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Enock Chihana reviews Rumphi development projects
Concrete and handshakes took center stage as a top official cruised Rumphi, poking projects and tossing out promises. Hospital build check Enock Chihana checked out mortuary work at Bolero Community Hospital. Got a rundown on how far construction has moved. Gave a nod to progress already on the ground. Pushed builders to wrap it up without dragging. Market upgrades talk Enock Chihana swung by Bolero Market to scope conditions. Floated help for finishing the market shelter. Flagged sanitation fixes as non-negotiable. Framed stalls and toilets as trader game-changers. Traditional leadership stops Enock Chihana paid respects at Paramount Chief Chikulamayembe’s residence. Received a warm welcome at Bolero. Used the visit to reinforce...
One For All Organization trains youth in Malawi villages
From a shoestring start in Zomba, a skills project snowballed into village-level job escape hatches across Malawi. Origins and reach James Kajawo sparked One For All Organization Technical College in Zomba. Began as a tight-budget answer to joblessness. Expanded into 223 villages nationwide. Training and credentials The college turned out over 850 skilled youths. Taught Fashion Design, Electrical Installation, Plumbing, and Welding. Added Video Production to chase digital work. Tools for self-employment Between 2020 and 2024, 350 fashion trainees finished. Each walked away with a new sewing machine. Immediate income paths replaced waiting for jobs. Funding and allies Early courses ran free, bankrolled personally. The belief held...
CTS Funeral Services expands into the Malawi funeral sector
What sticks is the ripple effect: a fresh launch in Lilongwe gets framed as proof that local money, women hustlers, and practical services can actually move Malawi forward. Government backing and launch moment Feston Kaupa showed up to kick off CTS Funeral Services. Talked up local companies as engines for work and growth. Pointed to women-run outfits as confidence builders. Framed competition as a way to sharpen prices and quality. Business shift and social angle CTS Funeral Services branched out from its courier roots. Pivoted toward a need everyone eventually faces. Rolled out budget-friendly plans for regular households. Pitched dignity as a baseline, not a luxury. Company stance and delivery promise Joseph Manda spoke for the...
Tasha K claims Michael Blackson hides video with Jayda
Screenshots detonated a messy pileup where clout-chasing, vanish mode, and insults spiraled into reputation damage. Origin of the DM mess Michael Blackson posted inbox screenshots mocking a flirty groupie named Jayda. Fired back with money shade after a suggestive opener. Assumed a random clout hunter, not a setup. Triggered outside commentary once screenshots spread. Blackson’s clapback strategy Michael Blackson jumped into the comments, denying any vetting duty. Claimed to reply broadly without profile checks. Shrugged off gender claims with crude humor. Dragged Tasha K’s credibility and looks. Tasha K escalates the claims Tasha K asserted the chatter involved a transgender woman. Flagged vanish mode as the giveaway detail. She...
Kunle Afolayan denies targeting Funke Akindele in promo row
A phone call blew up over marketing shade, tempers flared briefly, and the fallout turned into a messy reminder that Nollywood egos bruise fast. Phone call sparks friction Kunle Afolayan confirmed a heated personal call. Followed backlash tied to his promo comments. The exchange escalated quickly and ended abruptly. Framed the moment as unexpected tension. Why Funke Akindele reacted Funke Akindele took offense at implied criticism. Believed her name surfaced unfairly. Responded emotionally during the call. Hung up after venting frustration. Clarifying the intent Denied targeting dance-based movie marketing. Rejected claims of dismissing colleagues. Labeled the situation strange and misplaced. Insisted there was zero hostility...
AFRIMA wins in Lagos, drives global growth for Tanzanian talent
Trophies triggered networking whiplash, policy talk followed, and East Africa left with proof that continental stages actually flip career trajectories. Artists react to AFRIMA wins Juma Jux called the win career-altering. Noted sudden outreach from previously distant contacts. Pointed to global broadcast reach across 84 countries. Pushed for tighter links with Tanzanian institutions. Video directors feel the ripple Folex won for Ololufemi visuals. Described Lagos exposure as life-shifting. Gained access to fresh networks and skills. Saw validation for Tanzanian video creators. AFRIMA leadership pitch Victoria Nkong framed the awards as infrastructure. Focused on growth beyond trophies. Stressed pipelines from local buzz to global...
Mavo prepares consecutive releases after stashing music
Momentum is building quietly, tracks are stacking up off-grid, and patience is the whole strategy. Stashing music instead of chasing drops Mavo is sitting on unreleased material. Holding songs back intentionally. Trusting timing over pressure. Treating restraint as part of growth. Faith-led release mindset Credits God for greenlighting releases. Avoids forcing moments creatively. Believes patience sharpens impact. Frames delay as a blessing, not a blockage. Collaborations already on record Has worked with Wizkid previously. Linked up with CKay earlier. Also collaborated with Davido. Connections signal industry credibility. Projects lined up ahead Songs in the vault date back to 2022. More material was created during 2023...
Princess Chineke serves as the first Nigerian actress in the US Army
Spotlights got ditched for combat boots, and the pivot somehow keeps paying dividends on both continents. Breaking norms with military enlistment Princess Chineke joined the United States military. Became the first Nigerian actress to enlist there. Earned praise for discipline and output. Reputation outpaced surface-level looks. From pageants to purpose Previously crowned Miss UNIBEN. Represented her state at MBGN. Studied Computer Science academically. Shifted identity without chasing applause. Community ties never snapped Runs Voice Initiative as a nonprofit. Returned to Nigeria last year unexpectedly. Met a local basketball team she supports. Fielded questions about U.S. military entry. Education and creative grind Studied...
Rotimi Salami ignores rumors to honor Allwell Ademola's memory
Fame flipped the switch, rumors followed instantly, and he basically shrugged because real-life bills still got paid. Actor prepped for gossip blowback Rotimi Salami expected chatter once visibility skyrocketed. Saw rumor culture as unavoidable background noise. Leaned on spirituality to stay unbothered. He prioritized work deals over random opinions. Marriage and personal boundaries Answerability stopped entirely with his wife. Treated public chatter as irrelevant static. Checked loyalty privately, not publicly. Kept focus on career momentum. Clarifying the Allwell Ademola bond Allwell Ademola was described as family, not romance. Framed the connection beyond biology. Dismissed loaded questions as pointless. Accepted that...
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