East African urban music is forged by artistes from different countries or geographical zones… By Frank Njugi East African urban music comprises soundscapes and genres making a wave across the region. This is due to the close cultural and linguistic relationships of the various countries in the region; Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya. Superfluously, however,…

This year’s award show will air on June 30, 2024. By Hope Ibiale African artistes, Tyla, Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, Makhadzi, Focalistic, Davido, Lojay, Asake, Tyler ICU, and Seyi Vibes, have been announced as some of the artistes nominated for the 2024 edition of the BET Awards.  Tyla leads the pack with four nominations…

“Magic” is an impressionable debut record that showcases Aniela as an act to watch out for and indicates an exciting career ahead. By Emmanuel Okoro Every year, Nigeria’s vibrant music scene mints fresh voices, leaving audiences with the unique task of finding and connecting with an artiste that speaks to them. For an act like…

The shortlisted writers are Ruby Excel, Mali Kambandu, and Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza.  By Hope Ibiale The annual Island Prize organisers have released the writers shortlisted for its 2024 edition. These writers include Ghanaian writer, Ruby Excel, Zambian writer, Mali Kambandu, and Zimbabwean writer, Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza. The writers were shortlisted for their works Lyrics to…

Now under the helm of the former Super Eagles winger, the charge is clear: restore the Eagles to their perch as continental football royalty. By Tuka Letura  On Monday, May 13, 2024, the Nigerian Football Federation unveiled Finidi George, former Ajax forward and Enyimba Football Club manager, as the new head coach of the country’s…