Entertainment

TikTok (www.TikTok.com) is taking major steps to boost safety on its platform across Sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its inaugural Safety Advisory Council and the expansion of its #SaferTogether community education campaign. By partnering with key stakeholders, including policymakers, members from academia, NGOs, and community leaders, TikTok aims to foster a collaborative approach to ensuring a secure and positive platform environment. This announcement was made at TikTok's Safety Summit […]

In an awkward, live conversation with Manchester United legend, Eric Cantona - in his debut appearance on Matchday Live - host Julia Stuart and Owen Hargreaves attempted to placate the notorious Red Devils' captain. Their efforts were in vain, as the Frenchman eventually tired of the conversation and stormed off the set. He offered a rambling monologue about revolution as his parting shot. https://apo-opa.co/4fK4XrR   Stuart says, "What can you […]

The Marley family, Scorpion Kings, Sofiya Nzau, Flavour, and Olodum unite on Groundbreaking EP “One Drum”; This initiative is under the auspices of CANEX Creations Incorporated which seeks to support the commercialization of IP assets. African Export – Import Bank (Afreximbank) through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Programme is thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated Extended Play (EP), "One Drum," a collaborative masterpiece that bridges cultures and genres, […]

MultiChoice Talent Factory (www.MultiChoice.com) is thrilled to announce that it’s once again calling upon all aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers, and storytellers to apply for entry into the 2025 fully funded academic year.   Whether you're a young professional looking to change careers and expand your horizons or a newcomer eager to make your mark in the TV&Film industry, MTF welcomes applicants from all backgrounds across the 13 countries in Africa: […]

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has launched the Seventh Episode of their First-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media handles. ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts from various domains with the aim to raise awareness […]

The 26th Eritrean community festival in the Scandinavian countries was enthusiastically conducted from 25 to 28 July under the theme “Peace Anchored on Resilience,” featuring various activities that depicted the noble Eritrean values. The festival was attended by numerous nationals and friends of Eritrea from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, England, and Switzerland. Biniam Girmay’s historic win of the Green Jersey at the Tour de France 2024 and the 50th […]

ONOMO Hotels (www.OnomoHotels.com) is thrilled to announce the incredible success of this year’s edition of the popular Casablanca Summer Fest, presented for the first time in in partnership with Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service. Taking place at Onomo Casablanca City Centre on 14 July, the Onomo X Spotify Summer Fest treated over 400 music lovers, fashionistas, and food lovers to a showcase by internationally renowned artists […]

By Frikkie Jonker, director of broadcast cybersecurity and anti-piracy at Irdeto, a partner of Multichoice Africa (www.MultiChoice.com). Content piracy is acknowledged as having enormously negative social impacts. It is a type of global organised crime that undermines the creative sector. However, what is not often discussed is what drives content piracy. What leads people to steal content? Unfortunately, the African continent is something of a global dumping ground for inferior products. […]

By Fhulu Badugela, CEO of Multichoice Africa (www.MultiChoice.com) As MultiChoice published its annual ESG report earlier this month, I was struck by the aptness of the term sometimes used in relation to such documents: integrated reporting. Integration is fundamental to any kind of environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact.  MultiChoice Group has had three decades to find that particular sweet spot, refining its formula of enriching lives, while transforming African entertainment and broader […]