Florien Mpano, known by his stage name Yampano, is a talented singer, composer, and songwriter based in Rwanda. He has a deep passion for music, describing it as an essential part of his life. Yampano is committed to delivering quality music and is eager to gain support from his audience, assuring them that he will never disappoint.
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DJ Mensah, a member of the Akwaaba UK group, has stated that the group will not step aside for dancehall musician Stonebwoy to organise his upcoming album tour in the UK on the 8th March.
South African power couple Dr Tamaryn Green Nxumalo and her husband Ze Nxumalo are expecting their bundle of joy. In an Instagram video, Tamaryn Green showed off her bulging baby bump as she soldiers on in the third trimester. In the cute video, her hubby, Ze Nxumalo, was right by her side. The former Miss South Africa and medical doctor said their baby girl was a miracle. The cute little kicks reminded her of this blessing. "From tiny flutters to growing kicks this belly is a reminder of the miracle of you. The wait is almost over, and our hearts couldn’t be more ready."
Nigerian singer Tems performs at the Aston Martin launched its new car ahead of the 2024 F1 season. The Grammy-winning star performed a medley of her singles including 'Burning' which was nominated for the Best R&B song at the 67th Grammys.
African Bad Girl Tiwa Savage's latest post, stating that people in the Nigerian music industry are worse than sharks, has raised eyebrows. The singer shared her latest adventure on her Instagram page on January 14, 2024. The posts showed her excitedly swimming with sharks in the ocean in scuba gear. She also revealed that the fun activity had been on her bucket list for a while, but her post worried some of her fans who feared for her safety with the sharks. However, after seeing some reactions, Savage returned to her Instagram story with her post regarding the dangers of the entertainment industry. She wrote, "Everyone worried about me swimming with the sharks but the ones in this music industry are way more fucking dangerous." The vagueness of her post sparked reactions online, with some agreeing with her and others slamming her for not naming names.
Nigerian music star Ayra Starr is making her acting debut in the upcoming film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, ‘Children of Blood and Bone.’ Ayra Starr joins an impressive cast that includes legendary Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, marking a significant moment for African representation in global cinema. The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, features a stellar lineup of Hollywood heavyweights, including Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Other notable stars include Regina King, Thuso Mbedu as Zélie, Tosin Cole as Tzain, Amandla Stenberg as Princess Amari, and Damson Idris as Prince Inan. Set in the fictional African kingdom of Orïsha, Children of Blood and Bone follows Zélie, a brave warrior fighting to restore her people’s lost magic after years of oppression.
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".
Presenter Tatiana Durão announced this Monday, February 17, that the cycle with “Banda TV” has come to an end, showing herself to be deeply grateful for the opportunity. Tatiana shared a statement on her Instagram profile, where she stressed that she thanks the broadcaster for the trust it has placed in her over the years as a presenter, and recently as a production coordinator. “It was a period of great learning, growth and maturity, both professionally and personally. I take with me valuable memories, great lessons and the satisfaction of having contributed with dedication and passion to each project”, said Tatiana Durão. The presenter stressed that this journey continues and that she is open to new challenges and ready to embrace new opportunities on other broadcasters and platforms, “May the next chapters of this journey come”.
With the support of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, Culture Sector, Adwar Troupe for Free Theater in Guelmim presents its new theatrical performance “Evil is Jarr”, prepared and directed by the artist Abdel Latif Al Safi, in the cities of Smara and Laayoune, on Thursday, January 23, at 8:00 PM at the Umm Al Saad Cultural Center in the Moroccan Sahara capital of Laayoune, and on Friday, January 24, at 8:00 PM at the Sheikh Sidi Ahmed Al Rkibi Cultural Center in the city of Smara. Adwar continues her theatrical tour, which started in Tiznit on January 16, and continues in our southern regions. The artist Abdel Latif Al-Safi is also supervising a training workshop in theater, as part of the program to localize the Prova Theater Troupe in Laayoune.
The 15-episode comedy series, which will air from 28 February to 29 March, tells the story of Hossam, a pilot who causes a plane crash and is then haunted by the passengers' spirits. It stars Akram Hosny, Aya Samaha, Sawsan Badr, Ahmed Abdelwahab, Rahma Ahmed, Moamen Nour, Ahmed Al Rafeay, Mimi Gamal, Samy Maghawery, Mohamed Radwan, and Weam Magdy. The Captain is written by Amr El Daly and directed by Moataz El Tony. The Captain is filled with humorous situations, particularly between two leads, Akram Hosny and Aya Samaha. The series' main song features a unique duet between Hosny and the well-known Egyptian band Sharmoofers.
Spyro, who has previously revealed that he has a crush on Nengi, shared a photo of the reality TV star on his Instagram page, congratulating her on the new baby’s arrival. However, Spyro’s congratulatory post sparked speculation that he was the newborn baby’s father. Reacting to the speculation via his Instagram story on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the ‘Who’s Your Guy’ crooner wrote, “Nigerians, very ignorant set. Exactly why the rich get richer and the poor get poorer… But then again, what do I even know? Congratulations again, my Nengs.”
Nigerian chef and food blogger, Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has taken a significant step in her culinary journey by enrolling in a culinary school.Cultural fashion Chef Dammy first gained widespread attention in 2022 after embarking on a 5-day cooking marathon in Ekiti State. However, her attempt stirred controversy when she revealed that Guinness World Records was not aware of her challenge, emphasizing that her motivation stemmed purely from her passion for cooking. The controversy surrounding her marathon deepened when she became involved in a scandal with her pastor, further fueling debates online. In a surprising turn, Chef Dammy has now enrolled in a culinary school, a move that has generated buzz on social media. Circulating photos show her in discussions with the school’s management and posing for the camera.
Popular Nigerian Afrobeats musician, Patoranking, has been hit by a tragic loss following the death of his younger sister, Chioma, and her husband, George, in a gas explosion at their home. The sad news was shared by Instagram blogger, Cutie Juls, who revealed that the explosion occurred shortly after a housewarming event and the celebration of their child’s birthday. Chioma reportedly died on the spot during the explosion, while her husband, George, initially survived but passed away from his injuries on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
