When Kenzo’s name appeared on the nominee list, social media across the region erupted with pride, excitement, and questions.

Rapper Nay Wa Mitego, famous for his fearless and biting lyrics, which often target government corruption and abductions, has ...

FESTAC is a celebration of cultures & heritage through arts, fashion, music, storytelling, film, travel, tourism, hospitality, food and dance Africa’s Biggest festival, FESTAC Africa 2023, sets stage ...

Mdundo, an Africa-focused music streaming service, is banking on more partnerships with telcos across the continent to grow its earnings and user base. Last year, the company signed deals with MTN and ...

In 2021, Tanzania's Diamond Platnumz became the first Sub-Saharan African singer to receive 1 billion views on his YouTube channel. That same year, Zuchu became the first woman artist in East Africa ...

The cinema festival Film Africa 2025 (14–23 November 2025) opens in London, UK. To mark the event we have Stella Okuzu, interim director of the festival, with us to explain what's happening.

Five decades after losing credit, Kenya’s soul-funk pioneers the Mighty Cavaliers are finally getting their due with newly reissued albums.

Sony Music Entertainment Africa has appointed Christine Mosha, known as “Seven,” to lead Marketing and Artist Development for the East Africa region. Starting with immediate effect, Mosha will build ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kenny Williams Jr. is a Detroit-based writer who covers entertainment The beauty of music is that it has the ability to bring ...