November 14, 2018
Africa: #IdibalaChallenge Goes Global, People Are Fainting Everywhere!
You've probably been wondering what this dancing fainting craze videos are all about, unless you've been living under a rock for the past week or two... Read more »
October 24, 2018
South Africa: Motswako Pioneer and Rapper HHP Dies
Jabulani Tsambo, better known as Hip Hop Pantsula or Jabba, has died aged 38, his wife and publicist Lerato Sengadi confirmed. Tributes have been pouring in from his fans and the… Read more »
October 17, 2018
Uganda: Bobi Wine Calls Kanye West's Meeting With Museveni 'Immoral'
Musician-turned-MP Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has slammed controversial rapper Kanye West's decision to meet Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Read more »
August 10, 2018
Africa: Ciara Takes to Soweto's Streets With New Single Featuring Nigeria's Tekno
Ciara could hardly wait to announce her new single called Freak Me to her fans. American pop star Ciara took to her Instagram page to announce the new single featuring Nigerian… Read more »
August 09, 2018
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 »
June 04, 2018
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 »
June 01, 2018
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
April 10, 2017
Uganda: Ghetto Kids Crew Dances Better Than Chris Brown - French Montana
The popular U.S. rapper was recently in Uganda shooting a documentary called The Motherland. Read more »
December 05, 2016
South Africa: Gospel Singer Ncwane Dies - Report
Sfiso Ncwane, the hugely influential gospel singer has died according to Drum. Read more »
October 24, 2016
South Africa: What The Hell Happened at MTV Africa Music Awards?!
The MTV Video Music Awards were held over the weekend. If you didn't watch, you missed quite a bit of music, a handful of speeches, and not too much else. Read more »
October 21, 2016
South Africa: Trevor Noah Won't Host MTV Africa Music Awards
The popular comedian took to his Twitter account to announce that he will no longer be making an appearance due to a severe respiratory and ear infection. Read more »
October 19, 2016
Africa: 12 Surprising Facts About Reggae Star #LuckyDube
Africans have paid tribute to the late reggae music icon, Lucky Philip Dube, on the 9th anniversary of his tragic death. The legendary musician was killed during an attempted… Read more »
April 21, 2016
South Africa: South African Music Awards - Who Made the Cut?
The nomination list for the 22nd South African Music Awards have been announced. Top contenders Nathi, Black Coffee, Riky Rick, Emtee and Zonke Dikana lead with four nominations… Read more »
March 21, 2016
South Africa: U.S. Star Diddy Celebrates DJ Black Coffee at Miami Music Festival
U.S. music star Sean "Diddy" Combs has celebrated the DJ set of South Africa's "World Famous" Black Coffee, saying he's "bringing the Africa vibrations" at Ultra Music Festival in… Read more »
August 20, 2015
Senegal: Country Mourns Master Drummer Doudou N'Diaye Rose
Doudou N'Diaye Rose, whose real name is Mamadou N'Diaye, died on August 19, 2015, in Dakar. He was more than just a musician. He was a living heritage of both Senegalese and… Read more »
April 03, 2015
Nigeria: Dancing Soldiers Celebrate Election
Soldiers, doing their own line dance, celebrated Nigeria's successful democratic election, in which some 30 million people cast ballots, with a spirited moves to the music of… Read more »
March 09, 2015
South Africa: Skwatta Kamp Rapper Flabba Killed - Report
Skwatta Kamp member Nkululeko Habedi, better known as Flabba, has been murdered, according to the Daily Sun . Read more »
February 09, 2015
Africa: Angelique Kidjo Dedicates Grammy Win to Women of Africa
African singing star and activist Angélique Kidjo has won her second Grammy Award - a trophy awarded for the Best World Music Album - in a ceremony. From Benin, Kidjo… Read more »
January 03, 2015
Africa: AllAfrica's Most Read Stories of 2014 (Includes Sex)
The abuses of Nigeria's Boko Haram militants, especially the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls, and the outbreak of Ebola in west Africa dominate the list of developing news… Read more »
January 27, 2014
Africa: South Africa's Ladysmith Black Mambazo Win Fourth Grammy
Traditional acapella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo have won the Grammy Award for Best World Album for Live: Singing for Peace around the World - sharing the award with the… Read more »
August 21, 2013
South Africa: Jazz Singer, Composer Sathima Bea Benjamin Dies
Renowned jazz singer and composer Sathima Bea Benjamin has died, the South African Broadcasting Corporation has reported. Sathima returned to Cape Town from New York in 2011, where… Read more »
April 09, 2013
Ghana: A Chat With M3nsa
The Ghanaian hip-hop scene is one of the most diverse in Africa. A look at Ghana's top emcees reveals artists that vary greatly in style, lyricism, skill and demeanor. Read more »