1. Nigerian DJs suspend Burna Boy’s music after clash with DJ Tunez sparks industry debate

    The controversy surrounding Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy escalated beyond celebrity gossip this week after the Nigerian DJ Association announced a temporary suspension of his music from DJs’...

  2. Bien credits Alikiba as ‘Finale’ becomes his biggest solo hit yet

    Kenyan singer-songwriter Bien-Aimé Baraza has described his collaboration with Tanzanian star Alikiba on the song Finale as the most successful release of his solo career so far.

  3. Wireless music festival cancelled after UK blocks Kanye West from entering country

    Britain’s Wireless music festival has been cancelled after UK authorities blocked US rapper Kanye West — also known as Ye — from entering the country, its organiser Festival Republic said on...

  4. Kanye West denied UK travel as Pepsi, key sponsors exit major show

    The UK government has denied entry to Kanye West, dealing a major blow to his planned headline performance at this year’s Wireless Festival in London.

  5. WCB to introduce two new artistes by July, says Diamond Platnumz

    Tanzanian music superstar Diamond Platnumz has outlined plans to nurture fresh talent at his Wasafi record label as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country’s music industry.

  6. Diamond Platnumz questions lack of entertainment arenas in Tanzania

    Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz has called on authorities to prioritise the construction of modern entertainment arenas, arguing that the country’s music industry continues to lag behind...

  7. How Rayvanny’s ‘Tetema’ defines East Africa’s streaming story

    While artistes like Joshua Baraka and Diamond Platnumz continue to dominate conversations around influence and popularity in East Africa’s music scene, a closer look at Spotify’s streaming data...

  8. Joshua Baraka takes the lead on Spotify, challenging Diamond’s long-held dominance

    Uganda’s fast-rising star Joshua Baraka is making waves across the region after overtaking Tanzania’s Bongo Flava heavyweight Diamond Platnumz in Spotify monthly listeners, signaling a subtle but...

  9. South African composer files $27 million lawsuit over Lion King chant comments

    The composer is seeking between $20 million and $27 million in damages.

  10. Action star and martial arts legend, Chuck Norris, dies at 86

    Legendary martial artist and Hollywood action star Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, according to a statement released by his family on Friday, March 20.

  11. Creative arts exhibition to spotlight young talent ahead of the Sanaa Blast festival milestone

    Dar es Salaam is set to host a major celebration of creativity as the Creative Arts Exhibition takes place on April 11, 2026, at the Kijitonyama Postal Grounds.

  12. The women behind Africa’s global sound takeover

    Across generations, across borders, and across genres, African women have not only contributed to the continent’s sound, they have defined it.

  13. Asmah Majed: From campus speeches to Tanzania’s comedy spotlight

    When the spotlight hits the stage and the crowd erupts in laughter, Asmah Majed, better known by her stage name, Asmaah Jamida, stands at the centre of Tanzania’s rising comedy scene, turning...

  14. 'One Battle After Another' takes best picture at the Oscars

    The darkly comic thriller “One Battle After Another” won best picture at the Academy Awards, leading a haul of six trophies on a Sunday night when Hollywood handed its top movie honors to...

  15. Warner Bros' Oscar triumph a bittersweet moment as Paramount deal looms

    Warner Bros emerged as the biggest winner at the Academy Awards on Sunday, ​though the mood was clouded by its pending $110 billion sale to Paramount Skydance, a deal reshaping ‌Hollywood's...