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Before the start of the Ramadan season, acclaimed star Eyad Nassar won the Best Actor Award for his role in the series "Selat Rahim" at the Arab Drama Critics Awards (ADCA) in its fourth edition.
Iyabo Ojo made a fashionable entrance at the 85th birthday celebration of billionaire entrepreneur Razaq Okoya. The actress donned an elegant white gown complemented by a matching white turban. Captioning her stunning photos, she wrote; ”Regal elegance! Queen Mother in all of her glory. The 85th birthday party of chief (Dr) Rasaq Akanni Okoya (CON) was indeed a glorious one. Special thanks to the incredible designers and stylists behind my look”
Youth Interactive Writer Afro pop and gospel singer, Tawananyasha “Sparko Gucci” Chirombedza, is eager to meet his role model, Feli Nandi. The 20-year-old, who hails from Harare, credits the former Mhodzi Tribe member as a huge inspiration for his music. In a recent interview, Sparko Gucci expressed his admiration for Feli Nandi, stating, “It’s exciting that my role model in music is a female musician like Feli Nandi. “She has won numerous awards in a short time and is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after singers. If I had even 20 percent of her talent, I could have accomplished so much because she is incredibly gifted.” Sparko Gucci shared his wish to meet his idol, admitting, “It’s unfortunate that I haven’t been able to reach out to her or meet her yet, but I believe that, in time, God will make a way. “I have been following her music for some time now, and I truly admire her lyrical depth, as well as her composition and songwriting techniques.”
At just 26, Lesego Chombo is redefining leadership in Botswana and beyond, proving that youth and gender are not barriers to achievement. She recently cemented her place as a force for change when she took on global gender issues at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York Lesego Chombo’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Once a hopeful contestant dreaming of Miss World glory, she now stands as Botswana’s Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, commanding the attention of international media and policymakers alike. Her recent BBC News Africa feature shone a spotlight on her inspirational rise from pageantry to politics. Reflecting on her time as Miss World Africa, Chombo stated: “I was fully convinced that I am going to be Miss World, that being Miss World was my God-given purpose.”
The Miss Côte d'Ivoire pageant has announced a ban on wigs and weaves on January 28, 2025, aiming to celebrate and promote natural beauty. This decision emphasizes authenticity, encouraging contestants to showcase their natural hair and embrace their true selves, reflecting a shift towards empowering women to feel confident without relying on artificial enhancements. This move is considered historic being the first time a national beauty pageant has banned the use of weaves and wigs in the competition. Contestants are expected to showcase their natural hair. It could be long, short, braided, or shaved. The organsing committee stated that the changes are meant to emphasise natural African beauty and authenticity.
Eight days after gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi was arrested for allegedly murdering his ‘girlfriend,’ Salome Adaidu, his father has pleaded with the Nigerian government for leniency. It is the first time the 32-year-old gospel singer’s family has spoken publicly since the incident gained widespread attention. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the artiste was apprehended in Agwan Sarki Orozo, Nasarawa State, while allegedly attempting to dispose of the severed head of 24-year-old Ms Adaidu, a Youth Corps Member serving in Abuja. In a Channels TV interview on Monday, Mr Ajayi’s father said, “I want the government to help me; let them settle the matter. I plead. Help me beg the people; let them leave him (Timilehin Ajayi).” Mr Ajayi’s parents and siblings reside in the Orozo community within the same local government area where their son was nabbed.
With the support of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, Culture Sector, the Prova Troupe for Visual Arts, from the city of Laayoune, presented its new theatrical show "Ghazi Oued Yamas", on Thursday, January 30, at the Al Massira Youth Center in Tan Tan, at the conclusion of its theatrical tour that took it to the cities of Laayoune, Tarfaya, Guelmim and Tiznit. The tour is part of the localization of theatrical troupes for the year 2024, in coordination with the Regional Directorate of the Culture Sector in the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region. The play "Ghazi Oued Yemas", adapted from the play "Pick Nick" by the Spanish writer Fernando Arbal, and prepared by the dramaturgical artist and playwright Abdelrahman Al-Zawi, one of the artistic figures in our southern regions, who contributed to the establishment of a theatrical nursery to localize professional theatrical practice, and give a new breath to theater in the desert, was directed by the artist Noureddine Touami.
During a recent conversation with Influencer Danilo Castro, musician Preto Show revealed that if a person is not materialistic, the others they work with do not understand their responsibilities, as they have no idea how money is made. The artist took the opportunity to state that those who do not fight to have money end up using the term materialist for those who really know how to do it. “Where I put my money there are rules, whether you want to comply or not, the door is open, I continue to thank God, my money will be intact, I have that taste and affection for them, but at the end of it all it is business, I think people have no idea how to make money and how to fight to have money”, he said. When asked about his current view of the awards he did not receive, the singer responded that he did not deserve any awards based on his position.
The recently announced Artweb Power 100 Zimbabwe list of visual artists and creative hubs may spark debate, even though most names on the list exceeded expectations last year. Visual art, which encompasses various mediums —including painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, installation, and digital arts —has grown popular in Zimbabwe. In the past two decades, Zimbabwe has also proven to be a fertile ground for visual artists who have made a significant impact and captured the attention of the Artweb Power 100 Zimbabwe. According to the report, the Artweb Power 100 Zimbabwe is an annual list that celebrates individuals and institutions shaping the Zimbabwean art landscape. The selection also serves as an exploration of how art manifests in one space and imagines its resonance in others— a structural portrait of the connections and forces that bring art to life.
MONROVIA – Sound is the birthplace of creativity. Everything on earth sings, has a rhythm, and flows in waves. The synchronization of events and history reveals that life itself is made of rhymes—nothing is a mistake. When Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, once remarked that his songs were channeled through him by a force beyond human comprehension, he categorized himself as merely a vessel—a medium through which the universe speaks. From sound comes vision, and those who can truly listen to the silence within discover a volume of words and images that guide their creativity. Enter Sayou Tequah Jnr—a visual artist of unparalleled genius.
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.
Mildred Akosua Dwira Dwomoh's passing was announced by the singer via a social media post on January 5. Scores of musicians, including the legendary Cindy Thompson, joined the bereaved singer for her daughter's funeral at the Holy Ghost Revival Center ASsembles of God in Accra. While Ghanaians mourn with Hannah Marfo, some videos of the singer preparing for her daughter's funeral with strong faith have surfaced online, impressing many fans. The singer shared the videos on TikTok days before the funeral. In the videos, Hannah Marfo sang her gospel classic Papa Muo Bone Muo. The song released decades ago, admonishes Christians to remain steadfast and loyal to God at all times. In this period as Hanna Marfo mourns her beloved daughter who used to help with her ministry, the singer is taking a page out of her book.