Ghanaian hip-hop artist and rapper Sardokie will be tying the knot with longtime girlfriend Tracy Sarkcess this summer. The couple has been together for over a decade and welcomed their first child in 2016. After years of speculation about whether and when they would tie the knot, one of Ghana’s favorite couples will finally wed…
Just three months after giving birth to her first child, Janet Jackson is reportedly splitting from her husband. The former couple welcomed son Eissa in January. Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana have been married since 2012. It’s her third marriage, having previously been married to James DeBarge and René Elizondo Jr. Al Mana is a…
Despite the recession, Nollywood is seeing their best-ever box office returns thanks to a number of recent blockbusters. The romantic comedy The Wedding Party is leading the way with great critical acclaim and huge box office success. This film broke a number of box office records. According to The Guardian, it had “the biggest opening weekend in…
A comedian from Nigeria who has mostly boasted his comedic trade through Instagram and other social networks is now the new brand ambassador for Vomoz Communications, a company that offers airtime and international calling, and the endorsement deal is worth one million dollars. Henry Obiefule, better known as Chief Obi, is an internet sensation whose showbiz dreams…
Former Spice Girl Mel B., real name Melanie Brown, has recently filed for divorce in a Los Angeles Superior Court. Mel B. and her husband, producer Stephen Belafonte, have been married for ten years. The reason for the divorce was listed as irreconcilable differences. Scary Spice has previously been married to Jimmy Gulzar and has dated Eddie…
It seems The Weeknd and Selena Gomez’ romance might be the real thing. After Selena’s stint in rehab and The Weeknd’s history of drug problems, their budding romance is on an upward trajectory. They recently visited The Weeknd’s hometown of Toronto after the end of his tour. This most recent trip comes on the heels…
Allure magazine’s April 2017 issue couldn’t have come at a more important time in the world. Three beautiful women grace the popular beauty publication’s cover, and the entire issue honors a number of women of color as they “get real about beauty and diversity.” It’s a powerful subject that allows all of us to learn,…
Aretha Franklin held the record for most Hot 100 songs of any female artist for nearly four decades, but she has now been knocked into second place by Nicki Minaj. The number to beat was 73 and Minaj had been inching closer for years. Minaj tied Franklin when “Make Love” hit the charts on…
Getting recognized for your talent is a beautiful thing, and it’s only customary that one makes an acceptance speech on such occasions. That’s exactly what Mohammed Anas did during a televised speech while accepting the “Man of the Match” award. Mohammed, a Ghanaian soccer player for the Free State Stars, slipped up during his…
Chuck Berry was a pioneer, trendsetter, and lover of all things rock and roll. Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1926, Berry faced an uphill battle to become a recognized rock and roll icon. After a few run-ins with the law, Berry turned his focus towards his dream. Through his love for music, passion for…
