Muzi Mthabela, a South African actor, editor, and motivational speaker, was born on April 2, 1977, in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal. He graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 1999 and is best known for his role as Duma Ngema in Mzansi Magic soapie Isibaya. He has also worked in editing and has a family. Muzi is married to Zanele and has two daughters. He has recently worked on "Imbewu: The Seed" and "Muvhango".
Country
Nigeria
Born
April 2, 1977
Age
48 yrs
Muzi Mthabela's personality, appearance and style
Muzi Mthabela's content, collaborations, and interactions with fans.
According to the global music platform, the 23-year-old Grammy winner’s smash hit Water has garnered one billion hits on Spotify, making her the only solo African artist to achieve this feat.
The song and its visuals come weeks after Shatta Wale’s performance at Vybz Kartel’s 'Freedom Street' concert in Jamaica. The event, held at the Jamaica National Stadium in Kingston on December 31, 2024, featured the Ghanaian star as the only African artiste on a lineup of dancehall heavyweights, including Spice, Popcaan, Skilibeng, and Bounty Killer. The music video incorporates clips from the concert, showcasing moments of Shatta Wale's performance and interactions with Jamaican fans. The song’s lyrics expressed his admiration for Vybz Kartel and his appreciation for the Jamaican people. Shatta Wale's presence at the 'Freedom Street' concert was a milestone in his career, solidifying his position as a global dancehall act. The event, held at the 35,000-capacity stadium, gave him the platform to perform alongside some of the biggest names in dancehall music.
Mame Mactar Gueye, a prominent Senegalese advocate for morality, cultural preservation, and religious values, and vice-president of the NGO Jamra, has criticized singer Mia Guisse for alleged indecency during her performances in Italy and at the Ngalandou Diouf Stadium in Rufisque, Senegal, during the end-of-year festivities. After alleged unsuccessful attempts to contact her directly, Mame Mactar Gueye issued a public warning through Feeling Dakar, a Senegalese media platform focusing on politics, entertainment, and business news, emphasizing the need to uphold the country’s moral, religious, and cultural standards. Do you agree with Mame Mactar Gueye? Should moral, cultural, and religious values form the foundation of our entertainment industry, or is it necessary to establish a clear boundary between these domains?
Nigerian actor Chidi Mokeme recounted a traumatic experience from five years ago when his house was destroyed by fire. He shared a poignant video on social media, expressing the emotional weight of the incident. Mokeme characterized the event as one of the most terrifying moments of his life, highlighting the profound impact it had on him. He wrote; “OUR HOUSE GOT BURNT. Coming face to face with fire in its full glory is one of the scariest experiences anyone can ever have. The trauma stays with you forever. Exactly 5 years ago, on this day, at this exact time, what started like an ordinary day with bright sunshine and beautiful weather, quickly became a nightmare. And the eventual loss of everything.
Kadongo Kamu star and politician Sir. Mathias Walukaga has confirmed that he is in a serious relationship and will walk his lover down the aisle very soon. In an interview with Spark TV, Walukaga shared how his Valentine’s Day went down, revealing that he doesn’t have to wait for one day to show his woman that he loves her as every day is special considering they are cohabiting. Walukaga noted that he has been committed to his partner for the last seven years and they will soon legalize their relationship. Despite not revealing details surrounding his woman, unconfirmed reports suggest that the singer has been flourishing relationship with fellow singer Bettinah Namukasa.
His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has appointed Kafui Danku-Pitcher as the CEO & Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA) Ghana. Madam Kafui Danku-Pitcher is a highly accomplished Ghanaian filmmaker, author, and entrepreneur with a strong record in creative arts, tourism, and economic development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English and Classics from the University of Cape Coast and is currently pursuing an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at the University of Ghana. Her skill set encompasses leadership and governance, expertise in the creative industry, communication and interpersonal abilities, digital literacy, innovation, and building collaborative partnerships.
The rift between singers Carol Sky and Mudra D’Viral gets deeper each day. This follows the pair’s fallout over the latter extorting millions of money from the former for a collaboration. In a twist of events, Carol Sky has accused Mudra of trying to force her to come out in public as a couple to hurt Ava Peace. When she turned down his offer, Mudra allegedly launched Winnie Wa Mummy as Ava Peace’s replacement at his camp. It should be remembered that Ava Peace’s notoriety stemmed from Mudra’s music management birthing dating speculations among netizens. Ava Peace left the camp under unclear circumstances, hence Mudra looking for a new talent to nurture, a search that landed him on Carol Sky.
With Netflix and Prime scaling down, what does the future of Nollywood look like? Let’s talk. Nollywood has experienced a seismic shift over the last decade. With the advent of streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video commissioning original productions, Nollywood entered a new era of global visibility and financial backing. These platforms not only opened up international audiences to Nigerian stories but also injected much-needed capital and production expertise into the industry. However, recent reports suggest that both Netflix and Prime have ceased commissioning original productions in Nigeria, leaving industry insiders and observers pondering the future of Nollywood. The Impact of Netflix and Prime on Nollywood When Netflix debuted its first Nollywood original, Lionheart, in 2018, it signaled a turning point for the industry.
Singer Timaya has proclaimed Rema as the frontrunner of the new generation of Nigerian artists. In a recent discussion with Cool FM, the ‘Dem Mama’ artist conveyed his respect for Rema, characterizing him as an “intentional” musician. Timaya noted that Rema’s distinctive fashion sense and musical approach set him apart from his contemporaries. “I’m a fan of Rema. Among all the young boys [new generational musicians], he’s at the top. Rema is their dad. You don’t know? See his abss, his dress sense, crazy! “He’s intentional; his music, his stage performance are amazing. And he’s a find young boy,”
Afrobeats sensations Davido and Omah Lay are listed to perform at the 2025 Couleur Café Festival in Brussels, Belgium, its organisers have said. The organisers of the music fiesta released the names of the headlining artistes in a post on the official Instagram page of the Couleur Café. The post reads: “The lineup is shaping up real nice, right? And the best part? We’re not even done yet,” teasing more artist announcements. Other international artistes slated to perform at the festival include Little Simz, Nathy Peluso, Shenseea and Denzel Curry, among others.
Popular South African media personality Moegamat Ighsaan Osman, better known by his stage name DJ Menace, has opened up about his illustrious career spanning over a decade and a half. DJ Menace is undoubtedly one of Durban's most popular DJs on the dance music scene. The star, who has been in the industry for more than 15 years, recently spoke to Briefly News about the most defining moments of his career and how they have shaped the artist he is today. "I was a resident DJ at Max Lifestyle in Umlazi for six years, and I would like to thank Mr Max Mngadi for giving me the opportunity to be recognised at his establishment. I have also headlined many events alongside big names in the industry, such as DJ Tira, Fresh, Euphonik, and Kent, just to name a few.
In a recent post on his X account, Nigerian Afrobeats and Dancehall sensation Ruger have aimed a sarcastic dig at the Headies Awards which he called the most credible award show in the world. He also thanked them for recognising the works of all artists as he peeps them to be bigger than all the awards in the world soon. Ruger's post comes off the back of the announcement of the nominees for the 17th Headies Award. The nominations list wasn't without some drama as it was riddled with major omissions and misses.
