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How Afrobeats has become an unstoppable musical force
How Afrobeats has become an unstoppable musical force Afrobeats is a term often used to describe music coming out of West Africa. But in reality, music industry veterans and emerging stars say the sounds coming from the continent’s top artists shouldn’t be confined to one particular genre. Source link
This CNN Hero upcycles old computers to open new worlds for young Kenyans
Editor’s Note: Know someone who inspires you? Click here to nominate them as a CNN Hero. CNN — Growing up in poverty in rural Kenya, Nelly Cheboi watched her single mother, who had only completed fifth grade, work tirelessly so Cheboi and her three sisters could attend school. From an early age, Cheboi realized that … Read more
The Jerry Eze phenomenon: How the Nigerian preacher became an internet star
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Every morning at 7am Nigerian time, Pastor Jerry Eze can be seen on a YouTube livestream fervently praying over thousands of stacks of requests he has received from his followers around the world. Flanked usually by his wife Eno, and an associate, Eze’s passionate prayers are delivered in an urgent staccato, … Read more
Watch: Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi on his plans to transform Nigeria’s economy
Watch: Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi on his plans to transform Nigeria’s economy Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra, is running in Nigeria’s presidential race. He discusses his objectives for the country with CNN’s Zain Asher. Source link
The Grammys consider adding an Afrobeats category
CNN — Afrobeats – the pulsating, fusion sound coming out of West Africa and the diaspora – has been on the rise globally for the better part of a decade. In recent years, the genre has gained a foothold in Western pop culture, and the Grammys are taking notice. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. … Read more
CNN reporter: Report of Nigerian mass abortion program could affect US relations
CNN reporter: Report of Nigerian mass abortion program could affect US relations Since at least 2013, more than 10,000 pregnancies were aborted as part of a “secret, systematic and illegal” abortion program allegedly “conducted” by the Nigerian military, a Reuters investigation has found. CNN’s Nima Elbagir has more. Source link