The Uganda creative fraternity mourns the untimely death of artist, content creator, digital manager, and marketer Manty Flex. According to reports, Manty Flex was involved in a terrible road accident that saw him succumb to injuries he sustained.

Lilongwe-based artist Mic Mash has made a significant impact with his latest track, ‘Mtima’ featuring Praise Umali. The song delivers a sharp diss aimed at a former lover, setting a compelling tone. As the rhythm unfolds, the lyrics convey a wish for the ex to encounter misfortune in future relationships, allowing them to feel the pain they caused others, a true illustration of the saying, “what goes around comes around.”

The 2025 iKon Awards continue to shine a spotlight on outstanding talent in the film industry, celebrating the creativity and dedication of filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals. The Ikon Awards, now in its 3rd edition, is scheduled to happen on 29th March, 2025 at Serena Hotel Kampala. The awards are a prestigious annual celebration of creativity, excellence and innovation in Uganda’s film and creative sector. They aim to honor and recognize exceptional talent, projects, and contributions that elevate the creative industry both locally and internationally. Recently, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) partnered with iKon Awards to promote the industry. As excitement builds for the upcoming ceremony, the iKon Awards continue to play a crucial role in recognizing and elevating talent in the African film industry, inspiring the next generation of storytellers.

The much-anticipated political drama The Presidency premiered in grand style at Alliance Française, Lagos, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The event saw a stunning turnout of film enthusiasts, industry stakeholders, and media personalities, all gathered to celebrate the film’s official debut.

An actress and content creator, Olukemi Niyi-Aluko, known as Diva Gold, contests the notion held by some that women have an easier path than men. In a discussion with Saturday Beats, she remarked, “I don’t know who made that statement that women generally find things easy in Africa. I am hustling for every penny I get. Nobody is giving me any free money. Day and night, I have to work and think of ideas for content. I have to look for people to feature me in their movies. It has just been the grace of God. I don’t believe in that saying that women find it easy. I am working so hard.”

Renowned Ghanaian fashion icon, Osebo the Zaraman, real name Richard Brown, has once again found love and is set to walk down the aisle again. In an exclusive interview with Ghana Weekend News seen by zionfelix.net, the controversial fashion icon revealed that his much-anticipated wedding is scheduled to take place on August 15, 2025.

Ghana’s film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Mawuli Semevo, who tragically passed away at the Ridge Hospital after succumbing to injuries sustained in a domestic fire accident. The fire, which broke out at his Adenta SSNIT flats on Friday, February 7, caught Semevo while he was asleep in his bedroom. In an attempt to escape, he ran through the flames but collapsed outside, where neighbors rushed him to the hospital. Despite medical efforts, including a 21-day survival prognosis, Semevo passed away 13 days later.

"Papa died today in Bamako. We are all in shock. He dedicated all his life to his country, to cinema and to art", Mariam Cissé said. Cissé won the jury's prize at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival for "Yeelen" ("Brightness"), which draws on legends from west Africa's Bambara people and was the first African film to win an award at Cannes.

The four Egyptian films featured at the Berlinale are Al Mosta'mera (The Settlement) by Mohamed Rashad, Daye: Seret Ahl El Daye (The Tale of Daye's Family) by Karim El Shenawy, East of Noon by Hala Elkoussy, and the short film Akher Youm (The Last Day) by Mahmoud Ibrahim.

The Amouri Mubarak Foundation expressed its concern about the illegal exploitation of the legacy of the late artist Amouri Mubarak, warning against commercial practices that aim to exploit his name and works illegally.

It’s a big weekend for lifestyle in Kigali as American icon John Legend takes the stage at the BK Arena. Expect the venue to be packed, but if you're looking for other spots to enjoy your weekly dose of fun, there are plenty of options across sports, music, art, and business. Here are eight exciting events to check out:

Paddyman Kayiwa is a church boy who chanced on sharing space in a production studio with Elly Wamala. That moment was later the anchor for his career and he has gone on to produce some of the songs on Uganda’s hit list in the last two decades. At the height of the musical beef between Jose Chameleone, Bebe Cool and Bobi Wine, each of them trusted him to produce their next hits, a kind of competition he says was healthy because the audience got good music while the artistes developed themselves.

The countdown has begun, and the stage is nearly set for the Tanzania Comedy Awards 2025, set to take place this Saturday, February 22, at the Superdome. This year, the spotlight will shine on the country’s most talented comedians as they come together to celebrate their craft, their resilience, and their ability to bring laughter even on the hardest days. With a mix of stand-up comedians and viral online

Highlife musician, Kwabena Kwabena, together with his management has paid a courtesy call on veteran highlife musician, Agya Koo Nimo at his residence in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. This was Kwabena Kwabena's first visit to the highlife legend, who is credited with a number of songs hit songs.

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as a part-owner of Major League Soccer (MLS) club San Diego FC. Through her company, The Leading Vibe, she becomes the first African female to acquire ownership stakes in an MLS team.

According to the global music platform, the 23-year-old Grammy winner’s smash hit Water has garnered one billion hits on Spotify, making her the only solo African artist to achieve this feat.

Government has threatened regulatory sanctions against any broadcaster who will be found promoting or advertising stage plays and public entertainment whose organisers have not secured permission from Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).

Singer Jose Chameleone and his legal team issued a cease and desist letter to journalist and Tiktoker Janie Namukasa for spreading false defamatory comments about him.

Kadongo Kamu singer Gertrude Nalule has warned fellow artist Racheal Namiiro against her song ‘Tofumita Lindazi’ which she has continuously performed without her permission.

Lawyer Mukasa Mbidde was left in shock after he was ambushed by a woman claiming to be his lover at a hotel in Kampala where he was having lunch with his wife Phiona Nayebale.

Renowned DJ and radio presenter DJ Suuna Ben has announced the untimely death of his beloved mother he always addressed as Mukyala Kayondo.

Ihuoma Julia Nneji, daughter of the founder of ABC Transport, has filed a defamation lawsuit against popular social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and others, including social media influencer Kemi Olunloye and legal practitioner Henry Ikenna Uzochukwu.

In another landmark feat, South African sensation Tyla has made history as her hit single 'Water' reaches 1 billion Spotify streams. The single released on July 28, 2023, as the lead single off her self-titled debut album has enjoyed huge global success.

Amid spiraling controversy, Nigerian media personality, Nedu Wazobia, has debunked the reports that he was fired as a host of the popular podcast, 'The Honest Bunch.'