Alikiba, Bien, Diamond and more lead East Africa’s cross-border music wave

Alikiba, Bien, Diamond Platnumz, Marioo and other East African artistes are driving a growing wave of cross-border collaborations, as musicians from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda...

A star-studded lineup: Big names, big vibes as Kizimkazi Festival kicks off

Kizimkazi Festival 2026 has officially opened in Zanzibar with a mix of music, culture, entertainment and business opportunities, bringing together artistes, visitors and stakeholders for three...

Spotify introduces badge for AI-generated artistes

Spotify added that AI Persona profiles will not receive algorithmic or editorial recommendations simply because their music is available on the platform.

Jihan Dimack Crowned Miss Grand Tanzania 2026

Taking the first runner-up position was Prisca Lyimo, Miss Grand Arusha, who was also one of the standout contestants during this year’s competition. Lyimo had gained strong support from pageant...

FuTopia returns to turn Fumba into East Africa's creative playground

The opening event will feature performances from DJ KCM, ZAINOOBA, and Midimu Collective, creating an energetic introduction to what promises to be one of East Africa’s standout cultural...

Swahili Komik Con 2026 opens new doors for Tanzania's creative talent

One of the event's biggest highlights was the cosplay competition, where ChizA was crowned the 2026 champion. The win earned the cosplayer Sh400,000 and the chance to represent Tanzania at Comic...

Diamond Platnumz paid $6,000 for a chance to meet Ne-Yo

Narrating an incident, Sallam points to Diamond ft Neyo's 2017 hit song ‘Marry You’ revealing that the Tanzanian spent at least $6,000 (Sh15 million) to meet up with the American star singer.

Tanzania’s Tracy Nabukeera named Africa Ambassador at Miss Supranational 2026

Tanzania’s Tracy Nabukeera has earned recognition at the Miss Supranational 2026 competition after being named the pageant’s Africa Continental Ambassador, adding another achievement to her...

Tanzania’s entertainment community gathers to honour departed icons at Faraja ya Tasnia 2026

Faraja ya Tasnia 2026 brought Tanzania’s entertainment family together at Leaders Club in Dar es Salaam on August 1 for a heartfelt day of remembrance, reflection and gratitude in honour of...

Ayra Starr and Tems join Children of Blood and Bone

Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Tems are among the African creatives bringing Children of Blood and Bone to life, the highly anticipated adaptation of...

Bongo Flava doesn't need another trend, it needs its identity back

There was a time when you could recognise a Bongo Flava song within seconds. The Swahili lyrics, storytelling and melodies gave Tanzania a sound that was impossible to confuse with music from...

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.