Thirty years after US rapper Tupac Shakur was murdered at age 25, his legacy endures across Africa, according to a criminologist writing for The Conversation Africa. The author describes seeing young people in Guinea, South Sudan and Zimbabwe wearing T-shirts bearing his image, and murals honouring him in Sierra Leone and South Africa. For marginalised youth in Cape Town, Tupac is viewed as gangster, prophet and revolutionary all at once.

Trevor Tutu, the son of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, has died at the age of 70, according to SABC News.

Fifteen years after Solly Tyibilika's tragic death in a tavern shooting, his life is remembered for its brilliance and complexity. Tyibilika was a trailblazing Springbok flanker whose legacy has inspired current Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, highlighting the impact of his journey on future generations of rugby players.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, known as Wizkid, headlined the closing night of the 2026 Afro Plus Fest in Maryland, United States, on Sunday, according to Information Nigeria. The performance marked 15 years since his breakthrough in the music industry. The 35-year-old Grammy Award winner closed the three-day festival, which ran from 4 to 6 September.

Doreen Broadnax, a pioneering figure in hip-hop known as Sparky D, has passed away at the age of 61. Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief from fans who remember her as a battle rap icon and an inspirational figure in music history.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, a hip-hop group with over 33 years in the music industry, is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This recognition highlights their enduring influence and contributions to the genre.