Burna Boy, Siya Kolisi, William Ruto are among world’s most influential people

Burna Boy, Siya Kolisi, William Ruto are among world’s most influential people

Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy, Kenya's President William Ruto, and captain of South Africa's national rugby team Siya Kolisi are leading the group of Africans who have been recognised by Time magazine among the world's most influential people. The BBC further reports that Burna Boy was featured in the icons category, Kolisi was recognised for his leadership through “wisdom and humility”, and President Ruto was named for spearheading Africa's climate action.

April 18, 2024 27

Entertainment

Grammy Awards: Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost?

By Eric Charry, Wesleyan University For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the US has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of the year. The Grammys is the most prestigious award in the largest music industry in the world. Its focus has always been US music styles in categories like pop, R&B, rap, country, jazz and classical. […]

February 2, 2024 36

Africa

African creativity radiates excellence on the international stage

By Bonface Orucho, via bird story agency The global stage has become a platform where African creatives are increasingly gaining recognition, showcasing their exceptional talents, and receiving accolades that underscore the continent's rich creative value. News of Trevor Noah bagging an Emmy award in the Outstanding Talk Series category is the latest recognition of African creativity being appreciated by global audiences. The South African comedian, who hosted The Daily […]

January 19, 2024 15

Africa

Afrobeats and Nollywood are shaping Africa’s gaming industry

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Fusing African soundtracks and narratives, such as those found in Nollywood films, holds immense potential to propel Africa's gaming industry. A recent report highlights how this fusion can drive the success of African games both locally and globally, amplifying African perspectives on a global stage. Game developers are blending music soundtracks from the continent and replicating narratives from African films in a bid to […]

December 6, 2023 9