May 16
South Africa: Court Denies Bail for 5 Accused in AKA Murder Case
allAfrica
The Durban Magistrate's Court has denied bail to the five men accused of murdering rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane, outside a Durban restaurant… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Special 2 - Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds in the Diaspora: 1980-93
Afropop
This set of 18 funky tracks is a welcome follow-up to Soundway's essential compilation Ghana Special: Modern Highlife Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues, 1968-81. In the late 70s,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Police Arrest Portable for Allegedly Failing to Pay Luxury Car Debt
Fame Frenzy
Drama and controversy seem to follow Nigerian rapper and songwriter Portable around. In his latest brush with the law, he jumped a gate in an attempt to avoid arrest by Lagos State… Read more »
Africa: Delinquency Drama - Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's Charity Sets the Record Straight
Fame Frenzy
The Archewell Foundation, a charity founded by Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is no longer listed as delinquent. Read more »
South Africa: Showmax Now Streaming Bruce Willis' Last Epic Role Alongside Nomzamo Mbatha in Assassin
Fame Frenzy
Action movie star Bruce Willis has built up quite an impressive resume with a career spanning more than 20 years. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Launches First Creative Summit
Namibian
Namibia will soon host its first-ever creative summit, themed 'The Economy of Talent'. Read more »
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Africa: African Development Bank Group to Launch 2024 African Economic Outlook
African Development Bank (AfDB)
What: Launch of 2024 African Economic Outlook report Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy Teams Up With Titom, Yuppe, Sne for 'Tshwala Bam' Remix
Premium Times
The track was released on Wednesday Read more »
Ghana: 'Mahama Bought 200 Tickets to Support Me' - Lilwin Discloses
Accra Times
"I was surprised by a call from Mahama around midnight. He was concerned my film might be politically charged, but after I explained, he supported it" Read more »
Nigeria: G-Wagon - Portable Released On Bail
Premium Times
Portable was arrested on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: What Autopsy Report Says About Cause of Mohbad's Death - Pathologist
Premium Times
Mohbad died on 12 September 2023 at 27 years old. Read more »
May 15
South Africa: Electoral Commission Details Transparent Vote Counting for May 29 - South African News Briefs - May 16, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: New Documentary to Tell Nelson Mandela's Life Story in His Own Voice and Words
allAfrica
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has authorized an unprecedented documentary series that will bring Nelson Mandela's extraordinary life story to screens through his voice and… Read more »
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Africa: The Roulette Gameplay Experience Online Versus A Physical Casino
InfoWire
Roulette is available to play at physical casino locations across the United States and when you have an account on an online casino to enjoy the remote gameplay experience. Both… Read more »
Africa: Nick Cannon Set to Host 'Wild N Out' Show in Africa
Accra Times
This latest information about the show comes after Nick Cannon visited Botswana on May 10, 2024, as part of his Forbes Under 30 Africa submission, during which he gave insights… Read more »
Nigeria: Sweden to Return 39 Artefacts to Oba of Benin Palace
Daily Trust
The Swedish government has disclosed its resolved to return 39 pieces of Benin Artefacts in its museum to the custody of the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II. Read more »
Nigeria: Man, or Bear?
Leadership
Social media especially TikTok is buzzing with the "Man or Bear?" trend with over 65,000 responses so far asking if women would prefer to be left alone in the woods with a man or… Read more »
Nigeria: I Am Yet to Find Love - Ayra Starr
Daily Trust
Nigerian singer, Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has opened up on her relationship status. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Funmilayo Ransome Kuti' Biopic Set for Nationwide Cinema Release
Premium Times
The film tells the life story of the late Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, a renowned Nigerian educator, political campaigner, women's rights activist, and mother of Afrobeat legend, Fela… Read more »
Nigeria: Cause of Mohbad's Death Couldn't Be Ascertained - Pathologist
Vanguard
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu said the pathologist in his submission in court established that the toxicology test carried out on late music star, Ilerioluwa Aloba… Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Not Yet Ready for Kids - Burna Boy
Daily Trust
Superstar singer and Grammy Award winner, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu aka Burna Boy, says he is not ready to be a father yet. Read more »
Tanzania: Afrika Muye Muye! Tanzanian Rumba & Muziki Wa Dansi 1968-70
Afropop
Note: If you yearn to experience classic and modern African music in person on the continent, consider joining Afropop Worldwide's, February 2025 Music and Culture Tour of Tanzania… Read more »
Ghana: Who Takes What? Ghana's Biggest Musical Night Is Upon Us
Accra Times
This year is said to be special for two reasons; the event is in its 25th year, and this will be the new sponsor, Telecel's first music awards since buying out and rebranding from… Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy's Tshwala Bam remix receives lukewarm reception
Fame Frenzy
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy recently jumped on a remixed version of Tshwala Bam, an amapiano track by TitoM and Yuppe featuring S.N.E. Read more »
Nigeria: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Thank Nigeria for 'Unforgettable Trip'
Fame Frenzy
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, visited the West African country where locals warmly welcomed them. Read more »
Africa: 'It Is Yours, but I Will Loan It to You - Why the Looted Artefacts Must Be Returned!'
Accra Times
It is therefore imperative that all the looted artefacts are returned irrespective of any laws enacted to wrongfully keep them in the hands of those who looted them. You cannot… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Miss Universe Zimbabwe Sashing Ceremony Concluded .
The Herald
It's three days before the country selects a new queen. Read more »