- Kenyan filmmakers demonstrated their prowess by clinching prestigious awards in the renowned 48 Hour Film Project, the world's largest short film contest that happens in more than 100 cities each year.
- Kenyans are having fun exchanging banter on the uncanny resemblance between American businessman and politician Tim Scott and Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- At least one case of car theft was reported and 20 mobile phones were stolen during the four-day Ugandan Nyege Nyege festival which ended Sunday, authorities have said.
- Keke Palmer is now the sole guardian of her 8-month-old son Leodis after she filed and was granted a request for a domestic violence restraining order against the child’s father, Darius Jackson.
- Popular Jamaican dancehall ace Vybz Kartel has shown his appreciation to Kenya after a young high school boy was recorded perfectly singing out his global hit 'Anything'.
- The New York Times, which first reported the story, says the state suit filed in Manhattan accuses Neil Portnow -- who stepped down as head of the Recording Academy in 2019 over his disparaging comments toward women -- of sexual battery. It also accuses the Academy of negligence.
- A portrait of William Shakespeare and a copy of a speech from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" were sent to the edge of space as part of a short film series marking 400 years since the first volume of the playwright's works was published.
- Several people have reported experiencing eye pain, vision problems, and sunburnt skin after attending ApeFest, an NFT collection event in Hong Kong that ran from November 3rd-5th.
- Irish chef Alan Fisher, an owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan, has broken Nigerian chef Hilda Baci's longest cooking marathon by an individual record after clocking in a time of 119 hours 57 minutes
- Flamboyant socialite Vera Sidika is slated to host the same event alongside her ex husband Brown Mauzo in a rare encounter which many have translated as an opportunity for the estranged parents of two to make amends
- A catchy little Kikuyu song has lit up Kenyan Tiktok with many people spawning remixes and even posting videos of themselves either reacting to the song's seismic effect or just jamming along to it.
- A new Beatles song, produced with the help of AI, is on track to be named number one on the UK's official singles chart on Sunday night, the chart company said.
- US-based Kenyan turntablist DJ Teackles is one of the most notable names across the East Coast - a vast region encompassing the coastline where the Eastern United States meets the Atlantic Ocean and also the region where some of the most popular US states are found - New York, New Jersey, Delaware…
- A revelation by American Youtuber MrBeast, that he drilled 52 boreholes in Kenya to help local communities access clean water has sparked mixed reactions from netizens.
- American Youtube star MrBeast has left a major mark in Kenya after apparently drilling 29 boreholes to provide water to communities and schools lacking clean drinking water.
- A former gang member who had long boasted of his involvement in the murder of rap legend Tupac Shakur a quarter of a century ago pleaded not guilty in a US court on Thursday.
- Rapper and singer Nyashinski tripped and fell on the stage while making a cameo appearance to perform his part in the Sauti Sol collaboration, 'Short and Sweet' during the farewell concert for the boyband.
- Sauti Sol has partnered with Coke Studio for their upcoming concert dubbed ‘Sol Fest’, which will mark their last performance as a group before parting ways.
- The cast of "Friends" said in a joint statement Monday that they have been left "utterly devastated" by the sudden death of their co-star Matthew Perry.
- The much-anticipated Oktobafest 2023 came to a triumphant close on Sunday, after three days of non-stop music, cultural immersion, and electrifying performances.
- Rising music sensation Savinnah has announced the pre-order availability of her debut EP ‘Pardon Me’ alongside the release of her new single ‘Nyota.’
- Journalist Willis Raburu has tendered his resignation as the Chairman of the Nairobi Festival Committee, which is under the Nairobi County government.
- The cause of actor Matthew Perry’s death at his residence Saturday will require additional investigative steps by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office before reaching a conclusion, according to records from the agency.
- Globe-trotting rapper Kristoff has continued to shut down the US as his CMG Records-sponsored American tour gathers steam, with a stream of adrenaline-packed performances in some of the swankiest spots across the States.
- Matthew Perry, troubled star of the smash hit TV sitcom "Friends," was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday, US media reported. He was 54.
- Comedian David Oyando, best known as Mulamwah, on Saturday visited the home of his alleged 'bestie' Ruth, where they held a well attended traditional ceremony.
- High-flying rapper Khaligraph Jones' new upcoming house, which he showed off recently, has been met with some ridicule and muted derision from some online quarters for it's rather 'unsightly appearance
- Preparations for this year’s Tusker Oktobafest have entered the home stretch, with the organizers putting the final touches ahead of the first event day on Friday.
- A fleet of luxurious super cars has arrived in the country ahead of the The OneLife Rally Safari Kenya which is set to take place from October 28 to November 4
