<p>Ghanaian visual artist Amoako Boafo utilizes his unique perspective on African identity to create remarkable portraits that have broken auction records worldwide. From Côte d'Ivoire, architect Issa Diabaté is designing and developing sustainable urban living models that he considers are the proper way to build the Africa of the future.</p>
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These African creators promote powerful historical values through art and architecture

Ghanaian visual artist Amoako Boafo utilizes his unique perspective on African identity to create remarkable portraits that have broken auction records worldwide. From Côte d'Ivoire, architect Issa Diabaté is designing and developing sustainable urban living models that he considers are the proper way to build the Africa of the future.

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<p>Ghanaian visual artist Amoako Boafo utilizes his unique perspective on African identity to create remarkable portraits that have broken auction records worldwide. From Côte d'Ivoire, architect Issa Diabaté is designing and developing sustainable urban living models that he considers are the proper way to build the Africa of the future.</p>
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These African creators promote powerful historical values through art and architecture
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<p>CNN's Senior Sports Analyst Darren Lewis caught up with the Chairman of Mamelodi Sundowns, Tlhopie Motsepe, who explained the ethos behind the team's swashbuckling style of play, and why the African word <em>Ubuntu</em> is at the heart of everything that is accomplished by the South African side. </p>
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Mamelodi Sundowns impress despite Club World Cup exit
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<p>Major League Soccer has seen an uptick of interest from players from around the world in recent years. After 10 seasons in the English Premier League, Congolese striker Christian Benteke leads the DC United squad as captain; Senegalese striker Jamal Thiaré has scored some extraordinary goals with Atlanta United; while Cameroonian defender Nouhou Tolo looks forward to the FIFA Club World Cup with the Seattle Sounders.</p>
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Meet three African footballers bringing excitement to Major League Soccer in the United States
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<p>CNN's Lamide Akintobi explores the history and facts about Nigeria's incredible Ojude Oba festival. </p>
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The visually stunning festival of Ojude Oba - an explainer
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CNN's Lamide Akintobi interviews Nigerian musician Mr. Fido
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<p>Cameroonian businessman Kingsley Pungong built an international talent management agency to propel African footballers to the world’s best leagues, while Tanzanian former beauty queen Faraja Nyalandu's innovation in education technology provides learning resources beyond her country’s borders.</p>
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How two African entrepreneurs aim to impact Sports and Education globally
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<p>November 1994 and a moment of history in New York. A little known Kenyan by the name of Tegla Loroupe defies the field to win the marathon. This isn't just any win – It's the first ever major international marathon to be won by an African woman. It's a victory that propels her into national and global stardom and provides the platform to go and make further history. But as she's telling us for this month's edition of African Voices Playmakers, her journey to the top was far from straightforward. </p>
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Kenyan Marathoner Tegla Loroupe discusses her historic career
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Celebrating Dikembe Mutombo: NBA icon and humanitarian hero
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<p>As gospel music’s appeal keeps rising globally, Nigerian pastor Nathaniel Bassey and singer Mercy Chinwo are leading the pack with huge streaming numbers in sub-Saharan Africa.</p>
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These two Nigerian gospel singers are topping the charts in sub-Saharan Africa
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How Dikembe Mutombo, Josh Okogie, and Yves Missi elevate African basketball
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<p>Cecil and Keke Hammond are bridging cultures in Nigeria. About 20 years ago, the first Rhythm Unplugged concert was created in Lagos to provide a platform for Nigerian artists. later, Flytime Fest was developed to expand that original concept.</p>
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How this Nigerian couple championed Afrobeats before it was popular
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