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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.

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Almost 60 years after the end of Nigeria's civil war, two former adversaries meet for the first time. One was a Nigerian army officer, the other a Biafran corporal. The men met as survivors with a message for the younger generation of Nigerians.

A viral toy is raising uncomfortable questions about race in China. Videos show the black version of the "Natasha doll" being slapped and run over, prompting criticism. On Focus on Africa, we explore what the controversy reveals about perceptions of black people in China.

“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”… but are they losing their sparkle? 💎 As demand for natural diamonds declines, some of Africa’s biggest diamond mines are slowing production. BBC Africa’s Chiamaka Enendu explains what’s driving the shift in the global diamond market.

Have you heard of 'solo-maxxing’ or 'by yourself maxxing’? It’s a trend where young people are opting out of dating and embracing the single life. So is this trend a new kind of freedom or are people giving up on dating altogether?

What's the story behind the viral picture of Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal?

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.

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 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.

#BBCAfricaEye profiles Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who has spent more than a year in prison on treason charges for which he could face the death penalty. He survived an assassination attempt in 2017 when he was shot 16 times. 🎥 Full film:

🇿🇦 "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 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.⁣

You've spent the past month glued to your screen watching the World Cup. From 48 teams we are down to the final 2 and none are from Africa. Imagine if you could build an African Dream Team using players of African heritage from other national teams. Who makes your starting 11?

“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.

Alopecia, the medical term for hair loss, affects an estimated 160 million people worldwide and is increasing, especially among young people. Focus on Africa podcast host Nkechi Ogbonna spoke to 23-year-old Sharon Chepkoech, known as Kechi, about living with alopecia.

A Kenyan court has dismissed a bid by the country's Rastafarian community to legalise cannabis for religious purposes. Rastafarians argued the ban violates freedom of religion, but the judge ruled there was insufficient evidence. Cannabis remains illegal in Kenya.

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:

‘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:

Sarah Ochwada is a top Kenyan sports lawyer who serves in the PSC, a specialized sports court and an internal legal body of Fifa. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, she spoke about some of the controversial decisions of referees in the 2026 World Cup.

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.

The mother of Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper Vozinha has arrived in the country's capital, Praia, to prepare for her trip to the United States. Ana Cândida Évora may fly to the U.S. between Friday and Saturday, ahead of Sunday's clash between Cape Verde and Uruguay in Miami.