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Global gospel music icon Ron Kenoly dead at 81
Ron Kenoly, the pioneering American worship leader whose high-energy anthems defined a generation of Christian music, has died. The legendary singer and songwriter passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026,…
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U.S. Congressional Recognition for Chido Nwangwu on USAfrica’s 25 years of “service truly worthy of the respect”
On what set the networks on its pedestal, Dr. Chido Nwangwu noted that “USAfrica is respected for…
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USAfrica: Anambra State honours its heritage icons (Ojukwus), business titans (Ibetos) on Dec 16; Chimamanda, Mikel Obi, Chido Nwangwu get Ambassador of Excellence award
ANAMBRA HONOURS ITS HERITAGE ICONS, HIGH-ACHIEVERS AND BUSINESS TITANS ON DECEMBER 16; Chimamanda Adichie, Mikel…
Why U.S President Obama must not reduce resources to Africa from the war on AIDS. By HE Festus Mogae
Africa is at a crossroads with AIDS-we can finish the job and win this fight…
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WIC mourns Jackson Lee for championing “causes that uplifted the marginalized”
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. The World Igbo Congress…
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USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned,U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet, and USAfrica magazine. Onyeka Onwenu, multi-talented musician, actress, broadcaster, author and activist,…
Ifeanyi Ubah’s death in London throws Nnewi, Nigerian Senate, associates into mourning
USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. The usually vibrant business town of…
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By Fred Chukwuelobe I join the Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, Ikeduru LGA, Imo State, in mourning the death…
4 killed in Malawi VP’s funeral convoy
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USAfrica: Boni Madubunyi (1933-2024): Embodiment of Success and Humility. By C. Don Adinuba
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Adinuba, Anambra State Commissioner…