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African culture and creative industries: film, music, art, fashion, diaspora contributions, and the business of African cultural exports to global markets.

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Nairobi’s Kilele Summit 2026 brings East Africa’s music and creative scene to a global stage

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Africaspoint Editorial

Nairobi is hosting the Kilele Summit from 23 to 28 February 2026, a major music, art, and culture event bringing…

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Nigerian-British film makes history as Nigeria’s first Cannes selection and the UK’s official Oscar submission for 2026

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Africaspoint Editorial

A Nigerian-British film, My Father's Shadow, has made history as Nigeria's first Cannes Film Festival selection, won a Caméra d'Or…

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Endeavour Mining posts record $880m EBITDA

Endeavour Mining, West Africa's largest gold producer, reported record adjusted EBITDA of $880 million for…

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Africa’s $164bn wealth funds eye mining

Africa's sovereign wealth funds now hold combined assets exceeding $164 billion and are being deployed…

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Abiy unveils Addis Ababa’s riverside makeover

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Entoto-Kebena River and Riverside Development Project in Addis Ababa…

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EU’s steel tariff hits South Africa

The EU's new steel import framework took effect July 1, imposing annual quotas with a…