Nigerian Afropolitan songstaress Yemi Alade takes time out from her European tour to chat to Georja Calvin-Smith about the infamous "Johnny" and his love of soup. Also, for the first time in three years, the world's biggest cash prize for leadership is awarded. Namibia's outgoing President Pohamba is praised for his humility at the helm. And Mali's government says it is confident that Tuareg rebels who have asked for more time before agreeing to a peace deal will soon put pen to paper.

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