Nigerian visual artist, Oyinlola Odumewu, has painted for 72 hours in a bid to set a new Guinness World record for a painting marathon. Lola Mewu, as she is also known, began the attempt on October 28, 2023 at the Safe House, Adeola Hopewell Street, Eti-Osa, Lagos. As of 7pm on Tuesday, she…
Onesimus, the acclaimed Malawian artist, has joined forces with award-winning musicians Malome Vector from Lesotho, Lizwi Wokuqala from South Africa, and Janta MW from Malawi to create a powerful and multilingual collaboration titled ‘My Woman’. This Afro-Beats masterpiece showcases the artists’ extraordinary talents while celebrating the beauty of cultural diversity and the universal language…
Graselda Aning Boateng, a 2023 National Science and Math Quiz representative from Kumasi Anglican Senior High School, has been granted a full scholarship by Academic City University College in recognition of her commitment to advancing society through multiple community service activities. She will enrol in a four-year BSc in Biomedical Engineering programme. Her extraordinary…
Emerging music artist Sacramento De Boss is taking the music scene by storm with the release of his latest single, “Wishing You The Best.” This heartfelt track not only showcases Sacramento’s musical prowess but also delivers a powerful message of hope and positivity to listeners. Sacramento, with his distinct style and poignant lyrics, has…
The world’s No. 1 stout, Guinness, on December 2 will transform the cultural flavour of the capital city with the second edition of the brand-new culture-forward experience called “Guinness Accravaganza”. This follows the tremendous success of the maiden event which hosted over 2,500 people and featured hours of live music from some of the most…
Since gaining international success with ‘YE’ in 2018, Burna Boy has enjoyed massive commercial success with his songs winning him multiple awards and billions of streams. In another feat, Burna Boy’s ‘Gbona’ off his 2019 Grammy-nominated album ‘African Giant’ has been certified platinum by SNEP after surpassing 150,000 units in sales in France. …
Renowned Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has garnered admiration from countless Ghanaians as footage from his 5th Dimension concert in Brixton, London, circulated widely on social media. For many fans of the musician. the concert was a testa- ment to the remarkable journey Stonebwoy has under- taken in the world of music. The clips and…
Nigerian afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has made history as the first African artiste to perform at the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony. The 23-year-old performed at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, France, on Monday night. Rema thrilled the audience with a performance of his hit song, ‘Calm Down.’…
Young Rob takes you on a captivating journey with his debut album, “Afro-Lover,” as he delves into the complexities of love and personal growth. The newly released body of work captures the highs and lows of the singer’s life experiences and the raw emotions behind them, topping all off with smooth, seductive vocals that…
Ghanaian music sensations, Black Sheriff and King Promise had their songs banging loud at an NBA match in the United States. On Saturday, October 28, 2023, Black Sheriffs song “Second Sermon’ was played during the Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers game at Scotiabank Arena. The DJ, 4 Korners, also included other African songs in his…
The 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) unfolded with much glamour on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the prestigious Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, Lagos. The event brought together renowned filmmakers, actors, and industry enthusiasts from across the globe to celebrate the very best of African cinema. Aptly hosted by…
The latest addition to Netflix’s ever-growing repertoire of top-notch content, ‘Magenta Coal,’ has swiftly emerged as a fan favourite, hitting the coveted number 1 spot on the streaming platform in a remarkable 24 hours. With a stellar ensemble cast and a gripping storyline, ‘Magenta Coal’ is a must-watch for viewers around the world. …
Ghanaian comic actor and host of UTV’s Real News’, Akwasi Boadi, better known as Akrobeto, has received nominations for the TV Presenter of the Year category for the My Africa Influence Awards. This prestigious award ceremony is scheduled to take place in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast, on December 17, 2023. Akrobeto…
In the vibrant world of music and fashion, collaborations often lead to the creation of spectacular visuals that capture the essence of an artist’s work. One such recent collaboration that’s making waves in the industry is the appearance of Ghana’s fast-rising model, Punky International, in Nigerian afropop superstar Ten’s latest music video, “LANKE.” Alongside Punky,…
Mozambican hitmakers, the Yaba Buluku Boyz, composed of DJ Tarico, Nelson Tivane, and Preck, have joined forces with Tanzanian pop superstar, Harmonize, to deliver an electrifying dance banger titled “Lala.” Produced by DJ Tarico, the renowned hitmaker, the star-studded collaboration combines the diverse energies and cultures of the artists to create a timeless and infectious…
The 2023 AWE summit is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of African women, fostering empowerment, unity, and awareness. Ambassador Davisha L Johnson, 2023 AWES event organizer stated, “After losing my grandmother last year in October and then my own mother 6 months later in March of this year I…
