May 21
Africa: Where Do Africa's Lusophone Nations Stand On Russia?
DW
Russia has beefed up efforts to build stronger relations with Portuguese-speaking African nations, positioning itself as a military power without a colonial past. Read more »
South Africa: Docuseries Uncovers Doomed Expedition from Hell
Fame Frenzy
When former special forces demolitions expert Mickey Grosman led a group of amateur adventurers through South America's Amazon in 2012, a terrifying nightmare unfolded. Read more »
South Africa: Bring the Water Out, Tyla Drops Sizzling Hot Jump Music Video
Fame Frenzy
South Africa's princess of Afropop Tyla has just dropped the long-anticipated music video for her latest hit Jump. Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad's Autopsy Report - 'Cause of Death Uncertain'
This Day
The reasons behind the death of late Singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a.k.a Mohbad, may not be known, as the autopsy was concluded as "uncertain". Read more »
Kenya: Israel Mbonyi Confirms Concert in Kenya
New Times
After confirming Belgium and Uganda concerts in June and August respectively, Rwandan gospel musician Israel Mbonyi has added Kenya to his music tour. Read more »
May 20
Zimbabwe: Korean Pop Festival On the Cards
263Chat
The Korean embassy in Zimbabwe has lined up a music festival to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Zimbabwe. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Miss Universe Zimbabwe Crowned
New Zimbabwe
Sakhile Dube, a model from Bulawayo, is now the new Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 after beating 17 other contenders taking the crown from the 2023 Miss Universe, Brooke Bruk at… Read more »
Ghana: 'We Shouldn't Wait Until Its Too Late' - Blakk Rasta On Okomfour Kwadee's Condition
Accra Times
Blakk Rasta's concern follows a disturbing video of Kwadee that circulated on social media over the weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad's Father to Late Son's Wife - You're Heartless, Liar
Vanguard
The father of the late Afro-pop star Mohbad, Mr. Joseph Aloba, has described the wife of the late Afro-pop star Cythia Adebanjo as 'heartless and a liar'. Read more »
Rwanda: What's Behind Rwanda's Emerging Gospel Music Takeover?
New Times
On Sunday, May 5, Rwanda's secular musicians were once again slapped in the face by the fact that an up-and-coming gospel artist like Chryso Ndasingwa, who has three or fewer hits… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Beats Battle Back - Local Artists to Clash With Chris Brown
Nile Post
Brace yourselves, Uganda! A groundbreaking music clash is brewing, promising to propel Ugandan music onto the international stage. Victoria University, the mastermind behind this… Read more »
Nigeria: Caroline Danjuma to Sue Oritsefemi for Claiming She Married Late Tagbo
Premium Times
Singer Oritsefemi made the claims in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo. Read more »
Ghana: Rapper Sarkodie Explains Jabs On New Record
Accra Times
Sarkodie stated that despite the speculations on social media, he was not jabbing the artistes he named drop on the rap song, rather, he used them as a reference to place emphasis… Read more »
Africa: How Neanderthal Language Differed From Modern Human - They Probably Didn't Use Metaphors [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) fascinate researchers and the general public alike. They remain central to debates about the nature of the genus Homo (the broad biological… Read more »
South Africa: Comic Con Cape Town 2024 - a Big Level Up From Previous One [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A look back at the pros and cons of Comic Con Cape Town 2024, the Mother City's second Comic Con pop culture celebration. Read more »
South Africa: 'Unemployed and Unemployable' - DJ Zinhle Explains Comments After Backlash
Fame Frenzy
South African media personality and businesswoman DJ Zinhle has ruffled feathers with a comment about unemployment in a radio clip that has since gone viral. Read more »
South Africa: Doja Cat Calls her Father Dumisani Dlamini a 'Deadbeat'
Fame Frenzy
For those who wanted to know how Zandile Dlamini's, AKA Doja Cat, reconciliation is going with her actor dad Dumisani Dlamini, now you know. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Finally, Sakhile Dube Lands Miss Universe Zim 2024
The Herald
Finally! Read more »
May 19
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo Beauty Wins Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024
The Herald
Bulawayo beauty queen, Sakhile Dube, was crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 after beating 17 other models last night. Read more »
Nigeria: Flashback - Remembering Late Sam Loco, His Music Career
Premium Times
Beyond his celebrated acting career, Sam Loco was a man of many talents. Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy Declares Self Godfather of Nigerian Music
Daily Trust
Superstar singer and Grammy Award winner, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has declared himself the godfather of Nigerian music industry Read more »
Ethiopia: Authority Ahead to Build New History Museum
Ethiopian Herald
Nat'l Palace to be converted into museum Read more »
Nigeria: For Soyinka, Wsice Plans Lagos, London Celebrations
This Day
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Nigeria: On the Quest for Gold and...Silva
This Day
In abstraction, Imal Emmanuel Silva discerns a gateway to uncharted territories, forging deep connections with viewers and transcending mere aesthetics to unravel the core of human… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike As a Professional Mistake Maker
This Day
Last week, veteran singer, actor and activist, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, mocked the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, describing him as a "mistake maker'… Read more »