Spaniard was beaten by American Ben Shelton in a thrilling quarter-final

Mykhailo Mudryk suffers fresh injury, ruled out for eight weeks
Mykhailo Mudryk has suffered a,nother frustrating setback after sustaining an ankle injury in training, with the Tottenham Hotspur winger expected to be sidelined for six

Every detail to know about the Sarkodie and Stonebwoy
Here are the key details to know about the recent online clash involving two of Ghana’s biggest acts, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie. Ghanaian music stars Sarkodie
Education

From Classroom to Business: How Youth Entrepreneurship Transforms East African Communities
From Classroom to Business: How Youth Entrepreneurship Transforms East African Communities A business rarely begins with a storefront, a large investment, or a polished plan. More often, it begins with a student who notices a problem in their community and asks a simple question: What can I do about it?

International Youth Day 2026: Celebrating Young Changemakers Across East Africa
International Youth Day 2026: Celebrating Young Changemakers Across East Africa Every year on 12 August, the world comes together to celebrate International Youth Day, a reminder that young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow but the innovators, problem-solvers, and changemakers of today. This year’s International Youth Day theme

Essential Digital Literacy Skills for Youth in 2026
Essential Digital Literacy Skills for Youth in 2026 No one can argue the importance of digital literacy…but it’s especially critical for children. In a world where almost everything can be done via the phone in one’s pocket, kids that don’t have a foundational understanding of digital learning will be left

How to Create Strong Youth Leaders in Kenya
How to Create Strong Youth Leaders in Kenya Kenya’s national motto is Harambee, a Swahili word meaning “all pull together.” For generations, it has represented the belief that communities thrive when people work together toward a common goal: a philosophy rooted in collective responsibility, resilience, and service to others. That
Entertainment

Nollywood Next Is Betting on a More Connected Black Film Industry
For years, the conversation around African cinema going “global” has tended to focus on the finish line: the streaming acquisition, the international premiere, the breakout title that suddenly seems to be everywhere. But there is a whole lot of business that has to happen before that. Who finances the film?

TTSWG Unveils IMC 2.0 Conference & Innovation Exhibition
The Telecommunication and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) today announced the 2nd edition of its flagship conference and exhibition: the Innovators Makers Challenge (IMC) Conference & Innovation Exhibition, scheduled to be held on Thursday, 24 September, 2026, at Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos. The

How Slum2School Green Academy Became One of the World’s Best Schools for Environmental Action
For generations, children in Saga island, a remote fishing community in Epe, Lagos, grew up without access to a formal school. Today, that same community is home to one of the world’s most celebrated schools. A recognition which has placed a community once overlooked, on the global education map and

Coco Gauff, Frances Tiafoe & Taylor Townsend: Black Excellence at the 2026 US Open
Coco Gauff, Frances Tiafoe, and Taylor Townsend competing at Flushing Meadows. If you’ve found yourself at the edge of your seat, fixated on your screen and occasionally shouting “Tennis!” as Coco Gauff sends that pocketed backhand across the court, or as Frances Tiafoe’s forehand comes into play, you’re certainly not

Aww! Watch the Moment Blessing Nze Gets Emotional as Son Jayden Begins His First Day of School
Blessing Obasi and Stan Nze laughing with Jayden during his 3rd birthday shoot before his first day of school. Nollywood actress and producer Blessing Nze officially entered her school-mum era, and let’s just say she was not prepared for how emotional it would be. The actress recently dropped off her

“I Love How Nigeria Makes Me Feel”: How Renee Ju, a South Korean, Found Home in Nigeria
The everyday story you hear is about Nigerians exploring every possible means to relocate abroad. As this article asks, what is the Nigerian dream beyond relocation? If you ask many Nigerians today what their ultimate dream is, “japa”, the Yoruba word for relocation, will likely come up in one form
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