Alapini Osa, a Yoruba actor with over five decades of experience, gained fame for his roles as 'babalawo'. He trained under filmmakers Akin Ogungbe and Ray Eyiwunmi. In an interview with Saturday PUNCH, Alapini revealed that he often plays herbalists in movies due to his proficiency in these roles. His paternal grandmother and father are traditionalists, and he enjoys the traditional aspects of his movies, despite not making a career out of it.
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Evangelist Diana Asamoah has issued a warning against the claims on social media that suggest she is a lesbian.
The Real Housewives of Lagos is back! The drama is brewing, the style is on point, bonds are forming, and most importantly, we’ve got two fabulous new cast members. But before diving into Episode 1, let’s take a quick stroll down memory lane. Last season was a whirlwind. From Mariam cutting ties with her long-time friend Toyin Lawani to Laura forming alliances with Faith Morey, it was nothing short of a rollercoaster. Faith was undoubtedly the star last season revolved around, delivering plenty of jaw-dropping moments. Despite the chaos, we were hooked, and now, Season 3 promises even more. But it wouldn’t be RHOLagos without a little drama. Laura brings up Mariam’s ex-bestie, Toyin Lawani; a topic Mariam is clearly over. “There are some conversations I do not want to have, and that name is one of them,” Mariam quips in her diary session. Is Laura poking at old wounds? Messy, but oh-so-classic Housewives.
Dancehall musician Don Tarz expressed his disappointment over the challenges facing the Malawian dancehall scene, likening it to the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where local resources primarily benefit outsiders. He emphasized that, like a flame that attracts but doesn’t warm, many Malawian dancehall artists can energize a crowd but struggle to seize financial opportunities. In light of this, in a post on his official Facebook page, Tarz highlighted the memorial show for the late hip-hop artist Martse as an example of a successful monetization strategy, where attendees were allowed to pay at the door. He elaborated on this by describing the approach as an effective way to support their efforts, noting, “You have to make hay while the sun shines.” Unfortunately, this is not the case for the dancehall community, where events like the memorial show for the late dancehall artist Mafunyeta are consistently organized for free,
DJ Maphorisa is one of the biggest artists in South Africa from where the pulsating Amapiano genre started before spreading globally. In a recent interview with BBC, the award-winning hitmaker shared the story of how he got influenced to start making Amapiano. According to Maphorisa, Nigerian superstar Wizkid played a notable role in his journey to becoming one of the driving forces of Amapiano. The South African revealed that he was hanging out with Wizkid in a club in Pretoria where one of the DJs played an Amapiano record that instantly caught Wizkid's attention who asked him about the sound. Maphorisa shared that before that Amapiano was already bubbling in South Africa's underground scene but he never paid attention to it until the sound piqued Wizkid's curiosity. "I thought if Wizkid really vibe with this sound then there's something. So he's the one who really put me on the sound," Maphorisa told BBC.
Influencer and actor Ishmauel Songo reveals that he will be making an appearance in season five of South Africa's reality TV show, Big Brother Mzansi. The actor who is famously known for portraying the character of Mpande Zulu in The Wife confirmed the news on Friday, 10 January 2025. Songo shared a video on his Instagram and captioned the post: "I'm going into the Big Brother house from the 10th -11th January 2025. I'm so excited. This is going to be one hell of a ride." The actor adds in the video that he got an invite to be in the Big Brother house for one night. Fans of the show revealed that they can't wait to see him on the reality TV show.
Angolan artist Gerilson Insrael, clarified this Monday, March 3, during his appearance on the program “A Tarde é Nossa”, about how the work policy of his production company works and added that 3 Finer will be able to take care of his own career outside of “X Label”. The musician emphasized 3 Finer's maturity on a musical level and beyond, reinforcing that the time has come for him to give way to other artists.
Socialite and fashion model Hamisa Mobetto is set to walk down the aisle with Young Africans SC's midfielder Stephane Aziz Ki, in what promises to be one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings of the year. With just four days to go, the couple has finally put an end to months of speculation, revealing that they big day will take place on February 16, followed by a grand reception on February 17. But here’s what makes their love story even more intriguing—it’s a match made in prayer! Speaking in an interview on Clouds FM, Hamisa’s mother, Shufaa Rutiginga, shared that she had been praying for her daughter to find the right man, and Aziz Ki. Was God’s answer.
Celebrated songstress Winnie Nwagi has addressed fresh allegations that she had decided to quit Swangz Avenue in pursuit of a solo career. The rumors have been circulating on social media stating that the diva was not on good terms with top management. During her performance in the weekly ‘Shades Of Kampala’ band nights at The Villa, revelers got a chance to ask her questions, and a journalist in the crowd raised this particular concern. In her response, Winnie Nwagi dismissed the claims that she wanted to walk away from the label that had nurtured her career. “When I was coming on stage, you (Mr. Henrie) introduced me as a Swangz Avenue artist. I’m still under Swangz Avenue,” she said.
When many hear the name Margaret Nasha, the first person that comes to their mind is one of the women who made a mark in Botswana's political arena who was also at one point the Speaker of the National Assembly. Her namesake, 18-year old Margaret Nasha, also from Otse, proved to have what it takes to win the Miss Teen Botswana crown. The young Nasha's victory was influenced by her brilliance, passion and confidence. She indeed had a good fight towards winning the crown among other equally beautiful and talented competitors. Her project, 'Kagiso Lapeng' aiming to combat gender-based violence (GBV) has come at the right time where GBV has become a great concern in the country with high cases of intimate partners brutally killing each other.
President Bola Tinubu has consoled renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, over the death of his mother, Alhaja Alimotu Shadiya Anifowoshe. K1 announced the passing of his mother in a post on his official Instagram page on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The post, which featured a photo of K1 with his late mother was accompanied by the caption expressing K1's deep sorrow over the development. He acknowledged the immense influence his mother had on his life and long and successful career. “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of King Wasiu Ayinde’s beloved mother. May her soul rest in peace, Alhaja Alimotu Shadiya Omoakeredolu Aya Anifowoshe. Iya rere. Sun re oo,” he wrote. In a separate post, the Fuji icon shared a video of his telephone conversation with the President writing, “The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria called to commiserate with the King of Fuji Music.”
The Police Command in Ogun has announced the arrival of music artiste Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as “Portable”, at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta.
Artist and maestro Khaled Al-Barakawi, along with his band of around 80 artists, including choral artists and musicians of ancient instruments in the ancient art of Rawis, classical instrumental music and orchestra, is preparing to hold a huge concert that will be held at the open-air theater on Saturday, January 25th. The concert will be an opportunity to combine a number of Amazigh songs with classical performance music, relying on a number of classical musical instruments such as the violin, saxophone, guitar and other instruments. This exceptional musical event that the city of Agadir is preparing to host will be a rare artistic blend between the authentic Amazigh heritage and the greatness of orchestral music in an artistic show entitled “Amalay Orchestra”.
