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Thuli P drops debut EP Avana after acting on Generations
From soap star to DJ to dropping her own EP, Thuli P just stopped dabbling and officially claimed the music lane. Why does this feel like a turning point Thuli Phongolo, known as Thuli P, released her first EP and fully stepped into life as a music artist. The move signals a shift from side passion to main focus. Where most people know her from She is widely recognized for playing Namhla Diale on Generations: The Legacy. That role cemented her as a household name before music took center stage. How early her career actually started Thuli P entered entertainment at 15 with an appearance on Tshisa. Momentum followed through, presenting work on Craz-e and acting roles in productions like Thula. How her acting range expanded After...
Penny Lebyane will host Eintlek Lets Connect on SABC2
Back on SABC2, daily and live, Penny Lebyane is calling this less of a comeback and more of a full-circle reset. Why this return hits different Penny Lebyane is officially back on SABC2. She is fronting a new live show called Eintlek Let’s Connect starting February 9. For her, this is personal, layered, and tied to decades of work in media. What the show looks like Eintlek Let’s Connect airs live from Monday to Friday. Penny is hosting alongside Fran-Rico Lucas. The format leans into conversation, culture, food, and everyday South African life. Why SABC2 feels like home Penny previously hosted Motswako, which makes this return feel circular. She described the move as a fresh start after a heavy personal stretch. Her framing is...
Nosipho Pehlo exits Outlaws after Nolwandle Biyela dies
A fan-favorite exit just hit hard because Nolwandle’s death closed Nosipho Pehlo’s chapter on Outlaws and left viewers wrecked. Why Nosipho Pehlo is done with the show Nosipho Pehlo is officially off Outlaws. Her exit followed the on-screen death of her character, Nolwandle Biyela. How Nolwandle’s story ended Nolwandle was killed in the latest episode of the Showmax series. The character left behind a husband and two children, which hit emotionally on multiple levels. What filming that final arc was like Nosipho said she processed the grief privately after first reading the script. By the time cameras rolled, she had reached a calm place and focused on playing the truth of the moment. Her approach was simple: Nosipho knew the...
Mme Onica goes solo after leading famous church choir
From church choir roots to solo gospel force, Mme Onica says stepping out alone rewired her purpose, and the bookings followed. Why going solo changed everything Mme Onica, born Setswoneng Onica Maruma, says her solo move reshaped her life. Even with the solo lane thriving, she still leads vocals at the International Pentecost Holiness Church headquarters. Where she comes from She was born in Mamelodi and grew up in Turfloop, Limpopo. Her early environment shaped a voice built for church halls and big crowds. How the solo work is landing She says feedback from listeners worldwide has been overwhelming. According to her, people regularly share how her songs shifted their lives. She credits guidance from Comforter FLG Modise during...
Big Sister takes over Big Brother Mzansi with a female voice
Big Brother South Africa just switched voices, dropped a woman in charge, and fans are split between hype and wait, what did I just hear. What changed in the Big Brother House For the first time ever, the voice steering Big Brother Mzansi is not a man. The channel introduced a female presence called Big Sister, flipping a long-running tradition. Why this is a big deal Since the show launched, authority in the House always came from a male voice. This season is the first time the Big Brother universe has handed that power to a woman. What Big Sister actually does She runs the Diary Sessions, which are where housemates unload secrets, fears, and strategies. The vibe feels more like talking to an older sister, which makes it easier...
Uzalo star Tee Xaba navigates life with twenty-one siblings
Growing up in a 22-kid household turned chaotic childhood into reality TV content, and Tee Xaba is rolling with it. Life inside the Xaba household Tee Xaba did not grow up quietly, sharing a home with 21 siblings. She says something was always happening, good, bad, loud, or emotional. Why is this family on TV The Xabas turned their dynamics into a reality show called Being A Xaba. The show airs on Sunday nights and centers on Tee, her father VJ Xaba, and his 28-year-old wife Swazi. Where Tee comes from professionally Before reality TV, Tee was already known for acting on Uzalo. She is also working as a radio presenter, juggling media life on multiple fronts. What childhood actually felt like Tee described growing up as nonstop...
Governor Okpebholo returns thousands of plots to Edo owners
Three years after the bulldozers hit, Edo just handed thousands of plots back, and the people who lost everything are finally breathing again. What just flipped at Oke-Oroma The Edo State Government returned 2,950 plots of land to 1,550 people in Oke-Oroma Community, inside Oredo Local Government Area. These were the same properties wiped out under the administration of Godwin Obaseki. Why did this reversal happened Monday Okpebholo greenlit the move, tying it directly to a campaign pledge made to the affected residents. The demolitions originally went down on September 21, 2022, and the anger never really cooled. How the land is being handed back Yakubu Musa laid it out in Benin City on Friday, January 23, 2026. Verified owners...
Olubadan Ladoja says Tinubu will fix Nigeria by 2031
Fresh from Aso Rock, Ibadan’s top traditional voice is betting big that Tinubu has Nigeria’s mess under control. Why the Olubadan went to Abuja Rashidi Ladoja showed up at the Presidential Villa to thank Bola Tinubu for his support. He said this visit was overdue, since his coronation as Olubadan back in September 2025. What came out of the meeting After sitting down with Tinubu at Aso Rock, Ladoja said the President is actively tackling Nigeria’s security problems. He left convinced that the administration is not drifting or guessing. How Ladoja reads Tinubu’s leadership Ladoja pointed to Tinubu’s time running Lagos State as proof of his style. In his view, Lagos’ economic turnaround did not happen by accident. Why Nigeria is a...
Kano power workers end strike for unpaid salary millions
Strike’s off in Kano, cash promises are on paper, and everyone is pretending this is not round one of a longer saga. Why the blackout drama paused Workers at Kano Electricity Distribution Company pulled the plug on their strike after talks finally landed somewhere productive. Management and labor unions shook hands, at least for the moment. Where the deal went down The sit-down happened on Friday, January 23, 2026. The venue was the Kano State Ministry of Power, which turned into neutral ground for damage control. Who sat at the table KEDCO management showed up. Labor came through via the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies and the National Union of Electricity Employees. What money is on the line KEDCO...
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