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On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi is joined by Heather Maxwell, the host of VOA’s Music Time in Africa, to discuss the legacy of Toumani Dibate, Mali’s master of the Kora who passed away on July 19. Plus, Ghanaian artists start a campaign focused on advocating for the restoration and repatriation of looted artifacts. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!

On Healthy Living this week, we weigh in on the benefits and challenges of breastfeeding as experts call for more support for new mothers. A community of breastfeeding women in Uganda offers a lifeline to new mothers. And viewers weigh in on breastfeeding duration and how men can provide some support. Plus, the Zoe Foundation offers hope to Malawi's orphans affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

On this week’s episode of Our Voices, we speak to experts about the benefits of art therapy with an emphasis on how it helps mental health. Dr. Martina E. Efodzi, a Certified Art Therapist joins the show and demonstrates an exercise.

If you want to know what’s trending in news, health, sports and lifestyle, then tune in to Africa 54. Airing Monday through Friday, this 30-minute program takes a closer look at the stories Africans are talking about, with reports from VOA correspondents, and interviews with top experts and analysts. Africa 54 also serves viewers with timely information about health, education, business and technology. And for the young and young at heart, Africa 54 provides a daily dose of pop culture, including music, fashion and entertainment.