South African music star Tyla is set to perform at AfroNation Portugal this weekend, adding another international festival appearance to her 2026 schedule.

The Grammy-winning singer is among the headline acts for the three-day festival, which takes place at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Portugal, from July 3 to July 5. She joins a lineup featuring fellow African stars Wizkid, Asake and Olamide, alongside American rapper Gunna and other artists performing across Afrobeats, amapiano, hip hop and R&B.

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AfroNation has become one of the largest festivals celebrating African music outside the continent, attracting thousands of fans from around the world each year. Tyla’s inclusion in this year’s lineup adds another high-profile international festival to her growing list of performances.

Her return to the AfroNation stage comes three years after she performed at the festival in 2023, before “Water” became an international hit. Since then, she has won a Grammy Award, performed on major international stages and continued to build her global fan base.

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Fans attending the festival are expected to hear a mix of her biggest hits and newer material. Tyla has also been building anticipation for her second studio album, APOP, which is scheduled for release later this month. The project has already been previewed with singles including “She Did It Again”, offering fans an early look at the upcoming album.

Her appearance also comes as African artists continue to feature prominently at major music festivals across Europe. AfroNation has built its reputation by bringing together established stars and emerging talent from across Africa and the diaspora, introducing their music to audiences from around the world.

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This year’s edition features another extensive lineup, with organisers announcing artists in several phases ahead of the festival. Tyla’s place among the headline performers reflects her continued success on the international music scene.

The Portugal performance is expected to include popular songs such as “Water”, “Push 2 Start” and “Chanel”, while also giving festivalgoers a preview of music from APOP before its official release.

Mapaseka Koetle has officially closed a major chapter in her television career as she exited the character Dintle Nyathi from the soap opera Scandal!. The development is the end of a journey that has spanned years of performance within the fictional newsroom of the show.

She bid farewell on Instagram, where she wrote about how her career has evolved,

“Dear Dintle, 13 years ago, I met a character who would change my life forever. I didn’t just play you; I grew up with you.”

“Through every triumph, mistake, heartbreak and victory, you taught me resilience, strength and the power of starting over. You helped me shape the woman and actress I am today,” she wrote.

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She thanked everyone for giving her the chance to portray the character and said she won’t forget it.

“Thank you for opening doors I once only dreamed of walking through. Thank you for giving me a home, a purpose and memories I will cherish forever,” she added.

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Some of her co-actors said their goodbyes. Brighton Ngoma, who played Quinton Nyathi, bid farewell,

“To all my colleagues, past and present, well done fam”

Sivenathi Mabuya, who portrayed Xolile Langa (and later Medupe), said:

“Ohhh man.. No words. I just never thought this day would come when we’d say goodbye to one of South Africa’s most ICONIC shows. It all began with Xolile Langa Medupe… IYKYK!!!!”

Koetle said in several interviews over the years in which she discussed the demands of portraying a long running character, and the pressures of adapting to changing scripts. While she didn’t see the exit as a retirement from acting, she is open to new roles.

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For Scandal!, the exit of Dintle Nyathi closes a storyline era that has shaped the show’s identity. For audiences, it marks the end of a familiar presence in a fictional world that mirrors contemporary urban life in South Africa. .

The departure is being viewed as a structured transition, reflecting both the natural lifecycle of long-running television characters and the evolving direction of one of South Africa’s most watched soap operas.

Teyana Taylor dominated the 2026 BET Awards, as she won four awards. Held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the annual event rewarded entertainers who contribute to Black culture. Although an actress, she won laurels in fashion and production categories. This showed how far Taylor has come and how much she is appreciated in the industry.

Taylor earned the Best Actress award for how she performed in One Battle After Another. The movie was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. She came first ahead of Angela Bassett, Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Quinta Brunson, Regina Hall, Coco Jones, and Chase Infiniti.

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Her second award was in the Video Director of the Year category. Taylor was recognised for directing the Escape Room, a 38 minute visual project  in 2025. The movie was produced through her production company, The Aunties. Those nominated in these categories were Patience Foster, Benny Boom and Cardi B, but she came on top.

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Taylor’s also went home with the Fashion Vanguard Award, which honours individuals with a huge cultural style. She got this because of her bold editorial looks, and red carpet appearances. This category recognised her fashion sense and how it was used to inspire trends. Despite being in a category with Beyoncé, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and Cardi B, she succeeded.

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Janet Jackson presented Taylor with the Icon of the Year Award. It honors those with influence in multiple creative fields. Taylor became emotional as she explained that the award represented years of persistence. She  spoke about the importance of creating opportunities for others and leaving a meaningful legacy.

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Taylor’s four awards showed how talented she is in the entertainment industry . By earning these honours, she reinforced her status as one of the entertainment industry’s most accomplished multi-talented creatives.