Grammy-award-winning singer Tyla Seethal has canceled all her international tour dates and festival performances, citing an injury as the reason. The singer announced the news via Instagram, expressing her heartbreak to fans, whom she affectionately calls her “Tygers.” While the UK and European legs of the tour, including stops in Oslo, Stockholm, Berlin, and London, have […]
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Culture and art hold a significant place in both Ukrainian and Kenyan societies, serving as powerful tools for expressing identity and rejecting the legacies of war and colonialism. Since February 2022, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has wreaked havoc on the country, with deliberate attacks on cultural sites aimed at erasing Ukrainian identity. The bombing […]
Search for Missing 6-Year-Old Joshlin Smith Continues Amid Arrests Fifteen days after six-year-old Joshlin Smith’s disappearance, a suspect has been arrested on suspicion of selling the child for approximately R20,000, reports IOL. Joshlin, a Grade 1 learner from Diazville Primary School in Saldanha Bay, was last seen on February 19. Her mother, Kelly Smith, reported […]
Local music legends Winky D and Jah Prayzah will headline the first-ever Sunshine City Festival this month. Brainchild of Tamba Events, the festival aims to bring joy to the Easter holiday weekend by showcasing the capital city’s vibrant music scene. In a unique twist, festival attendees will have the power to choose which artists perform […]
“It wasn’t a serious ailment, and when we got to LAUTECH, he got out of the car and walked with his legs.” Muktar Oyebamiji, the brother of the late famous comic actor Tolani Oyebamiji, known as Sisi Quadri, has revealed how he died. In an interview with BBC on Saturday, Mr Muktar said they received […]
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Nigeria: Mr Ibu Is Dead
“I announce with a deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didn’t make it. May his soul rest in peace.” Veteran actor, John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu, is dead. Mr Ibu died on Saturday at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos State. He was 62. News of the death filtered in on Saturday evening, but […]
“The President also commiserates with the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) and the entire creative community, assuring them of his support, thoughts, and prayers in this time of grief.” President Bola Tinubu has received with deep sadness the news of the passing of two of Nigeria’s […]
Ex-President Thabo Mbeki Denies Interference in Prosecution of Apartheid-Era Crimes Former President Thabo Mbeki vehemently denies allegations of interference in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes referred to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), reports News24. Mbeki labels the claims as “pure fabrication” and challenges the NPA to disclose any […]
The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative, Hannatu Musa Musawa has described the passage, on Saturday, of Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, as one death too many. Musawa stated this in a statement following the demise of the veteran actor on Saturday. The Minister expressed deep sadness at the announcement of […]
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Nigeria: Nollywood Actor, Ibu, Dies At 62
Nollywood veteran, John Okafor, also popularly known as ‘Mr Ibu’ has passed away at the age of 62. According to various reports from people close to him, the famous actor passed away at Evercare Hospital, Lagos after struggling with health issues for a long period of time. Daily Trust reports that in December 2023, the […]
Cape Town — Renowned Mozambican abstract textile artist Lizette Chirrime is showing her first artistic fashion line in Cape Town, South Africa, as the first presentation by Art Africa of their Community Residency program. “I noticed that people reject their own identity and rather embrace Western styles and traditions,” Chirrime said, reflecting on her work […]
Model M’diwa Mliswa Chanetsa arrested on drug charges will remain behind bars after a Harare magistrate denied her bail. She will remain in custody until March 12 when her trial commences. M’diwa (20), daughter of Temba Mliswa is jointly charged with Tawanda Chigudu (27). The two are being charged with unlawful possession of methylenedioxy methamphetamine […]
In a high-profile case, the State has declared its intention to oppose bail for the seven men accused of murdering renowned rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, reports News24. AKA and Motsoane were fatally shot outside a now-defunct Wish on Florida restaurant in Durban on February 10, 2023. Five of the […]
LOCAL artist Tahle We Dzinza has responded to the backlash she has received after her “unpublished” music video won the Outstanding Video of the Year award at the recently held National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA). This was despite the ‘Damage’ video not being in the public domain and on streaming platforms like YouTube. Tahle through […]
Police Minister Bheki Cele has announced the arrest of six suspects linked to the murder of renowned rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, who were fatally shot outside a Durban restaurant on February 10, 2023, reports News24 . The suspects, apprehended in connection to other murder cases, reportedly followed AKA from […]
LOCAL businessman and arts promoter Tinashe Mutarisi has expressed his disappointment after Zim hip hop sensation Saintfloew real name Tawanda Mambo failed to win any award at the 22nd National Arts Merit Awards. The talented musician had been nominated for the People’s Choice, Outstanding Male Musician and Outstanding Song of the Year awards however failed […]
Six People Arrested in Connection with AKA Murder Police Minister Bheki Cele has announced the arrest of six suspects linked to the murder of renowned rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, who were fatally shot outside a Durban restaurant on February 10, 2023, reports News24. The suspects, apprehended in connection […]
Former Oudtshoorn Mayor Jailed for Sexual Assault The Oudtshoorn Magistrate’s Court has handed down a five-year prison sentence to Mlandeli Abednico Nyuka, the former mayor of the Klein Karoo town, for sexually assaulting an employee in his office, reports News24. This is Nyuka’s second conviction for a similar offense. During the trial, it was […]