Entertainment
The World of Entertainment In Today’s Africa
Africa has experienced a type of evolution in recent years. There has never been a time in history when the entertainment industry of Africa has grown so profoundly.
The entire world is taking notice of the talent coming from the African nation. Every entertainment venue is branching out and a new voice of Africa is clear.
Let us look at today’s Africa together. From film, music, and fine dining, to enjoying online lottery play for the first time, every day in Africa can be new and exciting. Africa’s music industry is a global focus. There is also unmatched development and growth in e-commerce, and movie fields in the business industry.
Musical Entertainment
Bob Marly and Lucky Dube made history that will forever hold a place in Africa as their superstars they are. The nation has given the world many other top musical artists. Clacified.com has listed the top four music artist as follows:
- Burna boy – Award winner for Best Global Music Album and Grammy Winner for Twice as Tall Album.
- Wizkid – Historical musician honored with being the first Nigerian in history to win a Grammy Award.
- Diamond Platnumz – Diamond Platnumz is a talented diversified artist. His music styles include Afropop, hip-hop, and R&B. He plays the bongos and is a top dancer. Diamond Platnumz owns WCB Wasafi record label, Zoom Extra, Wasafi TV, and Wasafi FM.
- Davido – Winner of the MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act of 2017 and nominee for the award in 2021. Davido also holds at least 20 other music awards dating back to 2010. His music is a blend of pop and African blends. Davido is multi-talented. He is a songwriter and record producer.
African Musicians that make up the remainder of the top ten list are:
- Fally Ipupa
- Tiwa Savage
- Sarkodie
- Yemi Alade
- 2Face Idibia
- Sho Madjozi
Photo credit: Waldemar Brandt
Online Gambling Entertainment
Online gambling and lottery play has become a significant industry globally. The African nation is participating widely in this form of entertainment. World Financial Review reports that at least 30% of the adults in Africa are betting on the lottery and playing casino games online.
The growth and development of high-speed internet service have helped this industry grow at the rate it is moving. Because of 4G and 5G networks across Africa, the ability of the website to run the games without lag, hold massive amounts of data, and process payments with lightning speed, virtual casinos are more accessible and that more convenient to use than brick and mortar sites. Fixed-odds betting allows punters to buy online tickets at Lottoland to play lotteries from other countries. This means a person from Africa can win the U.S. Powerball, EuroMillions, EuroJackpot, and other major lotteries were inaccessible before.
Photo credit: Constantin Mutaf
Dining
Making the World’s Best Restaurants list is one of the highest honors a restaurant can accomplish in the dining industry. South Africa has three restaurants on the 2021 list. They are:
Wolfgat – Paternoster, Western Cape
Wolfgat is located in a small coastal area, and its menu is seasonal. Some of the items on their menu take weeks to prepare. Their food is exceptional, and the experience is unique. Book your reservation in advance. They only seat 20 people per sitting to keep their guest list small and sustainable.
La Colombe – Constantia, Western Cape
La Colombe is a five-star restaurant that serves modern French food. They pride themselves in using the freshest, local ingredients. The restaurants are beautiful with world-class views.
Fyn – Cape Town, Western Cape
This is an exciting, five-star restaurant that is on the cutting edge. Serving contemporary cuisine with the bold and exciting flavors of Africa. The dining room is unique, and stunning and the kitchen is world-class with some of the most talented chefs around.
Photo credit: Chris Murray
Film Industry
Nigeria has earned the nickname “Nollywood” due to the 2400 films per year being produced in the country. The movie industry contributes billions to the continent’s GDP annually and employs over 5 million people. While the film industry in Nigeria dates back to the early 19th century, it has never evolved to the modern and current level it is today.
A lot of work is being done on Africa’s infrastructure to help Nigeria reach the potential that is yet to be realized. The African government is also aggressively addressing the problem of movie piracy. When all of these (and other) issues are addressed, it is projected the industry will grow to five times its current value.
Conclusion
Africa has experienced massive growth in the past two decades, and there is no end in sight. Africa has always been a popular travel destination, but it is even more so today. The forms of entertainment the African people enjoy continue to thrive and draw visitors. The eyes of the world are on Africa, and the view is breathtaking.
