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Dazzling TotalEnergies CAF AFCON opener showcases Cote d’Ivoire’s vibrant culture

Dazzling TotalEnergies CAF AFCON opener showcases Cote d’Ivoire’s vibrant culture

IMMERSING spectators in a breathtaking spectacle, the opening ceremony of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations transformed Abidjan's Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara into a kaleidoscope of color and cultural richness. On that vibrant Saturday evening, the iconic stadium pulsed with life as dancers, acrobats, and musicians embarked on a high-octane journey, encapsulating the essence of Cote d'Ivoire's diverse heritage. Carefully choreographed routines became a captivating showcase, revealing the nation's pride in shaping "a people and a destiny" over time. The performances radiated a spirit of unity, with Cote d'Ivoire extending its legendary hospitality to welcome all 54 African…
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Yemi Alade, Siya Kolisi join stars against Malaria

Yemi Alade, Siya Kolisi join stars against Malaria

GRAMMY Award-winning Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist, Yemi Alade, has joined African superstars supporting the Draw The Line Against Malaria campaign to inspire and empower young people from across the African continent and the globe to call on their leaders at zeromalaria.org and push for political action to end malaria within a generation. The ground-breaking campaign, first launched across Africa in February 2021, is a unifying global platform designed to capture youth, community and public imagination, and will be rolled out globally on World Malaria Day.  The campaign aims to generate mass awareness and high visibility for the…
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Yemi Alade’s new album ‘Empress’  displays her growing prowess in Afro-pop

Yemi Alade’s new album ‘Empress’ displays her growing prowess in Afro-pop

MPHO RANTAO NIGERIA’S Yemi Alade has made a name for herself since her successful single ‘Johnny’ went worldwide after its release in 2013.  Since then, the singer has amassed quite the musical resume, including collaborations with other African stars like Mr Eazi, Angelique Kidjo, Sauti Sol, P-Square, and international stars like US’ rapper Rick Ross and Beyoncé.  Her latest offering, ‘Empress’ is a record that speaks to the energy of empowerment that has been flowing through the African and diaspora communities across the world.  Yemi Alade’s new offering ‘Empress’. Picture: Instagram/YemiAlade The fifth album contains a mix of features that…
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Nigerian pop star Yemi Alade wants to help women in new UN role

Nigerian pop star Yemi Alade wants to help women in new UN role

DARNELL CHRISTIE NIGERIAN pop star Yemi Alade has called for coronavirus recovery plans to focus more on women, particularly in her home country, saying she planned to use a new role as a United Nations goodwill ambassador to help vulnerable people. Alade, 31, joined a list of celebrities including actor Antonio Banderas and footballer Didier Drogba as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to raise awareness of poverty, inequality and climate change. The singer gained global fame after becoming the first female Afro-pop artist to get more than 100 million views on YouTube, winning multiple music…
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