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The Miss Universe runner-up made history for Nigeria. After online attacks about her nationality, she felt she had 'a point to prove.'

Chidimma Adetshina achieved Nigeria's highest-ever placement at Miss Universe, representing a breakthrough for African unity in pageantry.

Ed Sheeran: I wish I wasn't on 40th-anniversary version of Band Aid

Ed Sheeran disapproves of his inclusion in the Band Aid charity single, citing concerns about dehumanizing portrayals of Africa.

The liberated lens: a chronicle of African cinema and photography

The article discusses the dual role of photography in colonial contexts: dehumanization of Africans and their reclamation of identity through self-expression.

Ugandan artist's first solo show at the de Young creates queer ancestors

Leilah Babirye's art highlights the existence of queer histories within African culture, merging traditional materials with contemporary forms.

The year journalism in Africa embraces its Africanness

Journalists in Africa are still grappling with what it means to be an African journalist, with African identity playing a crucial role.

African journalists often marginalize African voices and adopt Western norms and logics in their reporting.