o make other lovers’ dreams come true. We will be surprising people with gifts on the day What is your dream romantic destination, both locally and internationally, and why? Internationally, it is Greece or the Maldives because the beaches are clear and it’s always warm and sexy, locally, I would say Haarties. How romantic are you, and what is the most romantic thing you've done for a loved one? I’m not the most romantic in the world but my love language is gifting. So I’d say just buying really cute things for my partner is the most romantic I’ve been What is your favourite love ballad, and why?

Miss South Africa 2018 Tamaryn Green-Nxumalo and her husband businessman Ze Nxumalo have shared that they have spent their Valentine’s Day differently this year, as a family of three. Green-Nxumalo shared a picture of their baby girl in an outfit with hearts but made sure to hide the baby’s face and a few pictures of her husband and herself. The Doctor shared a picture of the note from the flowers she got from her husband. The note read; “Happy Valentine’s Day Baby! Thank you for our little girl. Now I have two favourite girls. Love you.” Green shared the gender of their baby in November when she shared a snapshot of herself dressed in a soft pink outfit, standing in a beautifully decorated pink room, and holding a tiny pink dress.

As couples around the globe celebrate Valentine's Day, the emotional landscape of love is juxtaposed with those grappling with heartbreak. Afrikaans country-singer, Chereé steps into this emotional realm with her new single, “Heart”, written by Sunette Bridges. The song carries a deeply personal message, inspired by Bridges’ own experiences of struggle and resilience, offering a beacon of hope for anyone facing the challenges of love and loss. Forgiveness and self-love are at the heart of this song, messages that both Chereé and Bridges hope to share with listeners this Valentine’s Day. The mastermind behind the lyrics, Bridges shared: “I wrote the lyrics for ‘Heart’ while struggling with heartbreak myself, spending countless hours in conversation with my own soul.

It’s that time of the week again—when office folks swap suits for tracksuits and unwind. As always, we’re here with the best spots to hang out in Kigali. If you're planning something special for Valentine’s, we’ve got a separate guide for that—be sure to check it out. But for now, here are six top picks for the weekend. Clarity Mixtape Launch Celebrate the release of Clarity with rising artiste Kent Larkin this Friday, February 14, at Crystal Lounge (8th floor, KABC building). Expect a night featuring DJ sets from Joe The Drummer, GRVND LVNG, and TOXYYK, plus live performances in a high-energy atmosphere. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with curated food and drinks to set the mood. Dress classy and sexy for the occasion. Secure your spot now—tickets are Rwf10,000.

Renowned Burundian zouk and pop sensation, Kidum Kibido, has promised his fans an "energetic live performance" at the inaugural "Amore Valentine's Gala" scheduled for Friday, February 14, at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV). The 'Mapenzi' hitmaker was addressing members of media on Thursday, February 13, during a press briefing during which he urged revelers to not only turn up in large numbers, but also show up on time to celebrate love. "It is safe to say that Rwanda is my other home and giving my best is what I do best during my shows in Kigali. This will be another opportunity to reconnect with my fans, celebrate love and put up a big show that represents good music. I'm looking forward to creating an unforgettable experience with everyone," said Kidum.

Singer and songwriter Sylvie Simbi, has released her new single track, ‘This Is Love’. The release aligns with her vision of creating music that transcends generations and cultures, offering hope and light to those navigating life’s challenges. Sylvie’s first gospel single ‘I Worship Only You’, marked a significant step in her musical journey, emphasizing intimate worship and deep devotion. Her new single, This Is Love, takes a different approach, blending vibrant, rhythmic sounds with a celebratory message about God’s unconditional love. In describing the inspiration behind the song, Sylvie shared that it is rooted in 1 John 4:10. “True love is not that we loved God, but that He loved us first and gave His life to redeem humanity from sin,” she explained. She aims to remind listeners that God’s love is present, real, and accessible to all, lifting spirits and providing strength in every season of life.

Tadiwanashe Chimanga, a Marketing Management student at Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU), is determined to use her vocal and songwriting talents to serve the Lord. As a gifted gospel artist, she has primarily performed at church conferences due to limited exposure. Balancing her passion for music with her studies, the 21-year-old praise and worship singer is currently in the studio putting the final touches on her album. She is determined to follow in the footsteps of her role models — Nyasha Mutonhori and Rudo Madindi. Tadiwanashe has expressed confidence in the crop of upcoming gospel musicians making waves in this particular genre. In an interview with The Herald on Saturday Lifestyle, Tadiwanashe, who has one album to her credit, said she was enjoying her new calling.

Daniel Omara is one comedian whose jokes can only be understood by a few people. While some do not find his jokes funny, many appreciate his sense of humour. While being hosted on the Basement podcast, the comedian revealed that once he goes abroad, he can never marry a Black woman. Well as this statement might seem sensitive, he explained that it does not make sense in anyway. “If I went abroad, there is no way I am marrying a Black woman. It does not make sense travelling that far and ending up with the same colour. It is like a Muzungu coming from the US, ends up in Uganda and marries another Muzungu I will be like, Why… because you are surrounded by Blacks. Diversify.” Again, maybe this was one of those jokes of his where you have to overthink if he was serious or just dropping gags.

Legendary Hip Hop artiste GNL Zamba has said he will never allow to sign to a management again after getting his freedom years ago. The Story Ya Luuka rapper revealed that being signed by someone means that you lose your independence because someone dictates how your career should be. “GNL does not want to be signed, has no interest in being signed, and will never want to be signed. I am an independent artiste all the way through. The only thing I can welcome in my life at this point is a partnership,” he said. GNL added that he started this music career because he did not want to cut off his hair and wanted to do Hip Hop music as a form of expression to provide for his family. “Anything that impinges on my freedom, no way. So I am an independent artiste.”

Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Mr Norbert Mao on Tuesday revealed that American singer, producer and writer Lionel Richie is coming to Uganda for a performance in the Adventure of humanity concert. The Democratic Party (DP) principal and former presidential contender said this in a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre, stirring excitement and debate on social media and mainstream media. “Lionel Richie is coming to Gulu in June. And sister Sledge is also going to be performing in the same concert. Why Gulu, because this concert is about repairing the world. It’s about climate change. It’s about uniting the world,” Mr Mao said. The concert will be held at Kaunda Grounds, with official authorisation granted by the mayor of Gulu City. The permit for the use of the venue has been approved for May 30 to June 9 marking this as a historic occasion for Gulu.

Namukasa explains that music enthusiasts lately ignore music with meaningful lyrics and that when someone releases impactful music, it is often suppressed and not given attention at all yet when someone drops a song with inappropriate lyrics they’re often applauded. The “Emikisa Gya Bakazi” singer notes that not until that situation is fixed, the Ugandan music industry is likely to take a dip for many years. She also explains that lately, most artists ditched the norm of singing good music and no longer care about what they musically feed their audiences. These days there is a tendency of people not paying attention to music with meaningful lyrics but when someone comes up with a song full of inappropriate lyrics, you find it trending all over. When someone sings a meaningful music, it is not supported. We have sidelined God in our everyday lives.

Sempa was arrested in the Busoga region where he was based after a serious crack-down on his whereabouts. He is accused of impersonating renowned traditional healer Sophia Namutebi alias Maama Fiina by creating fake social media accounts with wrong mobile numbers and conning people by posing to be her. With one more culprit still at large, Maama Fiina stated that her name has been soiled and tarnished by people such as Sempa which something that forced her to stop helping the needy.

Celebrated songstress Winnie Nwagi has addressed fresh allegations that she had decided to quit Swangz Avenue in pursuit of a solo career. The rumors have been circulating on social media stating that the diva was not on good terms with top management. During her performance in the weekly ‘Shades Of Kampala’ band nights at The Villa, revelers got a chance to ask her questions, and a journalist in the crowd raised this particular concern. In her response, Winnie Nwagi dismissed the claims that she wanted to walk away from the label that had nurtured her career. “When I was coming on stage, you (Mr. Henrie) introduced me as a Swangz Avenue artist. I’m still under Swangz Avenue,” she said.

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.

In a dramatic and emotional turn of events, Ash-ley Ogle became the latest contestant to be evicted from the Big Brother Mzansi house. The unexpected twist occurred during Monday night’s nominations, where housemates were tasked with individually voting for one contestant to be evicted immediately. The tension was palpable as housemates cast their decisive votes, with Ash-ley Ogle and Nsuku ultimately tying with 4 votes each. The fate of the two contestants rested in the hands of Swiss, the newly crowned Head of House, who made the final call. In a surprising move, Swiss chose to evict Ash-ley Ogle, bringing an abrupt end to her Big Brother Mzansi Umlilo journey. The housemates showed little hesitation in casting their eviction votes, revealing strong opinions on who should leave the competition.

As one way of improving service delivery to its customer base, Azam TV has introduced door-to-door service for all subscribers across the country. Speaking during the launch of the service on Friday at Azam TV offices in Blantyre, General Manager Syed M Kadayhe said this will help customers easily access services from technicians who will be moving around. “We noted that our subscribers were finding it very difficult to access services from us whenever they had problems with their receivers, hence the reason why we have introduced these door-to-door free services. “Our customers will now be able to reach out to us through our social media platforms. What they need to do is just book an appointment by sharing their details so that our technicians can reach out to them,” he said.

The air is thick with romance, and the rhythm of love is pulsing through the streets of Tanzania. As Valentine’s Day 2025 approaches, Bongo Fleva’s finest are gearing up to make this season of love one for the books. From Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, the stage is set for unforgettable nights of music, laughter, and star-studded performances. Let’s dive into the heart of the action and see how these artists are turning up the heat for their fans. Nandy- Sugar with My Valentine Faustina Mfinanga, popularly known as Nandy, has kicked off the year with a bang, releasing a string of love songs like ‘Totorimi’ featuring Billnas, ‘Usemi Sina’ with Harmonize, and ‘Mlete.’

After finding himself in the heart of recent controversy, Nigerian media personality Nedu Wazobia has resigned from the popular podcast 'The Honest Bunch.' In a statement shared on Instagram on February 14, 2025, Nedu said hosting the podcast had been a great experience, but the recent constant scrutiny and false accusations had become too much for him. He wrote, "The past week has brought a lot into perspective for me. Hosting The Honest Bunch Podcast has been an incredible journey—one built on open conversations, bold perspectives, and the willingness to tackle difficult topics. But with that responsibility has come an overwhelming level of scrutiny, antagonism, and unfounded accusations that have now begun to take a personal toll."

While the world celebrates romantic love on Valentine's Day, Ruger has other ideas. His new single 'Jay Jay' flips the script on Valentine’s Day by delivering an anthem for the independent, unbothered, and untamed. Named after football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, Ruger compares his slickness and seamless playboy moves to the ex-footballers effortless style. Known for his swashbuckling and hitmaking ability, Ruger's new single is typical of the bad boy persona that has shaped his career and endeared him to fans, especially his female fans who go crazy for his music.

In a recent post on his X account, Nigerian Afrobeats and Dancehall sensation Ruger have aimed a sarcastic dig at the Headies Awards which he called the most credible award show in the world. He also thanked them for recognising the works of all artists as he peeps them to be bigger than all the awards in the world soon. Ruger's post comes off the back of the announcement of the nominees for the 17th Headies Award. The nominations list wasn't without some drama as it was riddled with major omissions and misses.

Nollywood actor, Efa Iwara has shared his experience working on the set of Princess on a Hill, his dream roles and the realities of being a Nollywood actor. Efa Iwara has steadily built a reputation as one of Nollywood’s most versatile actors, transitioning seamlessly between romantic leads, complex villains, and intense dramatic roles. With a career spanning both film and television, he has earned praise for his performances in projects like Seven, Rumour Has It, Soft Love and most recently, the corporate thriller series Princess on a Hill. In an exclusive interview, Iwara shares his thoughts on the show’s reception, the roles he dreams of playing, and the biggest misconceptions about being an actor. Princess on a Hill has received significant buzz since its release, and the audience’s engagement has been both exciting and surprising.

The babymama to Nigerian iconic singer, 2Baba, Sunmbo Adeoye, has showered encomium on her husband, David Adeoye, on Valentine’s Day. Naija News reports that Sumbo took to her Instagram page to share photos of herself and her husband while expressing love to him. She wrote, “My divine compensation. I just want you to know that I love how you let me be me, David Adeoye.” Sunmbo shares two kids with her husband, Pastor Adeoye, the General Overseer and Senior Pastor of Royalty Christian Centre. She also shares two kids with Tuface Idibia. Meanwhile, the family of Idibia has raised alarm over the unknown whereabouts of their son, 2Baba. Naija News reports that the singer’s family, in a petition to the Department of State Service (DSS), urged the security operatives to intervene in the case of their son, who is ‘missing’.

Media personality Do2dtun has shared the importance of gaining acceptance from a partner’s family. He emphasized the need to consider a partner’s family before committing. Speaking via a post on his X account, he warned that a lack of family approval can create an unsustainable situation. The media personality cautioned against relying on a partner to constantly mediate or defend the relationship, as this can lead to emotional exhaustion. Do2dtun wrote: “Before you pick a partner, look at the family first. It’s very key. If a decision-maker doesn’t like you, it’s over. If you expect your partner to stand in the gap, they will eventually break. It’s worse if you now have a partner that has no mind of their own.

This year, renowned Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko celebrated Valentine’s Day in a remarkable fashion by treating herself to a brand-new luxury vehicle. The acclaimed actress took to Instagram to share a video that captured her genuine reaction upon first seeing the car. The footage also highlighted the car’s sleek white exterior and sophisticated interior, featuring some of her close friends inside, who joined in her joy. In expressing her happiness, Etiko wrote in the post: “Valentine came with double blessings ❤️???. Thank you @jbautos for coming through. I love my car.” Following her announcement, fans and colleagues from the industry inundated the comment section with messages of congratulations, celebrating her recent purchase.