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Meet Talent Nation: The Nigerian Startup Training Africa’s Next AI Workforce

By Staff Nov 09, 2026

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How Kelechi Nwankwo Is Making Personal Finance Accessible in Nigeria

By Staff Nov 01, 2026

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How African Content Creators and Brands Can Build Lasting Businesses

By Staff Oct 31, 2026

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

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Liberian-American Singer Kat Lincoln Releases New Album “Out The Box,” Showcasing Her Musical Journey

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

Dec 11, 2024 4 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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South Africa Film Incentive 2026: What It Means for Nollywood, Streamers and Africa

May 25, 2026 8 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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Spotlight on Africa: The Must-Watch Movies and Series of March 2025

Mar 31, 2025 10 min read

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African Entrepreneurship Opportunities 2026: Grants, Accelerators and Competitions to Apply For

The 2026 pipeline of grants, accelerators and competitions for African founders is deeper than most people know — but deadlines move fast. This guide covers eight verified opportunities with eligibility details, funding amounts and application tips that actually work.

Nov 09, 2026 0 min read

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Meet Talent Nation: The Nigerian Startup Training Africa’s Next AI Workforce

Talent Nation Nigeria is building a major pipeline for Africa’s AI economy. Led by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, its Learn2Earn programme drew more than 63,000 applications and selected fewer than 3% of applicants.

Nov 09, 2026 9 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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