Ibironke Ojo Anthony is a Nigerian film actress, musician, director, and producer. Born in Oworoshonki, Lagos State, she began her acting career with Star Parade and gained fame in 2000 with Oshodi Oke. She has released several albums and singles, including The Eve (2018).
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Lilongwe-based up-and-coming singer ‘Lamah’ has released a brand new song titled ‘Chisankho’ which promises to be another big tune this year. The song has been produced by Drue and the video has been directed by DIR Kante.
The official teaser for Egyptian actress Riham Hagag's upcoming TV series "Athena" has been released. Written by Ayman Salama and directed by Yahya Ismail, "Athena" sheds light on the impact of social media and analyzes its negative effects. The series follows the protagonist's sister committing suicide and her intensive search for the truth behind the tragedy. The plot intertwines with contemporary issues related to the dark web. The series is produced by Vantage Media Productions and reunites Hagag with her "Gamila" co-stars Sawsan Badr and Nabil Eissa for the second time. "Athena" also witnesses Eissa and Hagag's third collaboration after working together in "Gamila" and "Lama Kona Soghayareen".
South African popular musicians Arthur Mafokate and Kelly Khumalo had many fans buzzing with excitement after they dropped a project together. Recently, the two stars decided to collaborate and release a love song Ngeke on Sunday, 2 March 2025. This came after the two stars snubbed their fans into believing that they were in a romantic relationship after they posted cute pictures together on Valentine's Day. Mafokate earlier on posted a video of them performing their song live for the first time at the private party they hosted on his Instagram page.
Kate Winslet is set to make her directorial debut with with “Goodbye June,” a contemporary family movie that is being produced for Netflix. Along with directing and producing the movie, Winslet will also star in it alongside Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough, Timothy Spall, and Helen Mirren. Kate Solomon is producing with Winslet, with Working Title as executive producers. Penned by Joe Anders, Winslet’s son, the movie is set in present-day England and is described as “touching, yet humorous” drama, which sees "a fractured group of siblings pull together under sudden and trying circumstances,” the synopsis reads. "Goodbye June" will go into production on location in the U.K. later this year. Although Winslet has never directed a film, she was highly involved in Ellen Kuras’s “Lee,” which she produced and starred in as American photographer Lee Miller.
Last year, Olamide became the first African rapper to receive a Grammy nomination. His song with Asake, ‘Amapiano,’ was nominated in the first-ever Best African Music Performance category but did not win; the award went to Tyla for ‘Water.’ In other news, Nigerian RnB star Tems has made history by receiving three nominations for the 67th Grammys. She is the most nominated Nigerian artist this year, with nods for Best African Music Performance, Best Global Album, and Best RnB Song. Tems is also the first Nigerian female artist to have a Grammy-nominated album, as her debut project ‘Born In The Wild’ is recognized in the Best Global Album category. Tems is the first African artist nominated in the RnB category for her single ‘Burning.’ This achievement also makes her the first African female lead artist nominated outside of global categories. She now holds the record for the most Grammy nominations for a Nigerian female, totaling 6
Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and actor Folarin Falana, widely recognized as Falz, recently took to his official Instagram account to outline his criteria for the future mother of his children. This announcement was made a few hours ago in response to a post by a Twitter user, which posed the question of whether individuals felt their children could rely on them for assistance with their mathematics assignments. In his reply, the talented actor and musician emphasized that any woman aspiring to be the mother of his children must possess a strong aptitude for mathematics, as he himself does not excel in that subject. He expressed the importance of having a partner who can support their children academically in this area. The original question posed was, “Can your children confidently depend on you for their mathematics assignment” To which Falz responded, “Future mother of my children, know mathematics please ”.
Award-winning hip-hop artist Gigi Lamayne has finally dropped her much-anticipated album, Doves & Scones. Gigi's latest offering, Doves & Scones, was released on Friday, 28 March, on all stre In a press release shared with Briefly News, Gigi Lamayne marks a decade in the music industry "A decade into her career, Gigi LaMayne continues to redefine the game with Doves & Scones, an album that balances introspection with raw, unfiltered energy. Known for her fearless storytelling, she dives deep into personal growth, resilience, and cultural impact."
Egyptian actor Ahmed Elawady shared Friday on Instagram the official teaser for his upcoming TV series "Fahd El Batal". The cast also includes Aida Riyad, Lucy, Safaa El-Toukhi, Ahmed Abdelaziz, Haggag Abdulazim, Mahmoud El Bezzawy, Myrna Noureldin, Essam Elsaka, Sarah Salama, Caroline Azmy, and more. It is scripted by Mahmoud Hamdan, directed by Mohamed Abdel Salam, and produced by Synergy. "Fahd El Batal" marks Elawady and Hamdan's second collaboration after working on the 2023 TV series “Haq Arab," which achieved great success during its premiere in the holy month of Ramadan. It also witnesses the third collaboration between Noureldin and Elawady's after Season 4 of "Hekayat Banat S4" (2020) and the TV series "Al Hosan Al Aswad Building" (2017). Work on "Fahd El Batal" is underway and is set to debut during the Ramadan 2025 drama marathon.
Local visual artists, Virginia Chihota and Anthony Bumhira, are showcasing their collections in the US, enhancing their profiles on the international stage. The exhibition, titled “Hurukuro,” is taking place at No. 52 Walker Street in New York and features a diverse range of their artistic works. Curated by Augusto Arbizo and presented by James Cohan, “Hurukuro” offers a unique glimpse into the creative expressions of these talented artists. The event aims to celebrate their contributions to the art world and foster a deeper appreciation for their cultural narratives.
Rapper King Paluta, born Paluta Thomas Adjei Wireko, has made a strong case for why he deserves to be crowned Artist of the Year at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). Speaking in an interview on Neat FM, King Paluta highlighted his consistency and hard work over the past year, citing his numerous achievements. He noted that he released four hit songs—Odo Bi Ye Bad, Aseda, Makoma, and For the Popping (Apicki)—which gained significant traction both locally and internationally. Additionally, he featured on over 40 songs, performed at 115 shows, and successfully released an album.
Western Uganda-based singer Omega 256 has addressed her alleged feud with Ray G, a fellow prominent artist from the same region. For some time now, there have been rumors that the self-styled Queen and King of the West do not see eye to eye as they are battling for supremacy in the region. This was confirmed when Ray G had a concert at Cricket Oval and several artists from the West supported him but not Omega. She had a show in Ishaka on the same day. In her defense, Omega states that her show was a coincidence and she could not make it to Kampala because of distance. Otherwise, she had no problem performing at his show.
Ghanaian rapper Amerado has boldly asserted that any conversation surrounding the Artiste of the Year title at the upcoming 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) that excludes his name is a demonstration of ignorance. In a social media post on Friday, January 10, the “Kwaku Anase” hitmaker expressed disappointment at any attempt to overlook his contributions in the year under review. He emphasized that such omissions would be detrimental to both the music industry and aspiring artists. “Artiste of the Year conversation without Amerado under the 2024 year of review is an exposure of ignorance and consequently brutal to the industry and upcoming ones,” the rapper stated.
