AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Ghana: Agya Koo Nimo - a Golden Tongue Comes to Life in: Six Strings and a Note

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:12:20 GMT

[Ghanaian Times] Agyaa Koo Nimo is one of the most gifted persons in our country, Ghana.

Africa: From Africa to the World - a Celebration of African Culture On Beyonce's #BlackIsKing

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 13:34:24 GMT

[Brand SA] Renowned artist Beyoncé premiered her highly-anticipated visual showcase, Black is King in South Africa over the weekend.

Africa: Marcus Wyatt Brings Musicians Playing Alone, Together

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:21:28 GMT

[New Frame] Marcus Wyatt's latest project fits diverse isolated improvisations together, experimenting with musical co-creation during Covid-19, and perhaps beyond it.

Nigeria: #BBNaija - Ozo Becomes HoH, Chooses Dorathy As His Deputy

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:09:19 GMT

[Leadership] After a beautiful performance in the head of house arena challenge, Ozo was named as the new HOH for week 3.

Tanzania: Diamond Gives Wedding Date

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:41:44 GMT

[Nairobi News] It appears the joys of holy matrimony has rubbed on bongo star Diamond Platnumz, after attending his sister's Esma Platnumz wedding on Friday.

South Africa: Book Review - 'Tell Your Story'

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:38:28 GMT

[Daily Maverick] 'Tell Your Story' is a book written by Dale T McKinley, a research and education officer at the International Research and Information Group, and Julie Reid, an associate professor of communications at Unisa. The authors make a commentary on the use of voice in media, and show whose voices are elevated and dominant in society and specifically the media, as well as which voices are ignored or relegated to the margins as a result of media outlook.

Tanzania: Diamond Platnumz and Ali Kiba On the Same Side for the First Time

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:01:34 GMT

[Citizen] Dodoma -- Diamond Platnumz and AliKiba are known foes whose rivalry has been one of the major talking points in Tanzania and East Africa's showbiz, however, on Saturday July 11 the two for the first time performed on the same stage.

Tanzania: Diamond, Alikiba Likely to 'Work Together' Following Magufuli-Brokered Truce

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:00:38 GMT

[Nairobi News] Diamond Platnumz's manager Saidi Fella has hinted on the possibility of the artiste working with his longtime arch-rival Alikiba, a week after President John Magufuli attempted to reconcile the two.

Tanzania: Diamond and His Rich Rwandese Bae's Grand Wedding Plans

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:48:59 GMT

[Nairobi News] Lately, on his social media, Tanzanian heartthrob Diamond Platnumz has been dropping hints of his intentions to walk down the aisle and if all goes as planned, the father of five, will be a married man by end of this year.

Kenya: Kidis the Jembe Quits Music After Losing Millions of Shillings in Loyalties

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:48:56 GMT

[Nairobi News] Coast-based musician Kidis the Jembe has announced that he has quit music for good after failing to make it in the industry in over a decade he had been in the game.

Africa: Africa's Comic Artists Tell Powerful Stories in Unique Online Exhibition

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:45:47 GMT

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Ghana: Ghana Establishes Arts Rights Court

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 07:47:44 GMT

[Ghanaian Times] The Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin Yeboah has given approval for the establishment of a specialised court to deal with copyright and other related matters affecting the creative arts industry.

Zimbabwe: South African Musician AKA Urges Zimbabwe Solidarity Amid Crackdown

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 07:26:07 GMT

[New Zimbabwe] Popular South African rapper, AKA has joined the growing chorus of condemnation of a Zimbabwean government crackdown critics who have upped their demands for corrupt government officials to be held to account.

Nigeria: How Nigeria's Irenosen Okojie Won £10,000 With 'Grace Jones'

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 06:53:02 GMT

[Vanguard] It's all clear that while politicians seem determined to bury what is left of Nigeria's image with massive corruption, the country's Creatives are relentlessly earning for her, an enviable place in the world stage.

Nigeria: I Like Your Straight, Smiling, Moaning Face - Don't Jazzy Reacts

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 06:09:25 GMT

[Leadership] Top Nigerian producer, Don Jazzy has reacted to the scene where Erica and Kiddwaya were captured, apparently making out.

Zimbabwe: We Will Speak On Behalf of 'Scared' Zim Artists - AKA

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:29:08 GMT

[263Chat] As #ZimbabweanLivesMatter continues to catch steam on social media, South Africa's hip-hop star AKA has said his country's public figures will speak for local personalities constrained from doing so.

South Africa: Nomaza Nongqunga Coupez On the Art of Discovering and Buying Art

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:12:18 GMT

[Daily Maverick] A graduate in biomedical technology, the 39-year old entrepreneur chose to leave the pharmaceutical industry to promote African artists in France.

Namibia: Popyeni Releases 'Let's Work'

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:50:12 GMT

[New Era] Sabati Popyeni has recently released a book, titled 'Let's work', which touches on his observation on customer services in Namibia. He writes as someone who has worked in the service industry over the years.

South Africa: Any Minute Now - Cassper Joins Us in Cape Town

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:04:29 GMT

[SA Idols] Known for his stadium-filling antics, Sunday's guest judge Cassper Nyovest has a new album on the way -- and he's speaking out for struggling entertainers.

South Africa: Idols SA Turns Sweet 16 - More Than Just A Show!

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:04:25 GMT

[SA Idols] Rumour has it Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung will walk in wearing an outfit that will get viewers talking when Idols SA returns to Mzansi Magic this Sunday -- South African proverb.