BTS members RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have officially begun their mandatory military service. The announcement was made by their agency, BigHit Music, on Wednesday morning. “We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have initiated the military enlistment process,” the band’s music label BIGHIT Music wrote in a…

London has once again been crowned the best city in the world, according to Resonance Consultancy's annual City Attractiveness Index. The index, which ranks 270 cities with populations of over one million, assesses cities across a range of factors, including livability, lovability, and prosperity. This year's report found that London continued to excel in all…

Showmax has emerged as the frontrunner in Africa's streaming market, securing a commanding 40% market share, according to Omdia Research. This significant development marks a turning point in the region's streaming landscape, with Showmax strategically positioning itself as the preferred choice for viewers. Showmax's success is not sudden but the culmination of deliberate efforts and…

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has addressed concerns from fans after she removed the title of "Guinness World Record holder" from her social media bio. Despite being dethroned by Irish chef Alan Fisher for the "longest cooking marathon (individual)" record, Baci maintains her status as a record-breaking chef. In a heartfelt message shared on her social…

In a recent interview with Angie Martinez on Power 105.1 FM, Nigerian singer Tems shed more light on her experience in the Ugandan prison where she was detained for two days in 2020, alongside Omah Lay, after being charged in court. Tems revealed that she and Omah Lay were completely cut off from the outside…

Burna Boy's hit single "Gbona" has received platinum certification in France, according to the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP). This means that the song has sold over 150,000 units in the country. "Gbona" is Burna Boy's second platinum certification in France, following his 2019 hit "On the Low." He is now the first African…

Afro Nation, the world's largest Afrobeats festival, has canceled its Detty December concert in Nigeria. The festival was scheduled to take place in Lagos from December 19-20, 2023. Afro Nation announced the cancellation on its social media pages on October 31, 2023. The statement read, “Unfortunately the Afro Nation Nigeria festival in Lagos will now…

South Korea is on track to become a multiracial nation in 2024, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report, which was released on October 30, 2023, predicts that the percentage of people with foreign backgrounds in South Korea will reach 5.1% in 2024. This means that…

Culture Management Group (CMG) is thrilled to announce the headliners for the 2023 AfroFuture Festival: Nigerian superstar Davido, British-Gambian rapper J Hus, and Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif. The festival will take place on December 28th and 29th at the El Wak Stadium in Accra, Ghana. In addition to the headliners, the festival will also feature…