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2/17/2025, 8:27:29 PM

Jacob Kiplimo Shatters Half Marathon World Record Ahead of London Marathon Debut. After his Barcelona victory, the Ugandan distance runner prepares to face his longest race yet: 42.2 kilometers at the London Marathon. Read more: https://www.okayafrica.com/jacob-kiplimo-half-marathon-world-record/?utm_source=whatsapp

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2/17/2025, 8:26:39 PM

In ‘Under The Influence,’ Iremide Adeoye Embodies the Restlessness of Being Young and Nigerian. The series brilliantly explores the dynamics of social media fame and the toll it takes on our collective personhood. Read more: https://www.okayafrica.com/iremide-adeoye-discuss-under-the-influence/?utm_source=whatsapp

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2/18/2025, 9:52:42 PM

Sierra Leone’s Abortion Access Bill Could Make History, But it Faces Pushback From religious groups to a lack of adequate sensitization, the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Healthcare bill faces a range of challenges that could further endanger the people who need it the most. Read here: https://www.okayafrica.com/sierra-leone-safe-abortion/?utm_source=whatsapp

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2/17/2025, 8:28:55 PM

Four African Designers Named Among Semi-Finalists for LVMH Prize 2025. Tolu Coker, Torishéju Dumi, David Boyedoe and Yasmin Mansour are in the running for the biggest prize for young fashion designers. Read more: http://okayafrica.com/lvmh-prize-2025-african-designers/?utm_source=whatsapp

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2/17/2025, 8:28:18 PM

How ‘Kenya’s Lover Girl’ is Taking Her Sound Global. The rising Afro-indie star, Njerae, on her new ‘Four Letter Word’ EP, signing with Universal Music and joining Apple Music’s Africa Rising Class of 2025. Read more: https://www.okayafrica.com/njerae-kenya-interview/?utm_source=whatsapp

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2/17/2025, 8:55:48 PM

Tems and Elmiene Are Performing at the 2025 Roots Picnic. This year’s edition of the festival will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Roots’ sophomore album, as well as a star-studded line-up that includes D’Angelo, Lenny Kravitz, Kaytranada and more. Read more: https://www.okayafrica.com/tems-elmiene-roots-picnic-2025/?utm_source=whatsapp

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2/19/2025, 4:31:01 PM

Artist To Watch: Winny In our inaugural Artist To Watch series, we highlight Nigerian artist Winny, whose music explores the riveting nature of life and relationships. Tap here: https://www.okayafrica.com/winny-interview-artist-to-watch/?utm_source=whatsapp

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2/18/2025, 10:50:39 PM

Ayra Starr wins Best International Act at the MOBO Awards 2025 British Ghanaian producer/DJ Juls has also won Best Producer at the awards ceremony, which will air on BBC later this week. Read here: https://www.okayafrica.com/ayra-starr-juls-mobo-awards-2025/?utm_source=whatsapp

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2/18/2025, 8:25:28 PM

Who is Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the African Union's Newly Elected Chairman? After two decades of shaping Djibouti's foreign policy, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf plans to strengthen Africa's position amid international polarization. Read here: https://www.okayafrica.com/african-union-mahmoud-ali-youssouf/?utm_source=whatsapp

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2/18/2025, 7:42:30 PM

10 Romantic African Films To Watch This Valentine's Weekend Our selection includes three newly-released films, a classic Romeo-and-Juliet retelling, as well as several popular and well-received films in recent years. Tap here: https://www.okayafrica.com/valentines-weekend-african-films-watch/?utm_source=whatsapp