As Africa collectively continues working on building its reputation internationally, communication professionals, policymakers, business leaders and academics from Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Rwanda and Namibia met in Nairobi, Kenya for the second edition of Africa Global PR Week ...
Nairobi Burger Week, the city’s largest burger celebration, officially launched today, bringing together more than 400 restaurants for ten days of burger celebration, dining experiences and restaurant discovery across Nairobi from 27th August to 6th September 2026. The campaign gives Nairobians an o...
Beyoncé is gearing up for the 20th anniversary of her classic 2006 sophomore album, B’Day , with a deluxe 4LP vinyl edition featuring bonus material, collectibles and a September 18 ship date. Her company, Parkwood Entertainment, announced the preorder on August 26, with the 20th Anniversary D...
In a record twenty-four hours, the digital architecture of corporate Kenya looked like it had been run through a grayscale filter. Major players spanning e-commerce, banking, consumer tech, and media woke up to find their iconic logos stripped of hue—a digital blackout that left social media feeds l...
Dolly Parton, one of the music prolific and revered country singers of all time, has died aged 80. The singer’s nephew Brian Seaver announced the news on behalf of the Parton and Owens family, revealing that Dolly had asked him years ago to be the one that made the announcement when the time c...
Fanta has launched #SkiziaUtamu, a nationwide youth culture campaign bringing together music, campus culture, creators, digital participation and immersive consumer experiences. Launched on 22 August at Uhuru Gardens through the FantaVerse experience, the campaign will run from August through Novemb...
The Driftwood Sevens delivered a weekend of high-intensity rugby and live entertainment in Mombasa, with Tusker’s Tusker Na Rugby platform bringing fans together for two days of music, sport and celebration. The fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, held at the Mombasa Sports Club, c...
Today, Google announced the expansion of its AI-powered learning tools across Africa, offering eligible higher education students in 27 countries one year of Google AI Plus at no cost. Eligible students can access 12 months of Google AI Plus, which includes Gemini Omni, two times higher usage limits...
When diners step through the doors of a restaurant, their culinary journey rarely begins with the first bite. Long before a fork touches a plate, an unspoken dialogue unfolds between the guest and their surroundings—the hum of the room, the scent drifting from the kitchen, the play of light across t...
Competition among homegrown beauty and personal care brands in East Africa is intensifying as businesses seek to capture a larger share of a market traditionally dominated by international brands. The trend has been highlighted by the double win of Somali fragrance company WARA Fragrance at the 2026...
Music, culture and creativity are taking centre stage at the inaugural Voices of the Lake Festival, as fans turn out in large numbers for an electrifying four-day celebration of music and the creative economy at Dunga Hill Camp in Kisumu. The festival is supported by Safaricom Hook, with the partner...
For the first time in its 15-year history, the Hennessy Cypher features two Francophone African talents, as six of the continent’s most exciting hip-hop voices unite for a new collaboration produced by Sarz. Six of the continent’s most exciting hip-hop voices unite for a new collaboratio...
Award-winning Kenyan singer, songwriter and producer Njerae today releases two new singles, “On My Own” featuring KayCyy and “Let Them Know.” Released together, the two records present contrasting but connected emotional truths. “On My Own” is grounded in self-worth, accountability and the courage t...
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 21 – Two Kenyan fashion designers are preparing to take their creativity to the global stage after securing a place at the African Fashion Week London (AFWL) 2026 Showcase. Bettydora Odhiambo and Neema Kinoti, beneficiaries of the British Council’s Creative DNA acceler...
Applications are now open for the Nairobi edition of Swift Academy, the pan-African talent development platform created by Martell and curated by Africa House to support emerging music creatives and professionals with mentorship, practical development, industry access and collaboration. At the ...
Kenya’s Ministry of Tourism has officially endorsed Africa’s Next Super Model 2026, marking a major milestone for the continent’s fashion and creative industry and strengthening Kenya’s position as a premier destination for African talent, tourism and global fashion. The highly anticipated scouting ...
Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner Chidimma Adetshina has temporarily evaded detention in South Africa after Cape Town Regional Court postponed its judgment on the immigration status and detention application of the beauty queen who rose to fame in the lead-up to her two years ago. The court proceedi...
In the carefully polished universe of contemporary Afrobeats, few artists dare to disrupt the status quo quite like Rema. Enter a dark, water-drenched studio: crop-top rolled up, low-slung fur-trimmed denim riding low, and a stare locked dead-center at the camera. In a record less than 24 hours, the...
All is set for the Driftwood Sevens, the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, with rugby fans set for a weekend of action on the pitch and live entertainment courtesy of Tusker. The tournament, scheduled for August 22 – 23, will see some of the country’s leading rugby clubs battle f...
Rhythm & Brunch marked a significant milestone this past recently, celebrating two years of curating one of Nairobi’s most sought-after lifestyle experiences. Held at Ngong Racecourse, the anniversary edition brought together a vibrant community of music lovers, tastemakers and culture ent...
Legendary Beninese singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo has made history by a receiving a star on the Hollywood Boulevard, during an induction ceremony took place on August 18, 2026, at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard (across from the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel) in Los Angeles. Receiving the 2854th st...
No one does a homecoming with quite as much grandeur as Tyla, and rightfully so. Just a few years into her global advent and superstardom, the South African popstar jetted back home to receive the prestigious Afripure International Achievement Award, in recognition of her meteoric rise and ultimate ...
There is something quietly powerful about a song that lets you grieve something and celebrate at the same time. That is exactly what Becky Sangolo does in her latest single Return to Sender . Cowritten by Becky, Kenyan guitarist and producer Polycarp Otieno (Fancy Fingers), and Polish collaborator P...
Renowned Luo musician Oloo Renja is celebrating the legacy of one of Kenya’s most influential political figures through “Oginga Odinga,” a historical recording dedicated to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya’s first Vice-President. Recorded alongside fellow celebrated Luo artist Shem Kadipo, the song cap...
