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The Gen-Z Comedy Show, a popular bi-weekly event in Kigali, celebrated its third anniversary on March 27 at the Kigali Exhibition and Conference Village. The milestone event featured a surprise performance by Nigerian comedian Jose Angel Napi Ondo, who caught the audience off guard. Speaking to The New Times, comedian and event founder Merci Ndaruhutse, Fally Merci, reflected on the show's growth. “I no longer feel like I’m just hosting people—I’m hosting major events,” he said. “Bringing top comedians like Pablo, Alex Muhangi, MC Mariachi, and others to Rwanda shows how far we’ve come. Comedy Store Uganda was a big inspiration for launching Gen-Z Comedy.” Fally Merci also highlighted the significance of hosting Comedy Store Uganda in Kigali, calling it a milestone for Rwanda’s comedy industry. “Success isn’t just about money—having them here is already a big step forward,” he said.
Egyptian scriptwriter-director Mohamed Sami has declared his intention to leave developing TV series behind. In a lengthy post on Facebook, Sami bid farewell to his fans and confirmed that his decision wasn't sudden, but one that he had been planning for some time, but he preferred to stick to his commitments until the end. "This year marks my last television project. I bid farewell to TV series," Sami wrote. "It has been a long journey of about 15 years, during which I gave everything I could to bring joy to the Arab audience." Sami is currently participating in the Ramadan 2025 drama marathon with his final projects: "Saeed El Nass" and "Ash Ash".
Global music streaming platform Apple Music has shared its list of emerging African musical acts to watch out for in 2025. Among the acts shortlisted are Nigerian rising sensations Fola and Kaestyle who are among the new acts carving a niche for themselves in Nigerian music. Since 2020, Apple Music's artist development programme Africa Rising has showcased the best and brightest emerging artists from around the continent, exposing them to global audiences and allowing their music to reach fresh ears. With the eyes of the world firmly fixed on Africa’s vibrant music scene, Africa Rising has provided ample editorial support to emerging African artists across the Apple Music ecosystem, including Tyla, Omah Lay, Rema, Tems, Ayra Starr, Amaarae and many more. Apple Music's Africa Rising campaign kicks off the new year by introducing the next generation of African superstars, whose careers are poised to skyrocket.
Singer Delivered Julio, has listed some of the crucial factors B2C Entertainment considers before collaborating with musicians in the music industry. According to Julio, as a group, they prioritize teaming up with artists who are dedicated and passionate about what they do. The trio consisting of Julio, Mr. Lee, and Bobby Lash is known for putting out chart-topping collaborations. When quizzed about the criteria they follow when selecting these artists to work with, Julio noted that they choose to work with serious artists who are committed to their craft and before they could hit the studio, both parties sit down to discuss the direction they would take regarding marketing and promotion. One of the key factors they parade is that the collaborators have to give the joint project enough time to circulate amongst fans before they can release their solos. This allows them to fully concentrate on the song, giving it all the attention it deserves without distractions.
The crew of the TV movie "Bounani", directed by Yassine Fanane and produced by Hussein Hanin, has finished filming in Casablanca. The TV movie "Bonani" explores the struggles of Moroccan families in their search for decent housing in the heart of the economic capital, Casablanca. The film brought back a group of pioneering artists to the small screen, most notably "Uncle Idris" and "Fatima Al-Nawali", along with Ahlam Al-Zaimi, Reem Fathy, Khaled Al-Ghamari, and Nabil Al-Mansouri.
The Academy Awards want more Conan! After a rapturous reception at this year’s Oscars, emcee Conan O’Brien will return to the Dolby Theatre for the 98th Oscars on March 15, 2026. The announcement comes from Bill Kramer, Academy CEO, and Janet Yang, Academy president, who also confirmed the return of the Emmy-winning producing team Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who will lead the show for the third consecutive year. Using his signature humor, O’Brien quipped in a statement: “The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech.” Brody’s best actor speech for “The Brutalist” clocked in as the longest in the ceremony’s history. The 97th Oscars, held earlier this month, delivered the highest viewership numbers in five years.
Dancehall musician Don Tarz expressed his disappointment over the challenges facing the Malawian dancehall scene, likening it to the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where local resources primarily benefit outsiders. He emphasized that, like a flame that attracts but doesn’t warm, many Malawian dancehall artists can energize a crowd but struggle to seize financial opportunities. In light of this, in a post on his official Facebook page, Tarz highlighted the memorial show for the late hip-hop artist Martse as an example of a successful monetization strategy, where attendees were allowed to pay at the door. He elaborated on this by describing the approach as an effective way to support their efforts, noting, “You have to make hay while the sun shines.” Unfortunately, this is not the case for the dancehall community, where events like the memorial show for the late dancehall artist Mafunyeta are consistently organized for free,
Ihuoma Julia Nneji, daughter of the founder of ABC Transport, has filed a defamation lawsuit against popular social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and others, including social media influencer Kemi Olunloye and legal practitioner Henry Ikenna Uzochukwu.
Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie has reacted to those questioning the reason she does not share her personal life on social media.
Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson has called out Nigerian musicians for not supporting their counterparts in the movie industry. The award-winning actor, whose latest movie, Reel Love is still in the cinemas explained that while Nollywood actors support the music industry, the musicians are in the habit of not returning the favour. Timini took to X to share his sentiment, ending it by suggesting he is not ready to have a full blown conversation on the topic at the moment. He wrote, “Really wish musicians supported Nollywood the way we support their music but that’s a conversation for another day.”
Hangula Simon (21), better known by his stage name Ndoveson, is making waves in the music industry with his fresh sound and undeniable talent. Born at Endola, Ndoveson is slowly gaining recognition for his hard work, commitment and unique musical style. His debut album, ‘Edepa’, displays the dedication that has gotten him where he is today. Ndoveson says he put a lot of knowledge into the album. “It was carefully planned and recorded over time. I named it ‘Edepa’ because it is professional, with hit songs. According to Ndoveson, one of the most popular tracks on the album is, ‘The Active Baberia17’, which has really resonated with his fans.
The saying, ‘old flames die hard,’ seemed to hold as Fuji maestro King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, known as Kwam1, reunited with his estranged wife, Fathia ‘Titi Marshal’ Titilola, during his mother’s burial in Ijebu, Ogun State. Kwam1 announced the death of his mother, Halima Anifowoshe, on Saturday, and per Islamic rites, she was buried the same day. The emotional moment [laying his mother to rest] was marked by tears rolling down the 67-year-old cheeks as he bid farewell to his mother. A viral video from the burial showed Ms Marshal and Kwam1’s newest wife, Emmanuella Aderopo, offering condolences to him.