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Female empowerment — The 77 Percent

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December 11, 2024

This week’s episode is all about empowerment. We explore the meaning of the term ‘Queen’, and meet young African taking the continent by storm with style and grace: from an all-female skateboarding crew in Ethiopia, to a Mozambican swimming prodigy, to a drag artist fighting for the rights of queer South Africans. We end off with a tour of Nigeria’s ancient city Ile Ife with singer Queen Sheba.

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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. But they are also the least represented demographic. It's time their voices are heard as they shape the future of Africa. We bring you hard-hitting reports, personal stories and lively discussion direct from the continent about the issues that matter most.

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