Category: ENTERTAINMENT
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DR Congo’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup after a 52-year absence is more than a dramatic football story, it’s a moment that could reshape perception, investment, and belief around one of Africa’s most under-realized football nations. The victory over Jamaica, sealed in extra time, carried all the tension you would expect from a game…
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Kanye West is once again positioning himself at the center of global music conversation, this time with a bold move headlining all three days of Wireless Festival 2026. If confirmed at scale, the decision breaks from traditional festival structure, where multiple headliners typically split the spotlight. Instead, Wireless appears to be betting on one of…
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Brandy has officially been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a moment that feels both long overdue and deeply earned. For an artist whose career spans music, television, and cultural influence, the recognition serves as a full-circle moment one that acknowledges not just her longevity, but her impact. From her breakout…
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Bad Bunny isn’t just moving music anymore, he’s moving product at a pace most brands can’t keep up with. His latest collaboration with adidas, the BadBo 1.0, has quickly become one of the most in-demand sneakers of 2026, with early releases selling out in mere minutes after dropping online. The rollout has been calculated and…
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On a warm March night in Pretoria, the idea of Africa as an “emerging” touring market quietly expired. It didn’t happen through an announcement or a headline. It happened in real time under stage lights, through basslines, in a crowd that knew every word. And at the center of it stood Doja Cat, returning not…
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Diamond Platnumz is taking it back and taking it global. The Tanzanian superstar has officially announced his return to Australia as part of his “Retro World Tour”, this time bringing along a full live band, a move that signals not just a tour, but a reimagining of his sound and stage presence. For an artist…
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Lauryn Hill is stepping back into the spotlight not just as a performer, but as a curator of culture. The legendary singer, rapper, and songwriter has announced “Diaspora Calling!”, a major new festival set to take over Milton Keynes, UK, bringing together a powerful lineup of artists from across the global Black diaspora. More than…
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Afrobeats heavyweight Wizkid has once again cemented his global dominance, taking home the Best African Music Act award at the 2026 MOBO Awards. Held in Manchester as part of the ceremony’s 30th anniversary, the MOBOs, one of the most respected platforms celebrating Black music and culture saw Wizkid rise above a stacked category of African…
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Tems Brings Leading Vibe Initiative to Johannesburg, Expanding a Powerful Network for Women in Music
On March 21 in Johannesburg, Tems stepped into a different kind of spotlight. Not as a performer, but as a builder. Through her Leading Vibe Initiative (LVI), the two time GRAMMY® Award winning artist hosted a full day programme focused on something often missing in the industry, access. This South Africa edition marked the initiative’s…
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There’s a quiet revolution happening across African music and it doesn’t announce itself with noise. It moves through feeling, through texture, through voices that sound like they’ve always belonged, even when the industry didn’t make space for them. For years, the narrative around African music particularly Afrobeats has been dominated by a narrow lens. But…