Tag Archives: Africa

Tyla’s journey into music began with writing song lyrics in her diary at 12. She describes music as “her calling”, something “that came naturally”. She first gained recognition when she dropped the Amapiano dance-themed song ‘Getting late’. Tyla understands the demands of new-age artistry, but intuition and intention fuel her …

From: Inside Story France has already announced it’s scaling down its military presence on the African continent. French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting four nations in central Africa. He’s hoping to regain influence on a continent where the former colonial power now faces competition from other nations, notably China and …

Yiaga Africa, one of the Civil Society Organizations that worked with the Independent National Electoral Commission in the 2023 election has faulted the presidential results which emanated from Imo and Rivers state.    In a statement released on Wednesday, March 1, the organisation which deployed observers to states across the …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergence as President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the just concluded presidential election is a big step for African democracy. Sanwo-Olu, reacting to  Wednesday, March 1, announcement of the presidential election results by the Independent National …

Deontay Wilder has confirmed that he has been in talks over a two-fight deal with French-Cameroonian fighter Francis Ngannou.     The Bronze Bomber returned to the ring in October after a year’s absence with a knock-out win over the Finn Robert Helenius.     He has now confirmed that …

The event will make its debut on the 5th of March 2023, in Johannesburg, South Africa at the playground market Braamfontein, and will feature two of South Africa’s leading female DJs, Uncle Waffles and DBN Gogo. Following its debut, the music streaming and audio distribution platform will launch sequel events …

Travel Noire made a list of the best African cities for singles and we partly agree with it. According to Travel Noire, Cape Town, South Africa, Accra, Ghana, Nairobi, Kenya, Johannesburg, South Africa, and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzanian are the best cities to find love. Here are some cities we …

The five ambassadors are: • Megane Quashie (Megatronic) Representing: Femme Fest (Dubai/London) Representing: Bridges for Music (Cape Town South Africa) Representing: New Future Records indie label (Zambia/South Africa) Representing: ARMC (South Africa) Representing: Viva Con Agua (South Africa) The ARMC aims to showcase the diverse and dynamic music scene in …

With sonic influences steeped in his East African roots, MAUIMØON real name Donald Otim is transforming the local scene by tapping into a variety of influences – R&B, Afropop and Hip Hop with no geographical boundaries. The Ugandan-born artist first became intrigued by music at the age of 11, drawing …

A 44-year-old Nigerian man, Idris Umar Usman, has been declared missing in South Africa.    The Nigerian consulate in Johannesburg, in a statement on Tuesday, February 21, said Mr. Usman has been missing since 26th January, 2023, when he left his residence in a silver Proton-Savvy car.    Anyone with …