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African Beat showcases the latest and the greatest of contemporary African music and conversation. From Benga to Juju, Hip Life to Bongo Flava, Bubu to Soukous and more, host David Vandy has his finger on the pulse of the hottest African music and related issues today.

You might say A'ja Wilson (#22) and the Las Vegas Aces are coming up aces in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals. The Aces lead the Connecticut Sun, two games to none, and will try for a sweep of the best-of-five championship series later Thursday night in Connecticut. Wilson was named the WNBA's Most Valuable Player this season, and she's played up to her MVP status in Games 1 and 2, leading her team in points and rebounds. Sonny will preview Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday's show, and "Iron Mike" Mbonye will chat with American college basketball coach Nick Sepe.

Coming up on Africa News Tonight: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden Friday during which sources from the Southern African nation say, talks will prioritize the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act which forges stronger ties between the U.S. and sub- Saharan Africa; Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials say the COVID-19 pandemic remains a threat on the continent, and add, the agency is focused on increased vaccination rates on the continent.