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Category: Showbiz

PHOTOS: Adekunle Gold Electrifies BAL Halftime Performance
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PHOTOS: Adekunle Gold Electrifies BAL Halftime Performance

Staff WriterMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024

On Friday, Nigerian Afro-pop sensation Adekunle Gold lit up BK Arena in Kigali with an electrifying halftime show during the…

Afrobeats Icon Burna Boy to Make Nollywood Debut
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Afrobeats Icon Burna Boy to Make Nollywood Debut

Staff WriterMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024

Grammy Award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, has ventured into filmmaking. The ‘African Giant’ crooner is set…

Kivumbi King Announces European Tour
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Kivumbi King Announces European Tour

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Kivumbi King has announced plans for a European tour to promote his latest album, ‘Ganza.’ Confirming the news to The…

Kivumbi King Signs Three-Year Contract with Nigerian Label Deealoh Entertainment
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Kivumbi King Signs Three-Year Contract with Nigerian Label Deealoh Entertainment

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 14, 2024May 14, 2024

In a landmark move for Rwandan musician Kivumbi King, he has signed a three-year contract with Nigerian music label Deealoh…

#AMVCA10: Check Out The Most Outstanding Fashion Looks
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#AMVCA10: Check Out The Most Outstanding Fashion Looks

Staff WriterMay 12, 2024May 12, 2024

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) on Saturday at The Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos Nigeria, was a…

New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Film Set for 2026 Release
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New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Film Set for 2026 Release

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 10, 2024May 10, 2024

Fans of Middle-earth rejoice as Warner Bros. Discovery announces the upcoming release of two new films from the acclaimed team…

Afrobeat Star Tiwa Savage Makes Acting Debut in ‘Water and Garri’
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Afrobeat Star Tiwa Savage Makes Acting Debut in ‘Water and Garri’

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 7, 2024May 7, 2024

Afrobeat Star Tiwa Savage Makes Acting Debut in ‘Water and Garri’ Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Tiwa Savage is stepping into the…

Kagame Hails Move Afrika Partnership’s Potential
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Kagame Hails Move Afrika Partnership’s Potential

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024

President Paul Kagame praised the transformative potential of the Move Afrika partnership during his virtual address on May 2 at…

Ugandan Musician Fik Gaza Detained in Saudi Arabia
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Ugandan Musician Fik Gaza Detained in Saudi Arabia

Aisha AdedunmolaApril 27, 2024April 27, 2024

Social media has erupted with news of the arrest of Ugandan dancehall artist Fik Gaza, also known as Shafick Dangote,…

NEP DJs Secure Two-Year Deal with FERWABA
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NEP DJs Secure Two-Year Deal with FERWABA

Aisha AdedunmolaApril 24, 2024April 24, 2024

NEP DJs, comprised of Berto and Habz, have inked a significant two-year contract with the Rwanda Basketball Federation (FERWABA), designating…

Dr. Nganji to Release New Album Celebrating Rwanda’s Musical Heritage
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Dr. Nganji to Release New Album Celebrating Rwanda’s Musical Heritage

Staff WriterApril 21, 2024April 21, 2024

Rwandan record producer and musician, Dr. Nganji, announced the release of his fourth album titled ‘Kinyarwanda’, set to debut on…

Tiwa Savage’s Debut Film “Water and Garri” Set for Premiere on Prime Video
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Tiwa Savage’s Debut Film “Water and Garri” Set for Premiere on Prime Video

Staff WriterApril 9, 2024April 9, 2024

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is making her acting debut in the highly anticipated Nollywood blockbuster, “Water and Garri,” which is…

The Spirit of Ubuntu: Pato Banton’s New Documentary Shines a Light on African Humanity
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The Spirit of Ubuntu: Pato Banton’s New Documentary Shines a Light on African Humanity

Staff WriterApril 7, 2024April 7, 2024

Reggae icon Pato Banton and his Ubuntu crew, featuring his spouse, Antoinette “Rootsdawtah” Hall, have introduced a compelling documentary film,…

Ugandan Artists’ Demand for 90% Airplay Dismissed by Parliament
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Ugandan Artists’ Demand for 90% Airplay Dismissed by Parliament

EditorApril 6, 2024April 6, 2024

In a recent push for amendments to the Copyright Law Bill, Ugandan artists have also called for media houses to…

Tems to Receive Breakthrough Artist Honor at Billboard Women In Music Awards
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Tems to Receive Breakthrough Artist Honor at Billboard Women In Music Awards

EditorMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems is set to receive the Breakthrough Artist honor at Billboard’s Women In Music awards, the publication announced.…

‘Iwájú’, Disney’s First African Animated Series, Shows a Futuristic Nigeria
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‘Iwájú’, Disney’s First African Animated Series, Shows a Futuristic Nigeria

EditorFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

When Hamid Ibrahim, the co-founder of African entertainment company Kugali, claimed in a press interview that his business would “kick…

Sauti Sol’s Press Play Initiative Unveils New Female Talent
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Sauti Sol’s Press Play Initiative Unveils New Female Talent

EditorFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Sol Generation’s “Press Play” Initiative Culminates in Debut of “Release Unfreeze” by Female Finalists In a groundbreaking move for Eastern…

Bruce Melodie Returns to Studio After Successful US Tour
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Bruce Melodie Returns to Studio After Successful US Tour

EditorFebruary 14, 2024February 14, 2024

After a successful musical tour across the United States, including performances at the ‘iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour’ in Miami and…

Tyla Makes History at 2024 GRAMMYs, Wins Best African Music Performance Award
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Tyla Makes History at 2024 GRAMMYs, Wins Best African Music Performance Award

EditorFebruary 5, 2024February 5, 2024

South African singer-songwriter Tyla secured a historic victory at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, clinching the coveted Best African Music Performance…

Yvonne Kabarokore To Represent Rwanda At Miss Planet International
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Yvonne Kabarokore To Represent Rwanda At Miss Planet International

Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2024January 12, 2024

Yvonne Kabarokore, a prominent Rwandan model and beauty queen, is gearing up to represent her nation at the upcoming fourth…

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