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Kelly Rowland takes on a dual role as producer and lead in the sizzling new legal thriller “Mea Culpa,
Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” is grooving to the tune of success at the global box office. The musical biopic has rocked its way to a remarkable $101.1 million in worldwide revenue within just 10 days of its theatrical release. Impressively, it has raked in $61.4 million domestically and $39.7 million from 59 international territories. In its second weekend, “One Love” maintained its dominance atop the domestic charts, pulling in $3.7 million on Friday alone. Internationally, the film continued its strong performance with an additional $3.3 million on Thursday and expanded its reach into eight new markets over the weekend.…
“Joeboy Faces New Challenge Following Departure from Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa Music Label”.
“How Africa Can Expand Its Tech Investment Landscape Beyond the ‘Big Four'”
Tyla Clinches Inaugural Best African Music Performance Award for “Water” at 2024 Grammys
Sony Group has established a US$10 million innovation fund to invest in African entertainment startups. Since 2016, Sony has run a variety of funds, including the Sony Innovation Fund (2016), the Innovation Growth Fund (2019), and the Sony Innovation Fund: Environment (2020). Sony Group’s groundbreaking $10 million initiative, the Sony Innovation Fund: Africa, aims to revolutionize African entertainment startups. Beyond 2016’s Sony Innovation Fund, the latest fund prioritizes Africa’s entertainment growth. It focuses on early-stage startups in gaming, music, movies, and content distribution, allocating an initial $10 million. The strategic collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a major player…
“Cameroonian Couture Graces Paris Fashion Week with African Elegance”
Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, Libianca, and Tyla have earned BRIT Awards 2024 nominations. Burna Boy and Asake contend for International Artist of the Year, while Rema competes for International Song of the Year. South African singer Tyla is also nominated in the same category. Libianca secures a nomination for her song “People.” Other nominees include J Hus, Dave, Stormzy, and Jorja Smith. The public can vote for genre categories on Instagram. The BRIT Awards 2024 nominations are out, and your fave African stars have been nominated for the biggest music awards show in the UK. Burna Boy and Asake are both nominated for the…
In an effort to improve healthcare and address the issue of professional migration from Africa, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking applications from Somali diaspora for the role of Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist at Burao Regional Hospital in Somaliland. This initiative is part of the MIDA FINNSOM Health Phase V Project, which is focused on leveraging the expertise of the Somali diaspora to enhance healthcare services, particularly in obstetrics and gynecology. The project aims to combat the ‘brain drain’ by encouraging skill and knowledge transfer to local health workers. The specialist will be responsible for providing medical care…
In Freetown, under a bridge near a bustling market, a grim scene unfolds. Young individuals, clad in tattered clothes, gather in large numbers. Their posture and movements mirror that of zombies, with slouched shoulders and heads tilted, as they meander aimlessly. Many are shoeless, their feet marred by swelling and infection. In this group, some still lucid share a joint, a concoction of opioids, cannabis, disinfectant, and, as local lore suggests, powdered human bones from exhumed graves. As they inhale and exhale, they await the euphoric high. Among them is 21-year-old Amara Kallon, a school dropout and a regular user…