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Idris Elba for Africa Day Benefit Concert

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Hollywood

“You Be The Great Generation, Let Your Greatness Blossom” – Idris Elba

Idris Elba hosted the Africa Day benefit concert and he delivered some powerful statements of Africa and its people. He encouraged everyone to tap into the energy of love and…

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“It’s Always Been Africa’s Time” – Actress and Comedian, Yvonne Orji

Actress Yvonne Orji made a special appearance at the Africa Day Benefit Concert which aired on MTV Base’s YouTube channel. Speaking on Africa, she said that “It’s always been Africa’s…

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Styl Plus Set To Have Their First Instagram Live Performance Today

Concerts have taken a whole new form in this COVID-19 era. Artists are having to devise new ways of entertaining and engaging with their fans, with Instagram Live being the…

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Afrobeat vs. Afrobeats: MTV Base’s Musicology Finally Puts an End To the Debate

In global pop culture, Africa is the new cool, and Nigeria happens to be the coolest kid in the family tree – courtesy of our contemporary music. In the words…

PHOTOS: MTV's Susan Younis marries Gideon Khobane in South Africa

The wedding was held at the MEMOIRE wedding and function venue, Muldersdrift, South Africa with Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru, Leslie Kasumba and others as part of the bridesmaid.

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Digital startups, developing markets, establishing Africa's new music industry

After long-term challenges with widespread piracy and a widely disparate radio and record industry, a burgeoning legitimate music scene is fast emerging on the continent of Africa...

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“You Be The Great Generation, Let Your Greatness Blossom” – Idris Elba

“It’s Always Been Africa’s Time” – Actress and Comedian, Yvonne Orji

Styl Plus Set To Have Their First Instagram Live Performance Today

Afrobeat vs. Afrobeats: MTV Base’s Musicology Finally Puts an End To the Debate

PHOTOS: MTV's Susan Younis marries Gideon Khobane in South Africa

Digital startups, developing markets, establishing Africa's new music industry

Davido lights up the stage at his Coachella debut performance

Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West denied entry to UK

DJ Tunez and Burna Boy allegedly clash at Obi’s house

Ghana Music Awards: 4 Nigerian songs nominated for “African Song of the Year”

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Wura S4, Dividends, and other shows to stream this long holiday

AMVCA 2026: Nominees with back-to-back nominations in 2025 and 2026

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

Full List: Sinners, Michael B. Jordan shine as Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history at 2026 Oscars

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