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RED CARPET — 265| Cartoon Network and Max adapt Nigerian animation, Ghanaian dancers place 3rd on Britain’s Got Talent
On this week’s Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi speaks to Nigerian animator Roy Okupe whose series titled Iyanu is being adapted by Cartoon Network and Max. Plus, Afronitaaa and Abigail, Ghanaian dancers speak on placing third at Britain’s Got Talent, a major television show in the United Kingdom which gives life changing opportunities to entertainers. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
Healthy Living: The Health Impact of Happiness and Laughter
On Healthy Living this week, we’ll have some insights on the positive impact of happiness and laughter on your wellbeing. Happiness expert and author Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana shares his unique take on how to measure happiness. And a synthetic drug ravages young people in Sierra Leone. Plus, Nigeria steps up efforts to fight cervical cancer.
Our Voices 623: Dance to de-stress
On this week’s edition of Our Voices, we explore the benefits of dancing when one feels stressed about work, school or relationships. Guests include, Diedre Dawkins-Opare, the assistant professor of dance at John Hopkins University. Mama Arla Little Victory, the founder and director of Taratibu Youth Association also joins the show.
Africa 54: South Africa National Assembly votes for president, other parliament officials and more
On Africa 54: South Africa’s National Assembly convenes for the first time since the elections held last month. Lawmakers voted for a new president, the speaker and deputy speaker of parliament. Plus, Group of Seven, G7 leaders tackled migration on the second day of their summit – one day after boosting support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia and the need for a cease-fire in Gaza. All this and much more, on today's Africa 54!