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  South Africa plans $20.5bn for infrastructure | #54DegreesAcrossAfrica
  
  Omoleye Omoruyi - May 29, 2020 0
  
  With an economy further dipping into bigger problems, South Africa is planning projects worth $20.5 billion in sectors such as transport, energy...
  
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  Genocide suspect, Kabuga, denies charges |#54DegreesAcrossAfrica
  
  Omoleye Omoruyi - May 28, 2020 0
  
  After escaping authorities for more than two decades, Rwandan genocide suspect, Felicien Kabuga was arrested this month and charged to court; where...
  
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  Zambia pardons two gay men | #54DegreesAcrossAfrica
  
  Omoleye Omoruyi - May 27, 2020 0
  
  Zambia's President Edgar Lungu has pardoned two men who were jailed last year for having sex with each other. Their 15-year sentence triggered a diplomatic...
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Omoleye Omoruyi - February 28, 2020 0

"What if we knew the events that were about to take place around Africa?" Well, that's the first step to knowing what...

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Weekend Best Reads

How can you social distance when you share a toilet with your neighbour? + Other best reads of the week

Omoleye Omoruyi - April 4, 2020 0

Each week, we round up the best writings from across online platforms. These rise above regular reportage, highlighting current issues, the people...

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African Nations Championships: Libya in, as Tunisia gets fined for late exit from tournament

Ayobola Eniola - January 31, 2020 0

Libya will participate in the African Nations Championships, also referred to as Championnat d'Afrique des Nations (CHAN) as they take up the slot left...

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Let’s tell you something about the Himba people of Namibia

Omoleye Omoruyi - February 20, 2020 0

If you heard of a desolate Kunene region of northwest Namibia, then you will then know of a resilient people called the...

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Africa to the World: Kenyan group, Sauti Sol, signs label deal with Universal Music Group

Ayobola Eniola - January 30, 2020 0

Voices in the sun (as the band name, Sauti Sol, loosely translates to), a group comprising Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano, Savara Mudigi, and Polycarp...

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Odion Ighalo’s ‘reign’ at Man Utd only just began

Ayobola Eniola - February 28, 2020 0

Odion Ighalo was again the trend across social media platforms following his debut goal for English Premier League club, Manchester United, during...

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AfDB to unveil African economic outlook + other developing business stories across Africa

Omoleye Omoruyi - January 21, 2020 0

AfDB to unveil African economic outlook The African Development Bank (AfDB) will on Thursday, January 30, launch the 2020 edition of its flagship African Economic...

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#TFAASpotlight: Being a relentless peace advocate and 9 other things we know about Imrana Alhaji Buba

Omoleye Omoruyi - June 4, 2020 0

Imrana's business is peace. He does this in war-torn Northern Nigeria where people die every other day; also where people have gotten...

54° Across Africa

#TFAASpotlight: Being a relentless peace advocate and 9 other things we know about Imrana...

Imrana's business is peace. He does this in war-torn Northern Nigeria where people die every other day; also where people have gotten...

Omoleye Omoruyi - June 4, 2020 0

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Lesotho former first lady goes back into custody | #54DegreesAcrossAfrica

Lesotho’s former first lady Maesaiah Thabane was arrested Wednesday, over the murder of the previous wife of her husband, former prime minister Thomas Thabane, police said.

Omoleye Omoruyi - June 4, 2020 0

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Cardi to perform in South Africa 🇿🇦

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WHO confirms fighting chance of containing Corona Virus

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Lesotho's Thomas Thabane, will be charged with the murder of his estranged wife, Lipolelo Thabane.

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Obituary: Majek Fashek was many things, a rainmaker, a cultural icon, a cautionary tale
Majek Fashek, singer, songwriter, superstar, reggae icon, hero, prophet, rainmaker and eventual cautionary tale passed away in New York on ... Read » Obituary: Majek Fashek was many things, a rainmaker, a cultural icon, a cautionary tale on YNaija
Lagbaja at 60: The enigma behind the mask
by Toluwanimi Onakoya As a Nigerian, you’ve most likely quoted Lagbaja’s lyrics in everyday mundane banter with friends and family. ... Read » Lagbaja at 60: The enigma behind the mask on YNaija
Has there been a Nollywood film like La Femme Anjola?
Director Mildred Okwo, is putting finishing touches to her long-awaited project, La Femme Anjola and Nollywood land have been buzzing ... Read » Has there been a Nollywood film like La Femme Anjola? on YNaija

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The maltreatment of Africans in China isn’t likely to end anytime soon + Other best reads of the week

Omoleye Omoruyi - May 31, 2020 0

Each week, we round up the best writings from across online platforms. These rise above regular reportage, highlighting current issues, the people...

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The global interest in Africa’s venture space is heart-warming

Omoleye Omoruyi - February 24, 2020 0

2020 looks good for African Startups already. There is a fundraising trend and global investors are taking note. In 2019, funds raised...

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Africa to the World: Kenyan group, Sauti Sol, signs label deal with Universal Music Group

Ayobola Eniola - January 30, 2020 0

Voices in the sun (as the band name, Sauti Sol, loosely translates to), a group comprising Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano, Savara Mudigi, and Polycarp...

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TOP STORIES
Latest stories across the African Continent

Weekend Best Reads

Earth’s Deepest River Conceals an Evolutionary Mystery + Other best reads of the week

Omoleye Omoruyi - February 29, 2020 0

Each week, we round up the best writings from across online platforms. These rise above regular reportage, highlighting current issues, the people...

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54° Across Africa

Zambia pardons two gay men | #54DegreesAcrossAfrica

Omoleye Omoruyi - May 27, 2020 0

Zambia's President Edgar Lungu has pardoned two men who were jailed last year for having sex with each other. Their 15-year sentence triggered a diplomatic...

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Remembering Andrée Blouin + Other best reads of the week

Omoleye Omoruyi - February 15, 2020 0

Each week, we round up the best writings from across online platforms. These rise above regular reportage, highlighting current issues, the people...

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#THEFUTUREAWARDSAFRICA #AFRICASNEWTRIBE
Latest stories from TFAA 2020

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So tell us, what's your #TGIF plan? @taymesan_ wo

So tell us, what's your #TGIF plan?

@taymesan_ would be live with @anitabrows on #TheFutureConversations tommorow at 06:00PM.

@AnitaBrows is a make up surgeon and she won #TFAA Prize for Beauty in 2017. You haven't seen her work? (SWIPE LEFT👉). She is going to sharing how she has been able to build a successful make up business while touching on some current issues like gender equality and rape.

#BlackLivesMatter
#TheFutureProject
#Future
#FutureLeaders

Ọmọ Bàbá and Ìyá Beji, Funke Akindele have

Ọmọ Bàbá and Ìyá Beji, Funke Akindele have been slaying since way back 🙌
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This was in 2009 when they bagged #TFAA Comedian and Actor of the Year, respectively.
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We've been catching up with all our past winners and nominees on #TheFutureConversations
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#TFAAThrowback
#TFAA15
#TheConvocation
#OurHandsWillRemainFirm
#OurHeartsWillStayLifted
#TheFutureProject

@effoduh is shaking the table and this time it has

@effoduh is shaking the table and this time it has got to break!

You don't have to go to school to learn advocacy before you start speaking up.
Why would anyone want to miss #TheFutureConversations 🤷

#BlackLivesMatter
#TheFutureProject
#Future
#FutureLeaders

Errrrrrmmmm, @isaacsuccess has a word for us!! 💃

Yesterday's #BlackOutTuesday with our Men in Black @taymesan_ and @isaacsuccess was really intriguing.

It's 06:00PM today again.

#TheFutureConversations
#BlackLivesMatter
#TheFutureProject
#FutureLeaders

Thousands of nominations have been received from a

Thousands of nominations have been received from across Africa.
Is your #BeatingCoronaHeroes among them? 🤷

No time to guess for this one. Just nominate them yourself 👇

www.beatingcorona.africa

#BeatingCorona
#BeatingCoronaTelethon
#SaveTheFuture
#TheFutureProject

The one minute silence in yesterday's #TheFutureCo

The one minute silence in yesterday's #TheFutureConverasations was the peak of #BlackOutTuesday.

We are still leading on the issues of concern - #JusticeForUwa #JusticeforTina - but this time from a different perspective with our very own host @the_vimbai and @kennwadiogbu winner of #TFAA Visual and Applied Arts Category, 2019.

Have you seen @kennwadiogbu work (Swipe Left 👉). Ken Nwadiogbu is reshaping people's perspective on pressing issues like gender equality and racism.

Why would you want to miss this episode today at 06:00PM???🤷🤷 #BlackLivesMatter
#TheFutureProject
#FutureLeaders

The Future Project in partnership with Rubbin' Min

The Future Project in partnership with Rubbin' Minds presents this year's edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders, 2020
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An annual event with conversations centered on accountability in governance in Nigeria.
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Democratic engagement and conversations are critical to making Government work for citizens and this is the core of the Symposium this year
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The theme for this year is: Leaping The Bounds: Making the Government work.
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In a country where the pain-point of most of our issues is in the inability of government to deliver public goods & meeting the needs of the people, at different levels
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We want to champion this course. You can be part of this conversation by registering here: https://bit.ly/TFP-Sympoisum-2020 (visit @Y_Monitor's bio for the link)
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#TheFutureProject
#RubbinMinds
#YMonitor
#TheNigeriaSymposium
#ForYoungAndEmergingLeaders
#July5th

The Future Awards Africa was created for challengi

The Future Awards Africa was created for challenging times like this. In light of #BlackTuesday we would be holding a one minute silence in honor of #Uwa, #Tina and #Floyd during #TheFutureConversations today.

While we mourn, it is paramount we have discussions about how we can #SaveTheFuture.

Join us today at 6:00PM as our Men in Black @Taymesan_ and @isaacsuccess discuss the very vital issues on ground.

#BlackTuesday
#TFAA15
#FutureConversations
#JusticeForUwa
#JusticeforTina
#BlackLivesMatter
#Future
#FutureLeaders

It’s going to be another intriguing time on #The

It’s going to be another intriguing time on #TheFutureConversations tomorrow with @taymesan_ and @isaacsuccess Winner, #TFAA Community Action, 2019.
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It’s at 6pm guys! Don’t miss it for anything in this world.
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#TFAA15
#TheFutureProject
#TheFutureConversations
#TheConvocation
#OurHandsWillRemainFirm
#OurHeartsWillStayLifted
#Future
#FutureLeaders

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WEEKEND BEST READS
A rundown of best stories published across the continent

54° Across Africa

The maltreatment of Africans in China isn’t likely to...

Each week, we round up the best writings from across online platforms. These rise above regular reportage, highlighting current issues, the people...

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What do cartoons and our presidents have in...

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Africa’s Covid-19 response is a glimpse of how things...

Africa’s Covid-19 response is a glimpse of how things could be different The continent’s...

Omoleye Omoruyi - May 2, 2020 0

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Undercover Investigation of Famed Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital + Other best reads of the week

We know you might have had a busy week and couldn't follow up on the stories (across Africa) that interest you. Or maybe you...

Omoleye Omoruyi - January 25, 2020 0

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Minority debates in Kenya’s identity decision + Other best reads of the week

Minority debates in Kenya’s identity decision Minority discrimination is a long-term debate and we're all honestly tired. We fight racism and still have to put up with discrimination cross-cutting ethnic...

Y! Editor - February 1, 2020 0

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Reflections on the Year of Africa + Other best reads of the week

Each week, we round up the best writings from across online platforms. These rise above regular reportage, highlighting current issues, the people...

Omoleye Omoruyi - February 8, 2020 0

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There are 15 trends you should watch out for across Sub-Saharan Africa this year

by Isime Esene and Edwin Okolo The business of prediction...

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The 15 (and a half) trends that will drive the culture in Nigeria this year

by Ifedayo Adeleye and Nelson CJ

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The 100 most interesting things in politics, culture, and social influence this year

By Ifedayo Adeleye & Isime Esene.

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