A phone buzzes at midnight, then silence. The familiar profile picture no longer loads. For readers asking how to know if someone blocked you on Instagram, this report sets out what actually happens on the app and what it usually means. Short, plain facts. Small field notes from daily use. That’s how it reads here. […]
Nairobi. Morning traffic rattles over cracked tarmac near a dusty lay-by, matatus honking in quick bursts. Drivers talk of one thing. $1.5 Billion Kenya Highway Project With Chinese Firms Set to Transform, and the promise of smoother runs to the port and beyond. Regional connectivity sits at the heart of it, sharp and real. People […]
In the dark of night, an intimidating Viola Davis as General Nanisca quietly emerges from a bed of long grass. Behind her, a full army appears out of the grass in silence, each soldier standing ready with a weapon in hand. The Agojie, a troop of female warriors who battled for the kingdom of Dahomey, […]
The largest multi-genre pop-culture and gaming festival on the continent, Comic Con Africa, is scheduled to take place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec from September 22 through 25, promising a memorable experience with an exceptional lineup of African performers. Bill Masuku, a writer and comic book artist who has been nominated for a […]
Five Star Elevator Manufacturing Private Limited Company (PLC), a Chinese-owned and locally operated business, announced its official entry into Ethiopia’s entertainment sector at a ceremony hosted at the Hilton Hotel in the country’s capital, Addis Abeba. The corporation presented a significant event called “Afro Vision Fashion Show,” involving modern dance, a fashion show, and musical […]
The African Music Library (AML) social initiative, a unified database designed to give the worldwide music business the most accurate and thorough understanding of African music, was announced as being launched by Nigerian music intelligence company Josplay Inc. The initiative comes on the heels of Josplay Enterprise’s debut last year, which was designed to use […]
Desert Radio host Whilzahn Gelderbloem, alias Dubz, has been nominated for a Zikomo Africa Award. Dubz has more than seven years of expertise in broadcast media and various entertainment industries. Dubz and Touch FM host Helvi Hishekwa were both nominated for best African female radio presenter of the year. They are one of 55 other […]
Hollywood and the music industry come to mind when we think of pop culture, but there is also a global Afro-pop culture movement. Some of the world’s most dynamic and forward-thinking music scenes are found on the African continent. Yet the majority of the continent continues to receive little attention from audiences around the world. […]
Big Brother Naija, the most watched reality program in Africa, will premiere its seventh season on July 23 and 24 with two separate episodes. The 24-hour show on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 29, as well as Africa Magic Showcase, Africa Magic Urban, and Africa Magic Family channels will all begin airing both shows […]
Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has penned an emotional tribute to celebrate her child Jayden’s 6th birthday on July 15th 2022. She tears up as she shares a cute photo of her son. Jayden is the only child of the actress. The beautiful actress said that she shared the first message to be the first person […]
According to information provided by her management, South African actress Busisiwe Lurayi, who was best known for her starring role in the Netflix comedy series How to Ruin Christmas, passed away on Sunday in the home she shared with her partner. In the South African Broadcasting Corporation 1 sitcom City Ses’la, Lurayi performed the role […]
Africa’s most popular reality show, Big Brother (BB) Naija, will return for its seventh season this July. This year’s winner will receive a grand prize of N100m, a cash prize of N50m and N50m worth of other prizes from the sponsors of the reality show, the biggest cash prize for any reality show on the […]
Nollywood actor and social media personality Uche Maduagwu revealed that he got arrested by security operatives for coming out as gay. He announced the news on his Instagram account on July 7, 2022. He reportedly wrote on Instagram, “I was arrested this afternoon by security operatives for coming out as gay and for telling US […]
In a shocking incident, Nigerian veteran actor Kenneth Aguba has been reportedly homeless in Enugu State. Newly surfaced images of the Nollywood actor have sparked reports that he is homeless. The actor’s image recently went viral on social media. In the picture, he was spotted living in an open shelter, outside a closed shop, with […]
TikTok’s most-followed creator Khaby Lame has become the new face of the Cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The Senegalese-born social media influencer and content creator has 142.8 million followers on TikTok. Recently, Binance signed Lame as its global brand ambassador after he made history by becoming the most followed TikToker in the world. Lame has been brought […]
In the latest development, Kizz Daniel’s ‘Buga’ video has hit over 2.2 million views on YouTube in just 24 hours. Oluwatobiloba Daniel, popularly known as “Kizz Daniel” has announced the news on his verified Instagram page. Daniel thanked his fans on his Instagram account. He wrote, “Wow!! 2m in 24hrs THANK YOU WORLD VA’22 #BUGA.” […]
According to AFP, a decision was postponed until the next summit meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in July, according to a senior source in the Ghanaian presidency who requested anonymity. Another source says that the leaders couldn’t agree on anything, especially about Mali. The group was due to determine whether […]
Today is the birthday of the magician of Egyptian cinema, the late artist Mahmoud Abdel Aziz. He is considered one of the most important stars of Egyptian cinema throughout its history. Aziz was born in 1946 in the Wardan neighborhood in Alexandria. He began his studies in the neighborhood schools to pursue his university specialization […]
Going to Africa may be a pleasant experience that exposes you to a variety of different people and places from different parts of the world. But unfortunately, few African cities are regarded as very dangerous. As a result, many of these regions suffer from drug and kidnapping crimes, as well as very serious conflicts. Thus […]
Over the last five years, the Egyptian modelling industry has continued to grow. Without a doubt, social media has played an important part in the success of future Egyptian models. Especially since what they see online has inspired a growing number of people to pursue this type of career path. Also Read: Top 5 Ethiopian […]