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Farida Bedwei: What cerebral palsy taught me about life
Software pioneer, Farida Bedwei took some of the challenges that she experienced throughout her life with cerebral palsy and wrote a book.
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Farida Bedwei: What cerebral palsy taught me about life
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Yvonne Orji on comedy, faith and Nigerian identity: ‘It’s just who I am’
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Yvonne Orji and CNN's Larry Madowo at Upright Citizens Brigade comedy theater April 17, 2026 in Los Angeles.
Yvonne Orji hilariously roasts Larry Madowo's stand-up attempt
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Tuma Basa: From Spotify to YouTube, making space for Black culture on the global stage
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How Nigerian singer Kah-Lo created her own path in pop music
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Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage establishing legacy with investment in African creatives through nonprofit
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Determined never to finish last: Oba Femi’s WWE dominance
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From aspiring doctor to celebrity photographer: Ejatu Shaw’s journey
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<p>WrestleMania is just days away in Las Vegas, and attention is turning to Nigeria’s Oba Femi, a 6-foot-6 standout on WWEs main roster. He sat down with CNN's Larry Madowo at WWE headquarters to talk about his rise in wrestling — and how his background in shot put has shaped his power in the ring. </p>
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Rising star Oba Femi bringing Nigerian flair to WWE
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Joeboy chats with Larry Madowo at his alma mater, University of Lagos on March 8, 2026.
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From Lagos to global stages: Joeboy on fame, virality and staying true to love
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University of South Florida basketball player L'or Mputu.
African players shine in NCAA women’s basketball, inspiring the next generation
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Rick Ross on Afrobeats, African collaborations and his legacy in hip-hop
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How Nomzamo Mbatha is using global fame to help others
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Pheelz at the Rolling Stone Future of Music as part of SXSW 2024 Conference and Festivals held at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater on March 14, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Stephen Olker/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images)
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From the pew to the playlist: Pheelz on Afrobeats, faith and finding his voice
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Chef Marcus Samuelsson on food, identity and building bridges from Africa to America
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Nigerian musician Fela Kuti (1938 - 1997) is honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a posthumous recognition of the Nigerian pioneer whose fearless Afrobeat sound — and unflinching political voice — reshaped global music and inspired generations long after his death.
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‘Music is a weapon’: How Fela Kuti’s legacy earned a historic Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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