1. Miss South Africa 2026 gets dragged over ‘low-budget’ crown

    The jewellery company confirmed that its sponsorship agreement with the Miss South Africa Organisation was not renewed for 2026 after negotiations failed to produce a mutually beneficial agreement.

  2. Tanzania’s Queen Elizabeth Makune secures visa, heads to Puerto Rico for Miss Universe 2026

    The 75th edition of Miss Universe will take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the national costume presentation scheduled for November 21, preliminary competition on November 22 and the grand...

  3. Malaika Gray’s My Fever approaches 2.4 million YouTube views in less than a month

    The song also featured on Tanzania’s YouTube music trending chart, ranking 13th as of November 15, further highlighting its strong performance since release.

  4. Davido’s Tanzania trip ends with a “see you soon” message to Diamond Platnumz

    Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has departed Tanzania following a visit that brought him together with Bongo Flava heavyweight Diamond Platnumz, with a farewell video shared by the Tanzanian star...

  5. Ayra Starr joins a growing list of African stars heading to Coachella

    Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is set to add her name to the growing list of African artistes who have performed at Coachella, as the continent continues to gain visibility at one of the world’s most...

  6. After 12 years, could Diamond and Davido deliver another hit?

    A reunion between Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz and Nigerian Afrobeats singer Davido has reignited hopes of another musical collaboration, 12 years after the two artists teamed up on the...

  7. Actor Stacy Keach, star of Mike Hammer and Prison Break, dies aged 85

    American actor Stacy Keach, best known for portraying tough private detective Mike Hammer in the television series Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer, has died aged 85.

  8. Basata calls on young musicians to revive figurative language in songs

    Music stakeholder and expert Abdul Ramadhani said traditional musicians had mastered the art of using language creatively, allowing them to deliver pointed messages without directly naming...

  9. Tanzanian singer takes K-pop dream to South Korea’s Changwon festival

    The embassy later shared that Leilah had delivered an emotional performance in Changwon, representing Tanzania at the festival, and asked the public to support her as audiences awaited the...

  10. Mbosso tops online searches ahead of Diamond, Harmonize

    When it comes to attracting online attention, Mbosso is having a moment, with Tanzanian music fans turning to Google to search for his songs more than those of some of the country's biggest stars.

  11. The last ride: What next is going to happen at KWG?

    What started as an ordinary bicycle ride has taken an unusual turn at Kukuku, where guests have been using bicycles to get to the toilet instead of walking.

  12. US-based Angel Studios bans sex scenes, nudity and F-words in new productions

    Angel Studios, the production company behind Sound of Freedom, Cabrini, His Only Son and The King of Kings, has introduced new content standards banning on-screen sex, nudity, F-words and the...

  13. Sauti za Busara moves 2027 festival from February to March

    The Sauti za Busara music festival will move from its traditional February dates to March next year to accommodate the timing of Ramadan, with organisers announcing a three-day programme...

  14. Whisky is no longer just about status, says Kenyan expert

    For years, ordering an expensive bottle of whisky was considered a symbol of status, but Kenyan chef and whisky expert Mulunda Kombo believes that culture is changing as consumers in Tanzania and...

  15. Malaika Gray to debut with ‘My Fever’ featuring Marioo

    Tanzanian singer-songwriter Malaika Gray is set to release her debut single, My Fever, featuring Bongo Flava star Marioo, on Friday, October 30, 2026, marking the beginning of her musical journey...