May 06
South Africa: Tributes Pour In for South African Actor Mpho Sebeng After Tragic Car Crash
allAfrica
South African actor Mpho Sebeng tragically passed away in a car accident on Sunday morning in Potchefstroom. The news was confirmed by his family in a statement later that evening. Read more »
South Africa: Late Tembisa Hospital CEO Paid Millions While Suspended - South African News Briefs - May 6, 2024
allAfrica
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Nigeria: Comedian Ali Baba, Wife Dedicate Their Triplets in Lagos (Photos)
Premium Times
Ali Baba announced the birth of the triplets on 1 April. Read more »
Kenya: From Nairobi to Atlanta - Kenyan Fashion House Vivo Set to Open Store in the U.S.
Capital FM
Vivo Fashion Group, a leading retail fashion enterprise in Kenya, is poised to make its mark in the United States this May with the opening of its inaugural store. This milestone,… Read more »
Africa: African Stars Come Out to Play at Bridgerton S3 Premiere
Fame Frenzy
Johannesburg was a hive of activity this past weekend as celebrities from across the continent gathered for the premiere of Netflix period drama Bridgerton season 3. Read more »
South Africa: Mpho Sebeng's Sudden Death Leaves Industry in Shock
Fame Frenzy
Condolences have poured in on social media after it was confirmed that South African actor Mpho Sebeng, 30, died in a vehicle crash on Sunday. Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Prince Harry, Meghan Accept Invitation to Visit Nigeria
Vanguard
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have agreed to visit Nigeria on the invitation of the country's Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa. Read more »
Nigeria: 'How Is This Okay?' Yemi Alade Kicks Against House Demolition in Lagos
Vanguard
Popular singer Yemi Alade has spoken out against the Lagos State Government following the recent demolition of several houses in Maryland. Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Set to Break Srict Royal Protocol with Nigeria Visit
Fame Frenzy
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit Nigeria this month to celebrate the Invictus Games' 10th anniversary. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S.-Nigerian Singer Shaboozey Topples Beyonce from Billboard's Country Charts
Fame Frenzy
Shaboozey is currently on a roll. The 28-year-old singer has been riding this week's Hot Country Songs chart with his hit A Bar Song (Tipsy) and toppled Queen… Read more »
South Africa: South African Singing Sensation Tyla Reacts to Controversy on her Ethnicity
Fame Frenzy
She may only be 22, but Johannesburg-born Tyla Laura Seethal has the world at her feet. Read more »
South Africa: Cassper Nyovest on his Decision to Finally Settle Down with Childhood Sweetheart
Fame Frenzy
Rapper Cassper Nyovest has had quite an interesting start to 2024. Read more »
May 02
Zimbabwe: Macheso Postpones Album Launch
The Herald
Sungura maestro Alick Macheso and Orchestra Mberikwazvo has postponed his album launch to August 2 from June 7. Read more »
Africa: Sample Chief Bridges Afropop's Generational Divide
Afropop
In the vibrant landscape of global music communities, Sample Chief is carving out their place, across both sides of the Atlantic, as a beacon of cultural celebration and… Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid, Davido Should Settle Their Differences for Industry Growth, Says Havens
Vanguard
Amidst the ongoing feud between Nigerian music superstars Wizkid and Davido, Afro Pop artist Havens has called for both artists to settle their differences in order to foster… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Overcame Saudi Arabia Drug Trafficking Allegations, Death Rumours - Sola Sobowale
Premium Times
"God has compensated me because so many things were written about me." Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: Burna Boy Is First-Ever African Artist to Stage Highest-Grossing Arena Concert in U.S.
Premium Times
Popularly known as the giant of Africa, Burna Boy has proven himself deserving of the title. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Gen Zs Combat Lingering Hate Speech
VOA
Hate speech fueled Rwanda's tragic 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, resulting in the loss of around 800,000 people. Today, a new generation - including some very determined… Read more »
Africa: Prince Bright and Stonebwoy Share New Afrobeats Anthem 'Back to Sender (Taamiawu)'
Accra Time
With a joint EP on the way, Prince Bright and Stonebwoy give us a sneak peek of what to expect; enter 'Back To Sender (Taamiawu).' This electrifying mid-tempo Afrobeats anthem is… Read more »
Nigeria: Timeline of Davido, Wizkid's Decade-Long Rivalry, Feud
Premium Times
What began as a friendly competition between two rising stars evolved into a ten-year feud and silent rivalry marked by moments of collaboration, contention, and everything in… Read more »
Nigeria: Jnr Pope Burial - Family Urges Public to Rely On Information From Planning Committee
Premium Times
Jnr Pope and four other crew members drowned after their boat capsised in Anam River in Anambra State on 10 April while returning from a movie shoot. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Social Worker to Launch Book
The Herald
Desmond Chikamhi, a Mandela Washington fellow and development practitioner, is set to launch his first book titled "Yes You Can" on Friday at Cresta Jameson Hotel in Harare from… Read more »
South Africa: Amadeus - Rivalry Revisited As the Paradoxical Personality of Mozart Strikes a Major Key [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Prodigy, musical genius, man-child, egomaniac, wise-ass. Mozart, the late-18th-century Austrian composer whose life was snuffed out in poverty at the age of 35, was also an enigma. Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: Nigerians Spent N2.1 Billion On Hollywood Films in Cinema in 2023 - Report
Premium Times
Comscore, an American company that provides marketing data and analytics in the media and entertainment industry, disclosed this in data compiled by FilmOne Entertainment. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Lemba People - How They View Their Jewishness Challenges Zionist Ideas That Identity Is Linked to One Homeland [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A man wearing a yarmulke stands on the edge of a hill, quietly taking in the landscape below as he considers his ancestors and their histories in this place. This isn't Israel. It… Read more »