Empire star attacked in suspected hate crime

Police in Chicago say they are investigating a suspected homophobic and racist attack on a star of the US TV drama Empire. Jussie Smollett needed hospital treatment after two men punched him in the face...

Shatta Wale confirms split with Zylofon Music?

The self-acclaimed dancehall king Charles Nii Armah Mensah popularly known as Shatta Wale seems to have confirmed a possible break up with record label, Zylofon Music. The musician posted on his Instagram page asking show...

Davido Shuts down O2 Arena

Multiple-award wining Nigerian singer Davido, on Sunday night shutdown the o2 arena in London with a show stopping concert. This comes after musical rival Wizkid sold out tickets in the same venue mid last year. The...

Prisoner Turkson out with ‘Bra Ma Yen Bu Ma’

Minista Turkson, a gospel musician and an inmate at the Kumasi Central Prison has released a new song titled ‘Bra Ma Yen Bu Ma’ featuring ace gospel musician Jack Alolome. According to the singer, inspiration...

Black Panther wins top prize at SAG awards

Superhero film Black Panther has won the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild awards (SAGs). The box office hit picked up best ensemble cast award in a motion picture, the SAG ceremony's version of...

Jay-Z and Meek Mill pledge $50m to free prisoners

Jay-Z, Meek Mill and sport and business leaders have pledged $50m (£38m) to reform the US criminal justice system. The Reform Alliance, which was inspired by Meek Mill's recent stint in prison for a minor...

I’ve won my fight against depression – Pappy Kojo

Prolific Fante rapper Pappy Kojo has said he has won his fight over depression. The rapper who has been off the music scene for a while, owing to the fact that he had to battle...

US comedian Kevin Barnett dies aged 32

US comedian Kevin Barnett has died at the age of 32. He was known for co-creating the Fox series Rel and as a writer on TV comedies including Broad City, as well as for his...

Legendary musician Oliver Mtukudzi dies

Zimbabwean music legend Oliver Mtukudzi has died. He passed away this afternoon at the Avenues Hospital in Harare. He was 66. Mtukudzi has been battling ill health for quite some time and had to cancel...

Chris Brown: US singer released in Paris rape inquiry

US singer Chris Brown has been released without charge in Paris after being questioned on suspicion of rape, French police say. An investigation into the alleged incident is continuing, the Paris prosecutor's office said. The star...