Spotify has named “With You”, the collaboration between Nigerian superstars Davido (David Adeleke) and Omah Lay, as the most shared Nigerian song of 2025, according to its latest Spotify Wrapped Nigeria 2025 data. The streaming platform disclosed that the track topped its list of the most…
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’…
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…
American music icon Ciara Wilson is now officially a citizen of Benin after receiving her citizenship certificate in a special ceremony held on July 26, 2025. The Grammy Award–winning singer traced her ancestry to the West African nation, making the…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
As the countdown begins for his upcoming performance in London, Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz has shared a glimpse into what fans can expect and it’s unlike anything seen before on the global stage. In an exclusive interview with media…
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.…