Lupita Nyong’o’s 2019 New York Times bestselling children’s book about colorism and self-love, ‘Sulwe,’ will be adapted as an animated musical on Netflix. ‘Sulwe,’ written by Nyong’o and illustrated by

A 70-year-old man has been arrested  in the hit-and-run death of rapper Nicki Minaj’s father. Charles Polevich faces charges of leaving the scene of an incident and tampering with physical

Rush Limbaugh, the controversial US radio personality and political commentator, has died aged 70. His wife Kathryn Adams announced his death on his radio show on Wednesday. He had been

Nigerian superstar, Davido’s 2017 hit single, ‘If’ has been certified Gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America. ‘If’ is the fifth track off the singer’s

Afro-pop sensation Davido and a trio of young, female Nigerian activists have been named to Time Magazine’s TIME100 Next list, which honors 100 individuals who are shaping the future of

Nigerian production company EbonyLife Studios is teaming up with Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook Studios on a slate of co-produced film and television projects each connected to the African

Nigeria’s former minister of finance Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Monday made history by becoming the first female and first African Director General of the World Trade Organisation. Thousands of Nigerian

A documentary on the life and career of The Notorious B.I.G. is officially coming to Netflix, and the streaming service has unveiled the first trailer. ‘Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell’ is executive

Prince Harry and Meghan will give their first interview since stepping back from royal duties when they talk to Oprah Winfrey next month. The announcement comes a day after the

The 64-year-old father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York. Robert Maraj was walking along a road in Mineola on Long

Nigerian Afro-pop star Fireboy DML made his debut on US late-night TV with a performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The star performed a medley of ‘Champion,’ from

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Donald Glover are set to star in a reboot of popular 2005 film Mr and Mrs Smith. The original movie, about two married assassins who are ordered

Late Nigerian legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti is leading the race for induction into the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Afrobeat pioneer was nominated alongside other huge names

Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Teni has joined forces with Afrobeats superstar Davido on a new single, ‘For You’. The poignant song, and accompanying video, sees both stars trade pitch-perfect

Dr Dre’s estranged wife Nicole Young has asked a court to investigate his alleged mistresses. Young wants the court to investigate if the music mogul is responsible for the bills

Michael B. Jordan developing a Muhammed Ali limited series but it will not feature the ‘Black Panther’ actor. Michael B. Jordan Outlier Society production company is in partnership with Amazon

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the shortlists for nine categories including its International Feature Film category. Sadly, Nigeria’s race ended at this point as ‘The

Nigerian Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, could be set for a posthumous honour after he was nominated for the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The maverick musician and

Nipsey Hussle and Jay-Z’s first-ever collab will appear on the soundtrack for the Fred Hampton biopic Judas and the Black Messiah on Friday, Feb 12. Artists including Masego, Smino and

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix. Obama will be a star and an executive producer of “Waffles + Mochi,” which will be available