Argungu fishing festival: Nigeria’s Tinubu among thousands mesmerised by 59-kg fish

Nigeria’s UNESCO-listed Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival is one of the biggest cultural events in West Africa.
16 Feb, 2026
Valentine’s Day bouquet battle: Flowers or cash?

Couples face a dilemma as they search for new ways to show appreciation to loved ones on Valentine’s Day.
13 Feb, 2026
Nigerian racing star Ugochukwu takes major step toward F1

At just 18, Ugochukwu says he wants to prove he belongs among the brightest young talents climbing the global motorsport ladder.
12 Feb, 2026
Fugu: The Ghana attire that grabbed Zambians’ attention

Traditionally, the fugu attire symbolises royalty, heritage and strength.
6 Feb, 2026

How South Africa’s Tyla beat top Nigerian artists at Grammys 2026

Ghana to develop AI tools in Twi, Ewe, Dagbani langauges

Tortoise Jonathan: The story behind the world’s oldest animal

The story behind Senegal’s iconic African Renaissance Monument

Nigerians pay tributes to Imam who sheltered Christians during attack
15 Jan, 2026
Amazigh people: We are almost 1,000 years ahead of ‘the world’
The Amazigh people of North Africa are celebrating their New Year, 2976 – nearly 1,000 years ahead of the rest of the world using the Gregorian calendar.

8 Jan, 2026
How Ghana police officer’s simple act of kindness went viral
Across the continent, small, human encounters like this are helping redefine how many Africans see their police.

12 Dec, 2025
Marrakech Film Festival 2025 celebrates storytellers who bridge divides
The festival’s recognition of filmmakers often becomes a gateway to international distribution, European co-production networks, and invitations to other major festivals.

6 Dec, 2025
Nigerian star Burna Boy’s US tour hangs in the balance
Experts claim the move follows a massive public relations crisis stemming from an incident at the Nigerian artist’s recent concert in Denver city.

20 Nov, 2025
CAF Awards 2025: How football, music shared spotlight on memorable night
The awards ceremony embraced art, rhythm and identity with artistic performances from different generations.

19 Nov, 2025
Kenyan calls out police service for discriminating against ‘short’ people
Kenyan law requires police recruits to be a minimum of 5-feet-8-inches tall for men, and 5-feet-3-inches tall for women.

18 Nov, 2025
CAF names celebrity presenters for 2025 CAF Awards night
CAF says it brought together Multi-Grammy-winning singer Angélique Kidjo and Moroccan comedian Tahar Lazrak to perfectly reflect the artistic diversity and cultural reach of the continent.

7 Nov, 2025
‘No Sign of Weakness’: Nigeria’s Burna Boy to perform across US and Canada
The tour announcement follows his recent appearance on a TV show, where he reflected on Afrobeats’ global success.

21 Oct, 2025
Nigerian court orders TikTok ‘couple’ to marry in real life
The unusual ruling by the Kano Magistrate Court follows months of viral videos showing the couple in what authorities deemed “immoral” exchanges.

16 Oct, 2025
Reggae music lover and Arsenal fan: Kenyans grieve Raila Odinga
Raila Odinga’s force of personality gave him an outsize hold on Kenyan people despite five failed attempts at the presidency.




