Rufaro Samanga
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Jacob Zuma is South Africa's First Former President to be Jailed
Now that Jacob Zuma has finally begun serving his 15-month sentence, what's next? → Read More
Burna Boy Snags 2021 BET Award for Best International Act
Following the release of his Grammy award-winning album 'Twice As Tall', Burna Boy takes home this year's BET award for Best International Act. → Read More
Thousands of Moroccan Youths Flee to Spain in Search for Better
At least 8000 Moroccan youths, 2000 of them teenagers, have reportedly been crossing into Ceuta as hardships in their home country continue to escalate. → Read More
Olamide Will 'Rock' Your World with His New Single & Music Video
Olamide's latest single 'Rock' is the first single from his upcoming album 'UY Scuti' which is set to drop this June. → Read More
Zimbabwean Chief Demands Exhumation of Former President Robert Mugabe
Chief Zvimba has officially ordered former Zimbabwean First Lady, Grace Mugabe, to have the body of the late Robert Mugabe exhumed and reburied in accordance with the traditions of his culture. → Read More
South Africa's Loyiso Mkize Reveals Momentous DC Comics Debut
South African graphic artist Loyiso Mkize has pencilled an episode for DC Comics' 'Batman: Urban Legends #4'. → Read More
Listen to Seyi Shay & Yemi Alade's New Track 'Pempe'
Seyi Shay & Yemi Alade's vibrant collaboration in 'Pempe' is the perfect way to usher in the weekend. → Read More
It's Official—Cat-calling in Uganda is Illegal
Uganda has recently made sweeping changes to its laws governing sexual offences with cat-calling now officially criminal. → Read More
Millennial Traditional Healers Moving African Spirituality Forward
As Black Africans, seeking alternative methods of healing is foundational to our rich culture — something that should never be shrouded in shame. → Read More
Joeboy Recruits Kwesi Arthur on Remix of 'Door' & Music Video
Joeboy enlists Kwesi Arthur on the new remix to his single 'Door' and shares the accompanying visuals. → Read More
Global Citizen's Upcoming Concert Will Support African Healthcare Workers
Global Citizen's upcoming 'VAX LIVE' online concert is set to raise funds for at least 6.5 million African healthcare workers to become vaccinated amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Cameroon's LGBT Community is Facing Increasing Persecution
A recent report by Human Rights Watch has highlighted, with tremendous concern, the increasing persecution being faced by the LGBT community in Cameroon. → Read More
London's Horniman Museum May Return Nigeria's Looted Benin Bronzes
The Horniman Museum in London is considering repatriating a number of Benin Bronze artefacts which were stolen from the Benin Kingdom during the colonial era. → Read More
Burna Boy and Wizkid Score Big at 2021 Grammys
Burna Boy's 'Twice As Tall' album snagged a Grammy for 'Best Global Music Album' while Beyoncé's collaboration with Wizkid, Blue Ivy and SAINt JHN won 'Best Music Video' for 'Brown Skin Girl'. → Read More
South African Poet Mandisa Vundla to Pay Homage to the Late 'Mama Africa'
Mandisa Vundla is set to release a collaborative poetry album this year which honours the legacy of the late veteran South African singer, Miriam Makeba. → Read More
Sun-El Musician Releases Accompanying Visuals for 'Ubomi Abumanga'
Watch the new music video for Sun-El Musician and Msaki's Xhosa number 'Ubomi Abumanga'. → Read More
Nasty C Set to Appear on the 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'
Nasty C will make his daytime US television debut on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' this Friday. He's also set to perform his latest single 'Black and White' alongside Ari Lennox. → Read More
Tunisian Protests Enter Fourth Consecutive Day
Protesters in Tunisia have been holding anti-government demonstrations for the past four days against the worsening socio-economic crisis in the country. → Read More
Master KG, Rema, Burna Boy, Simi, Sho Madjozi & More Win at 2020 AFRIMMAs
Here are all the winners at this year's African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA). → Read More
Uzo Aduba Snags 2020 Emmy Award for Role in 'Mrs America'
Nigerian-American actress Uzo Aduba was awarded an Emmy for her stellar performance as Civil Rights icon Shirley Chisholm in 'Mrs America'. → Read More