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For African music, 2024 was a landmark year. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) confirmed that Sub-Saharan Africa's recorded music revenue surpassed $100 million for the ...

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Fans of Nigerian artist CKay received a welcome gift in late January: the singer released his latest song, “Badminton.” It’s a high-energy, melodic track with an infectious sound. The song, which has ...

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More than 200 students at Ntenungi Secondary School in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in western Uganda have been left without accommodation after a dormitory was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night.