Latest entertainment stories from across Kenya.
Kenyan singer and songwriter Bien-Aimé Baraza has teamed up with beloved Tanzanian musician Ali Kiba for their new single “Finale.” The song’s official music video debuted at No. 2 on YouTube’s trending chart, amassing over 769,229 views,…
The Florida woman who allegedly shot at the Los Angeles mansion of pop superstar Rihanna has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and more than a dozen related charges. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, is accused of trying to kill Rihanna after…
Creative Eddie Butita has launched a new initiative, Slate 100, aimed at addressing the access and opportunity issues many Kenyan filmmakers face and grow a culture of film in the country. Launching the initiative, Butita said, “Kenyan…
The Kenya Film Commission in partnership with the Kalasha International Film and TV awards unveiled this year’s nominees on Wednesday, March 25. The unveiling ceremony held at the Panari Hotel marks the beginning of the 14th edition of the…
Alan Ritchson, star of the hit series ‘Reacher’, will not be charged following an altercation with his neighbour that went viral online. Tennessee Police said that they concluded that the actor had acted in self-defence during the…
Award-winning script writer and author, Mona Ombogo, is one of four African writers expected to pitch their ideas and stories at the Series Mania Forum in Lille, France. Following a six months of intensive development through the Realness…
Sci-fi space adventure ‘Project Hail Mary’ has rocketed to $140.9m (KSh 18.2B) at the global box office, making it the biggest debut of the year so far. Canadian actor Ryan Gosling stars in the movie as a science teacher tasked with saving…
Celebrated percussionist Kasiva Mutua is set to perform at this year’s Afrika Tage concert in Vienna. The event scheduled from August 14 to 24 will take place at Danube Island. According to the organisers, the event is meant to celebrate…
Kenyan-born singer, songwriter and producer has released the first episode of a documentary detailing her work in music for the past 20 years. The series, distributed on her YouTube channel, is meant to be a “self-reflection” but also a…
Netflix streamed the concert live for the group’s fans across 190 countries, including Kenya. More than 100,000 fans turned out to see K-pop superstars BTS’s first concert in nearly four years in Seoul, their label said Sunday. The…
“It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” the family said in a statement on Instagram. “To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us,…
Ahead of the play about Wangari Maathai set for April, audiences have an opportunity to celebrate the environmentalist’s legacy on Friday evening through an interactive and social experience dubbed the ‘Wangari Maathai Quiz Night’.…
US rapper Afroman has defeated seven sheriff’s deputies in a court case after they sued him for releasing songs and videos that mocked them and a raid they carried out on his home. The officers broke down the musician’s door in 2022 as…
Kenyan pop collective Matata has teamed up with Tanzanian hitmaker Marioo to release “Nyongi”. The single is the first from the group’s upcoming EP ‘ERA (East Rise Again)’ set to be released in June. Produced by Kenyan producer Wodomolo,…
Tanzanian crooner and music icon, Lady Jaydee, has signed a partnership with record label Universal Music Group EA. The partnership was recently announced in a statement from the label: “We are honoured to partner with Lady Jaydee, one of…
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) shared its report on Wednesday via an online stream attended by journalists worldwide. The global music industry generated $31.7 billion last year, driven by online…
Kenyan Afro-pop artist Jovial has officially signed a new distribution and label services deal with global music company ONErpm. The partnership was announced on Wednesday, adding Jovial to ONErpm’s expanding roster of African talent,…
Set to premiere on December 18, fans of the science-fiction movie ‘Dune’ have reason to anticipate the trilogy’s finale as the first teaser for the final film releases on all platforms. Taking place 17 years after the events of ‘Dune 2’,…
The BBC has urged a court to dismiss Donald Trump’s multi-billion dollar lawsuit against it, arguing that a Panorama episode – which edited together different sections of a speech he gave – never aired in the US. “It wasn’t available to…
The 98th Academy Awards (or 2026 Oscars) delivered history, a few moving speeches, and the kind of sweep that writes a filmmaker into the permanent record. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle after Another won six awards, including Best…
“In a house where blood has soured, the only thing more dangerous than the son who leaves is the son who stays to take his place.” A new Kikuyu-language drama exploring family rivalry, legacy and betrayal is set to open on Saturday.…
The government convened a national forum to tackle digital piracy, bringing together regulators, broadcasters, telecommunications companies and creative sector representatives to develop coordinated measures against a practice that is…
‘One Battle After Another’ led the way with six wins, while Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley and Sinners’ Michael B Jordan scooped the top acting honours. See the full list of winners and nominees below. Best picture WINNER: One Battle After…
Girl group The Pussycat Dolls have announced they will reunite as a trio for a new single and world tour. Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt have released a new track, Club Song, and will kick off a string of live shows…
