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Samini Launches Week-Long Dansoman Festival Ghanaian reggae and dancehall musician Samini has launched Samini Xperience 2026, a week-long festival scheduled to take place in Dansoman, Accra, from December 18 to 24. The f…
Arewa Tech Fest Opens Lagos Exchange Talks Arewa Tech Fest is working to connect tech entrepreneurs in Northern Nigeria with investors and business owners in Lagos. The aim is to help young people with good ideas find th…
Nigeria’s first confirmed case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease has prompted renewed efforts to strengthen public health preparedness across Africa. Health authorities are tracing people who may have been exposed, while…
A phone held up during worship has turned into a bigger conversation about what belongs in church, and what should stay off social media. Nigerian gospel singer and worship leader Victoria Orenze is at the centre of an o…
Views Without Money? Being a content creator in South Africa is not as easy as it looks. You spend time thinking of what to post, recording videos, editing them, and trying to keep your audience entertained. Sometimes, y…
Aliko Dangote is more accustomed to conversations about business, investments and industrial development than comedy interviews filled with unexpected questions. That is why his decision to appear on Isbae U’s YouTube sh…
Formula 1 is preparing for a historic return to Africa, and Rwanda is at the centre of the conversation. The announcement of a 10-year agreement to bring the Formula 1 African Grand Prix to Rwanda has generated excitemen…
A fresh report from Kenya has put a number that many creators already feel in their pockets — billions are made online in Africa, but very little stays with the people making the content. Reporting by The Star Kenya on 1…
Agbara Nla: The Return Crosses ₦307m at the Box Office Agbara Nla: The Return has grossed more than ₦307.2 million at the Nigerian box office, placing the faith-based Nollywood film among the country's biggest cinema rel…
Cola Nigeria is celebrating 75 years in the country with a new anniversary anthem featuring singer Johnny Drille and a 75-member choir. The song, released on September 25, 2026, celebrates the brand’s long history in Nig…
How Affordable Fashion and Social Media Are Changing the Way Young Nigerians Shop Introduction Fashion is an important part of how young people express themselves, build confidence and connect with others. In Nigeria, yo…
Nigerian football fans have fresh reasons to be optimistic after Enugu Rangers International secured a 2–0 victory over Algeria’s MC Alger in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary-round tie. The…
Concert cancellation rumours can spread quickly, leaving fans worried about losing their money or missing an anticipated performance. Following major announcements, such as the cancellation of Jill Scott’s November 2026…
Guinness Nigeria Plc says its financial troubles are behind it and the company is ready to enter a new phase of growth. According to a report by Nairametrics, the brewer invested almost ₦20 billion in capital expenditur…
Kenya’s technology leadership has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could also be used to support cybercrime as the country continues to expand its digital economy. The warning highlights the importance of protect…
Sean “Diddy” Combs is back in the headlines after being transferred from a federal prison in New Jersey to a low-security facility in Pennsylvania, drawing renewed attention to the legal troubles of the American music mo…
Ghana’s One Million Coders Programme is facing an important test: can the digital skills being taught to thousands of young people lead to real jobs and business opportunities? Speaking at MOBEX Africa 2026, Chief of Sta…
Kenya’s latest Ebola case has heightened public concern and renewed calls for vigilance as health authorities intensify efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. The outbreak has placed healthcare workers, gover…
