Netflix withdraws as Paramount Skydance leads $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery bid

Netflix has officially withdrawn from the race to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, stating the deal is no longer financially attractive and was never considered essential to the company’s strategy.

Why young artistes lose millions in music deals

Veteran Tanzanian music producer Joachim Kimaryo, alias Master J has issued a strong warning to up-and-coming artistes, saying poor understanding of contracts remains one of the biggest problems...

Met Gala 2026 to celebrate fashion as art

The Met Gala has officially revealed its dress code for 2026, announcing ‘Fashion Is Art’ as the guiding concept for this year’s highly anticipated event.

Ayo Lizer warns against overusing AI in music

As the global creative industry races to adopt Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), veteran Tanzanian music producer, Siraju Amani alias Ayo Lizer, has warned that excessive perfection...

Tanzania’s film industry eyes AI for visual effects and post-production

Online platforms are now saturated with AI-curated playlists and short films that appear indistinguishable from traditionally produced work.

Chief Loot Music ends management deal with Pipijojo

Rising Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Pipijojo has officially parted ways with Chief Loot Music, the label confirmed on Tuesday, February 24.

50 Cent and T.I. escalate feud with family insults amid verzuz confusion

The long-running online feud between 50 Cent and T.I. has intensified

One Battle after Another, Sinners set the pace at 2026 BAFTAs

The 2026 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards delivered a night of strong statements and standout victories, with One Battle after Another and Sinners shaping the narrative...

Jay-Z celebrates 30 years as Dead Presidents returns to streaming

Rap icon Jay-Z is celebrating three decades in the music industry with the launch of a new anniversary website JayZ30.com commemorating a career that has helped shape modern hip-hop.

Miley Cyrus returns for ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special

The discussion will revisit the creation of the iconic character, the show’s meteoric rise, and its lasting cultural impact on audiences worldwide.

Professor Jay confirms major comeback performance

His appearance at Bongo Flava Honours has already generated excitement, with fans eager to witness the return of one of the genre’s most influential voices.

Davido or Diamond: African music giants battle for Instagram supremacy

It is difficult to discuss the international success of Bongofleva star Diamond Platnumz, 36, without mentioning Davido, 33, from Nigeria, who performed in the country last weekend.

Sauti za Busara 2026 ends on high note of unity and resilience

The 2026 edition of Sauti za Busara has drawn to a close in Stone Town after four days of vibrant performances, cultural exchange and powerful displays of unity, reaffirming its standing as one...

Dayna Nyange was “wronged” in Diamond Platnumz’s ‘Number One’ saga, producer admits

A long-running controversy surrounding Diamond Platnumz’s 2013 hit “Number One” resurfaced after producer Sheddy Clever publicly admitted that singer Dayna Nyange was sidelined in the song’s...

J. Cole squashes 2Pac & Biggie’s beef on The Fall-Off

J. Cole’s The Fall-Off opens a reflective chapter in hip-hop, revisiting the long-standing rivalry between 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. and imagining a truce that history never delivered.