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John Kani and Daudi Anguka take African stories global

3 days ago | cnn.com | Lauren Lee |Larry Madowo |Daniel Renjifo

Ad Feedback Video Ad Feedback John Kani and Daudi Anguka take African stories global CNN's Larry Madowo meets Daudi Anguka, the director of coastal Kenya's first Oscar entry, and John Kani, who portrayed King T'Chaka in "Black Panther," as they discuss how they are promoting African storytelling worldwide.
How this Nigerian couple championed Afrobeats before it was popular

1 month ago | cnn.com | Daniel Renjifo

Cecil and Keke Hammond are bridging cultures in Nigeria. About 20 years ago, the first Rhythm Unplugged concert was created in Lagos to provide a platform for Nigerian artists. later, Flytime Fest was developed to expand that original concept. 23:00 - Source: CNN 16 videos
My Drive with Tobi Bakre

1 month ago | cnn.com | Daniel Renjifo

Ad Feedback Video Ad Feedback My Drive with Tobi Bakre Nigerian actor, model, and media personality Tobi Bakre has made a mark as one of Nollywood's leading men. The ex-banker, who came to the limelight on a popular reality show in 2018, has starred in several of Nollywood's biggest-grossing box office films since then.
How Rwanda’s Bruce Melodie went from backup singer to hitmaker

1 month ago | cnn.com | Daniel Renjifo

Ad Feedback Video Ad Feedback How Rwanda's Bruce Melodie went from backup singer to hitmaker Rwandan singer Bruce Melodie first rose to prominence after winning a popular singing competition. Now, his hitmaker status in East Africa and abroad has served him well as a businessman in several ventures, including an investment in a professional basketball team in Rwanda.
Grammy-Nominated Artist Showcases Africa’s Diversity

2 months ago | sdvoice.info | Daniel Renjifo

By Daniel Renjifo, CNNNigerian Afro-pop sensation Yemi Alade has history with the Grammys. She’s featured on a Grammy-nominated album by Beyoncé and a Grammy-winning one by Beninese-French star Angelique Kidjo; but despite her popularity in Africa and her multilingual songs, Alade has yet to win a solo Grammy. For Alade, her latest nomination is particularly special. “This time around it was for my own song, it was for my own crown,” she told CNN.
‘I wanted to communicate’: Grammy-nominated Yemi Alade embraces multiple languages and genres to showcase Africa to the world | CNN

2 months ago | cnn.com | Daniel Renjifo

Nigerian Afro-pop sensation Yemi Alade has history with the Grammys. She’s featured on a Grammy-nominated album by Beyoncé and a Grammy-winning one by Beninese-French star Angelique Kidjo; but despite her popularity in Africa and her multilingual songs, Alade has yet to win a solo Grammy. On February 2, that could change, with her song “Tomorrow” nominated in the Best African Music Performance category. For Alade, her latest nomination is particularly special.
Meet two African fashion brands that shine globally

2 months ago | cnn.com | Daniel Renjifo

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Meet the elite Nigerian athletes making moves in American Football

Nov 18, 2024 | cnn.com | Daniel Renjifo

Meet the elite Nigerian athletes making moves in American Football In the 1980s, Kansas City Chiefs legend Christian Okoye paved the way for young Africans to play American Football in the United States. Now, Washington Commanders’ Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi and Seattle Seahawks’ Kenneth Odumegwu are making their own way in the league through the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program.
My Drive with Victony

Oct 15, 2024 | cnn.com | Daniel Renjifo

My Drive with Victony Nigerian recording artist Victony is driven by his passion for music. Despite not having a musical background he went viral on TikTok with his single “Soweto” in 2022, and since then he’s recorded collaborations with Afrobeats stars like Burna Boy, Mayorkun, and Asake.
‘Turning my life into something people can watch, pains me’: Wole Soyinka on having his memoir made into a movie | CNN

Sep 24, 2024 | cnn.com | Daniel Renjifo

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka recalls the activism that influenced his work 05:41 - Source: CNN Abeokuta, Nigeria CNN — Wole Soyinka became the first Black African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986, and is now one of the continent’s most revered authors. But two decades earlier, he was sent to prison without trial for speaking out about the civil war in his native Nigeria.