April 13, 2018
Africa: Our Loyalty is to African Culture - New Director of Smithsonian's African Art Museum
Collaborating with African countries is a cornerstone of Augustus (Gus) Casely-Hayford's vision for the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. Read more »
March 25, 2018
Africa: African Designers Pull Out All Stops For Fashion Week
If you couldn't make it to the African Fashion International's Cape Town Fashion Week, don't worry I've got you covered... Read more »
March 05, 2018
Eritrea: Actress Tiffany Haddish Stuns in Eritrean Attire at Oscars
Popular actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish stole the show at the Oscars red carpet wearing a traditional Eritrean dress. Read more »
March 02, 2018
Africa: Lupita, Viola Davis Set to Star as African Warriors in New Movie
Oscar-winning actresses Viola Davis and Lupita Nyong'o are set to team up for a new movie, The Woman King, inspired by true events that took place in the Kingdom of Dahomey, a… Read more »
February 21, 2018
South Africa: The Deep Roots of Ramaphosa's 'Thuma Mina'
When President Cyril Ramaphosa quoted – in his inaugural address to South Africa's Parliament – the song "Send Me" by Hugh Masekela, he was not only honouring the… Read more »
February 01, 2018
Senegal: Rihanna 'Not Welcome in Senegal' - Religious Groups
Expected in Senegal on Friday, the singer has reportedly been told she is not welcome by 30 religious organizations part of a group called "No to Freemasonry and homosexuality".… Read more »
January 12, 2018
South Africa: Biopic on Legendary Music Icon Brenda Fassie in the Works
Bongani Fassie, the music legend's son has confirmed that a movie based on the superstar's life story. The movie will follow Fassie's journey from Langa, Cape Town, to Soweto up… Read more »
December 29, 2017
South Africa: Celebrity Couple AKA, Bonang Call It Quits Again
Popular rapper AKA has announced on Twitter that he and his girlfriend Bonang Matheba had broken up. The couple have been together for two years. Read more »
December 18, 2017
South Africa: Local Movie The Wound Shortlisted for Oscars
The Academy announced the nine films that will compete for the Oscar nomination for the best foreign-language film. Read more »
October 24, 2017
Africa: An Unfortunate Reminder That Dark Skin Is Still 'Not Beautiful'
"You are pretty for a dark-skinned girl" Read more »
November 03, 2017
Egypt: TV Presenter Jailed for Talking About Sex Outside Marriage
Doaa Salah, a presenter on Al-Nahar TV has been sentenced to three years in jail after she discussed ways of becoming pregnant outside a conventional marriage, reports news site… Read more »
October 19, 2017
South Africa: Jamaican Athlete Usain Bolt Set to Host 2018 Sun Met
Sun Met celebrated with G.H Mumm has announced that the retired sprinting legend will host of Africa's Richest Race Day next year. Read more »
October 11, 2017
South Africa: Thabo Mbeki On the Pope, the Bible, Mandela and His Successors
The former President of South Africa reflects on a memoir by Thabo Makgoba, head of the Anglican Church in Southern Africa, on his life and his ministry to Nelson Mandela in the… Read more »
October 06, 2017
Africa: Top African Stars Making Global Waves
There's no doubt that Africa has talent. Each year, the continent continues to churn out impeccable talent in the entertainment industry, proving to the world that they are a… Read more »
October 05, 2017
Africa: Top African Musicians Nominated for 2017 MTV EMAs
Six African musicians have been nominated for the Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Read more »
October 03, 2017
South Africa: South Africans Express Outrage Over Oscar Pistorius Film
A U.S. company has released a trailer for an upcoming film about how Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The movie, Oscar Pistorius: Blade… Read more »
September 29, 2017
Africa: How Stars React to Cheating Claims
Since we're so used to seeing celebrity couples look perfect in public, we tend to believe that their romances are all sunshine and roses - but that isn't always the case. While… Read more »
September 20, 2017
South Africa: Legendary Jazz Icon Hugh Masekela Cancels Performance
The award-winning jazz legend has cancelled his performance at the DStv iRock Jazz Legends concert in Polokwane as he recovers from an eye surgery. Read more »
September 08, 2017
Africa: The Diplomatic Thriller Comes to Nigeria
A diplomatic thriller that is part spy novel, part crime drama, with a hint of Nollywood, The Shadow List by Todd Moss is a gripping read. It is the fourth adventure featuring Judd… Read more »
August 31, 2017
Africa: The Week's Hottest African Gossip
Will Nigerian Magazine Break Gender Taboos? Read more »
August 03, 2017
South Africa: Rhythm City Actor Dumi Masilela Killed
Popular singer and actor Dumi Masilela has been killed during a hijacking in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni. Read more »
July 27, 2017
South Africa: Black Coffee to Host His Own Show on Beats 1
The show, which will be called Black Coffee on Beats 1, will debuts this Friday at 8pm South African time. Read more »
South Africa: Lloyd Cele New Bold Look Sets Twitter Alight
The former Idols star revealed his new hairstyle on his social media accompanied by a motivational message about "stepping out of your comfort zone". Read more »
July 14, 2017
South Africa: U.S. Rapper Kendrick Lamar Found South Africa 'Illuminating'
Comedian Dave Chappelle had the opportunity to chat with hip-hop rapper Kendrick Lamar for Interview Magazine. Read more »
June 23, 2017
Gabon: Who's Got the Funk? Ali Bongo's Got the Funk!
French magazine Jeune Afrique has revealed the secrets of some African presidents before they took power, reports Cameroon Info. Read more »
