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Sauti Sol Celebrates 5 Years of “Midnight Train” – Kenya’s Most-Streamed Album
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Sauti Sol Celebrates 5 Years of “Midnight Train” – Kenya’s Most-Streamed Album

Staff WriterMay 23, 2025

Kenyan Afro-pop powerhouse Sauti Sol is marking five years since the release of their acclaimed fifth studio album, Midnight Train.…

New Nigerian Action-Crime Thriller The Fire and The Moth Debuts on Amazon Prime Video
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New Nigerian Action-Crime Thriller The Fire and The Moth Debuts on Amazon Prime Video

Staff WriterMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Nigerian production house Nemsia Studios has unveiled its latest film, The Fire and The Moth, now streaming on Amazon Prime…

Eddy Kenzo Calls for African-Owned Music Platforms
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Eddy Kenzo Calls for African-Owned Music Platforms

Staff WriterMay 16, 2025

Ugandan music star Eddy Kenzo is making headlines again — this time for his powerful message at the AFRIMA 2025…

Halle Bailey Accuses Rapper DDG Of Abuse, Files Temporary Restraining Order
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Halle Bailey Accuses Rapper DDG Of Abuse, Files Temporary Restraining Order

EditorMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Actress and singer Halle Bailey has filed for a temporary restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, rapper Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.,…

Rapper Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Prison Stabbing in California
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Rapper Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Prison Stabbing in California

Staff WriterMay 13, 2025May 14, 2025

Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized Monday after being stabbed 14 times during an attack by another inmate at a California…

Kerry Washington Makes Action Debut in ‘Shadow Force,’ Credits Husband for Support
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Kerry Washington Makes Action Debut in ‘Shadow Force,’ Credits Husband for Support

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 1, 2025

Kerry Washington is stepping into action-hero territory with her latest film, Shadow Force, marking her first leading role in the genre.…

Davido Drops His Fifth Album 5ive Featuring a Star-Studded Lineup
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Davido Drops His Fifth Album 5ive Featuring a Star-Studded Lineup

Staff WriterApril 18, 2025

Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially released his highly anticipated fifth studio album, 5ive, on April 18, 2025. The 17-track project…

Madame Tussauds Hollywood Unveils Viola Davis Wax Figure
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Madame Tussauds Hollywood Unveils Viola Davis Wax Figure

Aisha AdedunmolaApril 11, 2025

Madame Tussauds Hollywood has unveiled a new wax figure of award-winning actress Viola Davis, honoring her historic career and status…

Bongo Flava Pushes for Reform as Tanzanian Music Genre Gains Global Spotlight
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Bongo Flava Pushes for Reform as Tanzanian Music Genre Gains Global Spotlight

Aisha AdedunmolaApril 9, 2025

Bongo Flava, the homegrown Tanzanian music genre that blends hip-hop, Afrobeat and Swahili storytelling, has become a cultural export with…

Spotify Royalty Payments Hit $59M in Nigeria and South Africa
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Spotify Royalty Payments Hit $59M in Nigeria and South Africa

Staff WriterApril 7, 2025

Audio streaming giant Spotify’s royalty payments to artists from Nigeria and South Africa – its two biggest African markets –…

Will Smith Returns to Music With Deeply Personal Album
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Will Smith Returns to Music With Deeply Personal Album

Aisha AdedunmolaMarch 28, 2025

Will Smith is making his return to music with his most introspective album yet. The actor and rapper, known for…

Tems Shuts Down Johannesburg with a Sold-Out Show!
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Tems Shuts Down Johannesburg with a Sold-Out Show!

Staff WriterMarch 21, 2025

Tems, the globally celebrated musician, recently kicked off her much-anticipated Born in the Wild Tour in Johannesburg, South Africa. The…

Nemsia Studios Unleashes SUKY—A Gritty Action-Drama on Prime Video
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Nemsia Studios Unleashes SUKY—A Gritty Action-Drama on Prime Video

EditorMarch 7, 2025

Suky, the highly anticipated action-drama from Nemsia Studios, is now officially streaming on Prime Video. Directed by Ola Cardoso and produced by Bamidele Adelusi,…

How John Legend Honored Rwanda with An Unforgettable Show
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How John Legend Honored Rwanda with An Unforgettable Show

EditorFebruary 22, 2025

The Move Afrika Concert in Kigali was nothing short of spectacular, delivering an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and celebration.…

Bruce Melodie Nominated for Best East African Artiste at the 2024 Headies
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Bruce Melodie Nominated for Best East African Artiste at the 2024 Headies

EditorFebruary 17, 2025

Rwandan music sensation Bruce Itahiwacu, popularly known as Bruce Melodie, has earned a coveted nomination at the 17th edition of…

Federal Appeals Court Upholds R. Kelly’s 30-Year Prison Sentence
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds R. Kelly’s 30-Year Prison Sentence

Aisha AdedunmolaFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025

A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld R. Kelly’s convictions for racketeering and sex trafficking, along with his 30-year prison…

Kendrick Lamar teases Drake diss in Super Bowl halftime show
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Kendrick Lamar teases Drake diss in Super Bowl halftime show

Aisha AdedunmolaFebruary 10, 2025

Kendrick Lamar made history as the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a high-energy performance…

Tems Wins ‘Best African Music Performance’ at the 2025 Grammys
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Tems Wins ‘Best African Music Performance’ at the 2025 Grammys

EditorFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025

Nigerian Singer, Tems has won the second-ever Grammy award for Best African Music Performance. The Nigerian singer picked up the award for her…

2Baba Confirms Separation from Wife Annie Macaulay-Idibia
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2Baba Confirms Separation from Wife Annie Macaulay-Idibia

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 27, 2025

Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, known as 2Baba, has announced his separation from his wife, actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. In an…

Kendrick Lamar Taps SZA as Special Guest for Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Kendrick Lamar Taps SZA as Special Guest for Super Bowl Halftime Show

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 27, 2025

Kendrick Lamar and SZA are set to team up for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, Lamar announced Thursday on…

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