Entertainment

News from African and Kenyan entertainment industries including music, film, celebrities, culture, digital creators, and social trends.

Black Directors Changing Hollywood Narratives: The Vision of Ryan Coogler

In recent years, a new generation of Black filmmakers has been transforming Hollywood storytelling, challenging outdated portrayals and bringing authentic…

4 weeks ago

Kenya Emerges as Hub for African Film Production

When two diaspora filmmakers land in Kenya with cameras, scripts, and a week-long creative itinerary, it’s tempting to call it…

1 month ago

Kenyan podcast showcases music and art in multiple languages

Singer-songwriter and visual artist Coster Ojwang has launched a new weekly multilingual podcast series. The podcast aims to celebrate and…

1 month ago

South African Sci-Fi Film Rupture Debuts

Abongwe L. Booi has released ‘Rupture,’ a new South African science fiction short film. Booi, a SAMA-nominated writer, director, and…

1 month ago

Kenya’s Gen Z Music Scene Driven by Bien, Njerae, Mutoriah

Spotify data indicates a rising prominence of Kenyan artists among young listeners, alongside continued popularity of international musicians. Since entering…

1 month ago

Porcelain War Film Screening and Discussion Set

The Delegation of the European Union to Kenya, along with the High Commission of Canada, the Embassies of France and…

1 month ago

Suno Reaches 2 Million Paid Subscribers, $300M Annual Revenue

Suno, an AI music creation platform, has reached an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $300 million, according to a recent…

2 months ago

Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation with Berklee

Tiwa Savage, a Nigerian Afrobeats artist, has announced the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation. The foundation aims to…

2 months ago

Kenya’s Huduma Updates Filming Policy for Government Buildings

Huduma Kenya recently addressed inquiries regarding filming within government offices. The clarification followed a social media question about recording educational…

2 months ago

Freshlyground Releases Third Single Ahead of New Album

Freshlyground has released a new single, “Take Me Home,” featuring vocalist Mbali Makhoba. The release marks a shift in the…

2 months ago