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  1. How Uganda turned Nyege Nyege festival into one of Africa's most prominent cultural exports

    The event, which once attracted a few hundred local and regional revellers, now draws over 10,000 attendees annually—many of them international visitors.

  2. What it takes to break through in Bongo music

    In the age of TikTok and digital streaming, it has never been easier for a song to go viral—but staying on top in Tanzania’s competitive Bongo Flava industry takes more than a catchy chorus and...

  3. Singeli to headline CHAN opener in landmark stadium showcase

    Tanzania’s high-octane, homegrown music genre, is set to make a historic debut on one of the country’s biggest stages—bringing its energetic sound to the opening ceremony of the 2024 African...

  4. Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks release on $50-million bond ahead of sentencing

    US District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs' initial request for release immediately after the verdict, citing the ample evidence presented at trial of violent acts he committed.

  5. Bongo flava giants poised to dominate 2025 with highly anticipated album releases

    In February, hip-hop heavyweight Darassa released his deeply personal album Take Away the Pain. In May, Jay Melody followed with Addiction, while Mbosso delivered his soulful EP Room Number 3.

  6. PRIME Tanzania takes the spotlight as Rajamouli brings $116 million epic Bollywood film to the Serengeti

    Cameras are poised to roll across the mesmerising landscapes of the Serengeti and beyond, before production shifts to South Africa.

  7. Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies aged 54 in tragic drowning incident

    In addition to his live-action work, Warner voiced the character of The Producer in over 40 episodes of the acclaimed PBS animated series The Magic School Bus, alongside Lily Tomlin, from 1994 to...

  8. Netflix shares fall as weak dollar-driven forecast fails to impress

    A strong content schedule for the second half of the year could support continued revenue growth.

  9. Global beauty queens arrive in Tanzania to celebrate culture, tourism

    Their visit forms part of ongoing efforts by the government and stakeholders in the creative sector to promote Tanzania as a leading destination for culture and tourism in Africa.

  10. Chris Brown pleads not guilty to London nightclub attack

    The trial is due to begin on October 26, 2026.

  11. Rayvanny takes over South Sudan’s Independence Day

    The award-winning artiste, known for chart-topping hits like “Kwetu” and “Tetema,” drew a massive crowd as he took the stage in front of nearly 19,000 fans.

  12. Diddy’s twin daughters launch fashion brand 12TWINTY1

    The name references their shared birthday, December 21.

  13. Zuchu crowned best female artiste at Africa Golden Awards

    In a post that quickly went viral, the award organisers celebrated her win as “TANZANIA RISING before the world’s eyes,” describing every song and performance she delivers as “a love letter to...

  14. Angélique Kidjo makes history on Hollywood Walk of Fame

    For fans of African music and global artistry alike, the moment is more than a personal accolade—it marks a historic shift.

  15. WHEN ART MEETS POWER: The complicated dance between artistes and politics

    In Uganda, Bobi Wine emerged from the ghetto streets of Kampala to challenge President Yoweri Museveni’s decades-long rule, proving that a microphone can be as powerful as a ballot box.