South Africa: Mbali Sibeko Climbing the Netflix Ladder
[Scrolla] Mbali Sibeko told Scrolla.Africa she’s thrilled to star in a new Netflix film titled Ingoma the Song which premiered last weekend.
South Africa: Trevor Noah Lands Himself a New Gig
[Scrolla] Trevor Noah is set to launch a weekly podcast on Spotify later this year.
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Cancelled Shows and Artistes Behaving Badly
[Daily Trust] On Saturday, a friend’s husband turned 60 here in Belgium. He had a beautiful party, surrounded by his friends and his entire family. Well, almost his entire family. She was missing in action because she’d bought tickets to Burna Boy’s co…
Nigeria: Who Is the King? Top 3 Afrobeat Icons in Nigeria You Should Know
[Leadership] Afrobeat, a vibrant genre that fuses African rhythms with elements of jazz, funk, and highlife, has captured the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. In the realm of Afrobeat, the question of who holds the title of the King of Afrobeat s…
Southern Africa: Unicorns in Southern Africa – the Fascinating Story Behind One-Horned Creatures in Rock Art
[The Conversation Africa] One-horned creatures are found in myths around the world. Although unicorns in different cultures have little to do with one another, they have multiple associations in European thought.
Kenya: Don’t Be Scammed! Kenyan Actor Mwanasha Johari Is Not Running Promotions On Facebook
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Fraudsters looking to make money out of Facebook users often impersonate celebrities. In this case, they’re using actor Mwanasha Johari’s name – this Facebook page is not operated by him.
Nigeria: Charly Boy Threatens to Sue Company Over Alleged Breach of Contract
[Vanguard] Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has threatened to sue Premier Records Limited over alleged violation of terms of agreement in musical contracts signed about 35 years ago.
Somalia: Former Somali Refugee Turns Reclaimed Life Jackets Into Fashion
[VOA] World Refugee Day, which falls each year on June 20, celebrates the strength, perseverance, and courage of millions of people, who flee from their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
East Africa: Report Exposes Issues ‘Hindering’ Kiswahili Use in East African Community
[New Times] A recent report has shed light on the challenges hindering the use of Kiswahili as one of the official languages of the East African Community (EAC), revealing issues such as the absence of Kiswahili councils in certain partner states and m…
Nigeria: How Iyanya Dated Tonto Dikeh, Broke My Heart – Yvonne Nelson
[Premium Times] Eight years after their much-publicised breakup, Yvonne Nelson has revealed why her relationship with Iyanya ended in the controversial book released on Sunday.