Entertainment

The African Union Commission (AUC) has officially invited the governments of Nigeria and South Africa to take advantage of the hosting rights benefits of the next 2 editions of the prestigious annual All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA (www.AFRIMA.org). In a letter bearing reference number HHS/CUL/16/170.23 and signed by the AUC's Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development, Her Excellency, Ambassador Minata Samate Cessouma, the AU said the call aligns […]

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (BAL.NBA.com) today announced the lineup of artists and entertainers who will headline the entertainment acts at the Dakar Arena when the BAL Sahara Conference group phase tips off on May 4 in Dakar, Senegal. The list of entertainers include: Daara J Family, Mia Guissé, VJ, DJ Beenouch, DJ Dollar among others. Fan Zone The Fan Zone, situated at the Dakar Arena parking lot, will be open to […]

BRAVE Combat Federation (www.BRAVECF.com) lands in Mauritius for the first time on May 11, with BRAVE CF 82 taking place in St. Pierre. In total, it will be the fourth event in Africa for the company; further cementing the organization’s spot as the only global MMA promotion to host events in the continent.   The historic event now has a fitting fight card as well which is stacked from top to bottom […]

Zebra Comics PLC (https://Zebra-Comics.com), a leader in African comic book publishing, announces a collaboration with DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery and one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels, to co-create and develop a story for DC’s upcoming hardcover anthology Joker: The World. Joker: The World is an anthology that brings together an international consortium of creators and publishers to explore diverse interpretations of the iconic […]

The Embassy of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea accredited in the Kingdom of Morocco contributed through a multi-genre dance, at the closing ceremony of the VIII edition of Spanish Language Week, organised every year by the 13 accredited Spanish-speaking diplomatic representations. The performance by the Equatoguinean students resident in Rabat, who presented several choreographies with traditional, classical and modern music to a large audience made up of  Ambassadors from the Spanish-speaking […]

Universal Music France (UMF), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG) (www.UniversalMusic.com), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a new strategic relationship with Binetou Sylla, acclaimed producer and founder of leading independent label Wèrè Wèrè Music to lead Def Jam Africa within French-speaking markets on the continent, in collaboration with Universal Music France and its Capitol France division.  Dedicated to developing French-speaking African artists, the partnership will help […]

African Hidden Champions (AHC) will host an exclusive Soirée on April 24, 2024, in Johannesburg to convene and celebrate entrepreneurial spirit with top African founders taking on the global stage. The event will also feature a private concert with award-winning South African artist, Ami Faku.  African Hidden Champions, a co-partnership of Africa Foresight Group, Germany’s development finance institution DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft and the African Development Bank, was […]

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Art Day 2024” through their pan African Community of “Art and Fashion with Purpose”, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to raise awareness about sensitive health and social issues in Africa and beyond. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and One of 100 Most Influential Africans 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 […]

The 13th Edition of the Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan (MASA) 2024 (the Abidjan Performing Arts Market) opens in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on April 13, 2024. MASA is the meeting par excellence for performing arts on the African continent. The ECOWAS delegation led by H.E. Fanta Cisse, the Resident Representative of ECOWAS to Côte d’Ivoire is participating at the MASA to promote the ECOWAS Festival of Arts and Culture; being co-organised […]