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Kenyan Music Distribution Platform Mdundo Projects Unprecedented $1.5 Million Artist Payout
Mdundo has become Africa's leading pan-African music service.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Amazon Prime Video Is Discontinuing Support for Local Originals in Africa and Middle East
In a sharp turn of events, the shakeup comes months after Prime Video claimed to have laid out a strategy to become the biggest video streaming player in Africa.
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- Global
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Making Africa the Animation Capital of the World: A Growing Industry Aims to Take its Place Among its Global Peers
Africa has a rich history in storytelling, as the continent was the site of some of the earliest forms of human creativity. But when it comes to animated works, it has historically been overshadowed by traditional animation powerhouses in the Global North. However, according to Abdulrahman Khedr at Egypt-based animation studio Giraffics, that's beginning to change. He explores how African creators are carving out a unique niche in the animation world, gaining international recognition and bringing substantial economic benefits to the continent.
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Africa’s Fashion Industry Expanding Globally but Requires Increased Investment – UNESCO
The demand for African fashion brands is also spurred by the growth in e-commerce, the UNESCO report noted.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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AFRIFF, MTN Join Forces to Empower African Filmmakers, Indigenous Content Creators
This year’s festival, with the theme ‘Indigenous 2.0 Global’, will be held between November 5 and 11 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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IFC Leads $5 Million Extension Round in Ivorian SAAS E-Commerce Platform ANKA
ANKA said it will use the fresh investment to strengthen product development and expand services, particularly in its key markets: Nigeria, Kenya and the U.S.
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Report: 78% Of India’s Handmade MSMEs Struggle to Access Working Capital, Hindering Cultural Economy Growth
Fifty-five per cent of handmade and craft-based MSMEs do not have clarity on the various financial instruments available in the market and how to access them.
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- Asia Pacific
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GGTech Secures a $12.4 Million Investment to Boost Its Gaming and Esports Projects
The Spanish company aims to consolidate its presence in 16 countries across 4 continents where it operates and will drive its entry into the USA.
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- Global