From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars
A split image of Samuel L Jackson smiling and Ciara performing Hollywood icon Samuel L Jackson is a citizen of Gabon, while Grammy-winning singer Ciara was granted citizenship of Benin Although their forefathers were seized from West and Central Africa centuries ago, the bond between African-Americans and their ancestral home has been a lasting one.For…
2026 Grammy Awards winners list
The 68th Grammy Awards happened in Los Angeles, with Kendrick Lamar being the night’s biggest winner for the second year in a row.The rapper carry five awards, including record of the year for Luther, one duet with SZA, and best rap album for GNX.But the biggest prize – album of the year – went to…
Global spotlight: African music’s Grammy moment
Burna Boy leads Africa at the 2026 Grammys with nominations for “Love” (Best African Music Performance) and “No Sign of Weakness” (Best Global Music Album). The Nigerian singer, a previous Grammy winner of the Best Global Music Album category, for “Twice as Tall,” has 13 nominations in total. Burna Boy leads Africa at the 2026…
Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Fela Kuti, bear-chested with white paint on his face and a large chain around his neck, on stage in Detroit, Michigan, in 1986. Long crowned by his legion of fans as the king of Afrobeat, the late Fela Kuti is finally being recognised by the global music industry.The Nigerian star will posthumously receive a Lifetime…
Health & lifestyle
One Teaspoon Every Night – For Liver Detox and Belly Fat Reduction (It’s Surprising!) Nutritionist reveals why 64% of British adults fail at dieting – and the simple secret that’s changing everything Health ExpertsLONDON – If you’re one of the 64% of British adults classified as overweight or obese, constantly battling the scales despite trying…
Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court
Bobi Wine has not been in public for days since last Thursday’s disputed election Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has told the BBC he will not contest the results of Thursday’s election in court, citing a lack of confidence in the judiciary and has instead urged his supporters to take to the streets to peacefully…
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage
A Romanian court has sentenced Wiz Khalifa to nine months in prison for smoking cannabis on stage. The American rapper, real name Thomaz Cameron Jibril, admitted to smoking a joint during his performance at the Beach, Please! festival last year in Costinesti. A Romanian appeals court overturned an earlier fine of 3,600 Romanian lei (£619;…
Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration
West, who is not party to the lawsuit, was widely criticised after repeatedly making antisemitic remarks and promoting conspiracy theories Adidas has fended off an appeal from shareholders who accused it of hiding misconduct by rapper-entrepreneur Kanye West – otherwise known as Ye – before their partnership broke down in 2022. A San Francisco court…
Nicki Minaj supports contested Trump claim Christians being persecuted in Nigeria
Award-winning rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly backed President Donald Trump’s allegations that Christians face persecution in Nigeria. “In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted,” Minaj said on Tuesday at an event organised by the US, adding: “Churches have been burned, families have been torn apart… simply because of how they pray.” Analysts say that jihadists and…
Cardi B welcomes fourth child, her first with boyfriend Stefon Diggs
US rap star Cardi B has welcomed her fourth child – her first with American footballer Stefon Diggs. The Grammy winner shared news of the baby boy’s arrival on Instagram, writing: “I brought new music and a new album to the world! A new baby into my world, and one more reason to be the…
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