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Kenyan actor Charles Ouda, popularly known as Charlie, has died at the age of 38.

His family said in a statement that he passed away on Saturday night, without giving further details. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.

The family appealed to everyone to respect the privacy of his grieving fiancée Ciru Muriuki and the entire family.

Ms Muriuki, a former BBC Africa presenter, and Ouda shared the news of their engagement in September last year.

Ouda was not only an actor but also a film director, songwriter, filmmaker, scriptwriter, voice-over artist and event manager. He was also a television show host.

He is best known for hosting popular Kenyan kids show Know Zone and the TV drama series Makutano Junction, among others.

Ouda had bagged several awards - including 2016 Best Director Prize and the 72-Hour Shoot Out Judges Choice Award at the Asian American Film Lab Awards.

MultiChoice Kenya, an entertainment firm, said Ouda was a beacon of hope in the film industry.

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South African music sensation Tyla has won the inaugural Grammy award for best African music performance with her viral global hit Water, edging out Nigeria's Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr and Asake.

The win has elicited excitement among Tyla's fellow South African, but ignited controversy among many Nigerians.

Following the win, some Nigerians took to social media to express their surprise that Tyla, a relative newcomer to the African music scene, triumphed over the more seasoned Nigerian Afrobeats stars nominated alongside her.

But many of Tyla's fans see her win as deserved, citing the massive success of her Grammy-winning hit.

Last year, Water became a global summer anthem, propelling it to smash records on streaming platforms and dominate charts including the US Billboard Hot 100.

"This is crazy! I never thought I'd say I won a Grammy at 22 years old!", Tyla exclaimed as she accepted the prestigious award in the US on Sunday night, while dazzling in a custom Versace gown.

Some Africans on social media have hailed Sunday's Grammys as a historic moment for the continent's talent - with Tyla winning, Burna Boy performing and South African comedian Trevor Noah hosting music's biggest event for a record fourth, consecutive time.

Egypt part ways with Portuguese coach Rui Vitoria a week after their early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

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Namibia sees a smooth transition of power following the death in office of Hage Geingob at 82.

Police fire tear gas at pockets of protesters angry at the delay to this month's presidential poll.

The results of by-elections triggered under controversial conditions give Zanu-PF a super-majority.

South Africa goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams should be made his country's finance minister to "save the economy", jokes Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana.

Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish and SZA are up for prizes, while Joni Mitchell will make her Grammys debut.

Rising cases of femicide reveal entrenched sexist attitudes in the East African nation.

The government plans to stop overseas social care workers bringing their families to the UK.

Ronwen Williams saves four penalties to help South Africa reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ivory Coast produce another amazing Africa Cup of Nations escape act as Oumar Diakite's 122nd-minute winner sends the 10-man hosts into the semi-finals.

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William Troost-Ekong says Nigeria's "fighting spirit" will bring the Super Eagles their first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2013.

Patricia Mawuli-Porter says her life changed when she saw a small plane flying above her village.

Ivory Coast interim coach Emerse Fae deserves credit for bringing a "positive atmosphere" to their Afcon campaign, says Emmanuel Eboue.