Three of Nigeria’s biggest music artists are set to perform an “Afrobeats-themed performance” at one of the biggest sporting events in the US on Sunday. Burna Boy, Rema and Tems…
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France: Comedian faces charges over drug-fuelled crash
A popular French comedian known for his fight with drug addiction is facing charges after causing a tragic head-on crash under the influence of cocaine. Pierre Palmade, who is 54,…
France: Louis Vuitton picks Pharrell Williams to lead men’s designs
French fashion brand Louis Vuitton has named Grammy-winning producer, rapper, singer and songwriter Pharrell Williams as its new menswear creative director. The label described Williams as “a visionary whose creative…
USA: Rapper and founding member of De La Soul David Jolicoeur dies
David Jolicoeur, a founding member of the pioneering hip hop trio De La Soul, has died aged 54, US media have reported. No cause of death has been given for…
South African: Rapper AKA shot dead with friend
One of South Africa’s leading rappers, popularly known as AKA, has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the coastal city of Durban. Kiernan Forbes was killed along with his…
USA: Disney to cut 7,000 jobs as streaming numbers fall for first time
Disney chief executive Bob Iger says he is cutting 7,000 jobs in a major shake-up of the entertainment giant. The layoffs are part of a plan to save $5.5bn and…
USA: Chicago prosecutor will drop sexual abuse charges against R Kelly
A Chicago prosecutor is dropping sexual abuse and assault charges against singer R Kelly, who is already facing decades in prison after being convicted of federal charges. Cook County State’s…
Columbia: Shakira diss track breaks Latin YouTube viewing records
A song by Shakira about her ex-partner Gerard Pique for cheating on her has broken YouTube records. The video for Out of Your League has been watched more than 63…
Uganda: Nine dead in deadly crush during New Year festivities
At least nine people have died in a crowd crush during New Year festivities in the Ugandan capital Kampala. A number of children were killed in the incident, which unfolded…
Ghana: End of the road for Afrochella
After five years, Ghanaian music and cultural festival Afrochella will not return, its organisers have said. The shock announcement was made at the very end of the two-day festival, in…