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Author: Paula Rogo

'Blood & Water’ Is Being Called A South African 'Gossip Girl' But It’s Far From It
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'Blood & Water’ Is Being Called A South African 'Gossip Girl' But It’s Far From It

By Paula Rogo · Jul 16, 2020
Nigeria’s DJ Cuppy Is Hosting Apple Music's First African Radio Show. And She’s Barely Getting Started.
Entertainment · music

Nigeria’s DJ Cuppy Is Hosting Apple Music's First African Radio Show. And She’s Barely Getting Started.

By Paula Rogo · Jun 23, 2020
Oumou Sangaré Is Raw And Unplugged In Video ‘Djoukourou’

Oumou Sangaré Is Raw And Unplugged In Video ‘Djoukourou’

By Paula Rogo · Jun 3, 2020
The Africa List: The Best In Entertainment, Culture and Business
Culture

The Africa List: The Best In Entertainment, Culture and Business

By Paula Rogo · May 25, 2020
Prince To Receive All-Star Grammys Tribute Featuring Alicia Keys, John Legend & Usher
Entertainment · Grammys

Prince To Receive All-Star Grammys Tribute Featuring Alicia Keys, John Legend & Usher

By Paula Rogo · Apr 21, 2020
The Receipts: A Breakdown Of Yemi Alade's Career
Money & Career

The Receipts: A Breakdown Of Yemi Alade's Career

By Paula Rogo · Feb 6, 2020
South African Star Pearl Thusi Is Netflix's 'Queen Sono'
Entertainment · ESSENCE Africa

South African Star Pearl Thusi Is Netflix's 'Queen Sono'

By Paula Rogo · Jan 21, 2020
Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Will Be Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Entertainment

Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Will Be Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

By Paula Rogo · Jan 15, 2020
Meghan Markle's First Public Appearance After Royal Separation Is To A Vancouver Women's Center
Celebrity

Meghan Markle's First Public Appearance After Royal Separation Is To A Vancouver Women's Center

By Paula Rogo · Jan 15, 2020
Stephen King Criticized For Comments On Oscar Diversity
Entertainment

Stephen King Criticized For Comments On Oscar Diversity

By Paula Rogo · Jan 15, 2020
Issa Rae Highlighted The Lack Of Women In This Year’s Oscar Nominees For Best Director: 'Congrats To Those Men'
Entertainment

Issa Rae Highlighted The Lack Of Women In This Year’s Oscar Nominees For Best Director: 'Congrats To Those Men'

By Paula Rogo · Jan 14, 2020
If Oscar-Nominated Actress Cynthia Erivo Wins, She'll Become An EGOT
Celebrity

If Oscar-Nominated Actress Cynthia Erivo Wins, She'll Become An EGOT

By Paula Rogo · Jan 14, 2020
Kevin Hart's 'Night School' Is Coming To TV
Entertainment

Kevin Hart's 'Night School' Is Coming To TV

By Paula Rogo · Jan 13, 2020
Ava Duvernay's 'When They See Us' Wins Best Limited Series At Critics Choice Awards
Entertainment

Ava Duvernay's 'When They See Us' Wins Best Limited Series At Critics Choice Awards

By Paula Rogo · Jan 13, 2020
#GoldenGlobes: Donald Glover Wins Big With Best Actor Award For Atlanta
Entertainment

'Atlanta' Will Return With Two New Seasons in 2021

By Paula Rogo · Jan 10, 2020
Oscars Will Go Without A Host Again
Entertainment · Oscars

Oscars Will Go Without A Host Again

By Paula Rogo · Jan 9, 2020
We Can't Stop Staring At Lizzo's New Hair
Entertainment

Lizzo Announced As First-Ever Female Headliner At Bonnaroo: ‘It’s About Damn Time!’

By Paula Rogo · Jan 8, 2020
R. Kelly Associates Michael Williams, Richard Arline, Jr., And Donnell Russell Arrested For Harassing Victims
Entertainment · News

'Surviving R. Kelly' Sequel Increases Calls To Sexual Assault Hotline By 40%

By Paula Rogo · Jan 7, 2020
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