1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

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

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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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...

  9. '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...

  10. 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...

  11. Michael B. Jordan wins best actor Oscar for dual role in 'Sinners'

    First-time nominee Michael B. Jordan won the best actor Oscar on ​Sunday for playing twin brothers in the genre-bending vampire ‌tale "Sinners."

  12. Nandy brings African Princess style to Paris Fashion Week 2026–2027

    Paris Fashion Week 2026–2027 arrives with its usual fanfare, drawing designers, celebrities, influencers, and fashion enthusiasts from around the world.

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  13. Frida Amani takes environmental campaigns to secondary schools, scouts young talent

    Weeks after calling for stronger youth participation in environmental action, Tanzanian rapper and ecosystem restoration advocate Frida Amani has taken her message directly to students

  14. Beyoncé, Dr Dre among new names on Forbes’ celebrity billionaires list

    Acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron is also among the newest members of the exclusive club, underscoring the growing financial power of figures in the entertainment industry.

  15. Paris Jackson challenges legal fees in Michael Jackson estate case

    Court records also indicate the estate claims Paris has already received about $65 million in distributions from her father’s assets, though she disputes the figure.