South Africa: Statement Issued On Behalf of the Mkhize & Kheswa families, on the Passing of Their Son, Brother and Father, Linda "ProKid" Mkhize (37)

The legendary SA hip-hop Artist, affectionately known as ProKid of Hip Hop, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. He suffered a severe seizure attack, whilst visiting friends… Read more »

South Africa: Great-Grandchildren Honour Mandela With a Children's Book

Little Charmers have hosted their 5th Annual Charity Show where former president Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi's children Zazi (8) and Ziwelene (6) launched the Mandela family's… Read more »

South Africa: 'Serial Rapist' Denies Documentary Claims

A man identified only as David in the BBC documentary My Neighbour - The Rapist has denied the allegations made in the viral video feature, claiming he was coerced by filmmaker… Read more »

Kenya: Family of Githurai Girl Who Sang Alicia Keys's Song Get Death Threats

The family of the 13-year-old Githurai girl, Gracious Amani, who went viral on social media with her powerful voice after singing a rendition of Alicia Key's hit song, Girl on… Read more »

Africa: South Africa's FAKA Provide Soundtrack for Versace's Milan Show

While world-renowned designer Donatella Versace's guests for her Versace SS19 menswear show in Milan entered, they were treated to the sounds of Bottoms Revenge: Ibutho… Read more »

South Africa: Here's Everything That Went Down At The 2018 SAMAs

If you missed the South African Music Awards - don't worry - we got you covered. Read more »

South Africa: Shots Fired As AKA Releases New Single #Beyonce

So AKA dropped some major files on twitter just in time for the release of his new singles, and Twitter went crazy.  When Rapper Kiernan AKA Forbes took to Twitter to express… Read more »

South Africa: U.S. Actress Tichina Arnold to Star in Local Drama

Tichina Arnold, popularly known for her roles in comedy shows Martin and Everybody Hates Chris, is set to play the character of Paulette on the prison drama series, Lockdown. The… Read more »

Africa: What Being African Means to allAfrica

In 1960, 17 countries gained independence from European colonisers, and to mark their liberation, several states began celebrating African Liberation Day. Now Africa Day is widely… Read more »

South Africa: Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha - When Abuse Allegations Go Public

All that glitters is not gold. This is so true when we thought Wololo hitmaker Babes Wodumo and Big Nuz lead singer Mampintsha's relationship was #baegoals. Read more »

Africa: Nevermind the Royal Wedding, Just Bring Back Our Stuff! #TiredofWaiting

We all know the West looted the African continent. If it wasn't people who were abducted and made to be slaves, it was cultural artifacts and treasures that were carted off to be… Read more »

Africa: Whatever Should I Wear to Prince Harry and Meghan's Wedding?!

The outfit should have been months in the planning for May 19. This must be true of so many who were lucky enough to receive a gilded invitation to the event of the year. Read more »

Africa: Top African Stars to Battle it Out for Best International Act

Nigerian musicians Davido and Tiwa Savage are amongst the nominees list, which also includes South African artists Cassper Nyovest and the duo known as Distruction Boyz as well as… Read more »

Africa: Excuse Me Kanye West, Slavery Was a Choice For Who, How?

Kanye West, who has made extensive headlines recently with his support of President Donald Trump, sparked some serious backlash, and we thought it couldn't get much worse. Then he… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's #MeToo Moment - Film-Maker Khalo Matabane Named

The #MeToo movement has inspired and encouraged women to come forward and call out influential people for sexual assault. The most high-profile case was from Hollywood, with film… Read more »

South Africa: We Are Loving Cassper Nyovest's Touch to the World Cup Song

The popular hip-hop rapper has collaborated with U.S. singer Jason Derulo for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Coca-Cola anthem – and we are here for it. Read more »

South Africa: Racist Post Lands Actor in Trouble

South African actor Rajesh Gopie landed himself in hot water after a racial post calling soccer supporters who caused a chaos at the Moses Mabhida stadium in KwaZulu-Natal… Read more »

Africa: African Writers Whose Work You Should Be Reading

How are you celebrating World Book Day? Read more »

Nigeria: Miracle Wins Big Brother Naija

Miracle Ikechukwu Igbokwe has emerged the winner of Big Brother Naija show after garnering the most votes.  Read more »

South Africa: Check Out South Africa's Music Award Nominees

Mafikizolo, Mi Casa and songstress Simphiwe Dana are leading the pack with three nominations each. Read more »

South Africa: Trevor Noah, Mnangagwa Named in TIME 100 Most Influential List

Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa and South African comedian Trevor Noah have been featured on TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People. Read more »

South Africa: Actor's Fatal Fall During Scene Prompts Probe Into Safety Measures

Twitter users have taken to the social media website with the hashtag #RIPOdwa to honour Odwa Shweni, the actor who died while filming a fight scene at the Sterkspruit Waterfall,… Read more »

Zambia: Black Panther's Patrick Shumba Apologises For Gay Porn Role

Just imagine appearing on the biggest movie in the world right now, and then someone digs into your past... This is exactly what happened to U.S. based actor Patrick Shumba who… Read more »

Africa: White German Woman Martina Big Now Identifies as 'African'

Martina Big born Martina Adam has taken the crown for most offensive blackface portrayal in modern history. Like really, what is she thinking? Martina Big is literally a white… Read more »

Africa: WTF is This Friday the 13th Thing?

The Western world considers Friday the 13th an unlucky day - and today is that fateful day. However, some countries like Kenya - do act on superstitions around the number 13. Read more »