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Davido appeals to Trump over Osun governorship election tensions

The appeal follows an earlier warning.

Close-up of a Cleo Sol's face with freckles across their nose, long eyelashes, and red lipstick

English singer-songwriter Cleo Sol announces her next album ‘Gentlewoman’

Cleo Sol reveals her fifth album, 'Gentlewoman', out August 20, alongside a Gospel-tinged teaser about faith and resilience.

Smiling Ego Ella May with eyes closed, wearing large pearl earrings and a pink blazer in soft pink light

British-Nigerian artist Ego Ella May finds healing in the water, heads back ‘Back to Sea’: Watch

The enchanting musical work from her album—’Good Intentions’—charted at #2 on the Official UK Hip-Hop and R&B Charts.

Karol G with wet hair and hoop earrings wearing a blue bikini top on a boat

Karol G confirms ‘Still’ with Bruno Mars will be in English

Her new duet with Bruno Mars, ‘Still,’ lands entirely in English, and fans simply cannot wait.

Mickey Mouse with arms outstretched in front of a blue wall patterned with Mickey silhouettes

Disney and TikTok strike landmark content deal

Mickey meets the algorithm.

Tyla smiling with long dark hair winking whilst lying on the floor next to high-heeled shoes

Tyla removes Lagos from ‘A*POP World Tour’ amid Nigeria’s boycott row

Tyla is still set to close the tour with shows in Cape Town and Johannesburg come January.

Mehdi El Youbi

Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca

The politically outspoken artist was detained just days after reportedly being prevented from returning to France, where he has lived since 2017.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Deadly Ebola outbreak spreads across Central Africa

Experts warn that rapid intervention is critical to prevent further transmission and avoid a larger regional outbreak across Central Africa.

Ghana

Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic violence

Ghana plans to evacuate around 300 citizens from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.

Pope Leo

Pope Leo launches ambitious Africa Tour to spotlight continent’s needs

Africa is home to more than 20% of the world’s Catholics.