Kachi Nnochiri, a Nigerian actor, began his education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Surulere, Lagos. He joined Government College in Lagos for secondary education, where he discovered his acting talent during high school. He participated in school stage dramas and pursued a Theatre Arts degree at the University of Lagos after completing his secondary education.
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Hussain Dada, after his sold-out Louder album concert at QCity, proclaimed himself a living legend on social media. He shared a post saying, “If Gambian music had a Hall of Fame, my name would be written all over it. I am a living legend.” Fans reacted positively, with one calling him better than others, and another expressing pride in his achievement. The concert was attended by many Gambian music fans and supported by top artists like Jizzle.
Renowned Ghanaian musician and current Female Artiste of the Year at the Central Music Awards, Ama Nova, has added her voice to the ongoing conversation about royalty payments in the music industry. In a recent interview with DjQwequ on Ahomka 99.5 FM at Elmina, Ama Nova emphasized the need for a more efficient and transparent system to manage royalty payments to musicians. According to Ama Nova, the current leadership of the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) is not doing enough to ensure musicians receive fair compensation for their work. She advocated for the establishment of new institutions to oversee royalty payments, stating that the current system is inadequate. Ama Nova's comments come as she promotes her latest single, "Odo Different," featuring Fameye. As a respected voice in the Ghanaian music industry, her call for reforms is likely to resonate with her peers and fans alike.
Did Rick Ross come to South Africa to shoot a video with Usimamane? That's what fans think, and the KZN rapper's street cred has gone up! Months after officially breaking through in the music industry with his debut album, 20th: Days Before Maud, Usimamane is still shaking the streets, and he's only getting started. The KZN rapper caught netizens' attention when he featured Rick Ross on a song called Dangerous II, a move not many musicians can achieve in their lifetime. He has now taken it a step further by shooting a video with the biggest boss. Usimamane shared a video spending time with Ross in Cape Town at a stunning penthouse suspected of being the location of their shoot. The Cheque hitmaker even shared pictures of himself driving a Ferrari, and it looks like he is set to deliver a Rick Ross-level music video:
In a recent livestream on TikTok, Nigerian artist Fido surprised many by gifting N5 million to Peller. This generous contribution served as a gesture of gratitude for Peller’s ongoing incorporation of Fido’s song “Joy is Coming” in his content. The touching incident rapidly gained traction online, with fans expressing admiration for the camaraderie and mutual respect shared between the two artists. Clips capturing Fido’s donation and Peller’s heartfelt response circulated widely across various social media platforms. This act of generosity highlights the supportive spirit prevalent within the Nigerian music industry, where artists actively uplift and celebrate one another’s successes. Watch video
Ghanaian filmmaker Socrate Sarfo has refused to accept a meritorious award from the Ghana Movie Awards, citing doubts over the event's credibility. Socrate Sarfo, who was honoured for his significant contributions to the Ghanaian film industry during the awards ceremony on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre, made it clear that he would not accept recognition from what he considers an unreliable platform. Although Socrates was not present at the event, the news of his award was relayed to him afterwards. In response, the filmmaker expressed his displeasure at being associated with the Ghana Movie Awards, which he described as lacking the credibility necessary to honour someone of his standing.
Stand-up comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout takes on his first lead role in a romantic comedy in the Showmax Original film Soos Pynappel op Pizza, set to release on Valentine’s Day. The two-time Comics Choice winner is no stranger to the acting game though – aside from his comedy stage shenanigans, Schalk has starred in the award-winning Kanarie, won a SAFTA for his role as Danny in the acclaimed sitcom Hotel, and was nominated for his hilarious portrayal of Attie in Bennie Fourie-led sitcom, Taktiek. In Soos Pynappel op Pizza, Schalk stars alongside multiple Standard Bank Ovation award winner Kate Pinchuck, best known to Showmax viewers for her hilarious, SAFTA-nominated performance as Taryn in Tali’s Baby Diary. Watch the trailer:
Abby Awuni has fired back at Afua Asantewaa following her trending post cursing Socrates Sarfo and calling out her team members. As alleged by Afua Asantewaa, Socrates Sarfo connived with her team members to split the GHS 20K gift from Dr Bawumia. Well, according to Abby, who played an integral role in the success of Afua Asantewaa’s first singathon attempt, she’s pained about the fact that Afua has thrown her under the bus just like that. In a Facebook post, she lamented that Afua Asantewaa had launched a smear attack on her despite her sacrifices for her.
Nigerian musician May D has opened up about the challenges that led to the collapse of his marriage to his Swedish wife. Speaking on the Honest Bunch podcast, May D shared details about his journey from dating his wife since 2014 to getting married and settling in Sweden. Their arrangement saw him take on the role of a stay-at-home dad, looking after their child while his wife worked. However, the COVID-19-induced lockdown brought unexpected challenges, including international travel restrictions and the shutdown of airports. May D revealed he was stuck in Nigeria for almost a year, contrary to the agreement he had with his Swedish wife.
The Killa Ji Mi hitmaker had a stellar 2024, which saw him release his highly anticipated 10th studio project, Shatta and Fans Album (SAFA), on digital music platforms on Friday, September 20, 2024. SAFA is the dancehall artist's second album of 2024, following the release of his eight-track Konekt album on February 2. The 14-track music project featured collaborations with Wendy Shay and Amerado and amassed significant streaming numbers on major platforms. Shatta Wale capped off his impressive year by sharing the same stage as Spice, Popcaan, Bounty Killer and others at Vybz Kartel's Freedom Street concert at the Jamaica National Stadium in Kingston on December 31, 2024.
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."
Ghanaian musician B4Bonah, known for his breakout hits like ‘Dear God’ and ‘Kpeme,’ is making powerful moves behind the music scene. In his resurgence, he continues to bridge the gap between music and visual artistry, solidifying his reputation as a multidisciplinary creative. His latest achievement sees his song ‘Stratagem’ featured in a film project called “AMERIGHANA,” by celebrated Ghanaian designer Papa Oppong for his SS25 collection, who was also recently announced as Nike’s new color designer. This collaboration highlights B4Bonah’s deep-rooted connections within the creative industry, fusing fashion, visual storytelling, and music.
Months after promising to help a mother with her children's outstanding school fees, Pearl Thusi is topping social media trends after apparently failing to commit. In 2024, the former Queen Sono actress pledged to help a desperate mother asking for donations towards her kids' fees. Not only that, but she also roped in DJ Zinhle for the generous deed that never was. The mother revealed how she was promised heaven on earth but later ghosted, saying Pearl even pretended to have sent the funds, only to go silent for good. This after the actress vented about being cyberbullied for unknown reasons. In a heartwrenching realisation, Siviwe_Matroos declared that single mothers are on their own and shouldn't think anybody will save them: "The sooner you realise these are your kids, the minimum the heartbreak when help doesn't come."
