Over two nights on 27 and 28 August, the South African Music Award winners were announced. Among some of the most popular winners was sultry vocalist Nomfundo Moh. She scooped the Best Afro Pop Album award for Amagama which spawned crowd favourites Phakade Lami and Soft Life. Deep house maestro Chymamusique emerged victorious at this…
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‘The Headies’ is a Nigerian Award Show for African Music. Here’s Why It’s Happening in Atlanta
Drawn to Atlanta as one of the world’s Black music and entertainment capitals, executive producer Ayo Animashaun’s Headies Awards will take place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre this Sunday, September 4, in front of an anticipated full house of 2,750. Since 2006, the Headies have taken place in Nigeria, honoring excellence in music from the West African nation…
Fashion from the #SAMA28 pink carpet
What is an award ceremony without the glitz and glam of the red carpet, or in this case, the pink carpet? For this year’s South African Music Awards, stars came in unconventional and daring looks.DJ Cleo shut the house down by revving onto the pink carpet in a motorbike. Actress Linda Mtoba gave an artistic…
Marvel unveils sequel to "Black Panther"
Marvel Studios offered a glimpse of the sequel to Black Panther during San Diego’s Comic Con that ended on Sunday. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” a sequel to the first comic book film to win a best picture Oscar nomination, is set to premiere on November 11th. “I walked into this trying to manage my expectations…
Nigeria’s top film maker, Mo Abudu makes directorial debut
Nigeria’s top filmmaker, Mosunmola Abudu, known as Mo Abudu has announced her foray into film directing with two short films; ‘Her Perfect Life’ and Iyawo Mi’ (My wife), a predominately Yoruba language film. In a statement to unveil the production, she said: “I believe in learning and understanding any major assignment I undertake. Directing is…
Thuso Mbedu bags ‘Rising Star’ honours at the Toronto International Film Festival
If South African-born actress Thuso Mbedu’s recent social media posts of “The Woman King” trailer didn’t get you all patriotic, then her most recent post sure will. Our superstar has been making waves in the US by planting her roots deep in the international film industry. Mbedu, 31, recently took to Instagram to announce her…
Zanele Potelwa to host the 2022 SAMA red carpet
Television and radio personality Zanele Potelwa has been announced as the 2022 South African Music Awards red carpet host. The “Selimathunzi” and 5FM presenter who is known as one of Mzansi’s brightest personalities said she had been dreaming of hosting the event ever since she was young. “The fact that it’s finally happening is beyond…
Will Smith’s planned biopic ‘back in pipeline with streaming giant’
Will Smith’s planned biopic is reportedly back in the pipeline. Insiders said Netflix, which halted talks over a film of the actor’s life in the wake of his Oscars slap scandal, are reportedly looking to reopen stalled negotiations. A source told The Sun on Friday night: “Will was left out in the cold by Netflix…
BBNaija's Beauty breaks silence over disqualification, apologises to fans
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Beauty Tukura has broken her silence since her disqualification from the seventh season of the show. The former beauty queen took to her Instagram page on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, where she penned a lengthy and heartfelt message. “When I learned I was accepted into the Big Brother Naija season…
Netflix’s’Young, Famous & African’ renewed for season 2
Netflix’s debut African unscripted series ‘Young, Famous & African’ is set to return to the streamer for its second season. Confirming the show’s renewal, co-creator Peace Hyde shared on Instagram: “The Love for ‘YOUNG, FAMOUS & AFRICAN’ Africa’s first @Netflix unscripted original series has been incredible! Thank you to each and everyone of you all…
Francia Marquez: ‘Vogue’ sheds light on Vice President’s ‘powerful form’
Francia Marquez sworn in as Vice President in front of a crowd of Colombians at Plaza de Bolivarafrom Bogota, and others who watched from their television the inauguration of the first leftist government headed by President Gustavo Petro. The social leader, who attracted attention for her blue, orange and white dress, said, “I swear to…
Let's take a minute to appreciate the outfit Tiwa Savage wore on the last day of her world tour
We have to appreciate the outfit that Queen of Afrobeats, Tiwa Savage wore on the last day of her world tour which ended in O2 Brixton. iwa Savage wore one of the best looks we’ve seen on her in a long time, head-to-toe Fendi. Borrowing a little inspiration from the FW2022 collection, Fendi made a…
Harnaaz Sandhu steals show at Miss South Africa 2022 in deep-neck bodycon gown, says 'namaste' amid cheers: Watch videos
Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu stole the show at the Miss South Africa pageant in an orange deep-neck bodycon gown. Several videos of the star, including a clip of her saying ‘Namaste, South Africa’, went viral on social media. Check them out inside. Harnaaz Sandhu steals show at Miss South Africa 2022 in deep-neck bodycon gown,…
Flashback: Where is 2011 Big Brother Africa winner Karen Igho?
Karen Igho made history as the first female and the third consecutive Nigerian to win the Big Brother Africa Reality show. byOvwe Medeme August 12, 2022 Reading Time: 3 mins read 0 It’s Big Brother season, and what better time to take a trip down memory lane and profile one of the most-talked about stars…