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Apart from deploying drones, vans mounted with loudspeakers and arresting violators, the African country Rwanda has turned to artists to create awareness about health protocols to stem the spread of COVID-19. A group of 14 artists has launched a project called "Kurema Kureba Kwiga" ("To Create, To See, To Learn"), for designing creative themes to inspire positive behavioural changes...

The 33rd edition of the biennial tournament due to begin in Cameroon January 9, 2021, has now been pushed forward to January 2022. Due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic across the continent. This was announced after the recently held Executive Committee meeting. The next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) has been postponed by 12 months while cancelling the African...

Following the impact of the novel coronavirus on worldwide sports, Arsenal looks to salary reduction to help the club survive during the pandemic period.  Arsenal players, manager Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff have agreed to the wage cuts except for Mesut Ozil and two other players who have not agreed to the proposal, which will see annual salaries slashed...

A film and television relief fund worth R8.3-million has been established by Netflix in partnership with the South African Screen Federation (SASFED) and supported by the Independent Producers Organisation (IPO). The fund aims to provide short-term financial relief to ‘below-the-line workers whose livelihoods have been negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Many of those affected are paid hourly wages and...

Hollywood giants Disney is partnering with FilmOne Entertainment, a Nigerian movie production & distribution company to market its new releases in West Africa. The deal gives FilmOne Entertainment the sole rights to distribute movies owned by the American entertainment conglomerate in Nigeria, Liberia and Ghana. One of the directors at FilmOne Moses Babatope in a statement said, 'It is a major...

The singer recently shared a picture of herself wearing black pointed heels and a high-necked, black mini-dress with billowing full-length sleeves. It is her first Instagram post since she shared a snap of herself enjoying a Christmas party in December last year. In her post, she thanked first responders and essential workers as she showed off her incredible figure in a tiny black...

A short teaser trailer of a new visual album, "Black Is King," was unveiled on Saturday night at beyonce.com. The trailer shows the superstar reading a well-worn copy of Robert Farris Thompson's 1971 book “Black Gods and Kings.” In one visual, she smiles and cradles a baby in her arms by the water, while a basket sweeps by on a...

Premier League clubs have unanimously voted to resume contact training as four more individuals from three sides have tested positive for coronavirus. A total of 1,008 players and staff were tested in the third round of testing. Phase two of 'Project Restart' will see players "train as a group and engage in tackling while minimising unnecessary close contact", the league said. Discussions...

History has been made today in Germany’s football following the appointment of Daniel Thioune as Hamburger SV’s new coach. Thioune is the first German-born Black coach in any of German football’s professional divisions. Thioune was born in Germany to a Senegalese father and German mother and holds dual citizenship. The 45-year-old joins on a two-year deal from fellow 2. Bundesliga side...

Adidas and Manchester United today present the fresh, new 2020/21 season home kit, inspired by the club's iconic crest. Inigo Turner, Design Director at Adidas, said: "For this season, we researched the values and iconography that connect athlete and fan, and looked to fuse these with modernity and innovation, to create something that connects the people and stands for unity. "We...