Confirmed Bolt Send passes six million deliveries in Nigeria this year
The ride-hailing firm's on-demand delivery service says it has completed more than six million deliveries in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Owerri since January.
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Confirmed Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies at 57
The veteran actor, best known for the 1995 film Rattlesnake, died after a brief illness, his family said on Friday.
Burna Boy Announces New Album and Global Tour Stretching Across Africa
Burna Boy has announced a new studio album and a global tour beginning late 2026 that will span North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and multiple African cities, with the continental leg framed as a rare logistical undertaking.
Confirmed Davido's ORIADE Crosses 100 Million Spotify Streams
Davido's sixth studio album ORIADE has passed 100 million Spotify streams, becoming the fifth project of his career to hit the milestone as he marks 15 years in music.
Confirmed Nigeria and Ghana Send Four Films to Toronto Film Festival Across Major Programmes
West African cinema is taking a bigger bow at TIFF 2026: three Nigerian films, including a Lagos-set adaptation of "Mrs Dalloway" starring Sophie Okonedo and David Oyelowo, and a Ghanaian debut about Accra's market porters are screening across four programmes.
Confirmed MTV Quietly Drops Best Afrobeats Category as Burna Boy and Tems Land 2026 VMA Nods
MTV has removed its Best Afrobeats award after three years with no public explanation, even as Nigerian stars Burna Boy and Tems both scored nominations in other categories for the September 27 ceremony.
Confirmed Grammy Winner Angélique Kidjo Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Beninese superstar Angélique Kidjo has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing decades of genre-blending music and advocacy that made her one of Africa's most celebrated global artists.
Confirmed Davido, Wizkid and Tems Headline Afro Plus Fest as Afrobeats Takes Over Maryland
The second edition of Afro Plus Fest brought Davido, Tems and Wizkid to a Maryland stadium over Labour Day weekend, drawing a bigger crowd than its 2025 debut and underlining Afrobeats' growing pull in North America.
Davido Named Best International Act at 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards
Afrobeats star Davido won Best International Act as the Liberian Entertainment Awards returned with a "Return to Greatness" ceremony in Washington, D.C. after a five-year hiatus.
Confirmed Liberian Mother Praised After Refusing L$10,000 in Viral Honesty Test
A video showing a Monrovia mother refusing to keep L$10,000 planted by a prankster went viral across Liberian social media, sparking praise for her honesty — and a surprise happy ending.
Confirmed IShowSpeed's Chaotic Monrovia Livestream Still Has Liberians Talking
A five-hour livestream by YouTuber IShowSpeed pulled huge crowds into the streets of Monrovia and put Liberia in front of his 50 million-plus subscribers — cancelled football match and all.