South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Gospel Legend Solly Moholo

[ad_1] The South African music industry mourns the death of renowned gospel singer Solomon Molokoane, known as Solly Moholo, after he fell ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month. He was 65. Moholo rose to fame in the early 2000s. His hit songs included Ke Latlhile Bokinza, Wubani o zo Pepeza, and Robala ka Khotso. His management released a statement on Moholo's Facebook page announcing his death. "Dear Solly Fans, it is with great sadness that we […]

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Nigeria: Entertainment Industry Holds Independence Show Tomorrow

[ad_1] Supremacy, will tomorrow, organise a concert in commemoration of the ongoing Nigeria's 64th Independence celebration. Scheduled to hold at Eko Hotel Convention Centre in Lagos, the 6th edition of the supremacy concert will showcase some of the biggest names in the Nigerian entertainment industry. According to the organisers, some of the artists scheduled to perform at the concert, include: Flavour, Bella Shmurder, Shallipopi , Teni the Entertainer, Young John, Made Kuti & Magixx. Organisers at a recently held press […]

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Ethiopia: Irreechaa, a Season of Peace & Thanksgiving

[ad_1] In many countries of Africa and the rest of the world, traditional thanksgiving ceremonies are organized with different cultural contexts and paraphernalia. Particularly, Africans conduct a colorful passionate and heartfelt spiritualism and thanksgiving celebration. Irreechaa is one of these spectacular events. Irreechaa, a prominent celebration in Ethiopia, particularly among the Oromo people, holds profound social values that resonate deeply within the community. This festival, marking the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the harvest, symbolizes gratitude, […]

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Nigeria: ‘Their Songs Aren’t Selling Again, I’m Bigger Than Davido, Wizkid’ – Portable Brags

[ad_1] "Let's forget the fake promotion and focus on making hit songs. Portable is bigger than them (Wizkid and Davido)--who is big is big. We're not on the same level; it's only me and God. Omolalomi, the chosen one." Controversial singer Portable has commented unexpectedly about the ongoing feud between singers Davido and Wizkid. Earlier, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Wizkid reignited the long-standing beef with Davido on his X account, marking their second major online spat in 2024. The second […]

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Nigeria: ‘You Don’t Make More Money, Sing, Make Music Like Me’ – Wizkid to Davido

[ad_1] "First, you're not as fly as me, can't sing or make music like me, can't dress, you don't make more money than me, and you don't even have hoes like me. You don't know yourself. You're cheap; you pull up for less than we do! Now fuck off, you spoilt Rich child!" Music star Wizkid owned the internet all day on Wednesday as he recklessly lashed out at his colleague Davido. Both artistes, touted as Nigeria's biggest music acts, […]

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South Africa: TV Producer Appears in Court On Charges of Tax Fraud

[ad_1] Well-known television producer and businessman, Dumakude Mayivuke Ndlovu, has appeared in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court, together with two others, on charges of tax fraud. The three who appeared in court on Tuesday, are facing 18 charges of tax fraud relating to Ndlovu's personal and company income tax valued at approximately R26 million. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) said that registered tax practitioner, Rodney Mutsharini, allegedly assisted Ndlovu with his Personal Income Tax (PIT) and Maxwell […]

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Nigeria: Big Brother Naija Finale – Who Will Walk Away With the Ultimate Title and Grand Prize?

[ad_1] Abuja, Nigheria — Sunday's Big Brother Naija live show was filled with surprises, reveals and multiple evictions - the perfect lead-up to this week's hotly anticipated and highly contested season 9 finale. Aptly described by host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as a "rollercoaster of a night", three housemates were booted out of Biggie's house during the eviction show. This leaves eight contestants to battle it out for the coveted title of Big Brother Naija winner: Anita, Nelly, Ocee, Onyeka, Victoria, Sooj, […]

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South Africa: Ancient Human DNA From a South African Rock Shelter Sheds Light On 10,000 Years of History

[ad_1] Oakhurst rock shelter is an archaeological site near the town of George on the southern coast of South Africa. It is set into a sandstone cliff above a stream in a valley forested by towering old yellowwood trees. Archaeologists first started excavating Oakhurst in the 1930s. What makes the site special is the record of human occupation there, which spans 12,000 years. Not only have rock art, stone tools and ceramic fragments been found there, but also the remains […]

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Ethiopia: Irrecha Thanksgiving Festival to Creator for All He Has Done for Creatures – Abba Gadaas

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Irrecha is a festival of Thanksgiving where the Creator is praised for everything he has done for the creatures, Abba Gadaas said. The Abba Gadaa/Abba Bokkuu is the leader known for his duties as a father or keeper of Gadaa in power. Currently, the festival is primarily celebrated in Addis Ababa at Hora Finfine and in Bishoftu at Hora HarSedi. This year, it will take place next Saturday and Sunday and draw a large number of […]

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