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How Ivorian Hair Artist, Laetitia Ky Is Using Her Hair To Tell Powerful Stories

Armed with only her hair, some wire and thread, Ivory-Coast based artist and designer, Laetitia Ky has created some of the most awe-inspiring art that make serious political statements. Some…

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Ivorian Legendary Striker, Didier Drogba, Officially Retires From Football At Age 40

40-year-old Ivorian football legend, Didier Drogba, has officially retired from the game of football after playing his last match for his MLS side, Phoenix Rising against Louisville City on Thursday…

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Cheick Tiote’s body arrives Ivory Coast for funeral

Ivorian midfielder, Cheick Tiote, died on Monday, June 5 after suffering a cardiac arrest during training at his Chinese club, Beijing Enterprises.

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The champions of the 2017 African Cup of Nations will earn N1.2b

The champions of this year’s tournament will make more money than current titleholder, Ivory Coast, who defeated Ghana to become champions in 2015.

See Abidjan fans go crazy for Tiwa Savage and Don Jazzy

The Mavin superstars made over 15,000 fans in the country go crazy like never before. Their supporters were left in tears, while a few passed out.

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Yaya Toure accepts ban and £54,000 fine for drink-driving

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure thought he was drinking cola from a jug at a party, but unknown to him, the drink was mixed with brandy.

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15 hot photos of Ivory Coast woman with the ‘biggest bum in Africa’

Eudoxie Yao will definitely beat Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj and even Vera Sidika at this.

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How team Nigeria performed at the 2016 Rio Olympics

Despite all the troubles the Nigerian team faced arriving Brazil and during the contest, they won their first medal – a bronze in men’s soccer - since 2008 Olympics in Beijing after defeating Honduras 3-2 in their third place match.

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Body of late Papa Wemba arrives in Congo for burial

His was flown into the capital, Kinshasa, from Ivory Coast, where he died after collapsing on stage in Abidjan.

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What we know about Congolese musician, Papa Wemba who collapsed and died on stage

At the moment, the immediate cause of his death is not known but multiple media reports confirm that he singer is indeed dead.

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How Ivorian Hair Artist, Laetitia Ky Is Using Her Hair To Tell Powerful Stories

Ivorian Legendary Striker, Didier Drogba, Officially Retires From Football At Age 40

Cheick Tiote’s body arrives Ivory Coast for funeral

The champions of the 2017 African Cup of Nations will earn N1.2b

See Abidjan fans go crazy for Tiwa Savage and Don Jazzy

Yaya Toure accepts ban and £54,000 fine for drink-driving

15 hot photos of Ivory Coast woman with the ‘biggest bum in Africa’

How team Nigeria performed at the 2016 Rio Olympics

Body of late Papa Wemba arrives in Congo for burial

What we know about Congolese musician, Papa Wemba who collapsed and died on stage

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

Adekunle Gold announces ‘FUJI XTRA’ deluxe album, featuring Olamide, TML Vibez, and Simi, drops May 8

Street Credibility was first recorded with 9ice’s chorus and verse — ID Cabasa

My Ex-Label is trying to destroy me after suing me for $1M — Qing Madi accuses JTon Music of pulling ‘Pepper Me’ featuring Zinoleesky from Spotify

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

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