Tag Archives: Africa

US lawmakers urge Biden to move a US-Africa trade summit over ‘deepening military relationship’ with Russia. A group of US lawmakers has called for a US-Africa trade summit planned for later this year to be moved from South Africa in response to what they said was the country’s “deepening military …

The Sotuh Africa Women’s World Cup 2023 squad will arrive in Australia and New Zealand quietly confident of causing an upset, despite this tournament being just their second-ever appearance at a World Cup. Currently the African champions, South Africa will face Sweden, Argentina and Italy in their World Cup group stage, and …

For Qing Madi, born Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, music has been her only calling and her artistic genius was evident when she launched her career at the early age of seven. At 16, she delivered, ‘See Finish’, a record that highlighted her abilities and has made her a rising star to …

The woman who was shot dead outside a courthouse in Cape Town, South Africa, has been identified as Christine Yolanda Gumira, a 30-year-old Zimbabwean.   The deceased was killed after leaving Wynberg court while making her way to a taxi rank on 25 May 2023.   Christine, a mother-of-one, was …

South African actress and singer Nandi Madida, joins Apple Music as she takes the reigns over as the new host of Africa Now Radio on Apple Music 1. In its fourth season, Africa Now Radio, Apple Music’s first global African music radio show, has featured exclusive interviews with Africa’s biggest …

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new tv series will premiere May 28, on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv ch.151) at 8:30 p.m. “This is an incredible project with immense potential value within the entertainment industry. The script is gripping, and the opportunity to work with such talented …

The event welcomed 150 attendees and assembled prominent celebrities and influential personalities from the Nollywood industry. Notable guests included veteran actress Sola Sobowale, AMVCA comedian of the year Bimbo Ademoye, Adeyemi Okanlawon, Debo Adedayo aka Mr. Macaroni, and Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman. Top Nigerian YouTube content creators such as Apaokagi–Greene Maryam aka …

This event celebrated the enchanting world of Nollywood and marked the significant contributions of African storytelling through cinema, paying tribute to the creators who bring these narratives to life. The event welcomed 150 attendees and assembled prominent celebrities and influential personalities from the Nollywood industry. Notable guests included veteran actress …

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc  is set to celebrate this year’s Africa Day in commemoration of African unity with the fifth edition of the annual UBA Africa Conversations which will be held at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheater, UBA House on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023.   Coming at a …

Spotify is celebrating the rebranding of African Heat, its flagship African music playlist that has shone a light on some of the continent’s hottest music since its launch in 2017. On Saturday, 20 May, Spotify invited creators, influencers, media, and music enthusiasts to join in fueling the heat at an …