August 19, 2023
Africa: Why the Sound of Freedom Movie Is Important
The Sound of Freedom, a movie about child trafficking, was released in South Africa on Friday with an important message. Read more »
August 18, 2023
South Africa: Mandoza Biopic About to Hit Our Screens
South Africans are set to get an intimate glimpse into the life of iconic kwaito artist Mandoza when the Mandoza biopic "Nkalakatha - The Life Of Mandoza " hits our screens on the… Read more »
August 16, 2023
South Africa: End of an Era - KZN Loses Crown Gospel Awards to Gauteng
The prestigious Crown Gospel Awards, a hallmark of KwaZulu-Natal's entertainment scene since its start in 2007, are relocating to Gauteng. Read more »
August 14, 2023
South Africa: Natasha Joubert Crowned as Miss South Africa 2023
The finale to a glorious Sunday evening saw Natasha Joubert being crowned as Miss South Africa 2023. Read more »
August 09, 2023
South Africa: Sixto Rodriguez Dies - A Tribute
LOVED AND LOST: Sixto Diaz Rodriguez: (July 10, 1942 - August 8, 2023) Read more »
August 04, 2023
Africa: African-Language Animation Short Film Wins Prestigious Global Award!
An animated short film produced completely in Sepedi, one of South Africa's 12 official languages, has won a BAFTA in the Animation category of the 2023 BAFTA Student Awards. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: African Giant Conquers America!
Burna Boy just made a groundbreaking splash across the pond! The Nigerian-born sensation has become the first African artist to sell out a US stadium. Read more »
July 10, 2023
South Africa: Babes Wodumo Reportedly in Hospital in Critical Condition
Babes Wodumo has been hospitalised and is allegedly in critical condition. Read more »
June 23, 2023
South Africa: Not Just a King - Shaka Ilembe Is a World Conqueror
Letter from Limpopo: South Africa's flagship epic series, Shaka Ilembe, could parachute the country's arts industry onto the global stage, writes Thabiso Sekhula. Read more »
June 22, 2023
South Africa: Shaka Ilembe - South Africa's Epic Production
One of the biggest and most expensive productions to ever come out of South Africa, Shaka Ilembe is the height of excellence and backing local talent and the arts. Read more »
South Africa: There Is Room for All of Us KZN Royals
A quiet revolution is sweeping through the traditional leadership in KwaZulu-Natal as a new monarch asserts itself. Read more »
South Africa: Mbali Sibeko Climbing the Netflix Ladder
Mbali Sibeko told Scrolla.Africa she's thrilled to star in a new Netflix film titled Ingoma the Song which premiered last weekend. Read more »
South Africa: Trevor Noah Lands Himself a New Gig
Trevor Noah is set to launch a weekly podcast on Spotify later this year. Read more »
June 15, 2023
South Africa: Idols Winner Leads Gospel Group
Mzansi's beloved Idols SA season 18 winner, Thapelo Molomo, is celebrating his introduction into the gospel ensemble Spirit of Praise as lead singer. Read more »
June 08, 2023
Uganda: Ghetto Kids Thank Their Fans As They Bow Out of Britain's Got Talent
Uganda's Ghetto Kids have thanked fans for their unwavering support despite their missing out on the top prize in Britain's Got Talent. Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: Soweto Choir Brings America to Tears
The Mzansi Youth Choir's rendition of Nightbirde's song "It's Ok" on America's Got Talent (AGT) left both the judges and the audience in tears. Read more »
May 29, 2023
South Africa: Amputee Dancer Stuns Britain's Got Talent
South African dancer Musa Motha made history by receiving the first ever group golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent with his stunning moves. Read more »
May 25, 2023
South Africa: Zulu Storm - How the King and Buthelezi Fell Out
From the beginning of his reign, Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has been managing a potentially dangerous fallout between himself and Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Read more »
May 24, 2023
South Africa: Advocate Mshololo Asked to Defuse Royal Feud
Zulu royal family members are hoping for high-profile intervention with their legal woes. Read more »
South Africa: Advocate Mshololo Asked to Help in Royal Feud
Zulu royal family members are hoping for high-profile intervention with their legal woes. Read more »
May 22, 2023
South Africa: A Fresh New Look for the Ingonyama Trust
The board of the Ingonyama Trust, which manages about 2.8 million hectares of land under the traditional Monarch, has ushered in a new era. Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy Performs to Sold-Out Stadium in Paris
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Burna Boy filled the 40,000-capacity Paris La Defense venue in the French capital where he performed on Saturday night. Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's New Job - PM to the King?
Traditional leaders in KwaZulu-Natal are planning the exit of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi as prime minister to the Zulu king -- and former president Jacob Zuma to replace him. Read more »
May 08, 2023
South Africa: 'I Stand for the Black Sheep' - Moonchild Sanelly
Fresh from performing at Coachella, Moonchild Sanelly has already been spotted working on her next project at a recording studio in Johannesburg. Read more »
May 05, 2023
Africa: South African Opera Star Shines at Crowning of British King
Westminster Abbey was alive with the enchanting performance of South African soprano, Pretty Yende, at the coronation of King Charles on Saturday. Read more »