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Rick Ross and African artists talk about their music journeys

For this special edition of African Voices, we compiled highlights from our digital series My Drive. CNN's Lamide Akintobi spoke with US rapper Rick Ross and Nigerian singers Spyro, Kah-Lo, Falana and Chella about the secrets to their successful careers. And in Kenya, CNN’s Larry Madowo explored the streets of Nairobi with radio personality Maina Kageni.

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Rick Ross and African artists talk about their music journeys
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How Ramzi Yamusah Is Taking African Hospitality Global
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Mai Atafo and the rise of sartorial elegance in Africa
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<p>It's been a busy year for Ghana and Manchester City midfielder Antoine Semenyo, who has been a highly impressive signing for the Citizens. But in the latest edition of our African Voices Playmakers series, the 26-year-old has been telling CNN about some of the great African soccer stars to have played in the Premier League, the pride he feels representing Ghana, and how impressed he was with Cape Verde at the World Cup.</p>
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Antoine Semenyo on African football and Premier League legacy
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How running out of money led Maina Kageni to a career in radio
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Before creating "Pop the Balloon or Find Love," BM Matundu and Arlette Amuli had their own long-distance love story, meeting in Arizona and getting engaged seven months later.
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<p>At just 22 years old, South Africa’s Luke Thompson is making serious waves. He's one of two South African surfers on the WSL CT this season, alongside veteran Jordy Smith, and caught up with Patrick Snell as part of the African Voices Playmakers series.</p>
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South African surfer Luke Thompson making waves for his homeland
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Nigerian singer Chella turned a viral hit into one of Afrobeats’ fastest-rising careers
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