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Popular Nollywood actress Halima has cried out for assistance, revealing her struggles to make ends meet. In an emotional appeal during an Instagram Live session on Tuesday, Abubakar recounted her struggles, stating that she has been residing in her village for over a year. Expressing distress over her condition, the actress emphasised that she was not feeling well. In a plea for support, she shared her account details, urging Nigerians to come to her aid. She said, “Good morning; people are confused about what is going on. This is me, but every day I post a picture with a filter because I don’t want to post how I look, and some of you will say I’m lying. Why would I be lying, lying that I’m sick? I went to the biggest hospital in Nigeria.
Nigerian music sensation Wizkid recently connected with rising artist Fido, known for his hit "Joy Is Coming," at a Lagos nightclub. In a video shared by Fido on Instagram, Wizkid warmly embraces him and whispers in his ear, signaling support for the emerging talent. Fido, whose real name is Awosika Olayemi Josiah, gained prominence in 2024 with his debut single "Awolowo." His latest track, "Joy Is Coming," has been well-received, offering an inspiring message of hope to many Nigerians as they begin the new year. The encounter between Wizkid and Fido has generated excitement among fans, with some suggesting a potential collaboration on a remix of "Joy Is Coming." Fido's growing popularity positions him as a promising artist who could further promote Afrobeats on the global stage.
Radio is about to get more enjoyable and entertaining as the legendary radio personality DJ Fresh returns on-air. Social media has been buzzing as DJ Fresh recently teased his comeback to the radio industry. According to The South African, DJ Fresh, whose real name is Thato Sikwane, excitedly shared that he would return to radio in April 2025. This was after the star took a four-year-long hiatus after a sexual assault case against him and DJ Euphonik, which led to them being relieved from their radio show in 2021.
Singer Shiddy Stylo, real name Rashid Kasibante has expressed interest in competing against his former friend, also fellow musician Hillary Kiyaga alias Dr. Hilerman for the Mawokota North MP seat in the coming 2026 general elections. While unveiling his campaigning posters, Shiddy Stylo claims that he was part of the group that lobbied for Dr. Hilderman to be voted as the area Member of Parliament, trusting that he would help his people. However, as time went on, Hilderman allegedly lost focus and touch with his friends who had initially helped him attain his leadership dreams. “He promised us that he would help our people, starting with his friends. He did not have any single coin and all the campaigns we did, he promised he would be paying us back when he gets to parliament.
The official poster for Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo has been released ahead of its theatrical debut on January 1st, 2025, in Egypt and January 9th across the Arab world. The film follows Hassan, who embarks on a journey through Cairo to protect his dog, Rambo, from a vengeful landlord. Directed by Khaled Mansour, this feature film marks his debut after several successful short films. It stars Essam Omar, Rakeen Saad, Sama Ibrahim, and others.
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.
Every year, Ramadan dramas provide an opportunity to discover new actors, including children, teenagers, and young adults making their first appearance on the small screen, especially during the holy month, which is considered the month of television par excellence in terms of production, viewership, advertisements, and commercials. Among the young actors who have distinguished themselves this Ramadan, we find the duo Tasneem Shaham in the role of Shaima and Saad Sarti in the role of Rayan in the series “Old Wound,” which airs on Channel One at iftar time. The former plays the role of a teenager suffering from family problems who falls victim to the temptation of a person who exploits minors, while the latter plays the role of her brother, who is exploited by his father to carry out a series of thefts, one of which leads him to be temporarily placed in a juvenile detention center (reform and rehabilitation), which almost destroys his future.
In a touching expression of surprise and appreciation, 7-year-old Nigerian social media star Funny Emma gained widespread attention after American music icon Justin Bieber featured one of his amusing videos on his Instagram story. The video that piqued Bieber’s interest highlighted Funny Emma’s comedic talent as he endeavored to charm ladies by winking at them through his phone’s front camera, accompanied by Tevin Campbell’s popular song “Can We Talk.” Upon realizing that Bieber had shared his video with an audience of 300 million followers, Funny Emma’s reaction was truly unforgettable. In a subsequent video, the young comedian was seen exuberantly shouting, “Jesus, Justin Bieber, you posted me! I don blow naa, nothing you fit tell me.”
Ghana’s music scene has long been a powerhouse of creativity and Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped has identified five standout acts. King Paluta, Kweku Smoke, Team Eternity, Olivetheboy, and Xlimkid are artists to watch in 2025. These trailblazers represent a cross-section of the country’s dynamic sounds, from gospel and drill to hiplife and Afropop, proving that Ghana’s influence on African music is only getting stronger. King Paluta Blending traditional Ghanaian rhythms with the modern vibrance of hiplife, King Paluta’s 2024 debut album, “Give Time Some Time” has become a cornerstone of his growing legacy. Tracks like “Makoma” showcase his ability to fuse genres like Reggae and Gospel into a seamless narrative of love, culture, and authenticity.
The Minority Leader of Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has confirmed his participation in the 2025 edition of Celestial Praize XI, an annual gospel praise and worship event hosted by celebrated Ghanaian gospel musician Celestine Donkor.
These female trailblazers, hailing from 32 nations, including France, India, Japan and Switzerland, exemplify how women are reshaping diverse sectors including arts, cybersecurity, science and even traffic safety. “Forbes” shared: “These women are building wealth, creating jobs and proving that age is not an impediment to making a lasting impact on the world.” Leading the pack of South African honourees is Koyo Kouoh, the executive director and chief curator of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town. Renowned as the largest museum dedicated to contemporary African art globally, the Zeitz Museum showcases the rich heritage of the continent and its diaspora.
Moroccan artist Abdallah Al-Rani, nicknamed (Mike One), has recently released his new song (Loyalty), which represents the first version of his new album. This song is added to his artistic repertoire, which includes a group of patriotic songs that champion the homeland and the territorial integrity of the Kingdom, and reflect the Moroccan identity. The process of producing the song (Loyalty) took a whole year of research, exploration and travel to our desert regions, to learn about the characteristics of the Hassani Sahrawi culture and master it. Despite his Amazigh origins and upbringing in the city of Casablanca, rapper Abdullah Al-Rani succeeded in learning the Hassani dialect and discovering the traditional Sahrawi heritage, to be able to write the lyrics of his song in the Hassani dialect, compose it and perform it at the same time, which gave the song a distinctive cultural depth.