1. Khaby Lame closes $900M brand deal, sets new benchmark for content creators

    Global TikTok icon Khaby Lame has turned a new page in his meteoric rise, closing a landmark business deal worth nearly one billion dollars, sets a new standard for digital creators worldwide.

  2. 'Sinners' breaks Oscar record with 16 nominations

    The film Sinners has made history at the 98th Academy Awards by receiving a record-breaking 16 nominations, the highest ever for a single film in Oscar history.

  3. Idriss Sultan urges Tanzanian youth to harness social media for income generation

    Actor and Halotel Brand Ambassador Idriss Sultan has urged young people to use social media responsibly and productively, describing digital platforms as a vital avenue for economic empowerment...

  4. Mary J. Blige almost sang ‘Umbrella’, here’s why she passed

    In 2007, Rihanna releases ‘Umbrella’, and it becomes a worldwide phenomenon, cementing her place as a global superstar. Reflecting on the song now, Blige says she instantly sees why it is perfect...

  5. Italian fashion legend Valentino dies at 93

    Italian fashion designer Founder Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, his foundation confirmed on Monday, January 19, 2026 marking the end of an era that shaped modern haute couture.

  6. Burna Boy drops “For Everybody,” to celebrate African sports and culture

    For Everybody debuted just days before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2026 final between Morocco and Senegal.

  7. Sauti za Busara festival moves to new venue

    Organisers have announced that, for the first time in its history, the festival will move to a new and larger venue at the Mnazi Mmoja grounds in Stone Town, citing growing demand for space...

  8. Dhurandhar crosses $150 million, becomes biggest Hindi-only blockbuster ever

    Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh led action drama directed by Aditya Dhar, has created history at the global box office.

  9. Shilole accident claims yet to be officially reported, police say

    The Kigoma Regional Police have said that reports circulating on social media about an accident involving musician and entrepreneur Zuwena Mohamed, popularly known as Shilole, have not been...

  10. East Africa’s screen queens pull back the curtain on their real lives

    Released on December 30 last year, the episode offers audiences a rare glimpse into the human stories behind four of Bongo Movie stars

  11. Juma Jux makes acting debut in comedy skit with Nigeria’s Broda Shaggi

    Tanzanian R&B star Juma Jux is expanding his creative horizons beyond music, making a surprise foray into acting with a guest appearance in a comedy skit alongside popular Nigerian comedian...

  12. How Earthly Elegance ‘Dusty & Decay’ turned fashion into a message of hope

    When Niler Bernard sent me the invitation to Earthly Elegance Season Two, themed Dust and Decay, I almost didn’t go.

  13. Most anticipated movies of 2026: Blockbusters and big returns

    Cinema fans have much to look forward to in 2026, with a mix of long-awaited sequels, franchise continuations, and daring new adaptations set to hit theatres.

  14. Abigail Chams, Harmonize and Hevi put Tanzania on Rolling Stone’s Afropop map

    As Afropop continues its steady rise as a global sound, Tanzanian artistes are increasingly stepping into spaces once dominated by Western and Southern Africa.

  15. Mbosso, Harmonize, Marioo lead with songs that dominated 2025

    Spotify Wrapped finally revealed the songs that dominated streams across the country, confirming what music lovers already felt in their bones: 2025 was a year of unmatched creativity, fierce...