February 17, 2020
Rwanda: Singer Kizito Mihigo Dead - Report
Kizito Mihigo has allegedly died by suicide, according to a tweet from Rwanda Times. Read more »
February 11, 2020
South Africa: Founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Joseph Shabalala Dies
The five-time Grammy-award winning group Ladysmith Black Mambazo has lost its founder Joseph Shabalala. Read more »
February 06, 2020
Mali: U.S. Customs Officials Destroy Mali Musician's Custom-Made Kora
Ballake Sissoko, a noted player of the kora - a 21-string instrument, recently got the shock of his life when he found his instrument in pieces. Read more »
January 02, 2020
South Africa: Yvonne Chaka Chaka Denies Being Deported from Uganda
The popular South African music legend has dismissed reports that she was deported from Uganda, where she was scheduled to perform at a New Year's Eve concert. Read more »
December 09, 2019
South Africa: South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi is Miss Universe 2019!
South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi has been crowned Miss Universe 2019. Read more »
November 20, 2019
South Africa: Africa Unite Concert Cancelled After Outcry Over Burna Boy
All those who were looking forward to see Burna Boy perform in Mzansi are left with a heavy heart. Read more »
November 13, 2019
South Africa: Miss South Africa Asks Men to Write Love Letters Against Violence
It's not a secret that South Africa has seen high levels of violence against women across the country. Read more »
November 05, 2019
Nigeria: Film Disqualified for Having Too Much English Dialogue
Nigerians have woken up to find that Lionheart, the 2018 film which was directed by Nollywood actress and director Genevieve Nnaji, has been disqualified by the Academy of… Read more »
October 25, 2019
South Africa: Condolences Pour in for Former Isibaya Actor Andile Gumbi
The popular stage and screen actor has died after suffering a heart attack while working on a theatre production in Israel. Read more »
October 24, 2019
Ethiopia: Untold Story Of Ethiopian Women Warriors During WWII to Come to Big Screen
Atlas Entertainment, an American film financing and production company, has acquired the rights to Ethiopian-American Maaza Mengiste's historical novel The Shadow King and plans to… Read more »
South Africa: Mzansi Remembers Rapper HHP a Year After His Death
"What would summer be without Jabba?" Read more »
October 23, 2019
South Africa: Lion King Actor Andile Gumbi in Critical Condition After Heart Attack
Andile Gumbi, popularly known for his role in Isibaya has suffered a heart attack while working on a theatre production in Israel. Read more »
October 16, 2019
South Africa: Animation Studio Scores International Emmy Nomination for Short Film
Cape Town animation studio Triggerfish has added another feather to its cap in the form of an International Emmy Kids Awards nomination for "Zog", an animated short film for the… Read more »
October 02, 2019
Sierra Leone: Idris Elba to Help Bring Economic Prosperity to Sherbro Island
The British award-winning actor and musician has committed to developing Sherbro Island into a world-class city as part of his drive to give back to Sierra Leone. Read more »
September 27, 2019
South Africa: Ndlovu Youth Choir Just Scored a Deal - Signs with Simon Cowell
Imagine coming from a tough competition - losing the grand prize - but only to be signed by one of the world's biggest music producers. Read more »
September 26, 2019
Egypt: Stolen Gold Coffin of Ancient Priest Goes Home
The Egyptian relic is finally going home. Read more »
September 23, 2019
Southern Africa: Prince Harry, Meghan Begin 10-Day Tour in South Africa
A British royal tour of southern Africa kicks off in Cape Town on Monday September 23, 2019, the SABC reports. Read more »
September 20, 2019
Nigeria: British-Nigerian Rapper Wins UK's 2019 Mercury Prize
British-Nigerian rapper David Omoregie, popularly known as Dave, has won the 2019 Mercury Prize for his album Psychodrama. Read more »
September 19, 2019
South Africa: Ndlovu Youth Choir Misses Out on Grand Prize, But Made Africa Proud
It's been a wild ride! Read more »
September 13, 2019
Nigeria: Have You Listened to Wizkid's New Single Yet?
The popular afrobeat singer Wizkid is at it again with another hit single titled Ghetto Love. Read more »
Nigeria: It's Official - Davido and Chioma Are Engaged!
Davido is ready to walk Chioma down the aisle. Read more »
September 12, 2019
South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Former Idols Runner-Up Thami Shobede
Idols South Africa season 12 runner-up Thamsanqa Shobede, known to his fans as Thami, has died. Read more »
September 10, 2019
South Africa: What Trevor Noah Has and Hasn't Said About Xenophobia
South African comedian and Daily Show host Trevor Noah has something to say about xenophobia - but there is also something he did not say. Read more »
September 05, 2019
South Africa: Ndlovu Youth Choir Through to Final of America's Got Talent
The Ndlovu Youth Choir is through to the final of America's Got Talent. The choir gained international attention when they posted a cover version of Ed Sheeran's song "Shape of… Read more »
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 »
