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The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

August 20, 2024

This week The 77 Percent hits some of Europe's top music festivals, Germany's Summerjam and Portugal's Afro Nation. We talk to music fans and have an exclusive interview with Tanzanian music artist Diamond Platnumz. We try to settle the question of who wins the popularity contest, Amapiano or Afrobeats? And lastly we meet upcoming Nigerian music artist Wizard Chan in his hometown, Port Harcourt.

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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. But they are also the least represented demographic. It's time their voices are heard as they shape the future of Africa. We bring you hard-hitting reports, personal stories and lively discussion direct from the continent about the issues that matter most.

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