March 16, 2022
Africa: Burkina Faso Architect Francis Kere Becomes First African to Win Pritzker Prize
Burkina Faso-born architect Diebedo Francis Kere has become the first African to win the Pritzker Prize, architecture's most prestigious honour, in its more than 40-year history. Read more »
March 15, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 15, 2022
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March 07, 2022
South Africa: South African Hip-Hop Artist DJ Dimplez Dies
The South African entertainment industry has had yet another loss, with the death of award-winning hip-hop artist and disc jockey Boitumelo Athiel Mooi, popularly known as DJ… Read more »
February 24, 2022
Africa: Peeling Back the Layers of African Women's Sex Lives!
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Africa: #GiveitaShot Challenge - A Campaign to Boost Covid-19 Vaccines in Africa
As coronavirus cases surge in Africa, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) kicked off an eight-week campaign to help boost Covid-19 vaccinations across Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for South African Rapper Riky Rick
After learning about the demise of popular award-winning hip-hop rapper Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado, popularly known as Riky Rick, fans and members of the music industry took to… Read more »
February 23, 2022
Africa: Sorry! DStv Cracks Down on Password Sharing
In an effort to curb password sharing and piracy, MultiChoice Group has announced that it will limit DStv streaming services to one device at a time. Read more »
February 10, 2022
South Africa: Media and TV Personality Kuli Roberts Dies
The entertainment industry is mourning the passing of media personality and actress Kuli Roberts, who died on February 9, 2022, at the age of 49. Read more »
November 30, 2021
Africa: Telling Africa's Stories As Seen Through African Eyes
The African film industry has grown rapidly over the past few years as an influx of great stories are being created, filmed, directed, starred,… Read more »
November 24, 2021
Africa: African Artists' Great Music Reap Rewards With Grammy 2022 Nominations
Africa is representing the best artists in the game. Read more »
November 15, 2021
South Africa: Govt Withdraws Support for Miss South Africa Pageant
The government has withdrawn its support for the Miss South Africa pageant after it was unable to convince organisers to pull out of the Miss Universe pageant which will be held in… Read more »
November 09, 2021
South Africa: South Africa Takes Barakat to The Oscars
Barakat has been chosen as South Africa's official submission for the best international feature category at the 94th Academy Awards that… Read more »
October 08, 2021
Africa: L'Atelier 2021 Celebrates Diverse Talent From Across Africa
The Absa L'Atelier competition is now in its 35th year and it continues to provide young African artists with the support, recognition, and exposure they need to cement their… Read more »
October 07, 2021
Africa: Tanzania Novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Tanzanian writer Abdulrazak Gurnah has won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature "for his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of… Read more »
August 06, 2021
South Africa: Somizi Takes 'Time Off' from Radio Following Abuse Allegations
Popular TV personality and choreographer Somizi Mhlongo requested to take some time off from work Metro FM radio station after his estranged husband Mohale Motaung made a… Read more »
July 30, 2021
South Africa: Actor and Filmmaker Shona Ferguson Dies at 47
Filmmaker and actor Shona Ferguson, 47, has died, ENCA reports. Read more »
July 28, 2021
South Africa: Former Generations Actress Sindi Buthelezi Dies
The entertainment industry has lost yet another talent as actress Sindi Buthelezi has died. Read more »
July 26, 2021
Liberia: If You Haven't Seen Liberia's Olympics Uniform, You're Missing Out Big Time
The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo is finally here - a year after the Covid-19 pandemic delayed the games. Read more »
July 15, 2021
Lesotho: Legendary Musician Tshepo Tshola Dies
The country is saddened by news of the passing of Lesotho-born jazz musician and songwriter Tsepo Tshola, popularly known as the Village Pope. Read more »
July 02, 2021
South Africa: Popular South African Actor Mutodi Neshehe Dies
Another sad day for Mzansi as veteran actor Mutodi Neshehe has died. Read more »
July 01, 2021
South Africa: Legendary South African Musician Steve Kekana Dies
Social media has been flooded with tributes for South African singer-songwriter Steve Kekana. Read more »
June 30, 2021
South Africa: Jiva, Let's Dance! Check Out This Celebration of South African Moves
One thing about my African brother and sisters is that when we are happy, sad, celebrating, or going through the most, we dance. More so when we are facing the third wave of… Read more »
June 07, 2021
South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Legendary Actress Shaleen Surtie-Richards
Mzansi has woken up to news of the passing of award-winning actress Sharlene Surtie-Richards, who has died at the age of 66. Read more »
June 01, 2021
South Africa: Hair-Raising South African Child Trafficking Movie Hopes to Bring Change
The issue of human trafficking has been explored so many times in different blockbusters across the world, but when the topic is so close to home, it just gives you the… Read more »
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 »