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Creatives

Ayra Starr Wins Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, Her First Ever BET Win

Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has officially earned her first BET Award, taking home the trophy for Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards. This year’s BET Awards highlighted and celebrated global Black excellence, with Ayra Starr standing tall among nominees from across the diaspora.…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 10, 2025

News

Nigeria Targets 10% GDP Contribution from Creative Industry by 2030 – Minister Hannatu Musawa

The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, represented Nigeria at the Global Citizen NOW Summit in New York, where she co-chaired and addressed global leaders, industry stakeholders, and investors on Nigeria’s bold ambitions…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 10, 2025

News

Why Nigeria Must Fix Power First to Compete in Global Tech

The Acting Director-General of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Ms. Wofai Samuel, has emphasized that Nigeria’s technology ecosystem cannot reach its full potential without a dependable electricity supply. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 9, 2025

Feature Tech/Innovation

Meet The Ghanaian Innovator Behind The World’s First Earbuds That Can Translate 40+ Languages In Real Time Without Internet Access

Ghanaian-born tech entrepreneur Danny Manu has developed what is believed to be the world’s first wireless earbuds capable of translating more than 40 languages in real time without the need for an internet connection. Manu is the founder and CEO…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 9, 2025

Events

Adire Lagos by Ecobank Celebrates Culture and Creativity

Ecobank Nigeria held ‘Adire Lagos by Ecobank!’ on June 5th to 8th at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event brought together artists, fashion designers, entrepreneurs, and culture enthusiasts to celebrate Adire, the traditional indigo-dyed fabric known for…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 9, 2025

Industry News

Ghanaians Can Now Travel to Morocco Without a Visa

Ghanaian citizens can now travel to Morocco without a visa, following a new agreement between the governments of Ghana and Morocco. The move is part of ongoing efforts to deepen diplomatic, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two African nations.…

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June 9, 2025

News

No Reforms, No Elections: Tanzanian Youth Call for Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2025 Elections

A wave of online activism has swept through Tanzania as citizens, particularly young people, rally behind the slogan “No Reforms, No Elections” in a call for electoral changes ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for October 2025. The slogan,…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 9, 2025

Events

We Are the Now, African Changemakers Take Center Stage at Goalkeepers 2030

The just-concluded “Africa in Motion” event, held under the #Goalkeepers2030 banner, brought together some of the continent’s most inspiring voices in a celebration of African-led innovation, talent, and resilience. Designed as a platform to recognize homegrown solutions and spotlight changemakers…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 8, 2025

Africa

We Must Stop Health Tourism, Africa Can Make Its Own Medicine And Build Its Own Health System

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man says Nigeria is no longer the country it used to be. From once being a heavy importer, the nation now leads exports in cement, fertilizers, and petrochemicals and he believes the same transformation can happen…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 8, 2025

Article

Kasubi Tombs: Uganda’s Living UNESCO Heritage Site Tells a Story That Refuses to Fade

In the quiet hills of Kampala, Uganda, the Kasubi Tombs stand as a powerful symbol of identity, memory, and pride for the Baganda people. Unlike many heritage sites that have been frozen in time, the Kasubi Tombs are alive not…