Ake Arts and Book Festival 2018: The Lagos Experience

The Ake Arts and Book Festival has been rated as the best literary festival on the continent. Held in Lagos this year, guests came from as far as Greece. The festival has established itself as an ideal space for Africans to discuss issues they'd otherwise not be safe to discuss elsewhere. ...Read More

HHP's death thrusts depression into spotlight

Johannesburg - As the country mourns the death of hip-hop star HHP, discussions around depression are taking centre stage. ...Read More

Botswana music industry pays tribute to rapper HHP

Gaborone - The death of South African hip-hop artist, Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP) sparked an outpouring of grief in neighbouring Botswana, a country he called his second home, as artistes and fans paid their tributes. ...Read More

Yvonne Chaka Chaka defies age

HARARE– South Africa’s internationally-acclaimed musician Yvonne Chaka Chaka (53) is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. ...Read More

Mukanya distances self from Mozambique gig

Harare - Chimurenga music maestro Dr Thomas Mukanya Mapfumo has distanced himself from a scheduled gig in Mozambique on November 24 saying it is fake. ...Read More