Wilfred Okiche selected to participate in Talents Durban for 2017 Durban International Film Festival

Film critic and prolific writer, Wilfred Okiche has been announced as one of the 30 participants of the Talents Durban and Talents Press programme for the 2017 Durban International Film Festival (DIFF). Wilfred will be joining other film critics in the Talent Press programme to cover films and events featured at the Durban Festival for... Read More

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October 25, 2016

Wizkid is back on top! | 5 takeaways from the MAMA awards in Johannesburg

Another MAMAs has come and gone. Here are 5 takeaways from the event. Wizkid back on top: Remember when Wizkid was in a battle with Davido and Olamide for supremacy in Nigeria’s music space? Me neither. This year, quality collaborations with Drake on ‘One Dance’ – which later became the most streamed song of all... Read More

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August 23, 2016

MTV MAMAs is back, and it’s (expectedly) not coming to Nigeria

by Isime Esene For three years in a row, the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs), arguably Africa’s biggest award show has moved to Johannesburg, South Africa, and one can’t help but wonder why? We’ve wanted that event back since it was first taken down to Zuma country. Many actually felt the event will go round... Read More

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April 26, 2015

Is’haq Kawu: These xenophobic outbreaks have diminished South Africa on the continent

by Is’haq Kawu As a continent we should acknowledge the devastating effects of centuries of colonial exploitation. All of us, without exception, seek to ensure sustainable livelihoods. Last Sunday, April 19, the alliance of the African National Congress, ANC, South African Communist Party, SACP, and the Congress of South African Trace Unions, COSATU, issued an... Read More

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April 26, 2015

Opinion: Xenophobia – A message to the slackers in South Africa

by Adebayo Coker Nigeria may have its array of issues but never can it be said that we are hostile to other nationals. Never! We have a xenial spirit that will make us to pay exorbitantly for goods from abroad and trample on homemade wares of the same quality. My dear people, I must start... Read More

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April 20, 2015

”People who listened to me did not kill anyone” – Zulu king denies igniting xenophobic attacks

by Kolapo Olapoju Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini while speaking at an anti-xenophobia imbizo at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, denied that he ignited the xenophobic violence in South Africa. During the gathering, which had 10, 000 people and 300 traditional leaders in attendance, the head of the Zulu nation stated that his people are... Read More

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June 7, 2014

‘READY!! MAMAS! VERSACE!’: Davido looks red hot and ready for the MAMAs (See Photos)

by S’ola Filani All is set for the 2014 MAMAs. Singer, Davido rocked a red blazer accessorized with Versace bling. Davido and electrifying South African Afro-pop duo Mafikizolo are both tied as the most nominated artistes in this year’s MAMAs, notching up four nominations each, and going directly head-to-head in Song of the Year, Artiste... Read More

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June 7, 2014

Golden girl: Check out Toke Makinwa’s outfit to the MAMAs (SNAPSHOT)

by Zara Mustapha Talk about a party/awards ceremony without Toke Makinwa in it? Not gonna happen! The media personality was among the Nigerian celebrities that stormed Durban, South Africa for much anticipated 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) scheduled to go down tonight. Makinwa showed off her outfit for the event on Instagram – a gold skirt... Read More

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