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In a post on his Instagram profile, JD shared moments with the journalist during his stay in that country, praising her dedication and commitment to the profession. “Walk with the good ones and you will be one of them. Thank you for the experience, teachings and all the affection. Continue to be this professional and determined person for us and your family,” wrote the artist in the caption of his post.
Sungura ace Alick Macheso will kick off his 2025 showbiz calendar with a free bash at Rufaro Stadium in Harare on January 25. The event, coinciding with the launch of Swan Valley cigarettes, promises to be a music extravaganza featuring an array of top performers. Household names such as Winky D, Saintfloew, Kinnah, Nisha TS, Master H, Darula, and popular hyper man DJ Fantan, alongside his sidekick DJ Levels, will grace the stage. The event will run from 9 am to 10 pm. Three social soccer matches, celebrating both music and soccer, will also take place at the ceremonial home of football.
Seh Calaz (born Tawanda Mumanyi on August 2, 1990) emerged in the Zimdancehall scene with a distinct style characterized by raw lyrics and catchy rhythms. He gained popularity with hits like “Mabhanditi” and “Mumota Murikubvira,” which resonated with the youth in Zimbabwe’s ghettos. Seh Calaz is known for his prolific output and has been a significant player in the genre since his debut. The two artists have had a dynamic relationship, marked by both rivalry and mutual respect. In 2019, Seh Calaz acknowledged Winky D as his primary rival upon entering the music scene, highlighting the competitive nature of their interactions. However, in 2021, Seh Calaz referred to Winky D as a “true genius,” indicating a deep respect for his contributions to the genre.
In a dramatic twist of events, South African reality TV star Khanyi Mbau has announced her reconciliation with her long-time partner, businessman Kudzai Mushonga, just days after publicly announcing their split on social media. The “Young, Famous & African” reality star had taken to Instagram recently to express her heartache over gathering the courage to separate from Mushonga after a tumultuous five-year relationship. The couple's on-again-off-again romance has kept fans on their toes since they first publicly declared their relationship in 2021. Over the years, they have weathered numerous challenges, including a separation when Mbau reportedly left Mushonga in Dubai in 2021. Despite the ups and downs, their deeply rooted affection for each other has been evident through grand gestures such as tattoos of one another’s names and affectionate social media posts.
Renowned Ghanaian artiste manager and event organizer, George Britton, has pointed out that many Ghanaian artistes are not deliberate in their approach to international promotion, particularly in the United Kingdom. In an interview with fellow artiste manager Sammy Flex, Britton expressed frustration with the current state of Ghanaian music promotion abroad. He criticized the common practice where artistes visit international markets, only to conduct minimal promotion. “Our artistes come here, and they don’t do promotion. They just come here, go for one interview for the show they came for, and that’s done,” he remarked, adding that this approach is insufficient to make a lasting impact. Britton emphasized that promoting Ghanaian music internationally requires more effort. “No, it’s not done that way. You know, people actually come and live here and stay here in London; familiarize yourself with that environment — the people,” he advised.
Daniel Oriahis film The Weekend has been officially selected to screen at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival, an annual event organized in collaboration with the British Film Institute. Described as a rare Nigerian psychological thriller, The Weekend follows a young woman, Nikya, who persuades her fiance, Luke, to visit his parents whom he hasn’t seen in a decade. After a series of disturbing family encounters, Nikya begins to sense that something is terribly wrong - a secret she might be safer not discovering. Even a local carpenter warns her to stay away. As tensions rise, one of the guests suddenly disappears. Directed by Daniel Oriahi, the film stars Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Bucci Franklin, Ekpenyong Bassey Inyang, Meg Otanwa, Gloria Anozie Young, Damilola Ogunsi, James Gardiner, and Bryan Okoye. The Weekend will be screened on October 13, 16, and 17 at the festival.
Rwanda’s creative scene took centre stage as artistes and stakeholders in the creative industry convened at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV) on Friday for the Art Rwanda-Ubuhanzi Xperience festival which marked the graduation of the programme’s third cohort. The event was hosted by Imbuto Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Arts, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the European Union. It brought together creatives from all Art Rwanda-Ubuhanzi cohorts for performances and exhibitions celebrating achievements made through the incubation initiative. Graced by First Lady Jeannette Kagame, the graduation saw 46 young artistes complete a one-year incubation programme under the Art Rwanda-Ubuhanzi project, themed “Nurture Your Talent – Agura Impano Yawe.”
Model and reality TV star Yolanda Mukondeleli has added the international brand Luc Belair to her growing list of achievements. Taking to Instagram, the former Big Brother Mzansi contestant Yolanda Mukondeleli revealed that she is the ambassador for Luc Belaire champagne. The brand is largely associated with US rapper Rick Ross. "Luxury meets sophistication. Champagne is the best way of saying "I love you" in any language—and nothing says it better than Belaire," Yolanda said.
Olawale Rhodes-Vivour has revealed the reason why his son, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos, bears an Igbo name. Since Gbadebo contested the 2023 election and lost, his detractors have capitalised on the fact that he bears an Igbo name, Chinedu. According to them, Gbadebo's lack of fluency in the Yoruba language is because he leans more towards the Igbo ethnicity of his mother, Nkechi. However, in an interview going viral on social media, his father went down memory lane to authenticate Gbadebo as a Yoruba man. He said, "The only way I can authenticate Gbadebo’s situation is to give a timeline from when he was born till now to establish exactly where he was, at what time and what he was doing. "I married his mother, Mrs Nkechi Rhodes-Vivour, on the 28th day of August 1982 at Port Harcourt. The next year Gbadebo was born at Ejire Memorial Medical Centre by Doctor Olurin.
The rumours broke after she attended an event with her husband. The beautiful media personality's calculated poses gave room for suspicions. While Berla's pregnancy is unconfirmed, Ghanaians who adore the high-striding media star's journey continue to fish for new symptoms of her pregnancy, hoping that she'll announce the marital milestone. Berla Mundi shares her long-distance relationship story Berla Mundi recently weighed in on a trending debate about long-distance relationships by sharing her personal experience in a recent video. According to the TV show host, her long-distance boyfriend used to cheat on her with other romantic partners. She found out as she went through her boyfriend's messages on Facebook.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised actor Sameh Hussein’s online program “Qatayef,” which airs during Ramadan across social media. President Sisi joked with the actor during an Iftar party organized by the Armed Forces at a major hotel in Cairo on Monday. The event was attended by a number of military leaders, major branches, senior officials, and a host of media professionals and journalists. The President asked actor Hussein, “Where are the Qatayef, Hussein?” To which the actor and program host jokingly replied, “It’s all been eaten, Mr. President.”
Ghanaian R&B and Afro-Soul singer Darkua has officially released her first single of the year, “On My Way”. Produced by the renowned Ctea, the track boasts an infectious rhythm, compelling lyrics, and a genre-blending sound that perfectly encapsulates contemporary Ghanaian R&B. Led by the soulful saxophone melodies of Mizter Okyere, On My Way is a heartfelt narrative of longing and desire, wrapped in rich instrumentation and Darkua’s signature soothing vocals.
