At the 2026 BET Awards in Los Angeles, Kelly Rowland, Chloe Bailey, and Teyana Taylor were highlighted for their standout fashion choices on the red carpet. Rowland wore a liquid gold dress, Bailey adorned herself with vintage Hollywood crystals, and Taylor made a statement in a history-making crimson couture outfit, setting a high standard for the event's fashion.

Yasmina Reza's acclaimed comedy "Art" is being staged at the Baxter Flipside, with a cast featuring Wilhelm van der Walt, Wessel Pretorius and Ludwig Binge. According to IOL, Van der Walt has encouraged theatregoers to attend the production, which runs at the venue until 12 September. The play, written by the celebrated French playwright Reza, is one of her best-known works and has been performed internationally to critical acclaim. The Baxter Flipside is hosting the limited run of the show in Cape Town.

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Stanley Nwabali were among the top winners at the 12th Nigeria Pitch Awards, according to ThisDay Live. The Nigeria Police Force and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) also received Special Achievement in Sports Awards at the event, which honours outstanding performers in Nigerian football.

Kenyan social innovator Wawira Njiru, founder of Food4Education, has won the Leadership Award at the 2026 Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) Awards ceremony in Venice, Italy, according to BellaNaija. The DVF Awards were established in 2010 by designer Diane von Furstenberg and the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation to recognise, support and amplify the voices of extraordinary women dedicated to improving lives around the world.

Godfrey Nathan, known as Godmuya, a presenter with Global TV Online and 255 Global Radio in Tanzania, has been nominated for the Samia Kalamu Awards 2026. According to Global Publishers, he is appealing to the public to vote for him, with the outlet promoting his candidacy under the slogan that a vote for him is a win. The article serves as a call to action for fans and listeners to support his bid for the media-focused award.

Former Arsenal defensive midfielder Emmanuel Petit has said that Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or award. According to Petit, Kvaratskhelia's performances over the last two years justify him winning the prize. Petit added that the Georgian international belongs on a short, non-exhaustive list of contenders for the prestigious individual football honour, according to the Daily Post report.