AU - Africanews

1. African creators push for recognition of digital work as full-time careers

   Participants focused on monetizing what they described as “SWAG,” an acronym for Sound, Walk, Attire, and Grubs, which they said form the cultural pillars behind the continent’s growing global influence

2. Pharrell, Brandy and Kirk Franklin honoured by Black Music Collective

   Pharrell, Kirk Franklin and Brandy were honoured at the Recording Academy 2025 Black Music Collective Honors event Thursday night in Los Angeles.

3. United Nations and IOC calls for pause in wars during Winter Olympics

   The tradition dates back to ancient Greece, when warring city-states respected a truce to ensure safe passage for athletes and spectators.

4. Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to receive Lifetime Grammy

   Thirty years after his death, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammys. He’ll be the first African to achieve the honour since the award was introduced in 1963.

5. Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car crash

   In a video post on social media, the boxer called the two men his brothers and said he had been through a 'traumatic' time.