'Blood & Water’ Is Being Called A South African 'Gossip Girl' But It’s Far From It
The Netflix show’s rising stars, Ama Qamata and Khosi Ngema, are ready to show off their kind of African storytelling.
Nigeria’s DJ Cuppy Is Hosting Apple Music's First African Radio Show. And She’s Barely Getting Started.
With a new groundbreaking show, a debut album on the way, and finding her protest voice among Black Lives Matter marches, 2020 is looking like the year of Cuppy.
Mali's Oumou Sangaré Is Raw And Unplugged In Video ‘Djoukourou’
The legend has a new album on the way, with familiar songs repurposed for a new sound.
The Africa List: The Best In Entertainment, Culture and Business
From music and tech to art and activism, the continent’s brightest are shaping global culture. And we see you!
Prince To Receive All-Star Grammys Tribute Featuring Alicia Keys, John Legend & Usher
Many stars will take the stage for "Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince."
The Receipts: A Breakdown Of Yemi Alade's Career
Here's how the "Queen of Afrobeats" became a transformational force in music.
South African Star Pearl Thusi Is Netflix's 'Queen Sono'
South African stunner Pearl Thusi is winning hearts and minds as the powerful headliner of Netflix’s first original African series
Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Will Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
The 35th annual ceremony will air live on May 2.
Meghan Markle's First Public Appearance After Royal Separation Is To A Vancouver Women's Center
The Duchess of Sussex is moving onward and upward.
Stephen King Criticized For Comments On Oscar Diversity
A tweet by the iconic writer on how he sees diversity when using his Oscar nomination vote has left a bad taste in the mouths of many.
Issa Rae Highlighted The Lack Of Women In This Year’s Oscar Nominees For Best Director: 'Congrats To Those Men'
The Academy is being criticized for its lack of women and people of color nominees in this year's ceremony.
If Oscar-Nominated Actress Cynthia Erivo Wins, She'll Become An EGOT
The "Harriet" star and ESSENCE cover girl was nominated for best actress and best original song at the 2020 Academy Awards.
Kevin Hart's 'Night School' Is Coming To TV
Hart is executive-producing a new NBC comedy based on the hit movie that he wrote, produced and costarred in with Tiffany Haddish.
Ava DuVernay's 'When They See Us' Wins Best Limited Series At Critics' Choice Awards
This was a major win for the Netflix docuseries, which has been largely snubbed for most of the awards season.
'Atlanta' Will Return With Two New Seasons in 2021
After a long hiatus, Donald Glover's show will return with back-to-back seasons.
Oscars Will Go Without A Host Again
This is the second year in a row that the awards ceremony will go hostless. But will it be entertaining?
Lizzo Announced As First-Ever Female Headliner At Bonnaroo: ‘It’s About Damn Time!’
The 19th annual music festival announced its full four-day schedule on Tuesday.
'Surviving R. Kelly' Sequel Increases Calls To Sexual Assault Hotline By 40%
According to RAINN, its national hotline often sees sharp increases when sexual abuse and assault cases make the headlines.
Ludacris Is Officially A Gabonese Citizen
The rapper-turned-actor and his family have taken on the citizenship of his wife's native Gabon.