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15 June 2021
Umlilo Unveils Queer Documentary 'Mask'
South African avant-garde artist Umlilo captures the political nuances of queer experiences in the documentary Mask.
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15 June 2021
The 30th Pan African Film Festival Is Calling For Entries
Africa-centred films and African filmmakers are invited to submit their entries for the 2022 Pan African Film Festival (PAFF), which takes place annually in Los Angeles.
4 years ago
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14 June 2021
COVID-19 Cases Surge To Five Million In Africa
As the world approaches a post-pandemic era, South Africa, Kenya, Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, Ethiopia and Egypt top the list of countries contributing to Africa's alarming five million COVID-19 cases.
4 years ago
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13 June 2021
South African Rapper 25K Drops 'Pheli Makaveli (Intro)' After Signing With Sony Music
Pretoria rapper 25K has released his highly anticipated single "Pheli Makaveli (Intro)" to launch pre-orders for his upcoming titular debut album Pheli Makaveli.
4 years ago
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13 June 2021
Scoop Makhathini's New Partnership For The Upcoming Season of 'Catching Waves'
The latest season of the lifestyle show Catching Waves promises to be the edgiest with Pearl Thusi, FLVME, 25K and more celebrity guests set to make appearances.
4 years ago
Music
11 June 2021
Listen to Djembe Monks' New House Single 'Nhliziyo Yam' Featuring Thandy Dhlana
Zimbabwean afro-house collective Djembe Monks' latest single, featuring Thandy Dhlana, is a soothing tribal house dance track (perfect for the heartbroken).
4 years ago
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11 June 2021
Th&o. Shares Short Film 'Ebusuku', A Story of Solitude and Nocturnal Encounters
South African 'Afrotronic musician' Th&o. has released a dazzling short film for his critically acclaimed and SAMA-nominated debut album 'Ebusuku'.
4 years ago
Film + TV
11 June 2021
TÖME Returns With New Single And A JUNO Award
Nigerian and French-Candadian afrofusion singer TÖME's latest lighthearted single "Nana" blends afrobeats with indie-folk.
4 years ago
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09 June 2021
Tkay Maidza Shares the Surreal Visuals For 'Cashmere'
Zimbabwean-born Australian rapper, Tkay Maidza, has dropped the music video for her single 'Cashmere' which features on her upcoming EP 'Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 3.'
4 years ago
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09 June 2021
Top Picks at the 2021 Encounters South African International Documentary Festival
Over 50 riveting documentaries are set to premiere at this year’s Encounters South African International Documentary Festival which will span over ten days.
4 years ago
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09 June 2021
BLK JKS' Latest Album 'Abantu/Before Humans' is a Sonic Ode to Pan-Africanism
South African punk band BLK JKS’ new album ‘Abantu/Before Humans’ is a must-listen.
4 years ago
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07 June 2021
Racism Continues To Rear Its Ugly Head At A South African School
Following week-long demonstrations by Black students demanding structural changes at Cornwall Hill College, Afrikaans youth organisations protested against transformation on Monday, June 7.
4 years ago
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07 June 2021
Nigeria Extends Twitter Ban To Public and Private Broadcasters
The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has officially enforced the Twitter ban on both private and public broadcasters. This, shortly after Twitter removed a controversial tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari.
News
04 June 2021
Amanda Black's New, Introspective Single 'Kutheni Na' Is Here
Amanda Black re-emerges with her latest single 'Kutheni Na', a bittersweet song that features rapper Kwesta's distinct rhymes.
Film + TV
04 June 2021
South Africa's New Proposal Could Force Netflix To Trim Down Its Content Catalogue
Netflix argues that South Africa's plan to slap international streaming services with a 30 percent local content quota will 'harm' the industry.
Arts + Culture
03 June 2021
YouTuber Menzi Mzimela Shares His Upcoming Dark Graphic Novel 'Mount Olympus'
Popular South African YouTuber Menzi Mzimela's new heroic graphic novel Mount Olympus merges African mythology with South Africa' hard-hitting reality of crime and survival.
News
02 June 2021
Mali Removed From West African Regional Body Until Next Democratic Elections in 2022
Following its latest coup, Mali has been removed from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), without any trade sanctions, after the recently-instated President Colonel Assimi Goïta failed to attend the summit this past weekend.
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02 June 2021
Former Rwandan University Lecturer Arrested For Alleged Genocide Denial
Rwandan YouTuber Aimable Karasira is facing ten years in jail following his recent conspiracy theories that question the legitimacy of the Rwandan genocide.
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