Zambia’s Kundananji lifts the earnings power of Africa’s women footballers with a world record transfer fee

Zambia’s Kundananji lifts the earnings power of Africa’s women footballers with a world record transfer fee

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Racheal Kundananji, a Zambian woman professional footballer, has become the first African football player -- male or female -- to break a world transfer record. This milestone reaffirms the growth of African women’s football, not only in skills and development but also in commercial terms. The forward from Spanish women’s league side Madrid CFF signed to California-based women’s soccer club Bay […]

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African creativity radiates excellence on the international stage

By Bonface Orucho, via bird story agency The global stage has become a platform where African creatives are increasingly gaining recognition, showcasing their exceptional talents, and receiving accolades that underscore the continent's rich creative value. News of Trevor Noah bagging an Emmy award in the Outstanding Talk Series category is the latest recognition of African creativity being appreciated by global audiences. The South African comedian, who hosted The Daily […]

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