The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has urged local event promoters to consider postponing performances by South African artistes amid growing public anger over the reported harassment of foreign nationals in South Africa. NACZ chief executive officer Napoleon Nyanhi said the appeal is a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding both performers and audiences, rather than a boycott of South African entertainers.

NEW YORK — Social media has been flooded with claims that internet superstar IShowSpeed has outperformed the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem by music icons Shakira and Burna Boy, sparking one of the biggest online debates ahead of football's biggest tournament.