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Beninese Grammy-winning musician, Angelique Kidjo is Focus on Africa’s guest editor for this special edition. She is using the platform to shine the spotlight on African art, fashion and technology. We visit Sierra Leone to see how more young people are gaining access to the internet. Imane Ayissi, a haute couture designer, tell us about his recent exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Beninese visual artist Romuald Hazoume talks about the journey that led to him becoming one of Africa’s more foremost contemporary artists. And we hear about Angelique Kidjo’s work to empower women and girls through her Batonga Foundation. (Credit: Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images).
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