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Eight days after gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi was arrested for allegedly murdering his ‘girlfriend,’ Salome Adaidu, his father has pleaded with the Nigerian government for leniency. It is the first time the 32-year-old gospel singer’s family has spoken publicly since the incident gained widespread attention. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the artiste was apprehended in Agwan Sarki Orozo, Nasarawa State, while allegedly attempting to dispose of the severed head of 24-year-old Ms Adaidu, a Youth Corps Member serving in Abuja. In a Channels TV interview on Monday, Mr Ajayi’s father said, “I want the government to help me; let them settle the matter. I plead. Help me beg the people; let them leave him (Timilehin Ajayi).” Mr Ajayi’s parents and siblings reside in the Orozo community within the same local government area where their son was nabbed.
Gogo Skhotheni's life update received mixed reactions. Online users speculated about Gogo Skhotheni's Instagram stories where she confirmed marriage. In a post-shared by @izidabazabantu, Gogo Skhotheni took to her Instagram stories and said that her first lobola negotiations did not take so long. In another clip, there were text messages where she was allegedly confirming to someone that she was getting married. The text Gogo Skhotheni allegedly wrote read:
Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan franchise) and Michael Rooker (Guardians Of The Galaxy) have signed on to star in the possession thriller "Izzi". Fuhrman is to star in a dual role in the film, whose synopsis reads: “After years of separation, Jenny returns home to discover that her twin sister Izzi has been possessed by a malevolent force and has disappeared into the surrounding woods. As a long-buried generational curse resurfaces, Jenny joins forces with her father John and local sheriff Blackstone (Rooker) to venture into the cursed forest in a desperate attempt to save her sister.” The pic will be directed by twin brothers Jamie Neese and Jason Neese, who previously served as co-executive producers on Netflix hit "The Umbrella Academy". Daniel Baur’s K5 International has boarded worldwide sales on the film and is introducing it to buyers at this week’s European Film Market. Principal photography is scheduled for fall 2026.
Grammy-nominated star Asake has been announced as one of the headliners for the Yardland Festival in France. The Nigerian hitmaker will be headlining the festival in the company of other global stars, including American rapper Latto and Belgian rapper Hamza. Other stars billed to perform at the festival include French hitmaker Tiakola and Swazi DJ & Producer Uncle Waffles. Asake's 2025 is off to an eventful start, as the singer has been showcasing his new face tattoos and daring fashion.
Spotify has announced Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and worship leader Sunmisola Agbebi as the EQUAL Africa Artist for February 2025, recognising her talent and impact in the gospel music industry. Sunmisola Agbebi joins Qing Madi in the 2025 EQUAL Africa programme that showcases outstanding female talent from the continent. Born with a passion for music, Sunmisola began singing at the age of four and has remained steadfast in her journey. Her talent has seen her participate in numerous gospel competitions, earning accolades and solidifying her reputation as one of the artists advancing gospel music. In November 2020, she released her debut single, 'Amazing', a song that remains a cornerstone of her musical journey. Sunmisola recently released 'Holy Spirit', an expression of reverence and dependence on the Spirit of God. Her ability to convey deep spiritual messages through her music has earned her a devoted fan base.
Sadeq was born on 9 January 1945 in Cairo. A Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts graduate, he began his artistic journey in the early 1970s, taking roles in theatre, cinema and TV series. Among his first theatre appearances was in the play Husbands Without a Past (1975). Though Sadeq focused on film and television series as an actor, he occasionally returned to theatre stages, performing in several commercial works such as Body Guard (1999) starring Adel Emam. Throughout more than 50 years of his career, Sadeq worked with renowned directors and alongside well-known Egyptian actors. He appeared in more than 40 films, including Forbidden Pictures (1972), The Time of Emad Al-Din (2002), Touch Me Love (2005), Hassan w Morcos (2008), Court Arguments (2014), Narrow Lane (2015), Mohamed Ali Street (2017), among others.
TikTok star Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, known as Peller, shared his joy in a video after gospel singer and pastor Nathaniel Bassey mentioned him during the Hallelujah Challenge.
Netizens expressed surprise and criticism, pointing out that Slimcase, at 42 years old, is significantly older than Burna Boy, who is 33. Nigerian singer Oluwafemi Oladapo, popularly known as Slimcase, is facing backlash on social media after a video surfaced showing him prostrating before Burna Boy. The video captures Burna Boy walking into a club, where Slimcase is seen prostrating to greet him while greeting D’banj in an upright position. Netizens expressed surprise and criticism, pointing out that Slimcase, at 42 years old, is significantly older than Burna Boy, who is 33.
A sparkling selection of the city’s women creators and creatives gathered at MultiChoice Namibia to honour Namibian women in film last week. Titled ‘EmpowerHer: A Celebration of Namibian Women in Film’, the event invited its trailblazing attendees to wear their most empowering suit to a soirée and film screening of film-maker Hildegard Titus’ ‘Die Rooftog’. “As the world celebrates International Women’s Month, the film and television industry is revealing itself as a powerful arena of gender transformation and a highly effective vehicle for empowering women,” says MultiChoice Namibia corporate affairs manager Elzita Beukes. “This is especially the case for Africa where women occupy several leadership roles in this industry. These roles are pivotal as they set the tone for the sector at large, influencing the content being created, as well as the attitudes of the young audiences exposed to the material within the film.”
Comedienne Anne Kansiime has opened up about the broken relationship with her baby daddy, Skylanta, noting that it happened years before they finally let it out. Anne Kansiime noted that she made the breakup public last month when she shared a quote with a caption insinuating that the day had come for her to take the bold step and concentrate on herself. While addressing the new chapter in her life, the comedienne revealed that the breakup happened about two years ago, as Anne Kansiime mentioned before. Kansiime explained that this happened after she became a mother and started expecting a lot from her baby daddy, things that could not do initially.
As Rwanda’s music scene continues to evolve, a new wave of young, talented artists is emerging, each bringing fresh sounds and creative vibe to the industry. These youngsters ended 2024 in style with a number of hit songs to their names and they promise to dominate the airwaves yet in 2025 and beyond, offering something for everyone, from Afrobeat and hip hop to R&B and trap. The New Times picks up-and-coming Rwandan musicians you should keep an eye on in 2025. Zuba Ray Kina Music record last year signed a female artiste in Zuba Ray, a student at Rwanda School of Creative Arts and Music based in Muhanga District, Southern Province, who is poised to take Rwandan music by storm.
Ghanaian singer Camidoh has shared an emotional message with his fans, addressing his long break from releasing music. In his latest social media post, he Sugarcane hitmaker admitted that he has not dropped as much music as expected. He explained that despite working on new songs, things have not gone as planned, expressing that it pains him just as much. “I know I haven’t released as much music as I should have over the past year, and I know you see me constantly working on new music but not dropping it,” he wrote. Camidoh hinted at challenges preventing him from putting out new material but assured fans he is working tirelessly to resolve them. “Sometimes, things just don’t go the way you want them to, and it hurts more than I can explain. But I need you to know that I’m doing everything I can to fix the things that have been holding me back.”
