Ugandan Artists’ Demand for 90% Airplay Dismissed by Parliament
In a recent push for amendments to the Copyright Law Bill, Ugandan artists have also called for media houses to…
Category: Showbiz
Tems to Receive Breakthrough Artist Honor at Billboard Women In Music Awards
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
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
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
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
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
Yvonne Kabarokore, a prominent Rwandan model and beauty queen, is gearing up to represent her nation at the upcoming fourth…
Rwandan Band ‘The Good Ones’ Perform At NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
Rwandan musical group The Good Ones recently performed on NPR Music’s well-known Tiny Desk Concerts on January 10. During the…
‘Sarafina!’ Playwright, Mbongeni Ngema Has Died
Mbongeni Ngema, author of the musical “Sarafina” about student revolts in apartheid-era Soweto, died Wednesday in a road accident at…
Oscar-Winning ‘Parasite’ Actor, Lee Sun-kyun Found Dead
Reuters Lee Sun-kyun, a South Korean actor who drew global attention with his performance as the wealthy patriarch in the…
Israel Mbonyicyambu’s Gospel Triumph at BK Arena
In a groundbreaking achievement, Rwandan gospel sensation Israel Mbonyicyambu sold out the BK Arena twice in a row during his…
Actor Vin Diesel Hit With Sexual Battery Lawsuit
Reuters A former assistant to the actor Vin Diesel filed a lawsuit against him on Thursday alleging that he sexually…
Trevor Noah To Host 66th Grammy Awards
South African comedian Trevor Noah is set to host the 66th Grammy Awards for the fourth consecutive year, as announced…
Lights, Music, Action! #MoveAfrika in Kigali Was An Experience
When I saw the social media ad announcing that Kendrick Lamar would headline Global Citizen’s #MoveAfrika concert in Kigali, I…
Nigerian Afrobeats Star Rema Cancels December Shows
Afrobeats sensation Rema has made the difficult decision to cancel all his scheduled performances for December in order to prioritize…
Black Panther’s Winston Duke to Host Move Afrika Concert
Winston Duke, renowned for his portrayal of M’baku in the ‘Black Panther’ movies, has been unveiled as the host for…
Karisimbi Awards To Honor Rwandan Showbiz Excellence
As the anticipation builds, the second edition of the Karisimbi Entertainment Awards, organized by Karisimbi Events, is gearing up to…