May 15
Africa: Nick Cannon Set to Host 'Wild N Out' Show in Africa
Accra Times
This latest information about the show comes after Nick Cannon visited Botswana on May 10, 2024, as part of his Forbes Under 30 Africa submission, during which he gave insights… Read more »
Nigeria: Sweden to Return 39 Artefacts to Oba of Benin Palace
Daily Trust
The Swedish government has disclosed its resolved to return 39 pieces of Benin Artefacts in its museum to the custody of the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II. Read more »
Nigeria: Man, or Bear?
Leadership
Social media especially TikTok is buzzing with the "Man or Bear?" trend with over 65,000 responses so far asking if women would prefer to be left alone in the woods with a man or… Read more »
Nigeria: I Am Yet to Find Love - Ayra Starr
Daily Trust
Nigerian singer, Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has opened up on her relationship status. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Funmilayo Ransome Kuti' Biopic Set for Nationwide Cinema Release
Premium Times
The film tells the life story of the late Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, a renowned Nigerian educator, political campaigner, women's rights activist, and mother of Afrobeat legend, Fela… Read more »
Nigeria: Cause of Mohbad's Death Couldn't Be Ascertained - Pathologist
Vanguard
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu said the pathologist in his submission in court established that the toxicology test carried out on late music star, Ilerioluwa Aloba… Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Not Yet Ready for Kids - Burna Boy
Daily Trust
Superstar singer and Grammy Award winner, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu aka Burna Boy, says he is not ready to be a father yet. Read more »
Tanzania: Afrika Muye Muye! Tanzanian Rumba & Muziki Wa Dansi 1968-70
Afropop
Note: If you yearn to experience classic and modern African music in person on the continent, consider joining Afropop Worldwide's, February 2025 Music and Culture Tour of Tanzania… Read more »
Ghana: Who Takes What? Ghana's Biggest Musical Night Is Upon Us
Accra Times
This year is said to be special for two reasons; the event is in its 25th year, and this will be the new sponsor, Telecel's first music awards since buying out and rebranding from… Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy's Tshwala Bam remix receives lukewarm reception
Fame Frenzy
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy recently jumped on a remixed version of Tshwala Bam, an amapiano track by TitoM and Yuppe featuring S.N.E. Read more »
Nigeria: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Thank Nigeria for 'Unforgettable Trip'
Fame Frenzy
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, visited the West African country where locals warmly welcomed them. Read more »
Africa: 'It Is Yours, but I Will Loan It to You - Why the Looted Artefacts Must Be Returned!'
Accra Times
It is therefore imperative that all the looted artefacts are returned irrespective of any laws enacted to wrongfully keep them in the hands of those who looted them. You cannot… Read more »
Ghana: 'I Have Never Been an Asakaa Boy', Kofi Jamar Discloses
Accra Times
Jamar said people connected most of the rappers in Kumasi with Asakaa because they were all involved in the fast-rising of the Kumerica drill type of music. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Miss Universe Zimbabwe Sashing Ceremony Concluded .
The Herald
It's three days before the country selects a new queen. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Leading From the Streets'
This Day
The much-awaited public presentation of the book, "Leading From The Streets: Media Interventions By A Public Intellectual, 1999-2019," authored by myself, took place at the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former First Lady to Handover Memorabilia to Liberation City
The Herald
Former First Lady Amai Grace Mugabe yesterday toured the Liberation City housing the Museum of African Liberation in Harare and promised to bring artefacts of her late husband,… Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Veteran Actress, Liz Benson, Makes Nollywood Comeback
Premium Times
The 58-year-old actress was one of the actresses who dominated Nollywood in the 90s. Read more »
Rwanda: Justin Nsengimana On Fostering Unity Through His Music
New Times
Justin Nsengimana, whose songs focus on commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has embraced a musical approach to making music about civil engagement to… Read more »
Nigeria: Content Creator Shot Dead in Abuja
Daily Trust
A skit maker identified as Chidike Emmanuel has been gunned down in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »
Kenya: Jambojet Awards Sustainability Challenge Winners At Kitenge Fashion Festival
Capital FM
The chilly streets of Eldoret were made alive with colour and creativity as the 7th Edition of the Kitenge Fashion Festival unfolded at Rupas Mall on Saturday. Read more »
Africa: Leif Totusek - African Guitar Par Excellence!
Afropop
Seattle-based guitarist and bandleader Leif Totusek has been playing African guitar styles for some 40 years, notably in the U.K. in the 1980s with Somo Somo, a leading Congolese… Read more »
Africa: African States Showcase Culture At Korean Festival
The Herald
Victor Maphosa in SEOUL, South Korea Read more »
South Africa: Dineo Ranaka is Ready to Cook Up a Storm
Fame Frenzy
South African media personality Dineo Ranaka announced her latest venture on Instagram with a series of pictures. Read more »
Ghana: Stevie Wonder Becomes an Official Citizen of Ghana
Fame Frenzy
US singer Stevie Wonder was granted citizenship status by Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo earlier this week. Read more »
Nigeria: AGN Prohibits Unnecessary Photographs, Videos At Jnr Pope's Burial
Premium Times
Jnr Pope will be buried in Enugu State. Read more »