African films face distribution, revenue gaps despite strong demand – Study
…Report projects pay-TV, streaming market to hit $5.2bn by 2030 A new study has identified distribution challenges, limited financing and affordability constraints as major obstacles preventing African films from reaching wider audiences and generating sustainable revenue, despite growing demand for locally produced stories. The study, covering Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal and South Africa, projects […]
UK govt blocks Kanye West from London music fest
The UK government Tuesday blocked US rapper Kanye West from visiting to headline a music festival amid a backlash over his past antisemitic outbursts, according to the BBC.
DJ Tunez breaks silence after reports of clash with Burna Boy
Nigerian disc jockey DJ Tunez has broken the silence following widespread reports of an alleged altercation involving Afrobeats star Burna Boy at a Lagos party.
Clarus of ‘The New Masquerade’ fame dies at 83
The Nigerian film and television industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor Davis Offor, widely known for his role as Clarus in the iconic sitcom The New Masquerade.
Rapper Offset hospitalised after being shot in Florida
Rapper Offset is in a stable condition in hospital after being shot outside a casino in Florida on Monday.
Kanye West offers to meet UK Jewish community amid music fest row
Kanye West on Tuesday offered to meet members of the British Jewish community amid a backlash over the US rapper’s previous antisemitic outbursts.
