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Dec 9, 2025

Suzannah Mirghani’s Cotton Queen Reinvents Sudanese Storytelling, Confronts Colonial Memory and Womanhood Trauma

Sudanese–Russian filmmaker Suzannah Mirghani has released her debut feature film, Cotton Queen, a powerful exploration of Sudan’s colonial past, generational trauma, and the lived experiences of Sudanese women. The film, which premiered at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival’s International Critics’ Week, has quickly gained international recognition, earning screenings in Germany, the United States,Read More

Dec 7, 2025

It’s Time For Africa: Olivia Manuela Yacé Quits Miss Universe Africa & Oceania

Olivia Manuela Yacé, Côte d’Ivoire’s representative at the Miss Universe 2025 competition in Bangkok, has officially resigned from her title as Miss Universe Africa & Oceania and announced that she will no longer hold any affiliation with the Miss Universe Committee. In her statement, she cited a commitment to her core values, respect, dignity, excellence, andRead More

Jul 6, 2025

Tems Launches Leading Vibe Initiative to Empower African Women in Music

GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Tems has announced the launch of the Leading Vibe Initiative, a bold new platform designed to uplift, equip, and connect the next generation of African women in music. This  initiative is built for women, by women, from the continent to the world. Rooted in her personal journey as a self-taught artistRead More

Jul 5, 2025

Durban July 2025: How South African Stars Celebrated Heritage Through Fashion

Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 dazzled with a spectacle of heritage, high fashion, and unapologetic African pride, under the theme “Marvels of Mzansi.” inspired showstopping interpretations of identity, tradition, and modern luxury, transforming the iconic event into a living gallery of African excellence, celebrating South Africa’s rich history and bold creativity. Celebrities and creatives embodied theRead More

Jun 29, 2025

We Have Everything in Tanzania, We Are So Blessed ~ Juma Jux

Tanzanian music star Juma Jux has proudly declared his love for his home country in a recent interview on BBC Radio 1Xtra with Eddie Kadi, where he spoke about what makes Tanzania distinct among Africa’s 54 countries. During the interview, host Eddie Kadi emphasized Africa’s diversity, noting that while the continent is united,Read More

Jun 28, 2025

D’banj Secures Major Afreximbank Partnership to Empower African Creatives

Nigerian music icon and entrepreneur D’banj has announced a landmark equity partnership between his digital platform, C.R.E.A.M (Creative, Reality, Entertainment, Arts, and Music), and Afreximbank through CANEX Creation Inc., in a deal aimed at expanding opportunities for African creatives across the continent and globally. The partnership was made public by D’banj via hisRead More

Jun 10, 2025

Ayra Starr Wins Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, Her First Ever BET Win

Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has officially earned her first BET Award, taking home the trophy for Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards. This year’s BET Awards highlighted and celebrated global Black excellence, with Ayra Starr standing tall among nominees from across the diaspora. The win marks a major career milestone for the Nigerian singer-songwriter, who hasRead More