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How Kelechi Nwankwo Is Making Personal Finance Accessible in Nigeria

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How African Content Creators and Brands Can Build Lasting Businesses

By Staff Oct 31, 2026

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African AI Content Creators Are Reinventing Filmmaking

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African AI Content Creators Are Reinventing Filmmaking

African AI content creators are reshaping filmmaking with script tools, digital characters, voice systems, and multilingual production. Discover how Egypt-founded Popcorn AI Studio and emerging creative teams are making African storytelling faster, more accessible, and globally relevant.

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British Actor Idris Elba to star as Onkonkwo in Chinua Achebe classic novel, "Things Fall Apart"

Sep 30, 2024 3 min read

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"The Drop" Hits eVOD: South Africa's Crime-Comedy Sensation Premieres Today

Jan 29, 2025 2 min read

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Liberian Music's Biggest Night: The 2024 MTN Liberia Music Awards

Dec 11, 2024 4 min read

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Top 6 Nollywood Films Powering November 2025, Led by Burna Boy’s “3 Cold Dishes”

Nov 07, 2025 5 min read

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South Africa Film Incentive 2026: What It Means for Nollywood, Streamers and Africa

May 25, 2026 8 min read

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Spotlight on Africa: The Must-Watch Movies and Series of March 2025

Mar 31, 2025 10 min read

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25 African Startups to Watch Before They Become Household Names

Meet 25 African startups to watch across AI, agriculture, health, logistics, fintech, education, and clean energy. These rising companies are solving practical problems and could become Africa’s next household names.

Nov 08, 2026 10 min read

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How African Content Creators Can Turn Followers Into Sustainable Businesses

About 60% of African creators earn below $100 per month — not because their content lacks quality, but because most lack a monetisation strategy. This guide breaks down seven proven income streams, from brand partnerships and digital products to memberships and cross-border payments, with specific tools, realistic figures, and the trade-offs that matter for building a real African business from your audience.

Nov 07, 2026 0 min read

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How MTN One TV Is Building Africa’s Next Streaming Wave

MTN One TV is shaping a new pan-African streaming model through mobile access and original African storytelling. Its first series, 100 Ways to Stay Single in Lagos, connects talent from Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana while opening fresh possibilities for creators and viewers.

Nov 07, 2026 9 min read

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African Culture in the Digital Age: How Diaspora Creators Are Preserving and Reimagining Heritage

African diaspora creators are using short-form video, podcasts, music, fashion, and visual storytelling to preserve and reimagine African culture for global audiences. But sustainable impact requires more than viral content — it demands stronger financial systems, better IP protections, and platforms built to support cultural creators at scale. Here is what that looks like in practice.

Nov 05, 2026 0 min read

Health & Wellness • By Staff

UNICEF Femtech Ventures 2026: African Startups Can Apply for Up to $100,000

African women’s health startups can apply for up to US$100,000 through UNICEF Femtech Ventures 2026. Learn about eligibility, open-source requirements, priority areas, application tips, and how African founders can build a stronger submission.

Nov 05, 2026 10 min read

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