12 articles tagged with “social media”
From a Nigerian bride who walked away from her own wedding to a Zimbabwean businessman honouring a musician's mother, these stories reveal how individuals navigate life's pivotal moments in the age of social media.
Nigerian influencer Papaya Ex's allegations of police assault during a midnight vehicle search have sparked a fierce public dispute, with law enforcement countering that she invoked her celebrity status to resist cooperation.
From reconciliations that shock the internet to relationship allegations that spark viral debates, African entertainment circles find themselves at the centre of intense public scrutiny as fans dissect every move of their favourite personalities.
Gabon has suspended social media platforms indefinitely citing security concerns, while Kenyan lawmakers intensify efforts to regulate TikTok, marking the latest wave of digital platform restrictions across Africa.
Zimbabwe has issued a 28 February deadline for all unregistered tourism operators to comply with registration requirements, while Gabon's media regulator suspends social media platforms citing concerns over false information and cyberbullying.
From NYSC camps to village streams and homework mishaps, ordinary Nigerians are finding unexpected fame through social media moments that blend humour, relatability, and the unscripted reality of everyday life.
As Mark Zuckerberg faces trial over Meta's failure to protect underage users, South African authorities confront a parallel crisis: students gambling away government education funds through social media-linked platforms.
Three disparate stories — a musician's cryptic distress signal, a student's battle with soldier ants, and speculative football politics — reveal how digital platforms capture the full spectrum of Nigerian life, from intimate anxieties to collective aspirations.
As Tanzanian authorities target social media comments amid rising public anger, the move reflects a continental struggle between governments seeking control and citizens demanding digital expression rights.
Authorities across Africa are responding to multiple high-profile sexual assault allegations, from viral social media testimonies to formal rape trials involving religious leaders, raising questions about institutional responses to gender-based violence.
From cult killings in Edo State to bandits flaunting ransom money on TikTok, Nigeria confronts a security landscape where digital platforms amplify physical violence, while mass displacement and highway kidnappings signal a system under siege.
Social media stars Zach Justice and Indiana Massara spark dating speculation while rapper French Montana confirms engagement to Sheikha Mahra, highlighting evolving celebrity relationship dynamics in the digital age.