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A life jacket worn by a survivor of the RMS Titanic disaster is set to go under the hammer, with auctioneers expecting it to fetch between £250,000 and £350,000 in what is being described as a once-in-a-lifetime sale. The rare item, which belonged to first-class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli, is the only known life jacket from a Titanic survivor ever to be offered at auction in the 114 years since […]
Wizkid, Tyla, Burna Boy, MOLIY, and Rema have secured nominations in the Afrobeats category as the 52nd American Music Awards nominees are announced, marking yet another milestone in the global rise of African music. The announcement places some of the genre’s most influential and fast-rising stars at the forefront of one of the world’s most prestigious fan-voted award platforms, further cementing Afrobeats as a dominant force in international pop culture. […]
A prominent Tanzanian musician has been charged with rape in Kenya, in a case that has drawn widespread attention across East Africa and sparked debate among fans and industry figures. Sefu Shabani, popularly known as Matonya, appeared in court in the coastal city of Mombasa where he denied the charge, according to a statement from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The court granted the 43-year-old bail set at 500,000 […]
Nigerian international and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is stepping into an entirely new spotlight. Known on the pitch for his creativity and flair, Iwobi is now channeling that same energy into sound with the release of his debut album More To Life, under his musical alias “17.” The nine-track project reveals a more personal and introspective side of the Super Eagles star. Rather than a casual side project, More To […]
Ghanaian rapper and songwriter King Paluta has publicly criticised major music streaming service Boomplay, accusing the platform of “taking us for granted” and failing to properly support Ghanaian artists amid the digital era’s evolving music economy. In a statement shared this week, Paluta expressed frustration over what he described as the poor treatment and undervaluation of creators on the platform, particularly when it comes to streaming revenue and visibility for […]
The 2026 edition of the Wireless Festival has been cancelled after US rapper Kanye West was blocked from entering the United Kingdom, following mounting controversy over his past remarks. Organisers confirmed the decision after the UK Home Office refused West’s application for an Electronic Travel Authorisation, effectively barring him from performing at the London-based event, where he had been scheduled to headline all three days in July. The government’s decision […]
South Africa’s legendary choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo is in mourning following the death of its long-serving member and respected 'Wise elder', Albert Mazibuko, who has died at the age of 77 after a short illness. Born in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, Mazibuko joined Ladysmith Black Mambazo in 1969, invited by his cousin and group founder Joseph Shabalala. Over the decades, he became one of the most enduring voices in the ensemble, […]
Nigerian Afrobeats star Bella Shmurda has opened up about a turbulent period in his career, revealing how his extravagant lifestyle and financial recklessness nearly left him bankrupt. The singer, whose real name is Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, made the revelation during a recent interview, where he reflected on the early days of his success and the costly mistakes that came with sudden wealth. According to him, the pressure to live large […]
Nigerian rapper Dremo has opened up about his departure from Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), revealing that the overwhelming focus on label boss Davido played a major role in his decision to move on. In a candid reflection on his time with the label, Dremo explained that while DMW was instrumental in shaping his career, the structure of the label often revolved heavily around Davido himself. According to him, this imbalance […]
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