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Africa Magic has announced an exciting lineup of shows for the year's first half. The broadcast company will premiere five new shows from January to March 2025, introducing innovative formats that span its channels and offer a variety of genres to its audience. Uriri Currently airing is Uriri, a 39-episode fantasy drama about a legendary warrior, Ogaga, who must confront his destiny and darkness while being haunted by the source of his strength. In his quest, a young maiden’s (Serome) fate becomes intertwined with his, making for a tale that oscillates between love, madness, and life. Uriri features Seun Ajayi, Frank Konwea, Osarehia Oronsaye, Bobby Ekpe, and more, with Xavier Ighorodje as showrunner and executive producer. The TV show airs on Africa Magic Showcase at 8:30 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday.
The controversy over Nigerian music star Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia’s divorce from his wife, Annie Macaulay, and his proposal to Natasha Osawaru have continued to dominate discussions. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that 2Baba’s mother, Rose Idibia, alleged in a video that Ms Osawaru, the deputy majority leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, had cast a spell on him. Mrs Idibia claimed the singer was not in his right senses when he proposed to the 30-year-old lawmaker and pleaded with her to release him. This newspaper also reported that the proposal sparked widespread reactions on social media, mainly due to 2Baba’s ongoing divorce and the striking similarities between this engagement and his past proposal to Annie.
The series "El Amira – Zel Heita" starring Yasmine Sabri is set to premiere during Ramadan 2025 on ON TV channel. The series delves into women’s struggles and the consequences of hastily marrying for financial security.
“The Seven Dogs” is an upcoming film set to release in 2025, featuring prominent Egyptian actors Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz in the lead roles. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, known for their work on “Bad Boys for Life,” the film is based on a story by Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, and Big Time team, with a screenplay by Mohamed El-Dabbah. The production boasts a significant budget exceeding $40 million, marking it as one of the largest Arabic film productions to date. Filming commenced in early 2025 at the newly launched AlHisn Big Time Studios in Riyadh, a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced filmmaking technologies.
It’s not every time that an actor gets to have his wife as his rehearsal partner. Thembinkosi Mthembu had the privilege of working with his wife as he prepared to reprise his role as Bonga Tembe in the third and final season of Adulting. Speaking to TshisaLive, the 2024 Safta Best Actor winner paid tribute to his wife for helping him with his lines. He also explained how his healthy real-life marriage helped him prepare for his role as a toxic husband. “My wife was also a huge help while preparing for this role. She would assist me with my lines and I’d ask her how she would feel if I said something a particular way. It was fun to see if I could provoke a reaction from her in the same way Bonga might from Nkanyezi,” he explained.
Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale has addressed recent speculations about his relationship with fellow musician Stonebwoy. Upon returning from Jamaica on January 8, 2025, Shatta Wale clarified that he holds no animosity towards Stonebwoy. This statement comes amid rumors suggesting that Blakk Cedi, Stonebwoy's former manager, has taken over Shatta Wale's management. In an interview with JoyNews, Shatta Wale explained that Blakk Cedi assisted him during his performance at the Freedom Street Concert in Jamaica but is not his official manager. He emphasized that Sammy Flex continues to serve as his manager. Shatta Wale stated, "I don’t have a problem with anybody. Like I always say, Blakk Cedi formerly managed Stonebwoy, but I don’t have any problem with Stonebwoy. I am ever ready for anybody who wants to support me."
An uber drive to Cape Town’s Castle of Good Hope is the last place I expect to be a site of a memorial, but it may be as good a place as any. The midday traffic is starting to thicken. The sun has clearly mistaken Cape Town for Windhoek and it burns my arm when I dare to place my elbow in its glare. I share that silly little joke with the Uber driver who realises I’m from Namibia. Windhoek is a place he’s heard of, hopes to visit, and he’s shocked when I tell him the founding president recently died. “Sam Nujoma!” he says, as if I’ve informed him of the death of an old friend. Quickly, he asks for the details. When? 8 February. Cause of death? Reports say illness. Age? 95. The fact that Nujoma had lived so long seems to soothe him and he launches into a tribute worthy of a more formal commemoration.
Miss Universe runner-up Chidimma Adetshina was recently spotted at Life Grand Cafe in Cape Town. Social media users also alleged that the beauty queen was in South Africa on New Year's Eve. Popular X user @miz_ruraltarain shared a video of the beauty queen in Mzansi.
Renowned for her powerful vocals and soul-stirring melodies, Maddy Maznaz is set to bless her fans with a brand-new gospel track. The singer, known for blending contemporary sounds with deep spiritual messages, took to social media to tease the upcoming release, sparking excitement among her followers. The title of her yet to be released gospel song is “Bread of life”. In a cryptic post, Maddy shared a short clip featuring an uplifting melody, accompanied by a heartfelt caption: “Today marking the first Sunday in February, and my first Sunday as a new creation to uphold my creator and lover forever! I can’t wait to drop this gospel anthem to the masses to dance and celebrate the goodness of the lord! “Happy Sunday, Happy New month.” She took her inspiration from the book of Isaiah 43:18-19 which reads: God says, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past!”
Veteran actress Ngozi Ezeonu is trending on social media following her passionate call for decency and professionalism among aspiring actors. For decades, Nollywood has been plagued by controversies surrounding indecent dressing, particularly during auditions for aspiring female actresses. Critics argue that this practice often influences casting decisions, with some actresses securing roles based on appearance and perceived allure rather than talent and skill. This raises serious concerns about the integrity of the audition process today and the industry’s fairness and professionalism. Kanayo o ‘Kanayo’, Zack Orji, Patience Ozokwor, and others previously decried indecent dressing during auditions and in the industry.
The recent interruption of the water flow in the artificial waterfall at Largo do Kinaxixi, just four months after its redevelopment, has generated a great deal of controversy on social media. While some justify the decision based on the “bad behavior” of people who used the place to bathe, Angolan rapper Eva Rap Diva brought a deeper reflection on the situation, by focusing on the problem, which for her is linked to the lack of access to drinking water for the population. Eva Rap Diva took to her social media pages to express her concern about the critical comments made towards those who use the waterfall to bathe. For the rapper, this type of speech diverts attention from the real problem, the lack of basic infrastructure to ensure that everyone has access to water.
The Amapiano hit "Biri Marung" has achieved platinum status, selling over 40,000 copies since its release. The song gained popularity through a viral dance challenge, with celebrities like Somizi Mhlongo, Nadia Nakai, and Bontle Modiselle participating. Notably, Bontle Modiselle and Robot Boii's rendition received significant attention. Fans have celebrated this milestone, with some declaring "Biri Marung" as the "song of the year" and praising the artists involved. The track features contributions from DJ Maphorisa, Tebogo G Mashego, Ego Slimflow, Mr Pilato, Focalistic, Scotts Maphuma, Sje Konka, and CowBoii. For those interested in joining the dance challenge, here's a tutorial to get you started: