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As the entertainment landscape continues to gear up for 2025, with a slow start to the year, promoters and artistes are now actively planning ahead. Organisers of the much-publicised event dubbed the “Sunshine City Festival” said it was poised to make a significant impact on May 24-25 at Alex Sports Club in Harare.
Television presenter Denise Zimba hogged headlines this past week after revealing that her best friend had an affair with her ex-husband. Manaka Ranaka added her two cents to the situation and sparked a debate. Former V Entertainment presenter Denise Zimba went on X to expose her German husband and baby daddy, Jakob Schlichtig, for cheating on her with her friend. This was no ordinary friend, though, as Denise shared that they had been best friends for 14 years. Denise Zimba said the friend avoided attending her gatherings. "That's why she always ghosted you when you were pregnant and never celebrated you - birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers."
Ghanaian R&B and Afro-Soul singer Darkua has officially released her first single of the year, “On My Way”. Produced by the renowned Ctea, the track boasts an infectious rhythm, compelling lyrics, and a genre-blending sound that perfectly encapsulates contemporary Ghanaian R&B. Led by the soulful saxophone melodies of Mizter Okyere, On My Way is a heartfelt narrative of longing and desire, wrapped in rich instrumentation and Darkua’s signature soothing vocals.
The Oldies Music Festival is coming back to the stage on February 14, with a special Valentine-themed edition scheduled to take place at Grazia Hotel. The event promises to be a night filled with nostalgia, music, and romance, as it celebrates love through the timeless hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, with special performances by DJs RY and Ominatago live band. RY has been a regular figure on the festival DJ lineup since its inception in 2022 while Ominataga live band will be making its debut on one of Kigali’s biggest old school music event. The event, according to Basile Uwimana, one of the event's key organizers, is all about bringing back the golden era of romance but at the same time offering a variety of exciting activities designed to connect couples across generations.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great Pay TV entertainment recently hosted an exclusive masterclass aimed at equipping Ugandan filmmakers and content creators with essential film skills, particularly in the area of casting for film. The training, which took place at the UCC offices in Bugolobi as part of activities celebrating Pearl Magic Prime’s 4th anniversary, was attended by both emerging and established industry players. The masterclass, themed “Casting for Film”, focused on building the capacity of filmmakers to select the right talent for their productions to meet the needs and requirements of content buyers. Participants also gained insights into key industry challenges, including the dangers of piracy, strategies for content monetization, and producing high-quality content suitable for platforms like Pearl Magic Prime, and Pearl Magic.
Fans and friends of popular Nigerian social media influencer, Tunde Ednut, have taken to the streets of Accra, Ghana to donate food to the needy - as a way of celebrating the super star. About 1,000 needy people on the streets of Madina and East Legon in Accra were fed on January 18, 2024, ahead of Tunde's birthday on January 20. Tunde's fans in Ghana expressed immense joy as they recalled how he has positively impacted their careers and their lives as a whole. Speaking to MyNigeria's journalist, Barbara Esinam Bonney, the organizer of the food donation programme, Ugo Chwuku, stated that it was important for them to gather to celebrate Tunde, as he was a selfless personality who lifts people up once he sees their potential.
A 10-year-old Nigerian, Hephzibah Akinwale, has broken the Guinness World Records, for the longest novel written by a child. Her debut novel, Chronicles of the Timekeepers: Whisked Away, set a new world record for the longest fiction novel written by a child. She published her novel on 21st September 2023, and it contains 58,000 words surpassing the previous record of 44,000 words. The Nigerian talent was born in Cambridge, England, Hephzibah discovered her passion for writing at just eight years old. Encouraged by her mother, Chika Akinwale, she honed her creativity and storytelling skills. Growing up with two younger sisters who share her imaginative spirit, Hephzibah developed a unique ability to craft narratives that seamlessly blend fantasy and reality.
In March 2024, renowned actor Jim Iyke began a bold conversation with Amazon Prime Video. At the heart of the discussion was a daring $2.5 million film project that sparked excitement and quickly captured the attention of industry insiders. Since the announcement, Iyke has remained tight-lipped about many details, teasing only brief glimpses of what’s to come. However, here’s everything we’ve uncovered about this high-stakes production.
Last week, Priscilla and her husband, Juma Jux, a Tanzanian singer, tied the knot in a traditional ceremony according to the groom’s customs and traditions. Announcing the wedding date in an Instagram post, actress Iyabo Ojo also penned a heartfelt gratitude for the love she received during the traditional wedding. The post which included beautiful photos of Iyabo, Priscilla, and Juma Jux taken from their civil wedding was titled ‘A Heartfelt Thank You’. The actress thanked everyone who turned up for her daughter’s wedding as she appreciated God and attributed the success of the event to him. An excited Iyabo Ojo announced that the couple’s white and traditional weddings will hold in April while the grand finale party will be held in Tanzania in May.
Let’s talk about something that needs to be said over and over again; actors should never, under any circumstances, look down on crew members. Ever. Time and time again, we hear stories of actors treating crew members like dirt, acting like they’re some sort of untouchable gods on set. Why? Because they think they’ve “made it.” Recently,Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia called out her colleague, Frederick Leonard, for allegedly mistreating a crew member. According to her, he not only disrespected a script supervisor by using her dress to wipe his sweat (yes, you read that right) but also demanded that she be removed from the set simply because she protested.
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji has discussed his journey before becoming famous and his married life. During an emotional interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, he recounted how his mentor in the Yoruba film industry warned him that he would not succeed within a year. However, the actor remained calm and asked his boss for two years to show what he could achieve. Lateef Adedimeji talked about how his wife, whom he has been married to for nearly four years, faces online bullying and is called barren because they haven’t had a child yet. He mentioned that Mo Bimpe often shares the hurtful messages she receives on social media. Lateef also pointed out that some colleagues who promised to help him with his project, Lisabi, did not support him. Fortunately, his wife was there for him and helped lift his spirits.
The year 2020 was a defining moment for the Rwandan music industry. It marked the emergence of a generation of young artists who not only introduced a new wave of sounds, but also put their own spin on world-conquering music genres, blowing them up in Kigali and beyond. It is the same period that Loud Sound Music, arguably Rwanda's first movement of drillers and trappers (artists who produce the drill and trap genre) rose to prominence after releasing their debut collective album 'Rwanda Rw’ejo I', contributing to the rise of artists like Kenny K-Shot, Ish Kevin, Logan Joe among others. The success of the first project encouraged the production of Rwanda Rw'Ejo 2, which like its continuation of the first project, featuring youngsters including Bobby Bangs, who added a unique vibe to the whole tape, with his verse on track eight 'Amaribori' being the highlight of the entire project.
