Promoter Rafael just scored a continental nod, putting his behind-the-scenes grind on Africa’s awards radar.
Nomination puts the manager in the spotlight
Promoter Rafael landed a Shining Stars Africa Awards 2026 nomination.
Signals a career checkpoint within Africa’s creative economy.
Highlights management, not stage fame.
Pushes quiet work into loud recognition.
Category and what it rewards
Promoter Rafael is up for Best Star Artist Manager of the Year 2025/26.
Honors career-building done off camera.
Rewards strategy, structure, and consistency.
Centers long-term artist success.
Agency track record
Promoter Rafael leads PR Marketing Agency.
Steered artists toward sharper public images.
Boosted media reach and digital growth...
D-Star says clout-chasing collaborators leeched his buzz, stalled his bookings, and preyed on his downfall, pushing him toward a loner, cross-border grind.
Rise and fallout
D-Star broke out after the song Hoozambe.
Reached peak visibility during 2024.
Started fielding nonstop collaboration requests.
Felt the love flip once deals landed.
Alleged sabotage claims
Accused peers of riding on his fame.
Claimed bookings got quietly blocked.
Described fake brotherhood masking bad intent.
Vowed to keep calling names.
Calling out collaborators
Named Gloria Bugie during a TV interview.
Said she skipped the promo after getting a feature.
Pointed at Kapeke for similar moves.
Framed both cases as wanting him to fail.
One-hit wonder pushback...
Uganda’s primary exam results dropped, numbers climbed, boys edged girls, English led, and results hit phones via SMS.
Exam rollout and theme
Uganda National Examinations Board published Primary Leaving Examinations outcomes for 2025.
Tests ran nationwide on 3 and 4 November 2025.
Framed around learner security and whole-child assessment.
Marked the final hurdle for primary pupils.
Ceremony and leadership presence
The results launch happened at State House, Nakasero.
Hosted with senior officials in attendance.
Graced by Janet K Museveni.
Positioned as a formal national moment.
Who sat the exams
Dan Odongo shared registration figures.
817,883 candidates registered across 15,388 centers.
Numbers rose compared with the prior year...
Andy Muridzo went public with remorse, dropped a raw apology track, and cracked open a possible peace lane with Jah Prayzah.
Public apology goes viral
Andy Muridzo asked Zimbabwe to help him apologize to his mentor online.
Framed the message as owning past mistakes.
Pushed the apology into public view.
Sparked instant chatter across the music scene.
Music used as a peace offering
Released an apology song, "Mhinduro," aimed straight at Jah Prayzah.
Blended Afro-fusion with heavy self-reflection.
Used lyrics to spell out regret.
Turned art into accountability.
Fan and industry reaction
The track spread fast across platforms.
Support rolled in from listeners and peers.
Conversations shifted toward forgiveness.
Many backed...
Tigzozo Media is rolling out a hands-on creative school to fix Zimbabwe’s skills gap and fast-track real jobs.
New creative school shakes the space
Tigzozo Media launched a film, TV, and creative training school.
Targets practical skills over theory-heavy classrooms.
Framed as an alternative to legacy institutions.
Built for industry-ready outcomes.
Why does this exist at all
Kudzanai Tinago says talent keeps missing sustainable careers.
Aims to match training with real market needs.
Focuses on employability, not vibes.
Pushes a work-first mindset.
Partners and credentials angle
Mentor Centre partnered on development.
Linked with the Institute of Commercial Management.
Promises internationally recognized diplomas.
Meant to boost...
Sulumani Chimbetu is gearing up for a loud 2026, stacking shows, new music, and sharper live energy while pushing Dendera forward.
Live run kicking off strong
Sulumani Chimbetu lines up early-season shows to start 2026.
Hits The Grub on January 30.
Follows with Sherwood Golf Club on January 31.
Promises crowd-pleasing sets packed with familiar bangers.
Album momentum and new work
"Tsapo" is still getting heavy rotation.
Carries 14 tracks that fans already know.
Recording a 15th studio project.
Targeting a later 2026 release window.
Setlists and stage approach
Reworks older songs to feel brand-new live.
Leans into energy-first performance choices.
Focuses on tight pacing and punch.
Pushes bands to stay locked in.
Career roots and...
Shingisai Suluma is rebooting her ministry through a Canada gospel tour stop, framing the comeback as worship-first, not clout-chasing.
Comeback anchored in worship, not hype
Shingisai Suluma launches a return via the Grateful Concert in Canada.
Positions the moment as a spiritual reset, not nostalgia bait.
Marks a reentry after time away from mainstream stages.
Leans hard into gratitude, healing, and restoration.
Why Canada matters to her
Says starting there carries deep personal meaning.
Frames the return as shaped by faith and lived experience.
Ties the season to gratitude rather than reinvention.
Treats the moment as obedience-driven ministry.
Grateful Concert Tour setup
Grateful Concert Tour officially kicks off with the...
Zimbabwe’s arts regulator slashed fees across the board, easing costs for creatives while keeping individual artists steady.
Fees cut across Zimbabwe’s creative sector
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe announced reduced charges for artists and creative bodies.
Framed as lowering business costs across cultural work.
Applied broadly to associations, institutions, and promoters.
Aimed at nudging formal compliance.
Start date and scope
Changes took effect on 30 January 2026.
Covered artists, arts groups, and creative organizations.
Aligned with government growth goals.
Pitched as removing long-standing hurdles.
What stayed the same
Arts Groups registration held at US$50.
Individual artists kept US$20 rates.
Renewal matched...
South Africa kicked out Israel’s top stand-in diplomat after protocol blowups, torching already icy ties and daring blowback from Washington.
Diplomat shown the door in Pretoria
Ariel Seidman was declared persona non grata by South Africa.
Met officials on Friday and got the message directly.
Given 72 hours to pack up and exit.
Held the Chargé d’Affaires role at Israel’s embassy.
Why officials pulled the trigger
Department of International Relations and Cooperation cited diplomatic norm violations.
Accused of insults aimed at Cyril Ramaphosa via official channels.
Flagged undisclosed visits by Israeli senior figures.
Framed it as breaching the Vienna Convention.
Context behind the bad blood
South Africa downgraded relations after...
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