Archaeologists have discovered an extensive network of pre-Hispanic cities in the Amazon rainforest, dating back 2,500 years. The cities, found in the Upano Valley of Amazonian Ecuador, feature wide streets, long roads, plazas, and monumental platforms. The discovery, published in Science, was made using LiDAR technology and marks over two decades of research by an international team. The findings challenge the notion of the Amazon as a pristine forest, revealing advanced urban planning and engineering by the Kilamope and Upano cultures, with evidence of civic or ceremonial functions and land cultivation. This urban network is similar to other sites across the Americas, offering new insights into the complexities of early societies.

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has filed a police complaint in Nigeria against Grammy-nominated musician Davido for alleged threats. The complaint, which was circulated on social media, details a dispute following an Instagram story posted by Savage. Davido reportedly sent threatening messages and warned Savage to be careful in Lagos. The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation. Meanwhile, Savage is set to star in the Nigerian movie 'Water and Garri,' which will be available on Amazon Prime Video. She has previously collaborated with Beyoncé and won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act.

Archaeologists working in the Amazon rainforest have uncovered an extensive network of ancient cities dating back 2,500 years in the Upano Valley, Ecuador. The pre-Hispanic settlements featured structured urban planning with wide streets, long straight roads, squares, and monumental platform groups. The discovery, published in Science, is the result of over two decades of research by a team from France, Germany, Ecuador, and Puerto Rico, using lidar technology. The findings challenge the perception of the Amazon as a pristine wilderness and suggest advanced engineering and urban planning by the Kilamope and Upano cultures between 500 BC and 300 to 600 AD. The study also indicates the existence of threats to these settlements, as evidenced by protective ditches and road obstructions.

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has filed a police complaint in Lagos, Nigeria, against fellow musician Davido for alleged threats. The complaint, which was circulated on social media, details a dispute following an Instagram story posted by Savage. Davido reportedly sent threatening messages and warned Savage to be careful in Lagos. The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation. Meanwhile, Savage is set to star in the Amazon Studios film 'Water and Garri,' marking her acting debut. Davido is preparing for his album tour starting in London.

Chidiebere Ibe, a Nigerian medical student, has gained attention for his medical illustrations of Black individuals, highlighting the lack of diversity in medical textbooks. His work has sparked discussions on the representation of dark-skinned individuals in medical literature. Ibe's illustrations will be featured in the second edition of 'Mind the Gap,' a handbook showing medical conditions on dark skin. The article also touches on the broader issue of healthcare disparities, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the challenges faced by people of color in receiving accurate diagnoses and treatment. Dr. Jenna Lester from the University of California, San Francisco, supports Ibe's work and emphasizes the importance of representation in healthcare. Ibe aims to establish a network of African medical illustrators and is working on a textbook on birth defects in children with illustrations of Black skin.