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Tyla's win at MTV's Video Music Awards has sparked a lot of conversation online. The 23-year-old won the Best Afrobeats song category for her song 'Push 2 Start' beating fellow heavyweights like #Asake, #Moliy, #BurnaBoy, and #Wizkid.

Tyla's win at MTV's Video Music Awards has sparked a lot of conversation online. The 23-year-old won the Best Afrobeats song category for her song 'Push 2 Start' beating fellow heavyweights like #Asake, #Moliy, #BurnaBoy, and #Wizkid.

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Cape Verde faces Spain today in its first-ever World Cup match. But where is the island nation located? For many Cape Verdeans, this moment is about more than football. They hope the tournament will not only showcase their team but also put their country on the map. 🇨🇻⚽

Cape Verde faces Spain today in its first-ever World Cup match. But where is the island nation located? For many Cape Verdeans, this moment is about more than football. They hope the tournament will not only showcase their team but also put their country on the map. 🇨🇻⚽

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Africa was divided as South Africa faced Mexico in the Fifa World Cup opening match on Thursday. Many cheered for Mexico in what some online called a “successful hate watch”, amid tensions fuelled by recent anti-migrant unrest in South Africa. Who did you support?

Africa was divided as South Africa faced Mexico in the Fifa World Cup opening match on Thursday. Many cheered for Mexico in what some online called a “successful hate watch”, amid tensions fuelled by recent anti-migrant unrest in South Africa. Who did you support?

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Twenty years ago, Congolese man Guy Goma came into the BBC for a job interview but, in a now legendary case of mistaken identity, ended up live on the BBC News Channel. Speaking to BBC Africa, Guy explained how he managed to stay calm under the unexpected pressure of live TV.

Twenty years ago, Congolese man Guy Goma came into the BBC for a job interview but, in a now legendary case of mistaken identity, ended up live on the BBC News Channel. Speaking to BBC Africa, Guy explained how he managed to stay calm under the unexpected pressure of live TV.

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When Chude Jideonwo, a popular Nigerian TV host, was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, he was advised to keep it private for fear of judgement. Now, he’s speaking openly about living with involuntary movements and challenging misconceptions about the condition in the country.

When Chude Jideonwo, a popular Nigerian TV host, was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, he was advised to keep it private for fear of judgement. Now, he’s speaking openly about living with involuntary movements and challenging misconceptions about the condition in the country.

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“When I’m darker, nobody sees me. It’s like I am invisible. I’ve always been complimented when I’m lighter.” Focus on Africa Podcast host Charles Gitonga spoke to South African software developer Masheane Sefuthi, who has been on a journey to ‘whiten’ his skin.

“When I’m darker, nobody sees me. It’s like I am invisible. I’ve always been complimented when I’m lighter.” Focus on Africa Podcast host Charles Gitonga spoke to South African software developer Masheane Sefuthi, who has been on a journey to ‘whiten’ his skin.

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“My kids are being bullied in school,” says Peter Odike, a Nigerian-born South African, as anti-immigrant tensions rise in South Africa. Naturalised in 2006, he says citizenship hasn’t shielded him from harassment.

“My kids are being bullied in school,” says Peter Odike, a Nigerian-born South African, as anti-immigrant tensions rise in South Africa. Naturalised in 2006, he says citizenship hasn’t shielded him from harassment.

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Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele once famously predicted that an African nation would win the World Cup by the year 2000. Twenty-six years on, the continent is still waiting. Some big names tell us when they think Africa will lift the trophy.

Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele once famously predicted that an African nation would win the World Cup by the year 2000. Twenty-six years on, the continent is still waiting. Some big names tell us when they think Africa will lift the trophy.

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"If you are just sitting, they come and arrest you...You're not allowed to be in this country." Ola Rafii is among 268 Nigerians who returned home from South Africa on Thursday amid rising anti-migrant tensions. Officials say over 1,000 citizens have registered for repatriation.

"If you are just sitting, they come and arrest you...You're not allowed to be in this country." Ola Rafii is among 268 Nigerians who returned home from South Africa on Thursday amid rising anti-migrant tensions. Officials say over 1,000 citizens have registered for repatriation.

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“I’d 100% choose to go back to Russia.” Tricked into the military by a fake job offer, Sierra Leonean POW Richard Kanu still prefers Russia over home. Ukraine says Russia has recruited nearly 3,000 African fighters, with over 300 killed.

“I’d 100% choose to go back to Russia.” Tricked into the military by a fake job offer, Sierra Leonean POW Richard Kanu still prefers Russia over home. Ukraine says Russia has recruited nearly 3,000 African fighters, with over 300 killed.

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''I want people to see London the way I see it.'' Known to nearly 300,000 followers as 'Bus Aunty', a London-based nurse Bemi Orojuogun went viral after one of her bus videos hit 4 million views - and the rest is history.⁣

''I want people to see London the way I see it.'' Known to nearly 300,000 followers as 'Bus Aunty', a London-based nurse Bemi Orojuogun went viral after one of her bus videos hit 4 million views - and the rest is history.⁣

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🇿🇦 "I hate foreigners and the government is doing nothing." #BBCAfricaEye investigates the rise of xenophobia in South Africa and the violent targeting of migrants. 🎥 Watch the full film, "Fear and Loathing in South Africa" here:

🇿🇦 "I hate foreigners and the government is doing nothing." #BBCAfricaEye investigates the rise of xenophobia in South Africa and the violent targeting of migrants. 🎥 Watch the full film, "Fear and Loathing in South Africa" here:

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Ghana has rejected a $109m US health deal over data protection concerns. Zimbabwe has also turned down a similar offer. The BBC’s Thomas Naadi explains why some African nations are pushing back.

Ghana has rejected a $109m US health deal over data protection concerns. Zimbabwe has also turned down a similar offer. The BBC’s Thomas Naadi explains why some African nations are pushing back.

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For some women, having larger breasts is simply down to genetics. But for others, it can be life-changing. Focus on Africa podcast host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 25-year-old South African content creator Michelle Sekwena, who has been sharing her journey with gigantomastia.

For some women, having larger breasts is simply down to genetics. But for others, it can be life-changing. Focus on Africa podcast host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 25-year-old South African content creator Michelle Sekwena, who has been sharing her journey with gigantomastia.

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‘You can block me but you’re still my father.' When Cathy found her British father on Facebook at just 10 years old, she was met with silence. Now, she’s hoping to travel from Kenya to visit him in the UK. 🎥 Watch the full #BBCAfricaEye documentary:

‘You can block me but you’re still my father.' When Cathy found her British father on Facebook at just 10 years old, she was met with silence. Now, she’s hoping to travel from Kenya to visit him in the UK. 🎥 Watch the full #BBCAfricaEye documentary:

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For more than 70 years, British broadcaster and naturalist, Sir David Attenborough has brought nature to our screens. At 100, he reflects on one unforgettable moment - coming face to face with mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Here’s that encounter from 1979.

For more than 70 years, British broadcaster and naturalist, Sir David Attenborough has brought nature to our screens. At 100, he reflects on one unforgettable moment - coming face to face with mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Here’s that encounter from 1979.

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‘I want to be a player that young girls can look up to’ Four visa denials later - and having picked up a basketball just six years ago - Madina Okot has made history as the first Kenyan to be selected in the first round of the WNBA Draft, joining the Atlanta Dream.⁣

‘I want to be a player that young girls can look up to’ Four visa denials later - and having picked up a basketball just six years ago - Madina Okot has made history as the first Kenyan to be selected in the first round of the WNBA Draft, joining the Atlanta Dream.⁣

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Isata, a single mother in her early twenties who has been kidnapped and trafficked twice, epitomises the horrors of the lives of sex workers in Sierra Leone. #BBCAfricaEye spent four years following the lives of sex workers in Makeni. 🎥 Watch the film:

Isata, a single mother in her early twenties who has been kidnapped and trafficked twice, epitomises the horrors of the lives of sex workers in Sierra Leone. #BBCAfricaEye spent four years following the lives of sex workers in Makeni. 🎥 Watch the film:

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'After eight miscarriages I chose surrogacy' Influencer and entrepreneur Nancy Umeh has spent the past year sharing her journey of welcoming her third child through surrogacy.⁣ Watch the full episode of The Conversation 👉 on Youtube

'After eight miscarriages I chose surrogacy' Influencer and entrepreneur Nancy Umeh has spent the past year sharing her journey of welcoming her third child through surrogacy.⁣ Watch the full episode of The Conversation 👉 on Youtube

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Nigeria ranks as the third-highest consumer of dog meat in the world, after South Korea and Vietnam, according to the Dog Friendly Country Index. The BBC visited Nigeria’s biggest dog market to see what the secret is behind the thriving dog meat trade.

Nigeria ranks as the third-highest consumer of dog meat in the world, after South Korea and Vietnam, according to the Dog Friendly Country Index. The BBC visited Nigeria’s biggest dog market to see what the secret is behind the thriving dog meat trade.

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Does Nigerian English need a translator? Kenyan President William Ruto in his address on Monday to Kenyans living in Italy sparked a debate after suggesting it does. We took to the streets to ask Nigerians and Kenyans what they made of his remarks👇🏾

Does Nigerian English need a translator? Kenyan President William Ruto in his address on Monday to Kenyans living in Italy sparked a debate after suggesting it does. We took to the streets to ask Nigerians and Kenyans what they made of his remarks👇🏾

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