Stars flock to Dakar for All-Africa Music Awards

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Nigerians living in elderly care homes are getting a chance to watch their favorite musicians come alive through virtual reality.

As the international art world flocks to Dakar for its much-anticipated Biennale, Senegalese artist Fally Sene Sow just has to look out the window to find inspiration in the colourful and chaotic market street outside his studio in the capital.

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This year, the show is taking place in Dakar, Senegal – the first luxury event of its kind to take place in sub-Saharan Africa. Rapper Abd Al Malik, writer Alain Mabanckou, model and producer Caroline de Maigret, actress Lyna Khoudri, musician Nix, director Moly Kane, actress Whitney Peak and musician Pharrell Williams talk us through their impressions of the show.

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Globally recognized stars including Senegalese maestro Youssou Ndour, and Nigerian artists P-Square and Tiwa Savage are among those set to perform during the main awards ceremony at the 15,000-seat Dakar stadium.

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Serena Williams, Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, FKA Twigs and Ashley Graham were among the celebrities attending the Moncler Genius live show at London Fashion Week on Monday.