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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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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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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 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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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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“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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“If anybody is really my fan…send me M-Pesa [money via a Kenyan app].” #BBCEye Investigations meets Andrew Kibe — a household name in Kenya who promotes male self-empowerment while fuelling a growing gender divide. 📽️ Watch Manosphere Messiahs:

“If anybody is really my fan…send me M-Pesa [money via a Kenyan app].” #BBCEye Investigations meets Andrew Kibe — a household name in Kenya who promotes male self-empowerment while fuelling a growing gender divide. 📽️ Watch Manosphere Messiahs:

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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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Protests have broken out in Kenya over plans for a US-government Ebola isolation facility near a US air base in Nanyuki. A court has temporarily halted the project, which supporters say would strengthen Ebola preparedness but critics argue could put local communities at risk.

Protests have broken out in Kenya over plans for a US-government Ebola isolation facility near a US air base in Nanyuki. A court has temporarily halted the project, which supporters say would strengthen Ebola preparedness but critics argue could put local communities at risk.

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'We saw Ebola patients trying to push though to come into our country' Uganda Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Diana Atwine tells Focus On Africa's Waihiga Mwaura that her country closed the borders with the DRC to try and contain the current Ebola outbreak.

'We saw Ebola patients trying to push though to come into our country' Uganda Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Diana Atwine tells Focus On Africa's Waihiga Mwaura that her country closed the borders with the DRC to try and contain the current Ebola outbreak.

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A family in Nanyuki, Kenya, is mourning their son after protests over a planned Ebola quarantine facility turned deadly. The man was one of two people killed during demonstrations against the proposed US-run centre, which some residents fear could pose health risks to them.

A family in Nanyuki, Kenya, is mourning their son after protests over a planned Ebola quarantine facility turned deadly. The man was one of two people killed during demonstrations against the proposed US-run centre, which some residents fear could pose health risks to them.

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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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Uganda turns away DRC citizens at the border as Ebola fears rise. Many people trying to cross over from DRC are being turned away by security personnel. BBC Africa reporter Swaibu Ibrahim is in Mpondwe, one of Uganda's three major crossing points.

Uganda turns away DRC citizens at the border as Ebola fears rise. Many people trying to cross over from DRC are being turned away by security personnel. BBC Africa reporter Swaibu Ibrahim is in Mpondwe, one of Uganda's three major crossing points.

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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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‘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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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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"It's a lie... My children are not mine." BBC's Focus on Africa podcast spoke to Dr. Peter Ngumba, a lab technologist in Kenya who decided to test the paternity of his two children. Paternity testing is rising across Africa, one Nigerian lab saw a rise of 28.8% in 2025. 👇🏾

"It's a lie... My children are not mine." BBC's Focus on Africa podcast spoke to Dr. Peter Ngumba, a lab technologist in Kenya who decided to test the paternity of his two children. Paternity testing is rising across Africa, one Nigerian lab saw a rise of 28.8% in 2025. 👇🏾

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Cornelia Ginikanwa experienced the Nigerian Civil War first-hand, fighting with the Biafran Civil Defence Force and witnessing its devastating impact. An estimated 500,000 to 3 million people died — over half were children. 📽️ Watch 'Surviving Biafra':

Cornelia Ginikanwa experienced the Nigerian Civil War first-hand, fighting with the Biafran Civil Defence Force and witnessing its devastating impact. An estimated 500,000 to 3 million people died — over half were children. 📽️ Watch 'Surviving Biafra':

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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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