
Erick Shyne, an Angolan rapper, is a prominent figure in the Lusophone hip-hop scene, known for his unique lyrical style and themes relevant to Angolan society, as evidenced by his notable releases like "Angola Ou Nunca" and "O Deus da Guerra."
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Poor Lorna Maseko can't catch a break, and netizens are back to throwing shade at her cooking. Read more: Coming from bagging a huge partnership with South African Airways (SAA) as the executive chef, it seems Lorna Maseko's supporters aren't the only ones talking about her new gig. Several netizens have come forward to bash the celebrity cook's meals, with claims that she doesn't know her way around the kitchen. What first started as curiosity about her cabbage recipe blew up to peeps questioning how Lorna has managed to build a reputable culinary career and cook for stars like Omarion
South African singer Tyla continues to make international waves following her interview on the US TV talk show The Jennifer Hudson Show. Grammy-award winning star, Tyla, was the latest celebrity to get her few seconds of praise at the infamous Spirit Tunnel. Guests at the hit US TV show, are given a very unique welcome by the crew members who will quickly put together a song fit just for them.
Rwandan vocalist and songstress Alyn Sano and culture artiste Ruti Joel have been confirmed as part of the lineup for the forthcoming "Amore Valentine's Gala," scheduled for February 14 at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV). “Meet me at Camp Kigali this Valentine’s! I will be performing live for you,” Alyn Sano announced on her social media platforms. The duo joins Burundian zouk and pop sensation Kidumu Kibido who will be the main act of the concert. Kidumu returns to Kigali just five months after his performance at the 'Soirée Dansante' event, part of his 100 Stages in 1000 Hills series—a celebrated run of shows in the Rwandan capital over the years—also held at KCEV on August 23, 2024. "We invite everyone to an exquisite evening full of love and good music, celebrating romance with loved ones," one of the event organizers told The New Times.
Ghanaian music icon Samini is set to light up the music scene again with the release of his latest single, ‘CHAANA’, featuring the internationally celebrated Soweto Gospel Choir. Scheduled for release on March 13, this highly anticipated track marks the first single off his forthcoming album, ‘ORIGIN8A’, set to drop later this year. ‘CHAANA’, which means ‘shine’, is a soul-stirring Afro Pop anthem that seeks to uplift and inspire Africans, reinforcing the continent’s limitless potential, resilience, and unity. The song masterfully blends Samini’s distinct style with authentic African influences, incorporating the WALA dialect from Wa, the Upper West Region of Ghana—where Samini hails from—alongside Swahili elements delivered by the Soweto Gospel Choir. This fusion creates a Pan-African musical experience, celebrating diversity while emphasizing a common cultural heritage.
Nigerian actress Judy Austin has once again ignited conversations among fans and critics alike after sharing a video from her husband, Yul Edochie’s birthday dinner celebration. Yul, who turned 43 on January 7, 2025, was celebrated with love and admiration by family, friends, and fans. To mark the special occasion, Judy Austin, his second wife, penned a heartfelt message for her husband and later posted a video of their intimate birthday dinner on Instagram. The clip captured the couple enjoying a lavish meal, with Judy showering Yul with affectionate praises. True to his lively personality, Yul joined in, playfully hailing himself while indulging in the feast. Sharing the moment, Judy captioned the video: “My baby’s birthday dinne" The post has stirred a wave of reactions across social media, with admirers praising the couple’s bond and critics scrutinizing the dynamics of their relationship.
In a recent interview with Nollywood on Radio, Lee responded to the claims, providing clarity on the issues raised. Allegations of biased cinema practices surfaced in December 2024, with actress Mercy Aigbe accusing some cinemas of dissuading fans from seeing her latest film, Thin Line. Similarly, actor Femi Branch alleged that certain cinema staff actively promoted select films, sometimes by wearing branded merchandise, instead of maintaining neutrality. A reality TV star turned filmmaker also claimed to have suffered substantial financial losses due to these practices. In his interview, Lee rejected the notion that cinemas gain any benefit from exhibiting bias. He explained that decisions to prioritize certain films are driven by business factors, noting that movies with higher commercial potential are given prime screening slots and access to superior facilities.
Ghanaian rapper Medikal recently sparked a lively debate online after declaring himself the best rapper in Ghana. He asserted on his social media account that he could ghostwrite for other rappers and still outperform them on the same track, stating, "I fi ghost write rap for your favorite rapper and still kill am on a song, nobody de rap pass Medikal for Ghana I swear Beyond." This bold claim elicited mixed reactions from music enthusiasts. Some fans praised his confidence and talent, while others compared him to fellow Ghanaian rappers like Kweku Smoke and Strongman Burner, questioning the validity of his statement. One commenter remarked, "Have forgotten what @StrongmanBurner did to you?" Another added, "Smoke sef dey rap pass you."
The groom couldn't contain his joy moments after the DJ blasted the viral tune, which was originally composed as a political campaign song. The groom's unexpected song choice for their entrance brought joy to the faces of the guests at the wedding reception as they joined them on the dancefloor to dance to the irresistible song. It's unclear if the young man is a sympathiser of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), however, the caption on the video gave an indication. "NDC genes in the groom Mahama must see this," the caption read. Nacee's "Kwen Kwen" was released in November last year as the official campaign song for the NDC in the run-up to the general elections held on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The song became an instant hit, with many social media political activists and content creators using it for various purposes. Furthermore, the song's popularity further soared following the NDC's resounding victory in both the parliamentary and presidential elections.
Afro-highlife musician, Kay9ice, known in private life as Philip Kay Kissi has publicly apologised to award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the Shatta Movement following his controversial remarks about his song. Kay9ice made the comments about Shatta Wale’s song on Adom TV’s Showtime programme with Sally Mann. Kay9ice believes the comments passed did not sit well with the Shatta Movement. Against this backdrop, in a recent interview on Wontumi TV, Kay9ice expressed regret for his statements, clarifying that he never intended to disrespect Shatta Wale. “I would like to use this opportunity to apologise to all S.M fans, I might have made some comments which I never intended for it to sound wrong to the fans, I have no intention of disrespecting such an icon,” Kay9ice added.
10 Interesting Facts About Big Brother Season 5 Winner Sweet Guluva. The winner of of Big Brother Mzansi is Sweet Guluva. He is the talk of town at the moment, and everyone wants a piece of him. Learn more about Guluva from the 10 facts below. 1. His real name is Akhonamathemba Mbele, but is popularly known as Sweet Guluva 2. The 23 year old is an only child. He has massive support from his mother, uncles, aunts and other family members. 3. Before fame, the reality show star was just a soccer player and barber from KwaZulu-Natal. He often did some of the housemates’ hair, which they really appreciated. 4. Sweet Guluva gained fame when he joined Big Brother Mzansi season 5. From the get go he was a fan favorite. Viewers loved him, and some female housemates found him really attractive.
Spotify has recognized Ghanaian artists as key contributors to African love music, with multiple names featured in its “100 Best African Love Songs“. Several Ghanaian artists, including King Promise, Kojo Antwi, Sarkodie, Efya, Bisa Kdei, Stonebwoy and KiDi made the list. A nod that proves Ghanaian artists are some of the best producers of timeless love songs. Notable Ghanaian entries include King Promise’s “Selfish”, KiDi’s “4Life”, Kwesi Arthur’s “Nobody” featuring Mr Eazi, Stonebwoy’s “More of You”, and Gyakie’s “Forever”, among others. The selection reflects the deep connection between Ghanaian music and themes of love, passion, and heartbreak. Spotify’s data also revealed an interesting trend. Over the past three years, Ghanaian men have been the biggest consumers of heartbreak music, making up 68% of listeners in this category. In contrast, women account for only 31%.
Lebanese-Colombian superstar Shakira — who recently embarked on her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour — has been hospitalized with an “abdominal issue” forcing her to postpone her show in Peru. “I am sorry to inform you all that last night I had to go to the ER for an abdominal issue and am currently hospitalized,” she wrote in a statement shared to X Sunday. “The doctors whose care I am currently under have communicated that I am not in good enough condition to perform this evening.” The “Hips Don’t Lie” hitmaker, 48, added that she was “very sad” about the postponement as she had been “looking forward to reuniting” with her “incredible fans” in Peru. Shakira shared that she’s hopeful she’ll be feeling better by Monday to be released and return to the stage. “My team and the promoters are already working on a new date to communicate to you. Thank you all for your understanding, I love you all. Shak,” she concluded.
