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Before there were studios, streaming apps or written scores, there were hands, hollow gourds and hollowed-out logs. Traditional African musical instruments carried news, called communities together and spoke to the ancestors long before anyone thought to file it all under “music.” Today, these African musical instruments still set the beat at weddings, funerals, festivals and […]
For decades, the story of African film was told mostly by men. That is changing fast, and African women filmmakers are leading the shift with stories that feel personal, daring and impossible to ignore. From Dakar to Nairobi to Lagos, female African filmmakers are picking up cameras, raising money against the odds and putting their […]
Disqualified 2019 housemate, Tacha on Sunday sent special messages to all the finalists of the reality TV show, including Mercy. Tacha was disqualified from the show, after she had an altercation with Mercy, which turned physical. In her special message to Mercy on her verified Instagram handle, Tacha said, “To Mercy, our super eye candy, […]
It gets messier as disqualified housemate, Tacha has just unfollowed the official Instagram page of Big Brother Naija. Tacha was on Friday 27 of September with just 10 days remaining till the end of the show disqualified for physical violence during a fight with fellow housemate, Mercy. A quick check on the reality TV star’s […]
The duo of Ike and Elozonam were on Sunday evicted from the Big Brother Naija reality show. Elozonam became the 19th housemate to leave the Pepper Dem House and this announcement from Ebuka was met with farewell hugs and chants. Clearly it was a great and notable announcement as they celebrated baby Hercules for making […]
Former BBNaija housemate Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan popularly known as BamBam has signed a brand ambassadorial deal with Sapphire Group. BamBam at her unveiling Sapphire Group headquarters in Abuja was joined by her husband Teddy A. Sapphire Group, which is owned by entrepreneur Wale Jana, is one of the leading manufacturers of perfume and watches in Africa. […]
South African singer and Idols SA runner-up, Thami Shobede, died at Kalafong Hopsital in Pretoria on Thursday morning, 12 September at the age of 31. His record label, Gallo Records The general manager at Gallo Records, Robert Cowling said: “Gallo Record Company is extremely saddened and shocked to learn of the sudden passing of one […]
Nigeria’s superstar singer Davido and Chioma are now officially engaged. The ceremony was carried out in London on Thursday. A week ago, Chioma introduced Davido to her family and now he has put a ring on her finger. Davido proposed and Chioma Rowland said the big ‘YES!’ The music star displayed the engagement ring on […]
After multiple reports on Sarkodie’s failure to shoot ‘Pae Mu Ka At 20’ documentary spearheaded by Obrafour, the former has subtly reacted. In a post on Twitter, the prolific Ghanaian rapper said there is no way he will waste his time on lies. Though he did not specify which of the supposed lies, it appears […]
The late mom of popular Nigerian superstar singer Davido was Veronica Imade Adeleke. She had Davido on November 21st, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia and she was a lecturer at Babcock University in Osun State. Veronica Imade Adeleke was born in 1963. The notable thing about her is that she loved music, just like her son. […]
Tacha is catching serious heat after coming at Seyi on Sunday night’s BBNaija live eviction show. On Sunday, Venita became the 15th housemate to leave the Big Brother house but before that announcement was made, Ebuka tried to get an insight into the beef between fiery instagram model Tacha and medical doctor Seyi. Tacha blasted […]
Juliet Ibrahim talked about the men she dated after her failed marriage to her ex-husband Kwadwo Safo Jnr, in an interview with Delay. The mother of one debunked dating Vector, but admitted that IK Ogbonna was her good friend. Insisting she never dated IK Ogbonna whose wife, Sonia Morales recently announced their divorce, Juliet however […]
Actor turned Politician, John Dumelo who is contesting on the ticket of the NDC for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary seat has declared that he never said he was broke after he was reported to have made the declaration in an earlier interview. The young political aspirant, either has dementia or is clearly doing what […]
Funeral rites are underway in Ivory Coast for famed music icon, DJ Arafat, who died earlier this month. The 33-year-old was killed in a motorcycle accident in the capital Abdijan. Reports indicate that over 200,000 supporters of the coupé-decalé originator are expected in and around the venue of the funeral, the Felix Houphouet Boigny stadium […]
Ghanaian actress and philanthropist, Fella Makafui has revealed a huge portion of her earnings goes into what she wears. In a video, Fella boasted that she doesn’t repeat what she wears. She disclosed that she mostly gives them out and buy different dresses often. The YOLO actress admitted that her actions are influenced by what […]
Fans of deceased Ivorian musician, DJ Arafat, real name Ange Didier Huon; want the government to celebrate the life of the king of a uniquely Ivorian music genre, coupé-decalé. One Romeo Pognon in Ivory Coast launched an online petition on Tuesday appealing to authorities to offer the Félix Houphouet Boigny stadium in the capital Abidjan […]
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson has said her visit to Ghanaian President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was a waste of her time. The stunning actress explained that she did not bother making efforts to follow up on the visit because she did not see it yielding any result. Yvonne Nelson met with the president […]
The annual Women In Worship has been officially launched after a health walk to create awareness on Cervical Cancer, as part of the “Akatasia Campaign”. The walk which took place on August 10, brought together women and men from all walks of life according to CEO of Genet Services and founder of the event, Mrs […]
Self-acclaimed Ghanaian Dancehall King, Shatta Wale says women who have come into his life have had no impact on his life. According to him, these women were distractive and just came into his life just for fame and nothing else. Shatta Wale who was speaking on Rainbow Radio mentioned that he is unperturbed by them […]
