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Ghanaian gospel singer Stacy Mense is drawing attention with her new song, ‘W’ahyira Me’, a release that celebrates God’s goodness and the blessings that come through faith and obedience. The song, released on July 13, 2…
Lagos hosts CAF awards. LAGOS, Nigeria — Lagos will take centre stage in African football on December 7, 2026, when the city hosts the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards 2026, bringing some of the continent’s…
Music festivals in the entertainment scene in Ghana, are becoming more than places to have fun. They are also creating new opportunities for businesses to connect with young people, promote their products and support the…
Kenya just get small but important good news from Washington. The World Bank has upgraded Kenya’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.6 percent from 4.4 percent wey e cut am to for April, according to https://www.businessdailyafri…
Nigeria’s startup ecosystem recorded a sharp decline in funding in September 2026, raising fresh questions about investor confidence and access to capital for technology businesses. According to a report by Nairametrics…
Nigeria league dey hot again this weekend, and fans no dey sleep. For NPFL Matchday 8, the biggest gist na for Jos. Plateau United hammer Kano Pillars 4-0 for New Jos Stadium on Sunday, October 12, to end Pillars unbeate…
Ghanaian music star Black Sherif has been unveiled as the face of Telecel Ghana’s Project X, a partnership designed to connect the telecommunications brand with young consumers while promoting its digital financial servi…
Kenyan banks and insurance companies are increasingly partnering with technology startups to develop digital financial services, improve customer experiences and reach more people. For years, banks and insurance companie…
Microsoft’s global restructuring has sparked concern across Africa’s technology industry after changes to its engineering operations in Nairobi, Kenya, raised questions about the future of local technology jobs. On Octob…
Spotify Launches Audiobooks in Nigeria, Offering Over 350,000 Titles Spotify has officially launched its audiobook service in Nigeria, giving listeners access to more than 350,000 audiobook titles from October 14, 2026…
Tems is taking another major step beyond recording hit songs, with the Nigerian superstar set to help shape the entire musical identity of upcoming Hollywood fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone. The Grammy-winning si…
Portable and Charles Okocha are back in the boxing conversation, with clips from their chaotic celebrity fights giving Nigerian social media users another reason to revisit one of entertainment's most dramatic rivalries…
South African television stars Pearl Thusi and Lungile Radu are teaming up to showcase the country’s travel destinations in a new SABC1 series, ‘Just Travel SA’, which aims to make local adventures more accessible to vie…
Writing Why African Creators Still Use Live Events to Win In an age when music can reach millions of people through streaming platforms and social media, live events remain an important part of Africa’s entertainment ind…
What happened: Ghana’s Bisa Kdei has announced a new annual event called The Convention. It puts Highlife music at the centre. Write about: what the event is about date and venue details why Highlife still matters in Gha…
Nigerian startup Chowdeck has reached another milestone, with its three co-founders selected to join Endeavor’s global network of entrepreneurs. The development marks a significant step for the fast-growing company and h…
Nigerian music fans have fresh additions for their playlists as BNXN, Blaqbonez, Asake and Lojay lead some of the notable recent releases getting attention. From smooth Afrobeats to a high-energy collaboration, the lates…
Imagine heading to a Lagos festival for music and good vibes, and potentially leaving with rewards, gadgets or other prizes. That is the idea behind the Bvndle Rewards Festival, which is returning for its second edition…
