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What’s Up Africa (WUA) is a satirical video blog about African news, co-produced by RNW Media and BBC World News. The creator and host of the show is lawyer turned video blogger Ikenna Azuike. WUA is broadcast every Wednesday and Friday at 18.30GMT on Focus on Africa on BBC World News.

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