Streaming platforms report record growth for Afrobeats and coupé-décalé crossovers, with independent producers in Lagos and Abidjan signing direct distribution deals.
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A new wave of West African artists tops international playlists, reshaping how labels scout talent south of the Sahara.
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The pan-African cinema showcase returns with a record number of submissions from conflict-affected countries.
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