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- 12 Jan 2016
African Music Stars Bring African Unity to the Fore @ 2015 Glo-CAF Awards
African unity was brought to the fore Thursday night as iconic African music stars from across the continent enacted scintillating performances to express the “Win as One” theme at the gala night of…
- 23 Sept 2016
Trevor Noah to Host MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016
South African comedy legend and host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah is heading home to host the sixth edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 (MAMA), Africa’s most…
- 25 Nov 2020
MTV Africa Music Awards 2021 Goes Virtual
MTV Africa and MTV Base announced the return of the continental flagship award show in 2021. The Iconic MTV Base celebration, MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), which showcases the ultimate in African…
- 14 Nov 2025
AFRIFF 2025: Globe Awards Spotlight African Creativity, Honour Wigwe Legacy
The 14th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) concluded in Lagos with a dazzling Globe Awards ceremony that celebrated African cinematic excellence and honoured the continent’s…
- 31 Aug 2010
MTV, Bharti Airtel Partners on MAMA
MTV Networks Africa (MTVNA) and Bharti Airtel have reached an agreement to hold the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) in Lagos. MTVNA’s jubilant celebration of contemporary…
- 15 Jul 2022
NBCC Appoints AFRIMA President Creative & Cultural Committee Chairman
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, NBCC has appointed the President of All African Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mr Mike Dada, as the Chairman of its Creative And Cultural Committee. L-R: Mr Olafemi…
- 5 May 2023
AFRIMA Demands Justice For Slain AKA; Urges Governments In Africa To Protect Music Stars
The International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), has implored governments of African countries to arrest the growing cases of violent deaths against music stars on the continent…
- 3 Dec 2016
Young Singers Showcased on Glo-Sponsored African Voices
The next episode of the TV magazine, CNN’s African Voices, sponsored by Globacom, is showcasing young musical artistes who are breaking new grounds and providing inspiration to their peers across the…
- 3 Oct 2019
Burna Boy, Nasty C, Teni Others Battle For Best African Act At The 2019 MTV EMAs
MTV on Wednesday announced nominations for the “2019 MTV EMAs,” including six top acts from the African Continent; BET Award winner Burna Boy & BET Award nominee Teni, South African rapper Nasty…
- 11 May 2009
Zain, Kenya Host Mama 2009
MTV Networks Africa and Zain have confirmed that the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards (Mama), the annual celebration of the continent’s contemporary music and youth culture, holds on October 10 at…
- 17 Aug 2020
AFRIMA Seeks Covid-19 Palliatives for African artistes, Culture Industry Stakeholders
International Congress of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has lent its voice to the advocacy for COVID-19 palliative measures for artistes and other practitioners in the music, culture and…
- 25 Mar 2025
AFRIMA Collaborates with BridgeAfric and UNESCO for Lagos Global Music Workshop
Lagos is set to welcome top music business leaders, celebrities, business executives, and creative industry professionals from around the world as All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, partners with…
- 13 Jan 2021
Nigeria’s Burna Boy, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz Lead the Pack in MAMA Kampala 2021
The second list of nominees for the upcoming MTV Africa Music Awards Kampala 2021 (MAMA) on 20 February spotlights Nigeria’s Burna Boy and Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz who top the list with three…
- 3 Aug 2019
VIMN Africa’s EVP & MD, Alex Okosi, named Honorary Fellow of National Institute of Marketing Of Nigeria
Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa) and BET International, Alex Okosi on Thursday received another befitting industry…
- 14 Dec 2017
BET to Broadcast 2017 MOBO Awards Highlights in Africa
BET has announced that they will air a one-hour highlights show of the prestigious 22nd annual MOBO Awards. The world-renowned awards show celebrating the best in urban music, will broadcast…
- 15 Jun 2017
DStv Brings BET Award to Subscribers Across Africa
BET Africa announced that music heavyweights Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, Big Sean, Post Malone, Roman Gian Arthur and Jessie Reyez will perform at the 2017 “BET Awards” as well as Lifetime…
- 27 Jun 2016
Africa Celebrates as Black Coffee & Falz Win Big at 'BET Awards' 2016
BET Africa (DStv channel 129) has revealed that legendary South African artist Black Coffee has become the first South African artist to win Best International Act: Africa at the BET Awards, while…
- 25 Nov 2022
DStv And GOtv Subscribers To Enjoy Premium Entertainment This Week
It's the season of celebrations and fun! One of the benefits of watching premium entertainment on DStv and GOtv this season is our massive entertainment library of movies and series, great sports…
- 14 Nov 2017
FG Plans to Invest more in Entertainment Infrastructure
The Federal Government says it will provide the needed facilities for the entertainment industry to thrive in the country. Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, said this in an…
- 20 May 2016
Wizkid, Nominated for “Best Int’l Act: Africa” At BET Awards 2016
Nigerian superstar acts Wizkid and Yemi Alade have been nominated for the Best International Act, alongside South African trio of hip hop giants AKA and Cassper Nyovest and dance/house legend Black…
- 28 Jun 2014
Steve Rhodes, Bez, for Glo Sponsored Wole Soyinka Prize Grand Finale
Evergreen music orchestra, Steve Rhodes Orchestra and Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter, Bez, have confirmed attendance for the grand finale of the fifth edition of the Wole…
- 1 May 2019
UBA Marks 70 Years of Excellent Services @ Special CEO Awards Gala
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Pan African financial institution, with operations in 20 African countries and in the United Kingdom, the USA and Paris, over the weekend, celebrated 70 years of…
- 3 Mar 2016
D'Banj, Pearl Thusi Emerge "Lip Sync Battle Africa" Hosts
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa has announced the hosts for Lip Sync Battle Africa, the first localised format of the multi-platform, pop-culture phenomenon to air on the…
- 5 Mar 2015
DStv Now Launches Bonus Channels
DStv Now, the recently launched brand new app that gives you sport, movies, series and so much more is launching three bonus channels; ShortsTV, Ginx TV and Eurochannel, that will only be available…
- 1 Aug 2013
Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife TV Toasts New TV Channel
Mo Abudu, Nigerian media personality and entrepreneur said that she is delighted to have created EbonyLife TV- a channel that appeals to Africa's most important demographic and one that can sit…
- 16 Jun 2008
Celtel Takes 9ice to London for Mandela’s Birthday Concert
Celtel Nigeria has announced its decision to take one of the country’s hottest music stars, 9ice, to London for Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Music Concert. 9ice (born Abolore Adegbola Akande)…
- 31 Jul 2015
D’Banj Visits Yudala, Commends Retails Gaint
Self-styled KokoMaster and one of Nigeria’s most iconic entertainers, D’Banj has paid a courtesy visit to the corporate head office of Yudala to congratulate the company on the revolution being…
- 29 Jun 2010
British Artist to Make Fela Kuti Biopic
Turner prize-winning artist and film-maker, who won a Bafta for debut feature Hunger, will direct and write a movie about the Afrobeat creator and Nigerian activist. British artist-turned-director…
- 22 Jan 2020
VCNI Announces New Africa Executive Leadership Team As Alex Okosi Moves to New Opportunities
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has announced the departure of VCNI veteran Alex Okosi, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of VCN Africa and BET International at the end of…
- 5 Nov 2019
Burna Boy Wins ‘Best Africa Act’ Award at 2019 MTV EMA’s
Burna Boy a serial hitmaker has emerged winner of the Best Africa Act award at the 2019 MTV EMA’s. Burna who was nominated alongside fellow Nigerian, Teni the Entertainer , South Africa's Prince…