The trumpet-playing Barry formed the John Barry Seven in 1957 and went on to mentor actor-singer Adam Faith, writing songs ...

Jerkin' was what happened when you used asphalt as your dance floor and your hometown as your playground, proving the city is ...

Ghanaian AfroDancehall pioneer Stonebwoy has shared the inspiration behind his genre-blending sound, describing his music as ...

FirstBank, Guinness, and the Government of Sweden lead major support for AFRIMA 2026 in Lagos. The 9th edition celebrates 'Unstoppable Africa' from Jan 7-1 ...

The MCMW, a programme that stretches far beyond the festival stage, has officially been announced. Designed as a season of ...

With an eye on its international fan base, the N.B.A. has welcomed the influence of African singers like Tems, Burna Boy and Rema.

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As we close out 2025, South Africa’s film and television industry finds itself in a strange, uneasy place. Not collapsing, ...

The director of "When Harry Met Sally" and "The Princess Bride" was found dead with his wife Michele, 68, in their Los Angeles home in December. Their son Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts ...

The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

South African Grammy-winning producer and Zakhele “Zakes Bantwini” Madida is calling for reform, urging the Recording ...

Sally Ann Baynard Alexandria, Va. In “This Is What the End of the Liberal World Order Looks Like,” Anne Applebaum writes that ...