Plus, Nigeria ends its decade-long Nike partnership for a record-breaking $8.5m Adidas deal, Nnedi Okorafor is longlisted for the Glass Bell Award, and Tyla joins Bruno Mars on tour.
Plus Ticketmaster enters East Africa, Polygon builds Lagos's answer to Soho House, and Tems and Ayra Starr deliver unforgettable sets at All Points East 2026.
Elvira Dyangani Ose is appointed Artistic Director of Zeitz MOCAA, Ayra Starr's Starrgirl gets its flowers, and Afrobeats finds its soul in 2026.
Ten African productions land in the TIFF 2026 lineup; Mzansi Bass Reimagines Black Rave Music; Chigozie Obioma's producer debut becomes Nollywood's highest-grossing film of 2026.
Toheeb Jimoh and Dujonna Gift lead the BBC's adaptation of Caleb Azumah Nelson's Open Water, Aya Nakamura joins Davido's sixth album and Asake's M$NEY concert film lands on Spotify.
Africa's biggest women's football tournament kicks off in Morocco with 16 teams; Gabriel Moses lenses Mbappé for EA Sports FC 27. Plus Lola Shoneyin is named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and Dear Ajayi makes Nigerian film history.
Black AT makes Cannes Lions history, Lolly Adefope joins an Agatha Christie adaptation, Basquiat's only trip to Africa
Asake drops the MCBH video for M$NEY, CCH Pounder on collecting contemporary African art, and BBC Lifestyle crowns its first-ever Hidden Gems South Africa winner.
Abidjan prepares to host Africa's first animation film market, Eniafe Momodu joins the Berlin Fashion Week jury, and Tems Delivers a Stunning Performance
Plus Rabat launches the African Capitals of Culture HQ, Michelle Obama surprises young women alongside Tems, and Jorja Smith, Isaiah Rashad headline Rocking the Daisies.
Plus, we list African Winemakers you should know, Tems performs at the grand opening alongside Stevie Wonder and John Legend, The Polygamist tops Netflix charts, and Oríré celebrates five years.
Plus Joey B is back after six years, Cape Town's youth jazz scene is thriving, Wizkid's debut album hits 15, and Black Sherif finds a way.
African Artistes in the World Cup album, Dave brings his tour home to Nigeria, and five African docs head to Sheffield DocFest. Plus, the Ojude Oba delivered as always, and Jude Dontoh drops a G.O.A.T. capsule with Ms. Lauryn Hill.
Lupita Nyong’o steps into her blockbuster Helen of Troy era, Asake hits the road with Uncle Waffles, and Uganda’s Ghetto Kids prepare for a World Cup stage with Shakira. Plus Amoako Boafo finds inspiration in Venice, Stormzy backs an Ian Wright biopic, and Nairobi’s coolest spots get their moment.
Banke Kuku reimagines African luxury, Tyla earns double BET Awards nods, and Zakes Bantwini launches a new foundation. Plus, Tems leads Nigeria’s BET Awards charge, Onesimus turns his album launch into a celebration of African culture, and African cinema goes to Cannes.
Plus, Nigeria ends its decade-long Nike partnership for a record-breaking $8.5m Adidas deal, Nnedi Okorafor is longlisted for the Glass Bell Award, and Tyla joins Bruno Mars on tour.
Meet the potters and sculptors behind Africa's growing ceramics moment, using ceramics to hold onto ancestry, ritual and story.
Plus Ticketmaster enters East Africa, Polygon builds Lagos's answer to Soho House, and Tems and Ayra Starr deliver unforgettable sets at All Points East 2026.
Here's what's coming up this week; Timaya Live in Concert, Supperclub with Soliat Bada, Africa Fashion Week London and much more.
Elvira Dyangani Ose is appointed Artistic Director of Zeitz MOCAA, Ayra Starr's Starrgirl gets its flowers, and Afrobeats finds its soul in 2026.
Ten African productions land in the TIFF 2026 lineup; Mzansi Bass Reimagines Black Rave Music; Chigozie Obioma's producer debut becomes Nollywood's highest-grossing film of 2026.
