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 […]
Popularly known Ghanaian entertainment journalist and critic, Anthony Osarfo, is on a journey to make a strong statement with his writing artistry – this time, as a screenwriter. Having nurtured the art of scriptwriting, a skill known only to his close associates, Anthony Osarfo is in full gear to storm Hollywood as a screenwriter. To […]
Dede Mabiaku, who was Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s protege, said the late legend died slowly after being injected with a poisonous substance while in the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s custody. In a new interview, Dede said the Teacher No Teach Me Nonsense singer confided in him and his son Seun Kuti that he had been injected […]
Dancehall star, Cindy Sanyu will be the headlining act at the 8th edition of the Open Mic Festival that is slated to take place this Saturday at Fun City in Gulu town. Cindy, who is known for her energetic performances alongside her sexy dancers, is expected to give revelers a memorable time. She will be […]
Female highlife musician, songwriter and producer Ivy Stone who made an impact on the Ghanaian music scene in the late 90s is dead. She died early hours of Thursday morning after battling an undisclosed illness for some time now. Some of her hit songs are ‘One Luck Woman’, ‘Where Did We Go Wrong?’, among other […]
Prophet Prince Elisha Osei of the Power Embassy International, has been hit with an accusation by Mzbel. According to the defunct singer, the supposed man of God reached out to her begging her to visit his church, for them to stage a fake prophecy during his service for a stunt to make him popular. In […]
DJ Cuppy has landed in Saudi Arabia to show support to her man – Anthony Joshua ahead of his all important show down against Mexican world-heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz. DJ Cuppy has started her trip to Saudi Arabia two weeks ago but not before making a quick stop at Dubai to catch the grand prix […]
This is Burna Boy‘s year! And that statement rings truer when you begin to review Burna’s achievement in 2019. In addition to the ever-growing list of the Afro-fusion artiste’s accomplishments, Burna not only tops the recently released Apple Music list of Most Streamed Songs in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2019, but he also dominates the list […]
Musician Iona has said she likes it when she gets attention from men on social media. According to her, although girls will not accept the claim, they really love attention. When she was asked how she handles the attention he gets, she replied “Well I like it. I like it…it’s like I’m getting attention. Girls […]
Talal Afifi has worked for years to revive Sudanese cinema which has languished through decades of authoritarian rule. With the fall of longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir, he sees new hope. Bashir’s Islamist-backed rule of 30 years had seen cinemas shuttered and US sanctions prevent imports of vital equipment in a country once known as a […]
Popular Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has taken to her social space to blast mothers who bleached the skin of their kids, claiming they don’t have a right to change the skin of their kids. The movie veteran who doubles as a social activist for women and kids, slammed any beauty therapist who uses skin washing […]
Shatta Wale has faulted the government’s “Year of Return” initiative. According to the dancehall act, a lot of citizens are clueless about the initiative and he blames the government for not doing enough to educate citizens on the rationale behind the campaign. “We failed to educate the country about this year of return. I don’t […]
The 41st Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) will honour Italian cinematographer Vittorio Storaro during its closing ceremony Friday at the Cairo Opera House. The winner of three Oscars, for Apocalypse Now (1979), Reds (1981) and The Last Emperor (1987), participated in a closed panel discussion with cinematographers attending the festival at El-Hanager Theatre Thursday afternoon, […]
Musician, Bankole Wellington better known as Banky W, has condemned the Nigerian Government for its gross human rights violation against citizens. He also accused Nigerians of being too complacent in moments when they should act. Banky W made his position known in a music video posted on his Instagram page with hashtag #BetterChallenge. He said, […]
Khaligraph Jones pays tribute to his ex-girlfriend Ruby in a very emotional song. The rapper who at first freelanced about the Ruby girl talked so much about her and later released a song in her honour. In the song, Khaligraph Jones talks of how she committed suicide after learning that she had contracted HIV. Also, […]
The Future Awards Africa was held at The Balmoral, Federal Palace, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, attracting young professionals from across Africa. Afropop musician, Burna Boy, won the biggest awards of the night, The Young Person of the Year and The Future Award Prize for Music. Sunday’s event saw the awards, which is in its […]
Afro fusion artiste, Burna Boy has made another history as he has been adjudged the overall Best Artiste in Africa. He also won Best Male Artiste from West Africa award. The hit maker, who few days ago was nominated for a Grammy award in the Best World Music Album category defeated the likes of Davido […]
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician, Okyeame Kwame, has addressed a critical issue that is affecting most relationships and the world over. In one of his songs called ‘Dum Fon No’, the Rap Dacta tells the story of a married man asking his wife to put off her phone and pay attention to him. ‘Dum Fon No’, […]
Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, has made the nomination list of the 2020 edition of the Grammy Awards. The nomination list was released on the Grammy Award’s website (grammy.com) on Wednesday, following the announcement of its President, Deborah Duncan and Academy Chair, Board of Trustees, Harvey Mason Jr. alongside Alicia Keys and Bebe Rexha. Burna’s African […]