May 26, 2021
West Africa: UK Fashion Brand Slammed for Trademarking 'Yoruba'
Timbuktu Global, a British clothing brand retailer, has come under fire for trademarking the word Yoruba - a name of an ethnic group in West Africa - for their business, igniting a… Read more »
May 01, 2021
South Africa: Nothing is What It Seems in this South African Paranormal Series
You deserve a treat. So why not put your legs up and binge-watch this eerie fictional supernatural South African series! Read more »
April 23, 2021
South Africa: AKA Breaks Silence on Fiance's Death, Says 'He's Heartbroken'
The popular rapper Kiernan Forbes, best known as AKA, has broken his silence two weeks after his fiancée Anele 'Nellie' Tembe's tragic death. Read more »
April 11, 2021
South Africa: Family Confirms Passing of Radio Personality Dr Sindi van Zyl
The family of radio personality and educator Dr Sindi van Zyl, 45, have confirmed her death in a Johannesburg hospital. Read more »
March 29, 2021
Nigeria: Toxic Workplaces and Office Drama in Romantic Comedy 'Who's the Boss'
If you don't know how to spend your Easter holiday, Who's the Boss may do the trick. Read more »
March 19, 2021
South Africa: Shock as Bulgarian Singer Wears Blackface to Perform South African Hit, Jerusalema
People have been left disgusted and offended after Bulgarian singer Mxiaela Marinova used makeup and prosthetics to look like South African singer Nomcebo Zikode during her… Read more »
March 13, 2021
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Actors Ngubane and Maqashalala
Veteran actor Menzi Ngubane has died. Read more »
March 01, 2021
Nigeria: Nollywood Tackles Sex-for-Marks in New Movie
Why do some unscrupulous lecturers ask for sexual favors from students for good grades or for other rewards? Read more »
February 25, 2021
South Africa: Cheers to the Future Mr and Mrs AKA!
Congratulations are in order as the South African rapper AKA just made things official and popped the question to his girlfriend, Nelli Tembe. Read more »
February 16, 2021
South Africa: 'Insufficient Evidence' Means No Rape Charges Against DJ Fresh, Euphonik
Rape allegations against - DJ Fresh, real name Thato Sikwane, and Euphonik, real name Themba Nkosi - came to light last month after a woman took to Twitter to make the… Read more »
February 11, 2021
South Africa: DJ Fresh, Euphonik Given the Boot Amid Rape Allegations
The popular radio personalities DJ Fresh (Thato Sikwane) and Euphonik (Themba Nkosi) have parted ways with music radio station 94.7 following rape allegations that were… Read more »
January 12, 2021
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for South African Actress Lindiwe Ndlovu
The South African film and television industry has suffered yet another blow as veteran actress Lindiwe Ndlovu passed away in her home on Monday, 11 January. Read more »
January 04, 2021
South Africa: Sad Day as Setswana Musician Kori Moraba and Chef Dorah Sitole Die
It is another sad day for the people of Mzansi as the country lost Setswana contemporary musician icon Kori Moraba to Covid-19 related complications as well as an award-winning… Read more »
December 22, 2020
Africa: Entertainment in 2020 - Wow, What a Year!
The year is almost over, and aren't we all glad! Read more »
December 23, 2020
Africa: Gone But Not Forgotten - Remembering the Stars We've Lost in 2020
While death is inevitably a part of life, but it doesn't make it any easier for those left behind. This year has been brutal to the entertainment industry as it robbed us of… Read more »
December 21, 2020
South Africa: How To Ruin Christmas - A Festive Movie to Boost Your Mood to Merry!
It's the last stretch to Christmas and an end to 2020 which devastated many with the novel coronavirus pandemic. Now what we all need is some cheer and a good laugh! Read more »
December 09, 2020
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Amapiano Viral Star Gee Six Five
Tributes have been pouring in for 65-year-old academic and Amapiano star Olpha Selepe, popularly known as Gee Six Five. Read more »
December 08, 2020
South Africa: Theatre Legend Dawn Lindberg Dies of Covid-19 Related Illness
Condolences have been pouring on social media following the death of founder and CEO of the Naledi Theatre Awards, Dawn Lindberg. The theater legend reportedly died from… Read more »
November 26, 2020
South Africa: U.S. Rapper Will.i.am Apologises For Stealing DJ Lag's Beat
Black Eyed Peas singer Will.i.am has issued an apology to Gqom musician DJ Lag after South Africans called him out for allegedly stealing his beat to the song Ice… Read more »
November 24, 2020
South Africa: How a South African Film Inspires Hope in the Face of Adversity
When you see powerhouse names in movie credits, you know definitely you're in for a treat. Read more »
November 19, 2020
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Queen of Kwaito Mshoza
2020 has taken another popular singer. Read more »
November 17, 2020
South Africa: Rape Charges Against Sjava Dropped
Multi-award winning musician Jabulani Hadebe, also known as Sjava, will not be prosecuted for rape. Read more »
November 09, 2020
South Africa: Jerusalema Hitmaker Master KG Wins MTV EMA Award
Jerusalema hitmaker Master KG was named the best African act at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) on Sunday night. Read more »
November 03, 2020
Africa: A Refugee Crisis Plays Out as Horror in This Harrowing Film
REVIEW, SPOILER ALERT Read more »
October 29, 2020
Kenya: Kenya's First Local Netflix Offering - Sincerely, Daisy - Stream It Or Skip It?
Another spell of African movies awaits to enchant via your screen... Read more »
