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Spooky season might be over on paper, but the internet has refused to let it go. South African stars completely understood the assignment this year, dropping some of the most creative, nostalgic, and premium trending cos…
If you’ve scrolled TikTok in the last six months, you’ve probably seen her without even realizing it. The girl with the flat stare and the slow head shake. The one who doesn’t argue back, doesn’t explain herself, just lo…
Portable Says He Bought A New Car After Online Drama Portable is trending again and this time, it's about a new car. What he posted and when On his own page, @portablebaeby, Portable shared videos and photos of himself s…
Nathaniel Bassey’s YouTube Milestone Sparks Praise Nigerian gospel singer and worship leader Nathaniel Bassey has reached a major digital milestone, with his main YouTube channel surpassing 1 billion views. The achieveme…
When Afrobeats superstar Davido meets Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, people are bound to take notice. The latest wave of buzz began after Davido shared a series of striking photos on his official Instagra…
Zlatan and Davita's Morocco Wedding Gets Fans Talking Nigerian music star Zlatan Ibile and his partner, Davita Lamai, have attracted widespread attention after celebrating their white wedding in Marrakech, Morocco, on No…
Ghana's fashion industry is receiving fresh attention following the opening of the maiden Black Star Fashion Week with an industry summit at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. Held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, t…
2Baba Announces New Album After Six-Year Wait, Fans Welcome Comeback Nigerian music legend 2Baba is set to make a major return to the music scene with his highly anticipated new album, Oldest Young Man, marking his first…
AYO Maff is bringing the energy to campuses this month, with a three-city takeover planned for Ile-Ife, Ibadan, and Abeokuta. The rising star is set to headline the SanlamAllianz Campus Tour, giving students across the t…
Nigeria's music industry has another rising star attracting international attention. Apple Music has named Nigerian singer Yedika as its latest Up Next artist in Nigeria, giving his growing career an exciting boost. The…
Ghanaian music has never lacked talent, creativity or the ability to produce records that travel beyond its borders. From the infectious rhythms of Azonto to the evolution of contemporary Afrobeats, Ghana has played an i…
Enugu Rangers have given their supporters something to celebrate after moving to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bendel Insurance. The victory came in their res…
The deadly collapse of an 18-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, has continued to keep residents and families across Kenya anxious as rescue teams work to account for people still missing beneath the rubble. The build…
South African media personality, DJ and television star Sithelo Shozi has welcomed a baby girl, marking an exciting new chapter in her life as she becomes a mother of four. The news has attracted attention across social…
African exporters in South Africa and Rwanda are facing a major trade challenge after the United States announced plans to remove both countries from a preferential trade agreement that has helped African businesses acce…
Africa’s efforts to make business and financial transactions easier across the continent have received a boost following Ethiopia’s decision to join the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). The move is expe…
Cybersecurity has quickly become one of the most pressing challenges facing East Africa's rapidly growing digital economy. As businesses and individuals rely more heavily on internet services, mobile banking, and online…
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has drawn attention online after her legal team issued a cease-and-desist warning over claims they described as false and defamatory. The warning has generated conversations across social…
