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Netflix, Duolingo partner to teach ‘Squid Game’ fans Korean language
Ahead of the highly anticipated second season of Netflix’s hit Korean thriller series ‘Squid Game’, the streaming giant has partnered with language-learning app Duolingo to help fans master Korean before the premiere on December 26. Duoling…
Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old girl with Diddy in civil suit
Musician and producer, Jay-Z, was accused in a lawsuit submitted on Sunday of raping a 13-year-old with hip-hop star Sean Combs in the 2000, court documents show, claims denied by Jay-Z. An updated complaint in a civil case against Combs alleges that J…
Women filmmakers lead campaign against gender-based violence
In support of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Forum of Women in Film and TV has reiterated its call to end violence against women and girls in all sectors of society. This initiative runs annually from November 25, the…
My new track solely for Christmas celebration, says gospel singer Ife
Gospel singer, Ife Ogunwumiji, has revealed that her new track titled, “Rejoice” is solely for Christmas celebration. Ogunwumiji revealed this on Saturday during the track’s listening party at Ikeja. According to her, this new release is part of her ac…
Ayra Starr, Tems, Gyakie lead Spotify’s top female artistes in Africa
Spotify, an online streaming platform, celebrated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, who emerged as the most streamed female artiste in three countries: Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. Spotify’s Head of Music, in Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, disclosed this in…
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Rwanda: Rwanda Extends Opening Hours for Bars, Nightclubs During Festive Season
[New Times] Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced extended operating hours for hospitality activities during the festive season.
Algeria: President Tebboune Extends Condolences On Death of Artist Abdelkader El Khaldi
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers — The president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Monday offered his sincere condolences to the family of the Bedouin song icon, Abdelkader El Khaldi, who passed away today at the age of 67.
Uganda: Comedian Reign Wants to Reclaim Lubaga South for the Arts
[Observer] Renowned comedian, musician and teacher Obed Lubega Karim, popularly known as Reign of the duo Maulana and Reign, has announced his candidacy for the Lubaga South parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2026 elections.
Mali: Lucy Duran On the Life and Music of Toumani Diabaté
[Afropop] When we at Afropop Worldwide learned that the great Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté had died of kidney failure this past July (2024), we knew we had to find a special way to honor him. We had known him for nearly 35 years, and had man…
Nigeria: Beeta Arts 2024 Spotlights 4 Emerging Directors
[Leadership] Despite the biting economic crunch, Beeta Arts Festival returns, spotlighting four emerging theatre and film directors and an expanded international participation.
Nigeria: Baba Shettima, Nigeria’s Iconic Photographer Bows Out
[Daily Trust] I presume that Baba Shettima, who died on Thursday of the penultimate week at the age of 78, would be surprised to be referred to as an iconic photographer.