Nigerian artist Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, interrupted his concert in Denver to order a couple to leave the venue. He stated that he was angered by seeing the woman sleeping during his performance and refused to continue his set until they departed. After some initial reluctance and pressure from the crowd, the couple exited the event.
This incident has generated divided public opinion, with many criticizing the singer for ejecting paying attendees. Burna Boy has previously developed a reputation for removing fans from his concerts for reasons that some consider minor. These include another instance where he asked an audience member to leave for not dancing.
Afrobeats artist Fireboy DML, whose real name is Adedamola Adefolahan, has described his personal dating life as chaotic. He stated that the complicated Lagos dating scene directly inspired his hit track "Ashawo." The singer explained that he finds a sense of balance through romantic relationships, especially when dealing with pressure.
Fireboy DML has previously expressed a desire to experience heartbreak, believing it would inspire more authentic music. He has not publicly acknowledged any current girlfriend or specific romantic involvement.
Robert Mugabe Jnr received a suspended prison sentence and a fine for drug possession. A Harare magistrate ordered him to pay a 300 US dollar fine for possessing two grammes of dagga. He also received a three-month prison term, which was suspended for five years on the condition he does not commit a similar offense.
Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki explained that the sentence considered his guilty plea and his status as a youthful offender. She also stated that courts must participate in combating prevalent drug abuse. Failure to pay the fine would result in a four-month jail term.
His arrest occurred last month after police stopped him for driving the wrong way on Second Street Extension. A search of his bag revealed the dagga, along with...
Singer Tererai Mugwadi has dismissed public concerns about her well-being and alleged substance abuse. These concerns arose after a video from her performance at the Shoko Festival circulated online, prompting calls for her to seek rehabilitation. Mugwadi stated that she is in a good mental state and focused on self-improvement.
She asserted that critics should contact her directly instead of making assumptions on social media. Mugwadi emphasized that she is occupied with her work and questioned the qualifications of those diagnosing her. She acknowledged having both good and bad performance days and attributed the negative attention to online critics.
The artist confirmed her continued dedication to music, referencing her recent...
Following its recent national conference in Mutare, the ZANU-PF party has initiated a provincial program to explain its resolution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term to 2030. The party's Manicaland province held a coordinating committee meeting at Marymount Teachers' College to plan inter-district meetings for conveying this decision to grassroots members.
ZANU-PF Treasurer-General Patrick Chinamasa stated that the government and parliament would now handle the legal process for implementing the term extension. He urged party unity on the resolution. Manicaland provincial chairman Tawanda Mukodza emphasized that all members must support the unanimously adopted decision.
Provincial political commissar Albert Nyakuedzwa...
Crystal Dynamics has laid off just under 30 employees as part of a company-wide restructuring. The studio announced the workforce reduction, its second this year, in a post on its LinkedIn page. It described the move as a difficult but necessary step to streamline operations.
The company stated that the layoffs were intended to optimize development for its next major Tomb Raider project and to better position the studio for creating future games. It expressed gratitude to the affected employees for their contributions and pledged to provide support during their transition. This decision reflects ongoing changes within the video game industry, the studio noted.
Rockstar Games has officially confirmed a native version of Red Dead Redemption for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for release next month. The package includes the base game and its Undead Nightmare expansion. Owners of the previous console versions on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch will receive this upgrade at no additional cost.
The current-generation console versions will support 4K resolution and a 60 FPS frame rate with HDR. The Nintendo Switch 2 edition will also include NVIDIA DLSS technology and specific support for its new Joy-Con 2 controllers while maintaining the 60 FPS target. The title will also be available on iOS and Android devices, accessible through standard mobile...
Guerrilla Games is developing two distinct multiplayer projects set in the Horizon universe. The company, in partnership with NCSoft, officially announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMORPG slated for personal computer and mobile platforms. This title represents one branch of the franchise's expansion into online gaming.
A separate multiplayer Horizon game is also in active development at Guerrilla Games itself. According to a report, this project is the studio's next major internal release. Unlike the NCSoft collaboration, this Guerrilla-led game is expected to launch on PlayStation 5 in addition to personal computer, though official platform details are not yet confirmed.
The announcement of these parallel projects underscores the...
After a year of discussions, Apple has reached an agreement with WeChat that will grant it a share of revenue from the platform's extensive mini-app ecosystem in China. Under the new terms, Apple will receive a 15 percent commission on transactions within participating WeChat mini-apps. This rate is half of its standard App Store fee but provides access to a massive market where users typically bypass traditional app downloads.
Developers who opt into this program must integrate specific Apple software features, including parental control for sharing a child's age range. This arrangement is projected to generate billions of dollars for Apple, capitalizing on a previously untapped revenue stream from within the dominant Chinese social...
