Entertainment
Asake, Burna Boy And Davido: Win Big At Afrima

At the seventh All Africa Music Awards, Nigerian artists including Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid dominated the winners’ list (Afrima).
At the elaborate event held in the capital of Senegal, Dakar, Didi B of Ivory Coast won the award for song of the year with Tala.
This year, notable talents including Nigerian duo P-Squared and Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif performed.
Asake, a singer from Nigeria, won Breakout Artist of the Year.
Asake, whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, stated in his victory speech that winning was a dream realized: “It started as a dream, but today, it’s a reality. Thank you to God, my record company, and all of my listeners.
In 2022, Asake’s music dominated the Afrobeats music genre with hits like Omo Ope, Peace Be Unto You, and Sungba.
His music is renowned for its memorable Yoruba and Pidgin English lyrics, instantly recognizable beat, and his catchphrase, Ololade mi Asake, which appears at the beginning of many of his songs.
However, the performer experienced tragedy in December 2022 when a crush at the venue resulted in the deaths of two individuals at his show in London.
Burna Boy, who won Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, Wizkid, who won Best West African Act, and Davido, who won Best Male Artist in Inspirational African Music, didn’t appear to be present at the presentation to claim their honors.
In the lead-up to the awards, there had been some controversy after individuals signed a petition asking that Nigerian artist Brymo not be given the Songwriter of the Year award because of his offensive remarks towards the Igbo ethnic community in Nigeria.
The musician, whose real name is Olawale Ashimi, had more than 40,000 people sign the petition against him. Iba One from Mali ultimately prevailed, and Brymo afterwards apologized, stating he didn’t mean to offend.
Senegal made history this year by hosting the awards, which have a collaboration with the African Union, for the first time in a French-speaking African nation.
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Zahara’s fiancé pulls the plug

There seems to be behind-the-scenes drama brewing between family of multi-award winning musician, Zahara and her hubby-to-be, Mpho Xaba. While the doctors are doing their best to save Zahara?s life, who turned 36 in November, her fiancé has allegedly pulled the plug on her “controlling” family. According to a reliable source, Xaba allegedly told the hospital management during the week that he was reneging on last week’s agreement that only himself, Zahara’s mother Nokhaya, her two sisters and brother were allowed to visit her in ICU at a private hospital.
“This week an angry Xaba told hospital management and doctors treating Zahara that only himself will visit her, claiming her family wants to control everything yet they won’t pay for her hospital bills,” the source alleges, adding that, “Zahara family has been banned from visiting her after he overheard them discussing unsettling money issues yet they won’t pay for urgent medical procedures that need to be done to save her. Mpho put his foot down and said he’s Zahara husband,” said the source.
The source maintains that Zahara?s mom, Nokhaya, and brother haven’t done anything wrong, but have been supportive towards her.
“Zahara’s mom has been dragged into this situation because her sisters are too controlling. Remember when Zahara had to do more tests, it was his brother who raised the money, which ran into a few thousands of Rands,” adds the source.
Zimoja has learned that that more money is needed for more tests to be performed to determine how far she can be assisted medically, but her family doesn?t have enough money. .
“Zahara is still awaiting more funds to do more tests before she can be put in the long queue for a liver transplant. But no one is coming to assist her, despite promises done privately by some of her music industry colleagues.”
According to the source, chances of her spending Christmas in hospital are high after she was admitted a fortnight ago with a liver-related complications.
Despite her man setting boundaries about who can visit, it is alleged that rapper and business mogul, Cassper Nyovest, paid Zahara a visit this week on two occasions. Cassper made sure he didn’t take any photos with her or anyone in case photos of Zahara are leaked on the internet since she is frail,” said a source.
Zimoja broke the story last Sunday that Zahara was sick but her family and management team asked for privacy and prayers. They promised that updates would be made on the musician?s social media platforms but this hasn’t happened. When called for comment, Zahara’s manager Oyama Dyosiba defended Xaba, saying he was acting within his rights.
“That guy doing an amazing job and acting within his responsibilities. For Zahara to be in private hospital it is because of him. Zahara remains in hospital we can’t allow everyone to come in as they please. Her state is critical and sensitive. Until she is fully fine we can?t allow certain people,” he said.
Source: Zimoja
In other news – Kagiso Modupe announces birth of his son Paballo
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The producer-director Kagiso Modupe left his Instagram followers feeling emotional after he shared photos of his newborn son and his children at the hospital. Read more
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Uncle Waffles has been crowned Woman of the Year 2023

In an unexpected turn of events, Amapiano sensation, Uncle Waffles, has been crowned ‘Woman of the Year 2023’ by none other than GQ South Africa. You read that right: The DJ extraordinaire is breaking boundaries and making history in the most delightful way possible. Known for her infectious beats and killer dance moves, Uncle Waffles expressed gratitude and sheer amazement upon receiving the coveted award.
Supporters from around the globe flooded social media with celebratory messages and congratulations, turning her achievement into a virtual dance party.In an unexpected turn of events, Amapiano sensation, Uncle Waffles, has been crowned ‘Woman of the Year 2023’ by none other than GQ South Africa. You read that right: The DJ extraordinaire is breaking boundaries and making history in the most delightful way possible. Known for her infectious beats and killer dance moves, Uncle Waffles expressed gratitude and sheer amazement upon receiving the coveted award.
Supporters from around the globe flooded social media with celebratory messages and congratulations, turning her achievement into a virtual dance party.
Woman of the Year – Uncle Waffles @unclewaffffles #GQMOTY2023 #sblove pic.twitter.com/2PMN4jMRHo
— GQ South Africa (@GQdotcoza) December 2, 2023
In other news – Beyoncé the Auteur Takes Center Stage in Renaissance
I’m excited for people to see the show,” Beyoncé says early in “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” based on her recent world tour and seventh studio album. “But I’m really excited for everyone to see the process.
I’ve long wanted to understand her process better, too, especially because she has taken to rarely giving interviews. Instead she has let her art speak for itself, a risky venture when critics do the interpreting without her input. Read more
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