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Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej during Our Africa TV program
    • Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues (1)
    • Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues (2)
    • Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues (3)
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    • Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues (5)
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    • Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues (8)
    • Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues (9)
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Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues

Merck Foundation in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies, announces annually 8 important Awards, under two themes, for Media, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers and Musicians/ Singers, and potential young African talents in these fields

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Art Day 2024” through their pan African Community of “Art and Fashion with Purpose”, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to raise awareness about sensitive health and social issues in Africa and beyond. Senator,…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan (MASA) d’Abidjan: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Participates at the 13th Edition of the Festival as it Opens in Abidjan

ECOWAS provides financial support and plays a crucial role in the overall organisation of the Abidjan Performing Arts Market (MASA)

The 13th Edition of the Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan (MASA) 2024 (the Abidjan Performing Arts Market) opens in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on April 13, 2024. MASA is the meeting par excellence for performing arts on the African continent. The ECOWAS delegation led by H.E. Fanta Cisse, the Resident Representative of…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Concert in connection with 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

The event was a part of efforts to bolster the ties between Eritrea and the Russian Federation

The “Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Black Sea Fleet” presented a musical performance at Cinema Roma on April 4, commemorating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The event saw the attendance of ministers, senior government and PFDJ  officials. Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture…

U.S. Department of State
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United States Department of State Announces Film, Music, and Television Platforms to Strengthen the United States.-African Creative Economies

Assistant Secretary Satterfield announced a film-focused pilot program for Nigerian students as part of the Community College Initiative Program (CCI), which taps into the U.S. community college system

Last week while in Lagos, Nigeria, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield announced that the United States will elevate educational and cultural platforms to strengthen creative economies between the United States and Africa. The announcement of these platforms builds on a recent visit to Nigeria…

World Food Programme (WFP)
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Musician Innoss'B partners with World Food Programme (WFP) to advocate for nutrition and education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Through this partnership, WFP aims to leverage Innoss’B's influence amongst the youth to raise awareness about the importance of healthy eating, school meals and strategies to combat malnutrition in the country

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes Congolese musician Innoss’B as a High-Level Supporter promoting healthy meals and improved nutrition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The collaboration comes at a crucial time when the country is grappling with high food insecurity and malnutrition. Innoss’B, born Innocent…

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

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All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi

BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong

In continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries, the President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA (www.AFRIMA.org), Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024. BridgeAfric…

Merck Foundation

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with schoolgirls in Namibia
    • H.E. Madam Angeline Ndayishimiye, The First Lady of Burundi distributing the essential school items by Merck Foundation to the kids (1)
    • H.E. Madam Angeline Ndayishimiye, The First Lady of Burundi distributing the essential school items by Merck Foundation to the kids (2)
    • H.E. Mrs Monica Chakwera, The First Lady of Malawi distributing school items by Merck Foundation to Kids (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Africa’s First Ladies mark International Women’s Day 2024 via “Educating Linda Program”

Merck Foundation’s “Educating Linda” is a pan-African program that is tailored for each country to contribute to the future of young African girls who are brilliant but underprivileged

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) supports girl education through their “Educating Linda” program by providing 425 scholarships and thousands of school items to schoolgirls in 10 African countries; “Girl Education Today for Women Empowerment Tomorrow”, emphasizes Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together…

Yango Play

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    • Yango Unveils Yango Play in Middle East and North Africa (MENA): An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Entertainment Super App with Movies, Series, Music, and Mini-Games (1)
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Yango Unveils Yango Play in Middle East and North Africa (MENA): An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Entertainment Super App with Movies, Series, Music, and Mini-Games

The new super app places significant emphasis on upholding authentic content, celebrating regional production studios and artists

Yango (https://Yango.com), transforming global technologies into everyday services tailored to local needs, today announced the launch of Yango Play (https://Play.Yango.com), the first AI-powered entertainment service that combines video streaming, music, and mini-games in one place. Yango Play offers a diverse range of entertainment options, featuring exclusive premieres of both Arabic and international…

Delegation of the European Union to Zimbabwe
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Global Music Conference for Youth Marks a Milestone in European Union - Africa Collaboration

JM International, the world’s largest youth-music network, together with the European Union and Music Crossroads Zimbabwe brought the 78th JMI Global Conference to Harare

From September 18 to 22, 2023, Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI), in collaboration with Music Crossroads Zimbabwe (the local arm of JMI), hosted the 78th JMI Global Music Conference in Harare, Zimbabwe. The JMI Global is the annual coming together of the youth-music movement that is Jeunessees Musicales. It brought together…

Department of Arts and Culture, South Africa (DCA)
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South Africa: Minister Zizi Kodwa congratulates Tyla on winning Grammy Award

South Africa had a notable presence at the Grammys, with Trevor Noah hosting the awards for a fourth time and nominated for “Best Comedy Album”

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Zizi Kodwa congratulates the trailblazing South African musician Tyla for winning her first Grammy Award. At the 66th annual Grammy Awards, Tyla won the Grammy for “Best African Performance”. South Africa had a notable presence at the Grammys, with Trevor Noah hosting…