Tag Archives: Africa

“My sound is just afro soul, some Fela Kuti vibe, some Islamic vibe, some celestial thing. It’s a mixture of a lot of things.” The fast-rising artist whose 2022 album ‘Billion Dollar Baby’ rocketed him to mainstream attention stated that he makes conscious music and this is an element he …

The three women who founded the company are well aware of the challenges women in Africa face and have thought of solutions that work. Conceived during the pandemic by Jade Oyateru, Catherine Lee and Sneha Mehta. After extensive research and survey carried out on thousands of women around the African …

The three women who founded the company are well aware of the challenges women in Africa face and have thought of solutions that work. Conceived during the pandemic by Jade Oyateru, Catherine Lee and Sneha Mehta. After extensive research and survey carried out on thousands of women around the African …

Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio, presented by Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B, Ebro Darden will feature breakout Ghanaian highlife rapper and singer, Black Sherif (real name Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong) on this week’s episode. Ebro and Africa Now host Dadaboy Ehiz chat about Black Sherif’s latest single …

Dadaboy Ehiz (Africa Now Radio host) and Dotty (Apple Music 1 host and Lead Cultural Curator, Black Music, UK) were also in Accra to celebrate. “Our first time in Ghana was unforgettable–an event unlike any other in Accra. This is an event that can really become an annual staple in …

To achieve a strong partnership with Africa, the U.S. administration will need to demonstrate that it is interested in Africa because the continent itself matters, not merely to address other U.S. international objectives. Djibouti Port. Credit: James Jeffrey/IPS Opinion by Philippe Benoit (washington dc) Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Inter Press Service …

Noting that its support towards AFRIMA is in line with its operational philosophy, character and mission, Chief Executive Officer, Social Nation Africa, Samba Bathily emphasized that the combined efforts towards the 8th AFRIMA is in the interests of the entire continent. “Social Nation Africa shares AFRIMA’s commitment to showcasing Africa’s …

The Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Africa Movies Academy Awards (AMAA), Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, has died.   According to reports, she passed away at the St Nicholas Hospital, Lagos, on Monday, January 9, after a brief illness.   Confirming her passing on social media, her colleague in the movie industry, Obi Emelonye, shared a …

A former Zambian national football star, Philemon Mulala, was mauled to death by his three dogs in South Africa.    Mulala, 60, was attacked at his home in Lichtenburg, North West, on Saturday, January 7, 2023.    Provincial police spokesperson, Captain Sam Tselanyane, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, …

South Africa Police has arrested three suspects for allegedly aiding a Nigerian national to gain entry into the country.    Police spokesperson, Captain Lloyd Ramovha, in a statement, said the suspects Pedro Lewis (46) Tobi Oyesile (36), Stanley Mukhari (39) and Kenny Mahlangu (40) appeared in the Kempton Park Magistarte’s Court …