Big Brother Naija returns for season 11 with a bigger prize, new housemates and fresh drama

Africa’s biggest reality television show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), has returned for its 11th season, bringing a new group of housemates, fresh twists and another opportunity for contestants...

British actor David Jonsson is the new Black Panther

Marvel Studios has officially introduced the next generation of Wakanda, announcing British actor David Jonsson as the adult Prince T’Challa in Black Panther 3.

Marioo and Jux set for AFRIMMA music fest performance in Dallas

Tanzanian music heavyweights Marioo and Juma Jux are set to fly the country's flag at the 2026 AFRIMMA Music Fest, scheduled for September 12 at Annette Strauss Square, AT&T Performing Arts...

Tyla doubles down on her global pop ambitions with A*POP

Grammy-winning South African star Tyla has officially ushered in a new era with the release of her highly anticipated second studio album, A*POP, which dropped on July 24, 2026.

Stevie Wonder to release first album in 22 years, featuring lost songs from his classic era

Music icon Stevie Wonder is set to make a long-awaited return with his first studio album in more than two decades.

Three years on: Why Bongo Flava is still missing from the Grammys' African music spotlight

It has been three years since the Recording Academy introduced the Best African Music Performance category at the Grammy Awards, creating what many believed would be a historic opportunity for...

East Africa’s music industry gets global attention

For years, East African musicians have created sounds that have travelled across borders, filled dance floors and attracted audiences beyond the region. From Bongo Flava and Singeli in Tanzania...

Jonasi role was costly, says The Polygamist actor

South African actor S’dumo Mtshali has revealed that his role as Jonasi Gomora in the drama series The Polygamist has made him one of the most talked-about actors, with some viewers even...

Sony Music, Universal and Warner Music to establish presence in Nairobi

Kenya’s music industry is set for a major boost after President William Ruto announced that Sony Music, Universal Music Group (UMG), and Warner Music Group (WMG) have agreed to establish a...

‘Headmaster’ rewarded for contribution to Tanzania’s creative sector

Digital content creator Abdul Hussein Chacha, popularly known as Headmaster, has received a Sh5 million reward, a National Social Security Fund (NSSF) membership card and a QR code that will...

Bien joins star-studded lineup for Afro+ Fest 2026 in the US

Kenyan singer and former Sauti Sol member Bien is set to represent East Africa at Afro+ Fest 2026, joining a star-studded lineup featuring some of the biggest names in African and global music.

Tanzanian playwright Gloria Majule's award-winning production lights up New York billboards

According to a biography confirmed by her mother, Majule graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Performing and Media Arts with a concentration in...

Tanzania leads East Africa at AFRIMMA 2026 with 11 nominated artistes

Tanzania has reaffirmed its growing influence on the African music scene after emerging as the most represented country in East Africa at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), with 11...

Juma Jux breaks into Global Top 250, ranks among Africa's top digital artistes

Tanzanian R&B star Juma Jux has reached a new career milestone after securing a place in the Global Digital Artist Ranking compiled by music analytics platform Kworb, cementing his growing...

Zuchu announces separation from Diamond Platnumz, says couple is heading for divorce

Tanzanian singer Zuchu has announced that she and her husband, fellow music star Diamond Platnumz, have separated and are now going through a divorce.