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‘There’s no word for autism in Somali’ - BBC Africa
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- ‘There’s no word for autism in Somali’ - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Autism is condition characterised by challenges of social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviours. A recent study by a university in the UK found children of Somali descent are six times more likely to be referred for the autism spectrum compared to their white or mixed-race peers. In Somali culture, parents feel there are many stigmas surrounding children with autism. The BBC’s Ash Mohamed spoke to activists in both Somalia and the UK on how they have overcome these challenges.
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- Kenya: The high school play that’s causing a drama
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A high school play has been creating waves before it's even been performed at a drama festival in Kenya. From tear gas to arrests to high court rulings and a refusal to perform, Echoes of War has been hitting the headlines.
#echoesofwar #CleophasMalala #buteregirlshighschool
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- What does Joseph Kabila's return mean for the DRC? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Former President of the DRC, Joseph Kabila, has announced his return to the country. While no exact date was given, sources close to Kabila suggest he could arrive in the coming days through the eastern region, which he describes as being in critical danger. Given his contentious political history, what could his return mean for the country?
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- Echoes of War: Kenya's high school play controversy - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 7:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Kenya's national high-school drama competition has been overshadowed by drama of its own after police fired tear gas to disperse a crowd that had gathered to watch a controversial play.
Echoes of War is set in a fictional kingdom where the youth have lost faith in their leaders.
It features battles with the police and has drawn parallels with last year's protests by young people against tax rises.
It was initially disqualified from the drama festival under unclear circumstances, but a High Court ruling overturned the decision and ordered it to be included.
#echoesofwar #ButereGirlsHighSchool
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- Mutsuko Minegishi: Meet the highest-ranking female Aikido practitioner - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- At 84 years old, Mutsuko Minegishi is the highest ranking female practitioner of the Japanese martial art Aikido. She is on a mission to expand the popularity of the non-combat art around the world - especially among women. Minegishi was recently in South Africa, where she not only hopes to promote the art but also encourage women to learn to defend themselves.
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- DR Congo: A wealthy nation in poverty - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to some of the world’s richest mineral reserves, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. Yet, despite its immense natural wealth, the country remains one of the poorest and most unstable nations. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica
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- 'Trump's tariffs would make African goods less competitve' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- What do Trump’s tariffs mean for Africa?
Countries like Lesotho, Madagascar, and Botswana, have been enjoying tariff exemptions from the U.S. Over the years, they doubled their clothing exports to the U.S and created thousands of jobs. They’ve now been slapped with some of the highest tariffs in the world, putting their industries at risk and threatening jobs. What options do they have?
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- Why is South Sudan's peace once again under threat? BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 3:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Political tensions are rising once again in South Sudan threatening fragile peace after the detention of First Vice President Riek Machar, deepening political fractures, even within his own party. Diplomatic efforts are underway as citizens plead for peace. They spoke to the BBC’s Akisa Wandera in Juba of their fear of a return to civil war.
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- DR Congo floods: 'We've lost a lot' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Torrential rains and floods have killed at least 33 people in Kinshasa - the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to officials. Desperate residents are trying to flee the floodwaters by wading, swimming or paddling to safety in homemade canoes. With more heavy rain forecast, the government is trying to minimise the destruction.
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- Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of UK immigration scammers - #BBCAfricaEye #Shorts
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Africa Eye goes undercover to expose the UK immigration scammers preying on the hopes of aspiring African migrants.
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- Meet the football grannies of Africa - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- They may not have the skills of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, but that hasn't stopped these African grannies from practising their tackling and passing skills.
It has been the work of 57-year-old Rebecca Ntsanwisi from South Africa to set up "soccer grannies" teams across the continent in a bid to improve the mental and physical health of older women.
Now, five teams from Africa are currently taking part in the Soccer Grannies World Cup tournament in the South African province of Limpopo, where the oldest player is over 80.
Football has given the grannies a new lease of life.
Produced by Priyanka Sippy, Jenna Abaakouk, Eshlin Vedan and Marco Oriunto. Edited by Marta Pausilli.
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- Meet the football grannies of Africa - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- They may not have the skills of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, but that doesn’t stop these African grannies from practicing their goal kicks and tackling skills.
It has been the work of 57-year-old Rebecca Ntsanwisi from South Africa to set up soccer grannies teams across the continent in a bid to improve the mental and physical health of older women.
Now, five teams from Africa are currently taking part in the Soccer Grannies World Cup tournament in Limpopo, where the oldest player is over 80. We hear how football has given the grannies a new lease of life.
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- Akinwumi Adesina: 'Africa cannot rely on benevolence of others' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Nigerian economist Akinwumi Adesina will conclude his tenure as President of the African Development Bank Group this September. In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Focus on Africa host Audrey Brown, Dr. Adesina reflected on his achievements, Africa’s challenges, and the future beyond foreign aid.
Discussing the impact of U.S. and global aid cuts, he emphasised that Africa cannot continue relying on external benevolence. He also shared how his own experience growing up in poverty shaped his vision for the continent’s economic future.
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- Trump Tariffs: What does it mean for Africa - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 7:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- All eyes are on Africa following the announcement of new trade tariffs by the US President Donald Trump.
Among the African countries hit hardest by the tariffs are Lesotho and Madagascar which will now be charged fifty percent and forty-seven percent on exports to the US. This could lead to significant job losses especially as clothing factories were set up specifically to supply the US market under a tax free agreement.
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- A conversation with Akinwumi Adesina - Focus On Africa Podcast
- Runtime
- 22:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- 'Germany needs to apologise for genocide' says Namibian president - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Namibia's President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has said Germany needs to apologise as she reflects on the Namibian genocide, and the country's ongoing reconciliation efforts since 2015. However, the debate over reparations remains unresolved.
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- Inside the city left in ruins after two years of war - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 3:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- BBC has gained access into Sudan’s capital Khartoum, days after the city was recaptured by government forces. Most of the city is shattered, with the presidential palace and international airport in ruins. The UN says more than three and a half million people have fled Khartoum since the beginning of the war. Despite the destruction, those who stayed have been celebrating and are hopeful that this is a new chapter in the conflict.
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- Stranded: Exposing the UK’s immigration scammers - Focus on Africa Podcast
- Runtime
- 27:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A BBC investigation has found the UK visa system is being undermined by scammers who are swindling migrants out of thousands of pounds, by promising them jobs in Britain which often do not exist. We hear more from the BBC Africa Eye reporter.
Why is Kenya risking the wrath of Serbia, considered to be an ally, by recognising Kosovo and its claim to independence from Serbia?
And why is Ghana's Chief Justice facing renewed efforts to remove her from office?
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- The nun who’s ‘mother to thousands’ of children displaced by the conflict in Tigray - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Emahoy Tsega Grimy was once a prosperous businesswoman in Ethiopia but became a nun and sold everything she had to help people displaced by conflict in Tigray, which broke out in 2020. She says she was feeding 24,000 children a day at the height of the war. After her money ran out, she appealed for funds from the Ethiopian diaspora. And with one million people still internally displaced, she continues her work.
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- Alma Asinobi: Travel content creator's record attempt hits passport roadblock - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Nigerian travel content creator, Alma Asinobi @almaasinobi attempted to break the record for the fastest journey across all seven continents - but visa challenges and flight cancelations got in the way. She tells BBC Africa when she knew it was impossible and what she’d change if she tried again.
Produced by Jelilat Olawale x Uche Akolisa
Filmed and edited by Adekola Olawale
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- Stranded: Exposing the UK’s immigration scammers - BBC Africa Eye Documentary
- Runtime
- 48:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- #BBCAfricaEye goes undercover to track down rogue 'relocation agents' who squeeze thousands of pounds from aspiring migrants with the false promise of jobs in the UK.
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Exploiting the desire of millions of Africans to migrate to Europe, these agents fuel a thriving underground trade in UK work papers. Reporter Olaronke Alo sets out to discover what happens when the promised jobs do not materialise - and exposes pitfalls of the UK immigration system which have allowed the illegal schemes to flourish.
This investigation was conducted by Africa Eye and the BBC's Global Disinformation Unit.
00:00 Introduction: An underground network of immigration scammers
01:30 Young Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad
02:38 ‘Relocation agents’ overpromise and underdeliver
04:23 A relocation agency with glittery infomercials
06:35 “How my ni...
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- Is the world’s youngest nation on the brink of another war? - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The United Nations is warning South Sudan is on the brink of a return to full-scale civil war. The country is in crisis after government forces placed First Vice-President Riek Machar under house arrest. Mr. Machar's opposition party says a 2018 deal which ended South Sudan's internal conflict has effectively collapsed. Kenya's former prime minister, Raila Odinga, has arrived in South Sudan to help mediate. Relations between the two leaders have become increasingly strained in recent weeks. There has also been an escalation in armed confrontations.
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- 'I scarred my six children by using skin-lightening creams' BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 3:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- There’s a worrying trend of parents using the skin lightening products on babies and young children in Nigeria. The World Health Organisation says it has Africa’s highest skin bleaching rate amongst women at 77% and one of the highest in the world. Nigeria declared skin lightening a health emergency in 2023.
The BBC's Madina Maishanu has been to Kano state - one of several major hubs for skin bleaching in the country.
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- DRC refugees in Burundi: “My entire family has been killed” - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A worrying humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Burundi – as thousands of Congolese refugees who fled to the neighbouring country have refused to be relocated to another site more than two hundred kilometres away. The government had established reception and transit facilities near the border with the DRC to register, provide emergency assistance and offer temporary shelter to those arriving. Now efforts to them move to a permanent and safe site has been met with protests.
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- Could Africa lead the way in pioneering plant-based vaccines? Focus On Africa Pocast
- Runtime
- 29:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Sudan's army has chased out the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces from the capital city, Khartoum - but how significant is this development, and could it signal a major breakthough in the two year war? We hear from Mohanad Hashim, who is from the capital and has been following the war since it began. He has just returned from a trip there.
Why has Burkina Faso’s military rulers disbanded the country’s main journalists’ association and detained its leaders?
And could Africa lead the way in pioneering plant-based vaccines? We hear from a leading immunologist on how she and her team are developing plant-based immunisation technology.
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- Sudan army in 'full control of Khartoum'- BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Sudan's military leader, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has visited the presidential palace in the capital, Khartoum, after landing at the city's international airport, just hours after it was recaptured by the army.
Surrounded by cheering soldiers at the venue - a significant symbol of absolute power and sovereignty - Burhan declared: "Khartoum is free".
Earlier, an army commander told the BBC that his troops had fully secured the airport and might be able to clear the rest of the RSF fighters by the end of day.
The army has been moving swiftly since recapturing the presidential palace on Friday and seizing state institutions taken by the RSF.
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- The crypto mines bringing light to rural Zambia - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 5:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A cryptocurrency company is planning to roll out mini-power plants to rural villages in Zambia in order to bring electricity to remote parts and mine for Bitcoin. The company has already proven that a similar model works after installing Bitcoin generating mines to at 6 different renewable energy plants in 3 different countries. The project shows the potential benefits of the controversial energy hungry system that powers Bitcoin. The BBC's Joe Tidy went to a remote mine on the Zambezi river to see one project in action.
#zambiabitcoin #cryptocurrency #africacryptocurrency
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- 'Rwanda planning to attack Burundi' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 5:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Burundi's president has told the BBC he has seen "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack his country.
Évariste Ndayishimiye also said that Rwanda had tried to launch a coup a decade ago in Burundi, akin to "what it's doing in the Democratic Republic of Congo" now.
Rwanda has already hit back, calling the president's comments "surprising" and insisting that the two neighbours are co-operating on security plans for their shared border, which has been shut for over a year.
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- Burundi leader: ‘We won't be killed like the Congolese are being killed' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As the conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is deepening, the fear of a regionalisation of the war also grows. A ceasefire was reached between the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group and the Congolese Armed forces but it was short-lived. Now the prospects of a spill over into neighbouring Burundi is raising concerns. BBC Africa’s Nomsa Maseko was in Bujumbura to interview the Burundian president Évariste Ndayishimiy.
#DRCconflict #burundi
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- Sudan: Where 'terror has become the common currency' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Recently, events in Sudan have taken dramatic new turns. A Sudanese war monitor has accused the military of killing hundreds of people in an air strike on a market in the country’s western Darfur region. And Army forces have recaptured the presidential palace in the country's capital, Khartoum, and are now aiming to reclaim more territory from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Here's a brief snapshot of how the civil war of over two years has got to the current stage.
#Sudan #Darfur
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- Dango Ouattara: 'Faith comes before football' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In recent years, elite-level sport has started doing more to help professional athletes who observe the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The Premier League is a good example – introducing breaks that allow players to break their fast if the sun sets during a game. As Ramadan comes to an end, Dango Ouattara describes his typical day as Bournemouth's forward and how Islam helps to keep him grounded. The 23-year-old is the second Burkinabe to appear in the Premier League.
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- Baby Skin Ligtening: 'I bleached my children’s skin to be closer to my mother' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- There’s a trend by some parents in Nigeria of using skin-lightening products on babies and young children. The World Health Organization says Nigeria has Africa’s highest skin lightening rate at 77% - one of the highest in the world. In 2023, the country declared it a health emergency. The BBC's Madina Maishanu has visited Kano State, one of the major hubs for skin lightening in the country.
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- 'Women can also hold authority' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 4:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Namibia has sworn in its first female president on the country’s 35th independence anniversary. Speaking to Africa Daily's Mpho Lakaje, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said she’s ready to tackle long-standing issues, including land reform and rising unemployment. But first, she reflected on what it means to be the first woman to lead her country.
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- Moment Sudanese army stormed the presidential palace. #bbcafrica #africashorts #sudan
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This video shows Sudanese armed forces inside the presidential palace in Khartoum after they retook the building from the paramilitary RSF. The palace has been a key RSF stronghold since April 2023.
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- 'Nigerian Senate is run like a cult' claims Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 7:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A Nigerian senator who alleged she was sexually harassed by one of the country's top politicians has told the BBC the Senate operates like a "cult".
A fortnight ago, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months after submitting a petition saying she had been harassed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which he denies.
His office also rejected the cult comparison - the latest twist in a row that has gripped Nigeria, raising questions about gender equality in the socially conservative nation.
Akpoti-Uduaghan told BBC's Yemisi Adegoke she was being punished for speaking out against the system and that she now feared for her and her two-year-old's safety as her security detail had been stripped.
#bbcafrica #natashaakpoti #nigerianews
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- Lassa fever surge: "I couldn't eat, I couldn't sleep" - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Lassa fever is surging in West Africa. In Nigeria, 350+ cases & 90 deaths have been reported across 14 states. With no vaccine, experts warn climate change & urbanization may fuel its spread. In Ondo State, one of the worst-hit areas, a Lassa survivor is raising awareness and helping save lives.
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- The rivalry that could put Ethiopia's peace at risk - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Getachew Reda and Debretsion Gebremichael used to be allies. They both belong to the TPLF, the regional ruling party of Tigray, a war-scarred region of Ethiopia. A recent dispute at the head of the TPLF has led to a split between the two, with rival factions now vying for control. The African community is worried about a possible escalation that could see the return of the war to Tigray.
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- Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: 'My suspension is a means of silencing me' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that she experienced sexual harassment involving the President of the Nigerian Senate, which he denies. Speaking to the BBC’s Yemisi Adegoke, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan—one of only four women in the 109-member Senate—described the chamber as “a cult” and said people do not express contrary views for fear of retaliation.
#natashaakpoti #nigeriansenator
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- Lordina Nancy: The three-year-old girl who braids hair like a pro - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A three-year-old girl in Ghana has captivated many on social media, after videos of her braiding the hair of adults surfaced on the internet. In videos that have gone viral, Lordina is seen weaving the hair of clients with such flair and precision, many believe she is a genius and should be guided to hone her skills.
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- Komla Dumor Award celebrates 10 years with new edition - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The BBC is now accepting applications for the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor award, which celebrates outstanding journalism in Africa.
Now in its tenth year, the award honours the legacy of Komla Dumor, the distinguished Ghanaian broadcaster and former BBC World News presenter, who left a lasting impact on audiences worldwide. He was renowned for championing authentic and dynamic storytelling about Africa.
The award is open to journalists living and working in Africa who demonstrate exceptional storytelling skills.
Click here to apply: https://bbc.in/3Fyhota
#KomlaDumoraward #KomlaDumor
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- Simisola: The 13-year old Emmy nominee opening doors for African talent - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- At 13, Simisola Gbadamosi is Nigeria’s youngest Emmy nominee.
Her role as Tola Martins in Disney+’s Iwájú earned her a spot in the “Outstanding Younger Voice Performer” category at the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards—cementing her as a rising star in global animation.
Set in a futuristic Lagos, Iwájú is the brainchild of Kugali Media, a pan-African creative studio whose 2018 BBC interview led to a groundbreaking collaboration with Disney. The six-episode series reimagines the city’s future, blending tradition, technology, and storytelling for a global audience.
As Gbadamosi awaits the results in Los Angeles tonight, her nomination is bigger than her. For her talent manager Keke Hammmond, it’s a win for Nigerian storytelling and a nod to the power of authentic African voices in animation.
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- The travel vlogger chasing world record with 'low-mobility passport' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Nigerian travel content creator Alma Asinobi is on a mission to break a Guinness World Record by visiting all seven continents in under 60 hours. But beyond speed, her journey highlights the struggles of “low-mobility” passport holders, like Nigerians, who face visa restrictions and travel barriers.
To secure the 10 visas needed for this challenge, Asinobi had to travel to other countries, underscoring the difficulties of holding a passport that suffers restrictions. According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, which ranks 199 countries by travel freedom, Nigeria sits at 88th place, tied with Ethiopia and Myanmar.
Producers: @UCreatewithJ x Joshua Akniyemi
Filmed and edited by Adekola Olawale
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- Nigeria: What's it like for female politicians? Focus on Africa Podcast
- Runtime
- 22:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Last week Nigerian lawmakers suspended senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months after she alleged being sexually harassed by the senate president, Godswill Akpabio. He strongly denies the allegations. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has now made an impassioned plea at the UN, calling for better treatment of women in politics. What's it like for women in politics in Nigeria?
Also what's the controversial story behind the JesusMinistries hashtag in Kenya?
And whilst the world grapples with democracy in decline, we'll look at how this is playing out on the continent
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- From Miss World Africa to Botswana’s youngest minister - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- At just 26, Lesego Chombo made history as Botswana’s youngest cabinet minister, stepping into the role of Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs. But beyond the excitement of her rise from Miss World Africa to politics, she faces the tough challenge of tackling gender-based violence and breaking stereotypes about young women in leadership.
In this interview, she shares how her journey to the Miss World stage prepared her for public service.
Producers: Anna Okumu and Brian Khisa
#LesegoChombo #MissWorldAfrica #pageantry #Botswana #politics
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- Building 'sustainable fashion brand' from second-hand clothes - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Ghanaian fashion designer Kwaku Bediako wants to create the world’s biggest sustainable fashion brand. The founder of fashion house Chocolate has launched a new brand called Cacao. The clothes are made using only second-hand clothing, discarded garments and offcut materials to create something new.
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- US deportation: 'Nigeria has a lot of opportunities' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar spoke to the BBC regarding the pending deportations of Nigerian nationals from the US under the Trump administration.
The foreign minister said that the deportation process began before the current administration took office and that Nigeria welcomed the return of Nigerians who are in the US illegally.
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- Senegalese migrants honoured for heroism in Spain - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A Spanish city has honoured two Senegalese migrants for their heroism in trying to save a gay man beaten to death by a homophobic mob.
Ibrahima Diack and Magatte N'Diaye were given "adopted sons of the city" status in A Coruña on Monday in a formal ceremony recognising their actions.
The men were the only ones to intervene in July 2021, when Samuel Luiz was set upon by a group of men and kicked and punched outside a nightclub in the north-western city.
The 24-year-old later died of his injuries in hospital - an event which sparked national outrage and condemnation.
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- 1993 Nigeria Airways Hijackers: 'Babangida is a coward' - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In October 1993, four young boys between the ages of 16 and 18 hijacked a Nigeria Airways flight to protest the annulment of the June 12 election by the military regime.
Recently, Nigeria’s former head of state, General Ibrahim Babangida, who annulled that election, apologised for the decision and acknowledged that the late Moshood Abiola had won the presidential election.
The BBC’s Mobolaji Olatunde met two of the hijackers, who spoke about the turn of events 32 years after the decision that altered their lives and left victims traumatised.
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- What's Sudan's case against the UAE? Focus on Africa Podcast
- Runtime
- 22:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Sudan is taking the United Arab Emirates to the International Court of Justice, accusing it of supporting Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Khartoum argues the UAE is "complicit in the genocide" through military, financial and political backing for the RSF. The UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's allegations, calling the case a "cynical publicity stunt" and saying it will seek an immediate dismissal.
Also will China be able to fill the gap after the withdrawal of USAID in Africa?
And Jamestown in Ghana produces world boxing champions - but what's it like for women wanting to pursue the sport?
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- The migrant 'heroes' who tried to prevent a deadly anti-gay attack - BBC Africa
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- While bystanders watched on and others filmed on their mobile phones, two Senegalese migrants, Ibrahima Diack and Magatte N'Diaye intervened and tried to save a gay man beaten to death by a homophobic mob. For their action, they were recognised and were given "adopted sons of the city" status in A Coruña in a formal ceremony. The men were the only ones to intervene in July 2021, when Samuel Luiz was set upon by a group of men and kicked and punched outside a nightclub in the north-western city.
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