Beninese music legend Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first African musician and first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Grammy Award winner was honored on August 18, 2026, during a ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard, receiving the 2,854th star in the Walk of Fame’s Recording…

Claressa Shields has added another historic achievement to her extraordinary boxing career, defeating Australia’s Kaye Scott by sixth-round TKO at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The victory saw Shields reclaim the WBA and WBC middleweight titles, returning to the 160-pound division for the first time since 2023. The 31-year-old dominated the fight with her superior…

Cameroon have made history by winning their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, defeating tournament debutants Malawi 3-0 in the 2026 final in Rabat, Morocco. The Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant first-half performance, scoring all three goals before the break to put the final beyond Malawi’s reach. Marie Ngah Manga opened the scoring…

Algeria have made history at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), securing their first-ever podium finish after defeating hosts Morocco in a dramatic penalty shootout in the third-place playoff. The Desert Foxes held their nerve to defeat Morocco 3-2 on penalties after the match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, earning Algeria the bronze…

Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced plans to headline London Stadium for two nights in 2027, adding another major international stadium milestone to his career. The Nigerian music star made the announcement while addressing fans in London, revealing that he will return to the city for two performances at the iconic stadium in 2027. The announcement…

Wizkid is set to headline the 2026 edition of Detty December Fest, taking the stage on December 18 for the festival’s grand opening night in Lagos. Organisers Livespot360 announced that the Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar will headline the main Festival Stage, kicking off a 13-day celebration of music, culture, food, fashion and entertainment running from December…

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are set to headline the 2026 Global Citizen Festival, taking place on September 26 at Central Park’s Great Lawn in New York City. The Fugees collaborators will use the festival appearance to continue celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of The Score, the group’s landmark 1996 album. Global Citizen confirmed that…

Janet Jackson is set to celebrate the anniversary of her landmark album Control with a new concert film, Janet Jackson: Control 40  The Airtab Music Movie. The filmed concert event is being produced in partnership with Airtab Music and will capture Jackson performing songs from the groundbreaking album while celebrating the legacy of one of…

Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele is set to return to the big screen with a new blockbuster titled The Four, scheduled for release in December 2026. The upcoming film adds another major project to Akindele’s impressive run as one of Nigeria’s most successful actresses, filmmakers and producers. Known for creating commercially successful movies that connect strongly…

R&B superstar Kehlani has officially kicked off the highly anticipated Kehlani World Tour, launching a new chapter in support of her latest musical era. The global trek comes as the singer continues to build momentum around her latest body of work, bringing her signature blend of contemporary R&B, soul, hip-hop, and deeply personal songwriting to…