Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has claimed the title of Africa’s highest-earning artist on Spotify. According to recent data from the music statistics platform, Chart Masters, Wizkid earned $1 million in monthly streaming revenue, leading the continent’s top earners. The list, which features predominantly Nigerian artists, also includes South Africa’s…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale is gearing up for the release of his first single of 2025, titled Africa Mandiba, dropping on Friday, January 17. The new track reflects on his historic performance in Jamaica at the end of 2024, where he shared the stage with his idol, Vybz Kartel. A snippet of the…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Netflix has officially released the trailer for the highly anticipated third season of Young, Famous & African. The hit reality series is set to premiere on 17 January, promising eight episodes packed with drama, opulence, and intrigue. What to Expect in Season Three The new season offers a deeper dive into the lives of…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian South Africa is abuzz as Grammy-winning sensation Tyla, dubbed the ‘Queen of Popiano,’ gears up for a groundbreaking live-streamed concert at Pretoria’s SunBet Arena. On 18 January 2025, fans from 44 African countries can join the celebration exclusively on Showmax. A Milestone Event for African Entertainment This marks a historic first: an African streaming…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has made its debut on Netflix, with popular shows like Raw, SmackDown, and NXT now available on the streaming platform in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Latin America, and other international markets. This move follows a groundbreaking 10-year, $5 billion (R94 billion) deal signed last year, granting Netflix…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Last year, I took a trip from Philadelphia to Washington, DC, to witness a legendary performance by Angélique Kidjo, the iconic 64-year-old Beninese musician, at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra. Widely regarded as Africa’s most recognized global artist, Kidjo has five Grammy wins and 15 nominations, along with years of…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Global pop sensation Robbie Williams is set to captivate South African audiences at Calabash South Africa 2025. The iconic artist will headline the festival on 22 January 2025 at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium, delivering a night of unforgettable music and entertainment. Robbie Williams’ Stellar Career With over 80 million albums sold worldwide and an…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour, which concluded in Vancouver on December 8, drew over 10 million fans across 149 shows spanning five continents. However, many fans are questioning why Africa was left off the itinerary. A TikTok video reposted on X (formerly Twitter) by @SinginSwiftie has sparked debate. The video shows Kenyans singing along…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Chris Brown’s recent performance at the FNB Stadium made waves, with the American R&B star delivering an unforgettable two-day concert. During the event, DJ Fresh, who kept the energy high between performances, hinted at a potential return to South Africa. The US-based DJ entertained the crowd with an array of South African hits, including…
Chris Brown, the Grammy-winning R&B sensation, headlined a historic concert at South Africa’s 94,000-capacity FnB Stadium in Johannesburg, the largest venue on the continent. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) The American singer made headlines in October 2024 when he sold out the venue in just two hours, marking a significant milestone in…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian On Saturday, the iconic FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, was packed with over 90,000 fans as Chris Brown made his much-anticipated return for the first of two sold-out concerts. The landmark performance marked Breezy’s comeback to the city after years away, drawing an ecstatic crowd eager to experience his electrifying show. Chris Brown…