December 11, 2025
Kenya: Spotify Kenya Wrapped Party 2025 Celebrates New Wave of Artists
Capital FM
The Spotify Kenya Wrapped Party 2025 wasn't just another end-of-year celebration; it was a cultural moment. A night where the artists who shaped Kenya's streaming landscape stepped… Read more »
Africa: Family Time - How to Survive - and Even Thrive - Over the Holidays [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
At the end of the year, many families reunite to enjoy time together. These times can be happy, yet sometimes they reveal tensions, unsatisfied needs and difficult relationships.… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Macheso Leads Emotional Tributes to Madzibaba Zakaria
263Chat
Sungura star Alick Macheso has led the outpouring of grief following the death of legendary musician Nicholas "Madzibaba" Zakaria describing the loss as a deep and painful wound… Read more »
South Africa: Shebeshxt Spends Festive in Jail While Promoters Demand Millions Back
Scrolla
The rapper will stay in custody until January 19 after his bail hearing was postponed in the Polokwane court. Event organisers are cancelling his shows and demanding refunds for… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Artistes Shine At Riyadh Season 2025 in Landmark Cultural Showcase
Nile Post
Uganda marked a historic milestone on 9 December 2025 as homegrown creatives, artistes, and entertainers took center stage at the Global Harmony Festival during Riyadh Season 2025,… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Installs New Signposts to Protect Namasole Wanyana Heritage Site
Nile Post
The Buganda Kingdom has installed two official signposts marking the boundaries of the historic Namasole Wanyana heritage site as part of its ongoing campaign to safeguard and… Read more »
Sudan: Al-Eisir - The Ministry Will Continue Efforts to Strengthen Sudanese Heritage Presence in International Forums
SNA
- Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism Khalid Al-Eisir affirmed that the ministry will continue its efforts to reinforce the presence of Sudanese heritage in international… Read more »
Namibia: Head Out There and Have Some Fun
Namibian
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Uganda: King Olarker to Attend Alur Cultural Gala in Arua
Nile Post
The King of Alur, Phillip Rauni Olarker, will preside over the three-day Alur Cultural Gala in Arua, an event aimed at celebrating heritage, strengthening unity among West Nile… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Steals the Spotlight At Riyadh Season 2025 With Spectacular Cultural Showcase
Nile Post
Uganda took centre-stage at the Global Harmony Festival (Riyadh Season) 2025 on December 9th at Al Suwaidi Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the country's debut at the annual… Read more »
Nigeria: CcHUB Champions Gender-Equitable Storytelling for Creative Leaders
This Day
On Saturday, November 29, 2025, Lagos' creative landscape came alive as innovators, culture-shapers, and storytellers gathered at CcHUB, Africa's leading innovation and creative… Read more »
December 10, 2025
Nigeria: Gaise Baba's 'No Turning Back II' Is Nigeria's Most-Watched Music Video of 2025 - YouTube
Premium Times
The music video became a defining soundtrack of the year, amassing over 41 million views within six months of its release on 16 May. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hollywood Meets Harare As Gurira's Almasi Arts Hosts Landmark Masterclass
263Chat
Almasi Collaborative Arts the dramatic arts organisation co-founded by internationally acclaimed actress and playwright Danai Gurira has wrapped up a groundbreaking documentary… Read more »
Ethiopia: UNESCO Inscribes Ethiopia's Gifaataa Festival As Intangible Cultural Heritage
ENA
Gifaataa, the New Year festival of the Wolaita people, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Read more »
Benin: Might Angelique Kidjo Be the Righful Queen of Afropop?
Afropop
We're thinking Kings and Queens this week at Afropop. And while many might make the claim to be "Queen of Afropop" these days, it's hard to think of anyone with a better claim to… Read more »
Africa: Unesco Urges a Modern Rethink of the Right to Learn
UN News
Despite major gains in access to schooling since 1960, widening inequalities driven by the climate crisis, conflicts and rapid technological change are leaving millions behind. Read more »
Sudan: Heritage Guardians - the Ongoing Quest to Save Sudan's History
Ayin Network
In mid-November, Sudanese social media accounts decried yet another loss rarely documented by the media - a priceless Nubian artefact was allegedly stolen and sold on an e-commerce… Read more »
Nigeria: My Mum Didn't Want Me to Play Basketball - BBNaija Star Kaybobo
Vanguard
Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 housemate, Kayode Oladele, popularly called Kaybobo, has revealed that his mother did not want him to play basketball until she was… Read more »
Nigeria: Leadway, Agra, Nadf Hold Dialogue On Agric, Climate Risk
This Day
Leadway Assurance is partnering with Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), and Verdure Climate, to lead a national… Read more »
December 09, 2025
Tanzania: How Kiswahili Language Contributes to Diplomatic Ties
Daily News
AS Tanzania marks 64 years of Independence, Kiswahili is emerging not just as a national treasure but a sweeping force reshaping diplomatic and cultural ties across Africa and… Read more »
Namibia: Piracy Continues to Frustrate Music Industry
Namibian
Over the years, Namibian artists have been fighting music piracy through social media platforms. However, the message seems to have fallen on deaf ears. Read more »
Kenya: Betty Bayo's Family Alleges Foul Play, Seeks DPP-Ordered Inquiry
Capital FM
The family of the late gospel singer Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, popularly known as Betty Bayo, has petitioned the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to order a public inquest into… Read more »
Malawi: South African Star MaWhoo Lights Up Lilongwe With a Joy-Filled, Dance-Packed Experience
Nyasa Times
Lilongwe woke up smiling today after MaWhoo turned the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) Amphitheatre into a glowing, music-soaked playground during the MaWhoo… Read more »
Botswana: Solo Wins Big At Eight Months Pregnant
Botswana Daily News
Who says a mom-to-be cannot be a champion? Naledi Diketso, better known as Solo, defied all odds when she was crowned the winner of the music business show Lyric Leap's first… Read more »
Kenya: DStv to Drop Popular Channels By Year-End
Capital FM
DStv subscribers will lose access to several popular channels, including Discovery Channel, TLC Africa, TNT Africa, Food Network, Travel Channel, Cartoon Network, and CNN… Read more »
