Africa Matters

Why AKA was a once-in-a-generation pop culture sensation

This article was first published by The Conversation. Just a few days before he died, AKA reiterated he was South Africa’s greatest ever hip-hop producer on account of his multiple hits. ‘Mass Country’ – tipped for a late February release – was to have been AKA’s fourth album. Picture: @akaworldwide / Twitter By Sanya Osha AKA, South Africa’s most…

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4 lessons from Serena Williams for sportswomen in Africa

US icon Serena Williams, considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, is retiring from professional tennis. Williams has won 23 grand slam singles titles, more than any other woman or man during the professional era, which began in 1968. Coached by her father, she changed the face of the women’s game. In the process, through speaking…

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SHE-RO: Yvonne Chaka Chaka – A multi-faceted woman of power

Joburg – In all aspects of society, there are phenomenal women who are making a difference in the lives of those around them while also striving to new heights. This Women’s Month, The Saturday Star will be profiling some of the nation’s leading ladies. Yvonne Chaka Chaka is an internationally recognised South African singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, humanitarian and…

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