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Celebrity Buzz Sho Madjozi: the Xitsonga rapper whose “John Cena” made the wrestler dance
Sho Madjozi, a rapper from Limpopo who performs in Xitsonga, won the BET Award for Best New International Act in 2019. Her song "John Cena" went viral and led to a meeting with the American wrestler himself.
News Helen Haines in critical condition after being hit by a car in Wangaratta, suspect arrested
Helen Haines is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Wangaratta, leading to an arrest of the suspect involved.
Profile Patrice Lumumba: Congo’s first prime minister, murdered within seven months
Patrice Lumumba became the first prime minister of the independent Congo in June 1960. Within months he was overthrown, and on 17 January 1961 he was executed in Katanga. In 2022, Belgium returned a tooth, his only known remains, to his family.
News John Mayer thrills fans with a heartfelt solo concert at Mohegan Sun’s 30th birthday celebration
John Mayer captivated fans with a heartfelt performance at Mohegan Sun’s 30th birthday celebration, creating unforgettable memories.
News Houthi missile strike on Yemeni training camp leaves 53 dead and over 200 injured
The Houthi missile strike on a Yemeni training camp has left 53 dead and over 200 injured, raising international concerns.
Movies & TV Abraham Attah: the Accra schoolboy who won a Venice prize for Beasts of No Nation
Abraham Attah was a schoolboy in Accra when he was cast as Agu, a child soldier, in Beasts of No Nation. In 2015 he won the Marcello Mastroianni Award for best young actor at the Venice Film Festival.
News Melyssa Ford reveals seven reasons for her single status as she approaches 50
Melyssa Ford reveals seven reasons behind her single status as she approaches 50, shedding light on her personal journey and experiences.
Celebrity Buzz Aki and Pawpaw: the Nollywood duo who played mischievous children for decades
Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze, known as Pawpaw and Aki, became Nollywood's most famous comedy duo after the 2002 film Aki na Ukwa. Their roles as naughty children made them stars across Africa, and Iheme became an internet meme.
News Downing Street challenges Hegseth’s claims on NATO soldiers’ combat roles in Afghanistan
Downing Street challenges Hegseth's claims regarding NATO soldiers' combat roles in Afghanistan, sparking significant political debate.
Movies & TV Yeelen: Souleymane Cissé’s 1987 Malian epic that won at Cannes
Yeelen, meaning "Brightness", directed by Souleymane Cissé, won the Jury Prize at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival. Set in the Bambara world of ancient Mali, it tells of a young man pursued by his sorcerer father and remains a landmark of African cinema.