This is what it takes to win a Grammy Award – Recording Academy CEO...
The highly anticipated 66th Grammy Awards took place on February 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, creating a buzz among Nigerian music enthusiasts.
However, the aftermath...
AKA murder: Six suspects arrested for South African rapper’s killing
South African police have arrested six suspects over the murder of one of the country's hottest rap artists, Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA.
According to...
Idris Elba ‘reframing’ Africa with Sierra Leone smart city
Renowned actor Idris Elba is spearheading the development of a groundbreaking smart city initiative in Sierra Leone, with a mission to challenge prevailing stereotypes...
Idris Elba to direct ‘Dust to Dreams,’ upcoming film backed by Nigerian movie powerhouse...
This collaboration with Mo Abudu's EbonyLife Films marks a continued effort by Elba to bolster emerging talent and foster creative industries across Africa.
Afrobeat secures its spotlight at the 2024 Grammy Awards – Grammy CEO
Tyla, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy and Davido are among the nominated artists.
Empowering African Art: Laetitia Ky’s hair sculptures break taboos
Meet Laetitia ky, a talented artist hailing from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, whose innovative sculptures are crafted using her own hair.
"I’m not only trying to...
Tyler Perry halts $800 film studio build over AI fears
Tyler Perry, renowned US film and TV mogul, has decided to halt an $800 million expansion of his studio in Atlanta due to new...
Ghana signs visa waiver agreement with Bahamas
Ghanaian travellers heading to the Bahamas for short stays no longer need to obtain a visa. Instead, they must acquire an electronic travel authorization...
The City of Boston declares March 2nd as official Burna Boy’s Day
Burna Boy, a prominent figure in the African music scene, continues to lead the way in spreading African music globally with his unique style...
Universal Music Group acquires major stake in Nigeria’s Mavin Records
Universal Music Group (UMG), one of the world's biggest music corporations, has acquired the majority stake in a leading Nigerian record label, Mavin Global.
The...
