Consistency, passion and resilience define Shower Power. Over the past three decades, this remarkable acapella group has nurtured gifted composers, phenomenal songwriters, and a galaxy of beautiful voices, all dedicated to singing for the Lord. They have truly been in the musical trenches for 33 years, and their contributions to the evolution and growing appeal of acapella music have made it enjoyable and accessible to many. They have become a cherished part of the Zimbabwean musical landscape. Now regarded as an institution, Shower Power deserves recognition for its enduring impact. Since 1992, the group has glorified the Lord with their well-coordinated voices, powerful compositions, and spiritually uplifting tracks, which often leave listeners yearning for paradise.

Reggae music has lost one of its most iconic voices. Colvin “Cocoa Tea” Scott, the legendary reggae singer, has passed away at the age of 65. His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed the news to The Gleaner, revealing that the singer passed away early this morning at 4:46 AM at a hospital in Broward, Ft Lauderdale, Florida, after suffering a cardiac arrest. In an emotional conversation with The Gleaner, Malvia shared the tragic details of Cocoa Tea’s final moments. “I received a call this morning saying that he had been transferred from the facility to the hospital, which was just five minutes away. He had been vomiting,” she explained. “He was first diagnosed with lymphoma back in 2019, and in the last six months, he had also been battling pneumonia.”

Episode 12 of Kamel El Adad 3 featured a tense confrontation between Ahmed Mokhtar (Sherif Salama) and his daughter Farida (Lina Sophia Ben Hamman) after she returned home late from attending Ali’s (Youssef Omar) birthday party. During their heated argument, a pack of pills fell from Farida’s bag, sparking Mokhtar’s fury. Laila (Dina El Sherbiny), stepped in to break up the fight. Outraged, Mokhtar decided to ground Farida, forbidding her from leaving her room. His other children were left in shock and fear as they heard their father’s angry outburst, which even escalated to him striking Farida. In a tearful confession, Farida revealed that the drugs weren’t hers—they belonged to her friend Ali, who had asked her to keep them in her bag.

In “Welad El Shams,” Jala Hisham masterfully portrays Souad, a cunning deceiver who manipulates Galal character portrayed by Ahmed El Sherif, much like she did with Moftah, to swindle money. Her charm and deceitful tactics ensnare her victims, highlighting the dangers of misplaced trust. “Welad El Shams” is a 15-episode series, written by Mohab Tarek, directed by Shady Abdel Salam, and produced by United Studios. The series stars Ahmed Malek, Taha Desouky, Mahmoud Hemeida, Farah Youssef, Mariam El Gendy, Jala Hesham, Moataz Hesham, and others.

The star-studded TV series “Zolm Al Mastaba" is set to be screened in the second half of the Ramadan 2025 drama marathon. The series stars Eyad Nassar, Fathy Abdel Wahab, Riham Abdel Ghafour, Basma, Ahmed Azmy, and more. "Zolm Al Mastaba" consists of 15 episodes and is based on an idea by Ahmed Fawzi Saleh. It is scripted by Ahmed Fawzi Saleh, directed by Hany Khalifa and Mohamed Ali, and produced by United Studios.

The feature film "Gangs" by Moroccan director Kamal Lazraq was screened last night, Wednesday, as part of the 15th Francophone Film Festival (Francofilm) in Rome, in the presence of dignitaries from diplomatic and media circles, along with moviegoers. "Gangs," the young Moroccan director's debut feature, tells the story of Hassan and his son Issam, who live day-to-day in a working-class neighborhood on the outskirts of Casablanca, where they become involved in illegal activities to earn a living. One night, they are tasked by a gang leader with carrying out a kidnapping. However, things take a tragic turn when the kidnapped person suffocates to death in the trunk of their car, setting off a long, tense, and dangerous nighttime journey to dispose of the body.

Johannesburg – Thursday, 13 March 2025 – SABC2 and Word of Mouth Productions are pleased to introduce a new family to the Muvhango storyline. The new Muvhango additions are four devoted family members who would go to any length to support and love each other in this powerful storyline of hope and unity. The viewers will get to meet the Rivombo family from Monday, 17 March 2025. Actor Obed Baloyi returns as Mzamani Rivombo, the patriarch of the family. He is the owner and operator of the local spaza shop playing a vital role in the community, providing not just essential goods but also a sense of stability and support to those around him.

Grammy-Award winning singer Tyla keeps proving that she is that girl! The Water hitmaker attended the autumn/winter Paris Fashion Week for the Chanel show. Tyla wore a chic Chanel two-piece suit, black block pumps and a pixie cut hairstyle. Her fan page @TylaClub posted the beautiful X photo of Tyla sitting next to the Vogue Editor-In-Chief, Anna Wintour.

The iconic British supermodel Naomi Campbell recently praised one of South Africa's fashion powerhouses, Thebe Magugu, as one of the top designers in the fashion industry. Thebetsile ”Thebe” Magugu is a South African-born, award-winning fashion designer who owns the internationally acclaimed South African brand named after himself. In a recent interview with a British publication, "i-D Magazine", Campbell was asked about the young designers she has her eyes on, and she revealed Magugu as one of them.

Rwandan comedian and radio personality Japhet Mazimpaka has been nominated for the Africa Golden Awards 2025. It is his first career nomination at a continental level since joining comedy nearly a decade ago. The Africa Golden Awards celebrate top achievers driving progress across the continent in various fields, including entrepreneurship, innovation, arts, technology, and humanitarian efforts. The awards aim to honor individuals and organizations whose resilience and impact shape Africa’s future, while fostering partnerships that promote leadership and sustainable development. Japhet, who is also a presenter public broadcaster’s Radio Rwanda, was nominated for Best Male Radio Presenter and Best Male Stand-Up Comedian.

Consistency, passion and resilience define Shower Power. Over the past three decades, this remarkable acapella group has nurtured gifted composers, phenomenal songwriters, and a galaxy of beautiful voices, all dedicated to singing for the Lord. They have truly been in the musical trenches for 33 years, and their contributions to the evolution and growing appeal of acapella music have made it enjoyable and accessible to many. They have become a cherished part of the Zimbabwean musical landscape. Now regarded as an institution, Shower Power deserves recognition for its enduring impact. Since 1992, the group has glorified the Lord with their well-coordinated voices, powerful compositions, and spiritually uplifting tracks, which often leave listeners yearning for paradise.

Big Talent boss Eddy Kenzo has addressed the drama that unfolded during his performance at the Kawempe North campaigns. According to Kenzo, malicious people surrounding the president with coveted motives are fighting and pushing him away from accessing the State House and President Museveni. Eddy Kenzo’s claims come following his clash with an SFC officer on stage during his performance at the Kawempe North by-elections campaigns earlier this week. While addressing members of the press, Kenzo stressed that the incident at Kawempe North was planned by a group of people working behind the scenes to see that they get the president’s attention. Eddy Kenzo noted that some people are jealous of his position and access to the president and are trying so hard to bring him down.

Spice Diana has no kind words for Abitex Promotions as she expressed her anger and disappointment towards the events’ promoter over sabotaging her career. Spice Diana claims Abitex has ruined her reputation on several occasions to the point that he has called a number of fellow promoters, telling them not to book or give her money. When jumped on Uncle Chumi’s trending song ‘Gwokutte Gwoba’ remix, Abitex led the agenda that the collaboration gave Spice Diana more relevancy. According to Spice Diana, this is not the first time Abitex is ruining her brand. She recalls when she collaborated with rising artist Liah Ote, the promoter allegedly called Liah and quarreled, seeking to know why she teamed up with Spice Diana.

Singer Veronica Lugya alias Vinka has revealed that she never dreamed of being a musician. Despite her success in the music industry, Vinka mentioned that her childhood dreams were not in any way connected to being a musician. She revealed that while she was in school, she always pictured herself working in aviation as an air hostess. Therefore, she had to apply for a course related to tourism. Her decision was highly influenced by her strict parents. She thought they would not stand her being in the challenging industry. “I was just a child dancing for fun. There was a curfew at home and was not interested in the entertainment industry because my parents were strict. I never expected this; all I wanted was to go to school and work in aviation.

Renowned Tanzanian musician Harmonize has announced a two-day talent search aimed at discovering and nurturing emerging artistes in his hometown, Mtwara and Lindi. The initiative, set to take place just before Eid Mosi, will offer young talents a platform to showcase their musical abilities in Southern Tanzania. Set to be held at Rwangwa, Lindi, on March 27, 2025, followed by Mtwara Mjini on March 28, 2025 with Master J, Lulu Diva, Wema Sepetu, DJ Seven, Kimambo and BBoy as judges.

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.

After celebrating her engagement with businessman Adérito Pina in the month of love, Jéssica Pitbull spoke this Thursday, February 13, about her move to her husband's house and stressed that she did not follow the tradition of being taken by an aunt. On her Instagram profile, the artist highlighted that she does not need to be accompanied by anyone and stated that she is like a parachute “she has already flown to her husband's house”. “I'm like a parachute, I've already flown, 'you don't have to wait for your aunt to take you', what's that? There's no one to take me alone, I don't want anyone to go with me”, she said.

Wizkid might just be gearing up for the release of a new song. An unreleased song featuring the Grammy winner was recently previewed by DJ Henry at an event where the Amapiano log drum fusion and Wizkid's cool melodies had fans raving. The unreleased single is likely to be the hitmaker's first release of 2025 and his first since releasing his record-breaking sixth album, 'Morayo,' in November 2024. Wizkid is gearing up for what is expected to be a busy 2025, as he recently announced the North American dates for his highly anticipated 'Morayo' tour.

Rybeena is one of the rising stars whose music is adding much-needed diversity to Nigerian street pop. The singer first made waves from his hit record 'Id.Me' which earned him attention of fans and notable stars like Nigerian hip hop icon Olamide Baddo. Since breaking into the mainstream, the singer has become one of the exciting Street hop stars whose music is documenting the realities of life in the inner cities. Rybeena recently released a new project titled 'Virtuoso' which holds the viral songs 'World Best' and 'Agba Singing'. In a recent interview with Apple Music, the singer shares insights into the creative process and thoughts behind some of the songs on the project. He also revealed the meaning behind his stagename.

Controversial media personality, Solomon Buchi has advised Oluwadolarz’s fiancee, Ifeluv to turn deaf ears to his mother’s plea and move on from the relationship. Recall that Ifeluv took to social media to accuse Oluwadolarz, who is also her baby daddy, of cheating and failing to fully provide for their child. Reacting to the scandal, Buchi advised Ifeluv to save herself from a lifetime of misery and leave the relationship. Speaking via X, he urged Ifeluv to ignore Oluwadolarz mother plea, adding that she is from a different generation.

Ghanaian reggae-dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has praised the John Mahama-led NDC government for the reduction in passport application fees. The self-acclaimed dancehall king described the move as a mark of good governance, suggesting that Ghanaians had been exploited in the past. “Mahama Ogbooooo. This is what we call government and governance. Herrrrrhhh dem scam we bad for this country oooo ..Thanks to this new government GODISHERE,” he wrote in a social media post on Thursday, March 13.

Ghanaian rapper M.anifest has given some nuggets on what it takes to have an incredible music. Speaking to DJ Slim on Daybreak Hitz, M.anifest emphasized the importance of alignment and inspiration in making great music. "You can go to school for music like forever, it doesn't guarantee you inspiration, it doesn't guarantee you the ability to make incredible music. It guarantees you the understanding or the ability to mimic what's great. But if you're not aligned, you can't, it's not possible," he explained. He also revealed his creative process on how he often goes into the studio without a clear idea of what will happen.

The incident happened last year when the renowned broadcaster was covering the Kwafie festival in Dormaa, Bono Region. The event which was the 25th-anniversary celebration of Dormaahene Osagyefo Agyeman Badu II, featured musketry displays. While conducting interviews, the Angel FM journalist was hit in the face by a stray shot that severely damaged one of his eyes, forcing him to seek medical treatment abroad.

After weeks of anticipation, the wait is almost over for music lovers and industry players across the country, as the official list of nominees for the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) is set to be unveiled this Saturday, March 15, 2025. The grand announcement will be broadcast live on TV3 and streamed simultaneously on the Ghana Music Awards’ official social media platforms, offering fans a front-row seat to see which of their favourite artistes and groups have earned a spot on this year’s coveted nominees list. The journey to this year’s TGMA began on January 21, 2025, when the call for nominations was officially opened. Artistes and music groups were invited to submit their works released within the eligibility year — from January 1 to December 31, 2024 — for consideration. The submission window remained open until February 16, 2025.