AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS TODAY Today's African entertainment headlines: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Nollywood, celebrities and culture, from newsrooms across the continent, sorted newest first. Every headline links to the original publisher. 98 entertainment headlines in the last 24 hours.
Last updated 24 Oct 2026, 05:19 GMT
Tinubu, Nollywood mourn veteran actor, Francis Duru Punch ZM MAKENI IS NOT A RELIGIOUS BATTLEGROUND.. IT IS HOME TO FELLOW ZAMBIANS- Mohammed Zaheer breathes fire on Rev. Bruce Kaumba Zambian Observer BJ Africa Tourism Awards 2026 : le Bénin nommé dans quatre catégories Benin Web TV (FR) New kings of flashy wealth: How Kenya’s forex traders are dethroning musicians Tuko Njugush, Guardian Angel, Bahati: How Kenyan celebrities are building businesses outside showbiz Tuko US-Based Kenyan TikToker shares tips on how to join military in America Tuko Finding your soul as Spotty the Dog TimesLIVE ‘Where’s Wanda’, ‘VisionQuest’ and more: 5 things to stream this week TimesLIVE YOUR WEEKLY STARS | 26 October - 1 November TimesLIVE When Pete Edochie wept in Ghana Vanguard SZ Nosipho Tembe: Canvas of confidence! Times of Eswatini MC Rhelax turns wedding hosting into art Punch AMAA 2026: Nollywood battles South Africa, Ghana for continental glory Punch Film Documentary on Asaba Massacre Nominated for AMA Awards 2026 ThisDay SN CROUS de Thiès : Déthié Fall inaugure un pavillon de 1 000 lits et un restaurant de 1 000 places APS (FR) I thought skit making would end my acting career — Pretty Fola Punch LS2510 Fashion: Colours of the Season TimesLIVE BJ Nigeria : la police reconnaît un tir mortel sur l’artiste Izuchukwu Nnaji Benin Web TV (FR) SN Aïcha Rassoul Gning fait un geste remarqué envers sa coépouse Miss Ndiaye (vidéo) Senenews (FR) SN Sécurité du TER : la SENTER et la Gendarmerie nationale blindent le dispositif APS (FR) SN Un artiste sénégalais présente ”Il était une fois Gaza”, une exposition qui dénonce les atteintes à la dignité humaine à Gaza APS (FR) TN Lancement de la 12ᵉ édition du Festival du cinéma de la femme et des jeunes de Djerba Kapitalis (FR) SN BÉTÉ BÉTÉ Saison 4, Épisode 11 : extraits exclusifs de l’humour et de l’intensité Senenews (FR) Okyeame Kwame sends open letter to presidency to honour Ghana’s founding mothers Adom Online Kwame Dzokoto’s sister breaks silence on his sudden death Adom Online BLACQ GOAT to release 6-track project ‘A Coaster’ in December Graphic Online BBNaija should take a break, re-strategise— Tacha Vanguard Sarkodie receives Asantehene’s Badge of Honour, donates items to Manhyia Hospital Adom Online Stonebwoy donates GH¢100,000 to National Amputee Football Team [Video] Adom Online ‘Stop diminishing women’s achievements because of politics, looks, age’ – Gomashie Adom Online ZM Music icon Stevie Wonder sues his ex to evict her from his LA home she’s lived rent-free for nearly 40 years Zambian Observer ZM Meghan Markle issues bombshell statement following ‘disturbing allegations’ about her dad Zambian Observer Creatives Connect Afrika returns to Accra to drive entertainment-led tourism Adom Online SN Diodio Glow Skin en garde à vue : Les images tristes de Fatou Ndiaye et Bbei Binta à la DSC Senenews (FR) SL SLEMA to Launch National Gospel Music Competition in December 2026 Sierraloaded Fatai is third, not first, child, received four flats, other benefits — Okoya family Premium Times A man’s value isn't measured by income alone: Stephana Sefa Boateng discusses finances in marriage 3News ML Nollywood en deuil : L’acteur Francis Duru est décédé à l’âge de 57 ans Malijet (FR) Stephana Sefa Boateng calls for balanced upbringing of boys and girls 3News Bambu Heritage Productions and Africa Arts Network Join Forces to Advance Ghana’s Creative Industry Graphic Online Rwanda: Kagame Defends Strict Dress Codes Amid Rwanda's Dressing Controversy AllAfrica TikToker Khesir Johnson opens up on battling addiction before fame: "I had hit rock bottom” Tuko Film Director Ken Heman Painfully Speaks after His 2 Daughters Die in Fire, Asks for Probe Tuko CI Nollywood en deuil : l’acteur nigerian Francis Duru est décédé à 57 ans ce 23 Octobre Linfodrome (FR) SZ Melisizwe Zwane crowned best conductor at Ntjilo-Ntjilo Times of Eswatini Tope Alabi threatens legal action over online defamation Vanguard ‘Replace hypocrisy in the dictionary with my face’ – Sarkodie replies trolls Adom Online Nathaniel Bassey’s warning to young gospel singer over intimate controversy trends Tuko Video vixen Aisha Saringe claims politicians are in her DMs: “Ni waongo” Tuko Meghan Markle says allegations against father informed decision to protect her children IOL Meghan Markle ‘distressed’ over claims father had child abuse images The Citizen Wiseman Mncube on his Tropika Island of Treasure exit: ‘You have to be willing to fight for it’ IOL ‘I don’t need another hit song in 2026’ – Samini says he wants to prioritise young talents Pulse Ghana ‘It’s really scary. I’ll use it as a lesson’ – SDK Dele on death of Kwame Dzokoto Adom Online Stevie Wonder drags ex-fiance to court to evict her from L.A. home after nearly 40 years Adom Online 2026 Tanyigbe Yam Festival celebrates act of kindness, 100th birthday of community matriarch MyJoyOnline Ogogo’s daughters announce Nollywood plans, pledge to sustain father’s legacy Vanguard NA Restoration Concert 4.0 raises funds for children’s shoes New Era NA Three dots after you and me New Era Jide Kosoko laments debt as N300m cinema film fails to make profit Vanguard NA Celebrating culture through music New Era Rachel Kolisi’s Falling Forward documentary roadshow heads to London IOL WATCH: T’bo Touch promises ‘grand closing’ as Replenishment Concert ends after five years The Citizen Africa: WHO and Enhypen Join Efforts to Inspire Young Blood Donors Globally AllAfrica ML Ancien INA : quel avenir pour cet édifice classé au patrimoine national ? Studio Tamani (FR) Influencer sparks backlash with ‘Rest in Hell’ post about dead woman IOL Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Francis Duru Dies AllAfrica Kenya: Juanita Celebrates Calm, Devoted Love On New Single 'My Baby' AllAfrica Kanayo, Kate Henshaw, others mourn late actor Francis Duru Vanguard Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies at 57 3News MW K250 million budget for silver screen gala Times 360 SA’s most loved reality TV shows battle for top spot at 2026 National Film & TV Awards The Citizen Stonebwoy announces date for 2026 BHIM Festival Adom Online UG I&M Bank Partners with Salvador and Dr Hillary Okello for ‘2 Kings One Mic’ Comedy Show Nile Post Kenya: Nbo Film Festival Kicks Off Its 7th Edition (15 - 25 Oct, 2026) AllAfrica WAV Festival announces Ty Dolla $ign, KWN and Mafikizolo for January 2027 IOL Nigeria: Rema Opens Up On Modest Lifestyle, Avoiding Social Media Display of Wealth AllAfrica Karl Bushby reaches England after 28-year walk around the world IOL Candlelight vigil held for slain Limpopo comedian, Skeem Mafenya IOL Olivia Dean confirmed as Milk + Cookies 2027 headliner for Cape Town and Joburg The Citizen Inaugural Theatre by the Sea brings cultural and ocean-inspired performances to Durban IOL Olivia Dean announced as Milk + Cookies Festival South Africa 2027 headliner IOL NA Penehupifo Pohamba: The humorous grandmother who loved fashion The Namibian BJ Nigeria : l’acteur de Nollywood Francis Duru est mort à 57 ans Benin Web TV (FR) Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies at 57 Graphic Online AAC Letter: A Revolutionary Move Or 'Comedy' | SaharaTV Morning Show | 23rd October, 2026 Sahara Reporters Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies Premium Times Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru passes on Adom Online Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Francis Duru Dies At 57 AllAfrica Former Mrs SA Verushka Singh serves up vulnerability on Celebrity Come Dine With Me South Africa IOL Lil Baby, Kehlani to headline Rhythm Unplugged 2026 in Lagos Vanguard Nigeria: Adekunle Gold, Pesa Commit $20,000 to Sickle Cell Organisations AllAfrica Sleeping Beauty to come alive on stage The Citizen Review: Jax goes solo and the stakes get higher in ‘Reasonable Doubt’ season 4 The Citizen Ghana: Veteran Actor and Broadcaster, Seth Kwame Dzokoto Dead AllAfrica Africa: How K-Dramas Use Africa As a Backdrop to Boost South Korea's Image AllAfrica East Africa: East Africa's Next Wave - 10 Artistes Turning Heads in 2026 AllAfrica Celebrity news wrap: Candice Swanepoel dazzles at Victoria Secret, Cyan Boujee 'switches off' and Tom Holland's new bigger role IOL Meet the 2026 Hollywood African Cinema Connection festival jury IOL Eight Cape Town animation studios selected for UNDP Accelerator IOL Thami Ndlala breaks silence following arrest, pledges R10 million legal aid fund IOL Ready for a throwback? Old School R&B Brunch brings the slow jams back IOL GN Dix ans du Salon International du Livre de Jeunesse de Conakry : « Le livre est entré dans les écoles guinéennes » (Entretien exclusif avec Aliou Sow) Guineenews (FR) MR Prix Chinguetti : les 3 lauréats de l’édition 2026 ont été révélés jeudi Sahara Medias (FR) Uganda: Uganda Waragi Unveils UG Yard Party to Redefine Kampala's Youth Party Culture AllAfrica Uganda: Lovers Reggaefest - George Mulindwa Keeps Ugandan Diaspora Connected Through Music and Love AllAfrica Stop announcing how much your movie made at the cinema — Filmmaker Biodun Stephen tells colleagues Vanguard Thami Ndlala pledges R10 million, calls for Madlanga probe amid Blue Mbombo dispute The Citizen Uganda: Pass the AUX 3rd Edition Draws 300+ for a Night of Music, Art and Self-Expression AllAfrica ‘My porn addiction began in JHS’ – Yaw Siki opens up on past struggles Adom Online Meet Mercy Mutemi, the bold lawyer taking on big tech companies Business Daily Adekunle Gold, Pesa commit $20,000 to sickle cell organisations Premium Times I couldn’t care less if people play my old songs – ‘Repented’ Yaw Siki Adom Online JK Rowling vows to keep speaking out on trans issues in new essay IOL ‘Food content gave me more gigs than comedy skits’ –SDK Dele Adom Online Lebo M addresses $27m lawsuit against comedian Learnmore Jonasi after court fee ruling The Citizen Zee Nxumalo added to Milk + Cookies Festival’s 2027 Johannesburg line-up IOL Durban is getting spooky! Five Halloween events to get your blood pumping IOL They call it legwork now — Slim Buster on old-school dance moves Graphic Online Jo-Ann Strauss to host the 2026 Miss South Africa finale The Citizen