YOUSSOU N’DOUR TAKES GLOBAL MUSIC RIGHTS LEADERSHIP ROLE AT CISAC Senegalese music icon Youssou N’Dour has been appointed Vice President of CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers, marking a significant moment for African representation in global cultural governance. The appointment places one of the continent’s most influential musical figures at the centre of international conversations […]
For an artist whose music often feels intensely personal, visuals carry a different responsibility. They are not simply illustrations of a song. They are opportunities to reveal another layer of meaning. With the release of the official video for What You Need, Tems revisits one of the most emotionally revealing moments from her acclaimed EP, Love Is A Kingdom, […]
When FIFA announced Davido as one of the headline performers for key FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations in Los Angeles and Atlanta, the decision reflected more than his popularity as an artist. It signaled how deeply African music has become woven into the cultural identity of the modern World Cup. Over the last decade, football’s biggest tournament has increasingly […]
Will.i.am has added a new title to his long list of identities: professor. The Grammy-winning artist, entrepreneur, and technology advocate is now teaching a course titled The Agentic Self at Arizona State University, marking his formal entry into academia at the intersection of artificial intelligence and creative innovation. The course focuses on how students can understand and build AI-powered […]
For nearly eight years, Genevieve Nnaji existed in Nigerian cinema as both an absence and a presence. She stepped away from acting quietly, without the prolonged public explanations that often accompany celebrity disappearances, yet her influence never truly left the conversation. Nollywood evolved rapidly during that period. Streaming platforms reshaped distribution, younger stars rose into prominence, and African storytelling […]
Dystany Spurlock has made motorsport history as the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR national series, marking a defining moment in the sport’s long and complex relationship with representation. Her entry into one of America’s most competitive racing ecosystems signals a shift that extends beyond personal achievement. It reflects a gradual opening of a space that has […]
Francis Ngannou walked back into mixed martial arts with the kind of performance that immediately reset the conversation around his place in combat sports. The Cameroonian heavyweight delivered a devastating first-round knockout victory in his long-awaited MMA return, ending the fight within minutes and reminding audiences why his presence still commands attention across the global fight industry. After months […]
African and Afro-Caribbean music recorded another major commercial breakthrough in Europe this week as Joé Dwèt Filé and Burna Boy’s collaborative single “4 Kampé II” officially earned Gold certification in France after surpassing 15 million equivalent streams. The achievement reinforced the growing strength of multilingual Black music within one of Europe’s most influential music markets, where streaming culture continues […]
Nigeria will field a 45-athlete contingent at the 2026 CAA Senior Athletics Championships, with leading names including world champion hurdler Tobi Amusan and shot put specialist Chukwuebuka Enekwechi confirmed among those selected by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. The squad, announced by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, comprises 25 female athletes and 20 male athletes. The selection reflects a […]
Dr. Oluwadamilola ‘Lola’ Fayanju has been appointed Head of Surgery at Queen’s, marking a significant leadership transition for the institution and adding to a growing list of African-born professionals shaping global healthcare systems. The Nigerian-born surgeon, known for her work in breast cancer care and health equity, assumes the role after serving as Chief of Breast Surgery at University […]
