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Mr Drew is living up to his Lover Boy Era persona, but he wants to see more love coming his way too! The singer, who recently released his new EP, opened up about his Valentine’s Day surprises and shared an unexpected heartbreak story from his release party.
Renowned Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor, Bovi Ugboma, has revealed the death of his father, Dr. Edward Ugboma. Naija News reports that Bovi announced the sad development in a terse statement on his social media platforms on Thursday, February 13. He wrote, “We, the Ugboma family, wish to announce the peaceful passing of our father, grandfather and uncle, Dr. Edward Sagini Ugboma (PhD) on this day, the 13th of February 2025. “He is survived by his children; Judy, Edna, Bovi, Zino, Tano, Tome and Jiji, many grandchildren and loving relatives. “We are grateful for all the calls and messages in this period of mourning and gratitude. Funeral rites will be announced soon.”
More than two years since the Covid-19 lockdown was lifted in Uganda, the music scene has drastically changed, for instance, festivals started prioritising curating performing DJs over singers and performing artistes. In Kampala, for instance, for every 10 shows taking place in the past three years, six of them were usually a DJ-led experience and most of the times, they have been promoted as raves or parties rather than concerts. Yet Tshaka Mayanja, one of the brains behind the All Music Safari experience, whose main serving has always been fine live music played to perfection, says regardless of how the pandemic and technology may have reshaped culture, live music is an experience that cannot be replicated.
Music producer and DJ Kabelo Motha, known as Kabza De Small recently received mixed reactions when he previewed new music with musician Cowboi. The Amapiano music producer caused a frenzy on social media with his latest track, with people stating that it wasn't a hit. His latest video comes after he won Musician of the Year at the GQ Magazine Awards in 2024. South Africans applauded him and said the award was well-deserved. Social media channel The Yanos Updates shared a video of the amapiano producer previewing new music with Cowboii.
Actress Martha Ankomah has clarified her ongoing defamation case against colleague LilWin, revealing the only condition under which she would forgo the case. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM, she reiterated that her main goal is to hold him accountable for his words rather than seek financial compensation. According to Martha, she will only drop the case if the actor, real name Kwadwo Nkansah, issues a proper apology and retracts his defamatory comments against her. Contrary to reports suggesting that she had agreed on a reduced settlement from her initial GHC1 million demand to GHC300,000, Martha stated that no monetary agreement has been made.
Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) contestant, Angel JB Smith, has responded to critics who suggested that her recent weight loss was a result of using the Ozempic drug. During an Instagram live session on January 18, 2025, Angel Smith displayed her noticeably slimmer physique, crediting her transformation to regular gym workouts and abstaining from alcohol.
DJ Zinhle says she wasn't ready for the scandal happening right under her nose and took to social media to vent to her followers. According to the Era by DJ Zinhle and Jiyane Atelier founder, she recently discovered that several employees had been stealing "lots of money" from her company. She described it as a syndicate, further revealing that the case was under investigation: "I thought it was one person, but when this thing was investigated, it turns out that it's a lot of people; a big syndicate going on in my office. It's been hectic." "After identifying the suspect (s), we hold a disciplinary hearing along with a witness where possible and a representative from the Department of Employment and Labour. "For minor transgressions, employees usually walk away with a written warning. However, theft is a very serious offence punishable by immediate dismissal."
On February 2, fun lovers flocked to Scallas’ Cafe in Blantyre, formerly Shelter Club off Kwacha Road, to celebrate the 66th birthday of legendary events manager and music promoter ‘Sir’ Jai Banda of Entertainers Promotion. The popular slogan of “I am not a teacher, I am not a soldier, I am not a lawyer, I am not a manager, I am just an entertainer” echoed during the event to sanction his steadfast legacy which spans over four decades. Jai became a household name from 1980s to 2000 when he managed music events and musicians in the country. Later, he paved the way for his son, Tonderai, mid 2000 who took over as Entertainers Promotion chief executive officer. To many people, particularly musicians who have worked with him, Jai, widely known as Mr Entertainer, is an iconic figure who has devoted his life towards shaping the country’s music industry. For four decades, he has been promoting Malawian music through his Entertainers Promotions, a brand he registered in the 1980s.
Egyptian star Mohamed Ramadan has announced his return for the Ramadan 2025 season with a new TV show, Madfa’ Ramadan (Ramadan Cannon). For the first time, Ramadan will host a TV program. The show will air on the DMC channel right after the Maghrib call to prayer. The TV program falls under the category of game shows and will feature prizes for the audience. Ramadan promoted the show on Instagram with an exciting video inspired by his Gaafar El Omda character, saying: “The audience wants something new.” Ramadan’s TV show is produced by United Media Services. It is worth mentioning that Egyptian star Bushra has unveiled a pioneering collaboration with Marvel to produce films infused with a Middle Eastern perspective, marking a historic milestone in the Arab world. This partnership seeks to establish an Arab superhero universe, with Mohamed Ramadan being the frontrunner for the lead role.
Seals placed on Arezo TV's doors in Kabul were removed in the presence of the country's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (PVPV), said station head Bassir Abid, who reported that the outlet had "resumed our operations". Taliban authorities shut down the TV station on December 4 after the PVPV accused the channel of being supported by exiled media and of betraying Islamic values. Seven of Arezo TV's employees were arrested but released later in December, while the media outlet remained shuttered. The Taliban government has not yet indicated the reason the station was allowed to reopen. The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC), a press freedom group, welcomed the reopening but said in a statement it considered the closure "a flagrant violation of free media rights that should not have happened".
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival, one of the most prestigious and influential film festivals globally, is set to shine a spotlight on African cinema like never before. Among the standout features this year are remarkable films from Kenya and Sudan, signaling a momentous leap for African storytelling in the international film scene. These films not only exemplify the diverse narratives emerging from the continent but also reflect the growing recognition of African voices in global cinema. Let’s take a closer look at how Kenya and Sudan are leading the charge and the exciting films that are making their way to Sundance 2025. Historically, Africa's presence at major international film festivals like Sundance has been growing, but 2025 marks a significant milestone.
Nigerian actress Regina Daniels celebrated the birthday of her late colleague Junior Pope’s wife, Jennifer Awele. She reflected on their friendship. The billionaire wife shared beautiful new photos of the widow on Instagram, along with some touching memories from the past. In her heartfelt message to the late Junior Pope’s wife, Regina praised her strength and will to face challenges. She prayed for God to bless her with a long life to care for her three young sons. The actress also talked about Jennifer’s work as an event planner. She praised the widow’s amazing business and encouraged everyone to support her.