African Music Is Becoming a Global Business
African music has increasingly moved beyond the continent’s borders, with genres such as Afrobeats and Amapiano reaching audiences across different parts of the world.The growth is not simply a cultural development. It is also changing the…
The Growing Career Opportunities Behind Africa’s Entertainment Industry
Entertainment is often associated with the people audiences see on stage or on screen. Yet behind every film, concert, television programme or music video is a much larger workforce. The modern creative economy includes filmmakers, editors,…
Streaming Is Changing How African Stories Reach the World
For years, African filmmakers faced a major challenge: producing a film was only part of the job. Finding enough cinemas, television networks and distributors to take the production to audiences was often more difficult. The growth of streaming and…
Chad Lowe’s Daughter Fiona Dies at 13, Family Confirms
Actor Chad Lowe and his wife Kim Painter with their daughters, including Fiona, at the 2023 premiere of “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” in Burbank, California.
Princess Anne Handed Surprising Honour as she Beats King Charles
Princess Anne has been recognised by readers as one of the most relatable members of the British royal family.
Bridgerton’s Biggest Gamble Yet?
Can Bridgerton make its biggest romantic gamble yet , or will changing one of its most anticipated love stories leave fans cold? Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza are stepping into the spotlight as the leads of Bridgerton Season 5, which will centre on the…
Solfest Brings Gengetone Back
For a genre many had already written off, Gengetone is getting another shot at the big stage. SolFest 2026 is bringing the sound back into the spotlight with a dedicated Gengetone set, potentially giving a new generation of fans a chance to experience…
Nadia Mukami and Arrow Bwoy Turn a Difficult Chapter Into Music
Kenyan musicians Nadia Mukami and Arrow Bwoy have turned a difficult chapter in their personal lives into a new musical collaboration, showing how artists can transform personal experiences into creative work.The former couple recently released “Yumba,”…
The Polygamist
A South African television drama has demonstrated the growing ability of African productions to reach audiences beyond the continent after The Polygamist secured a strong position on Netflix’s global non-English television rankings. The series,…
Music Videos Take Centre Stage as Madonna and Taylor Swift Lead the Winners
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards have once again highlighted the changing relationship between music, filmmaking and visual storytelling, with Madonna and Taylor Swift among the biggest winners of the night. The awards were held on September 27 at the…