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The sixth edition of DR Congo Fashion Week put Kinshasa’s well-known La Sape movement in the global spotlight once again, uniting fashion designers, stylists and traditional sapeurs from both banks of the Congo River. The festival was devoted to La Sape, which is an abbreviation of Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes, which is […]
There has been a stunning turn of events for the first book by Zimbabwean writer Sue Nyathi, who received an initial refusal from publishers because of a lack of demand for stories about married men leading several relationships at once. However, Nyathi did not want to stop. In 2012, she found an editor, typesetter, and […]
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 […]
Rotimi Akinosho, who stars as Andre Coleman in a popular TV show, ‘Power’, has described his visit to Nigeria as a life-changing experience. “Being in Nigeria is a life-changing experience. It’s important to go home. A country filled with Kings & Queens, ” he wrote on his Twitter days after arriving in Nigeria. The actor […]
Justice Amoah popularly known as “Patapaa”, has said he is very active in the music circles contrary to assertions that his career has declined after releasing his “Pa2pa Scopatumanaa’’ debut album. According to the “One Corner” hitmaker, he had a lot in the pipeline for his fans especially the “Pa2pa” soldiers and they should keep […]
The photographer took to her Instagram page on Thursday, November 14, 2019, where she expressed her surprise at the decision of the court. She went on to say that she had not given up as she would seek redress at an appeal court. “The substance of the suit which is my allegations of sexual abuse […]
Celebrity Photographer, Busola Dakolo says she will appeal the judgment which nullified her suit against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA. Justice Oathman A. Musa of the High Court, Abuja, had earlier in the day nullified Dakolo’s suit against Fatoyinbo and awarded N1 million against her, saying that the matter amounted […]
Popular Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Sammini, will on November 28- 30, 2019 share his experiences in the music space at this year’s music in Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES). According to organisers, ACCES is a pan-African trade event for music industry players to exchange ideas, discover new talent and create business linkages. He […]
Uganda’s new Kid on Block Dewis Ndugwa alias Grenade official has officially appeared on the list of African artists that will perform on the bigger African music festival that is happening over the weekend in Dubai. This Music festival rotates across the world and only on form artists are invited to entertain the fans which […]
American rapper and actress Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánza, has confirmed her presence and performance as headline artiste at the Livespot X Festival (LXF), which will be held at the Accra Sports Stadium on December 8. It has been speculated that the rapper would make appearances at the Livespot X Festival shows in Lagos […]
Recall that Twitter co CEO, Jack visited Nigeria yesterday as part of his African trip this year. Ex Bbnaija Housemate and reality star, Natacha Akide popularly known as Tacha is having her homecoming in the oil rich city of Port Harcourt today. Tacha has been trending on Twitter and many social platforms worldwide for more […]
Fast rising Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko aka Drama doll has taken to instagram to announce her endorsement with ‘Kesie_virgin hair. Sharing photos of herself signing the endorsement papers, the drama doll expressed her excitement about being signed to the team, noting that she will do her best during her time as their ambassador. Fast rising […]
A Zimbabwean model, Pauline Marere, has won the Miss Pan African queen pageant held over the weekend in Bayelsa, Nigeria. She beat other 24 girls and won US$3 000 in prize money as well as a car, trip to Dubai, scholarship and a movie deal. In a statement on her Facebook page, Marere said: Thank […]
Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun aka Wizkid and American singer, Beyoncé Knowles, has commenced shooting the music video for fans’ favourite song ‘Brown Skin Girl.’ Beyonce has now also called on people to appear on ‘The Lion King ‘ the gift video According to a British tabloid, the 38 years old American singer […]
Renowned female rapper Fena Gitu has taken to twitter to plead with fellow Kenyan artists to lead by example and support each other in their various arts. The rapper’s outcry comes a few days after a handful of artists showed up for Elani’s listening party on 30 October. Fena says artists not showing up for […]
