September 04, 2019
Africa: 'Barbaric Butchering' - Nigeria's Tiwa Savage to Pull Out Of Johannesburg Event
Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress Tiwa Savage has announced on Twitter that she is pulling out of a South African event because of "the barbaric butchering of my people in… Read more »
August 29, 2019
Rwanda: Gospel Singer Comes Out of the Closet
Singer Albert Nabonibo has caused a stir on social media after revealing that he is gay. Read more »
August 28, 2019
South Africa: Music Producer Arthur Mafokate Acquitted of Assault
The messy case that has dragged for more than two years has finally come to an end. Read more »
August 27, 2019
Cape Verde: Google Doodle Pays Tribute to 'Barefoot Diva' Cesaria Evora
Internet giant, Google, is celebrating what would have been the 78th birthday of Cape Verdean vocalist and recording artist, Cesária Évora. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Fans of DJ Arafat Can Finally Pay Their Respects at Funeral
The funeral arrangements for Ivorian singer DJ Arafat have now been announced. Read more »
August 26, 2019
South Sudan: Adut Akech Fuming After Australian Magazine Gets its Black Models Wrong
South Sudanese-Australian model Adut Akech is fuming after Australia's WHO Magazine used the photo of model Flavia Lazarus for an interview with Akech. Read more »
Algeria: Culture Minister Resigns After Deadly Stampede at Rap Concert
Algeria's culture minister has resigned after the deaths of five young music fans in a stampede at a rap concert, the BBC reports. Read more »
August 23, 2019
Africa: South African Star Nomzamo Mbatha Bags Lead Role in Coming 2 America
Nomzamo Mbatha is flying the South African flag high. Read more »
Algeria: Stampede At Rap Concert Leaves Five Dead - Reports
At least five people were killed in a stampede at a rap concert in the Algerian capital on Thursday night, a hospital source has told Reuters. Read more »
August 22, 2019
Zimbabwe: Comedian Gonyeti Abducted, Later Found Beaten And Bruised - Reports
The popular comedian, Samantha Kureya, best known as Gonyeti, was reportedly taken from her home on Wednesday night by armed gunmen. Read more »
South Africa: Ndlovu Youth Choir Through to the Semi-Finals of America's Got Talent!
The Ndlovu Youth Choir have wowed the world with another stunning performance. They performed a stunning rendition of rock band U2's Beautiful Day. Read more »
August 21, 2019
Nigeria: Jackie Aina Got Engaged and Her Ring is So Gorgeous!
We can't get over how big the ring is. Read more »
South Africa: Trevor Noah One of the World's Highest-Paid Comedians
Trevor Noah is officially the fourth highest paid comedian in the world. Read more »
South Africa: Video of Fans 'Touching' Zodwa Wabantu Sparks Debate Over Sexual Assault
The controversial dancer and socialite Zodwa Wabantu is trending online after fans took things too far. Read more »
August 20, 2019
Africa: Afropunk Joburg Lineup Just Got Even Hotter - Who is Ready?
Afropunk Joburg has announced the official stellar lineup for the 2019 festival. It boasts both local and international artists. U.S. singers Solange Knowles, Miguel and Masego… Read more »
South Africa: It's Official - Toni Braxton is Heading Back!
Who's ready to Breathe Again?! Read more »
August 19, 2019
South Africa: See Which South African Idol Hopefuls Are in the Top 17
The fight to be in the top 16 has ended with tears, drama and newly discovered talent. Read more »
August 16, 2019
South Africa: Zolani Mahola Leaves Freshlyground to Go Solo
The popular singer has shocked the country after announcing that she is leaving Freshlyground to focus on a career as a solo artist and public speaker. Read more »
August 15, 2019
South Africa: It Wasn't Me - Babes Wodumo Denies Making Fun of Lady Zamar
Babes Wodumo has been at the centre of controversy after a video of her insulting Lady Zamar surfaced on social media, and people are not having it! Read more »
August 14, 2019
Nigeria: Burna Boy Is Having a Stellar Year
Burna Boy has been making a lot of big moves internationally. Read more »
August 13, 2019
South Africa: Yvonne Chaka Chaka Declined Barbie Doll Offer As It Looked Nothing Like Her
We already know that Yvonne Chaka Chaka is a no-nonsense woman. Read more »
August 12, 2019
Cote d'Ivoire: DJ Arafat Dies in High-Speed Accident
Ivorian singer and star of the coupé-décalé DJ Arafat is dead. He died August 12, as a result of a traffic accident that occurred on Sunday evening,… Read more »
August 09, 2019
Africa: #MeToo in Africa - Govts Urged to Enact Protections They Fought For
In June, labor advocates from across the world celebrated the passage of a landmark global treaty that builds on the unprecedented gains made in the era of #MeToo. By recognizing… Read more »
Rwanda: Giancarlo Esposito Would be 'Amazing' as Rwandan Version of X-Men Villain - Screenwriter
Could Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito portray a reimagined, Rwandan version of infamous X-Men villain Magneto in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)? Screenwriter Zack Stentz… Read more »
August 07, 2019
Zimbabwe: Olinda and Tytan Headed for Splitsville!
It seems as if their relationship is going south as Tytan and Olinda have called it quits on their brief marriage. Read more »