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Red Carpet — 298| Beyonce, Doechii, Tems scoop Grammy awards, and more
On this week’s Red Carpet we focus on the 67th annual Grammy awards that were hosted by Trevor Noah, a renowned South African broadcaster and comedian. The ceremony witnessed several historic events, including Beyonce becoming the first Black woman to win the award for best country album, Doechii becoming the third woman to win the award for best rap album and Nigerian Afrobeats star Tems winning the award for Best African Music Performance. Plus, VOA interviews Cindy Lee, a South African Oscar nominated movie director. This and other entertainment related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
Healthy Living: A look at epilepsy
On this week’s Healthy Living, we focus on epilepsy, a neurological condition which is common worldwide. Dr. Shantali Uwase of Precise Healthcare in Nairobi, Kenya, joins the show to provide insight. Plus, Uganda begins its first clinical trial for a Sudan strain of the Ebola vaccine. This and other health-related updates on today’s Healthy Living !
Our Voices 706: Empowering teen moms
On this week’s episode of Our Voices, we spotlight initiatives that are focused on empowering teenage mothers in Africa. Guests include Cwenga Koyana, the co-founder of Talitha Together, and Brittnee Marsaw of the Aspen Institute’s 2023 Ascend PSP Parent Advisors program. This and more on today’s Our Voices!
Africa 54
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.