Zimbabwean dancehall artist Shinsoman to perfom in North Cyprus
Mostly Nigerian artists have taken full advantage of the increased number of African students in North Cyprus by shedulling shows in the small island, however Shinsoman would be the first ever major Zimbabwean artist to perfom in North Cyprus. Shinsoman is a very well respected artist and has a lot of great songs in his […]
Nigerian rapper Ice Prince spotted hanging out in Jay Z’s Roc Nation offices
High profile Nigerian rapper Ice Prince was pictured hanging out with celebrity disc jockey DJ Cuppy at the Roc Nation office in New York yesterday, April 8, 2015.Last week, Ice Prince caused quite a stir on the Internet when he posted photos of him and rap legend Jay Z.It seems the Chocolate City act still […]
Trevor Noah to replace Jon Stewart as the new host of the Emmy Award-winning ‘The Daily Show’
South African Comedian Trevor Noah, a relative newcomer to U.S. television, will replace Jon Stewart as the new host of the Emmy Award-winning, late-night parody newscast “The Daily Show,” Comedy Central said on Monday.The Viacom Inc-owned network said it selected South African-born Noah, 31, because he is an “enormous talent” and “wickedly funny.” The show’s […]
Trevor Noah on flying to the US and UK in a time of Ebola (video)
Trevor Noah performed at Red Nose Day in the UK to raise money to transform the lives of millions of people in the UK and across Africa.On the video below he shares his anecdotes of being an ‘Ebola threat’ flying into the US and his struggles getting past UK border control.–AfricaMetro. Please follow and like […]
Uganda artistes AK47 collapses and dies at De Javu bar washrooms
Ak47, the young brother of renowned musician Jose Chameleone, reportedly died in hospital where he was rushed after falling in the washrooms at De Javu bar in the Kampala suburb of Kabalagala.Some reports suggest that he could have been assaulted before he collapsed and died in the rest rooms of the joint.Several Rwandan singers and […]
Rwanda sentences popular singer Kizito Mihigo to prison for conspiring to Kill President
A court has sentenced popular singer and composer Kizito Mihigo to ten years for conspiring against the government, including plans to assassinate President Paul Kagame. Mihigo has pleaded guilty to the charges. Appearing before Rwanda’s High Court on Friday, the 33-year-old musician Kizito Mihigo was also convicted for inciting hatred against the government and plotting […]
Kenya and Malaysia ban Fifty Shades of Grey
The Kenya Film and Classification Board on Wednesday banned the highly anticipated film, Fifty Shades of Grey.A statement on the Board’s facebook page warns film operators from screening or distributing the film to the public “The Board wishes to inform the public, film operators and stakeholders that the film, 50 Shades of Grey has been […]
Sean Kingston set to perfom in Zambia and Davido in Malawi
American musician Sean Kingston is this month expected in Zambia for what could be the biggest show this year.According to reliable information obtained by the DStv/Gotv Entertainment, the Sean Kingston benefit concert will be held at the Barclays Sports Complex in Lusaka on February 21, 2015 from 16:00 hours till late. Sean Kingston, 25, whose […]
South African Music Producer Bojo Mujo dies
The man behind hits like ‘Summer Rain’ and ‘Thando Lwami (Marry Me)’ died in the early hours of Saturday morning.A family member of the hit maker posted the following announcement on social media: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our brother (and) son Jacky Lehlake, known to music lovers as […]
D’banj blams Kanye West deal for the Don Jazzy break up
Nigerian artist, D’banj has blamed Dr. Sid for the rift between Dbanj and his former partner, Don Jazzy, which led to the break-up for their famous label, Mo’Hits.The Kokomaster, as he is known, told host, Olisa Adubua, that Dr Sid was jealous of him because the dentist turned entertainer felt Dbanj cast a huge shadow. […]
