How Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are redefining Black cinema with ‘Sinners’ Hollywood history was rewritten this awards season as ‘Sinners’ earned a staggering 16 Oscar nominations, surpassing the record set by Titanic and La La Land. For director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan, it is more than a personal triumph—it’s a […]
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Nasty C’s ‘Head Up 2.0’ video delivers a powerful message of hope South African rapper Nasty C is turning personal struggles into universal inspiration with the release of his music video for ‘Head Up 2.0’, featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir. Dropped on January 16, the video brings visual life to a song that has been […]
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AI Afro Soul remix of Stromae’s ‘Papaoutai’ takes the internet by storm Stromae’s 2013 hit ‘Papaoutai’ has found a fresh lease of life thanks to a stunning AI-generated Afro Soul remix, which is rapidly going viral across social media and music platforms. Since its upload on January 9, the remix, created by streamer Mikeeysmind, has […]
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Businesswoman Rachel Kolisi has announced that she will release a memoir titled Falling Forward, which will be accompanied by her documentary. Falling Forward is also the name a movement that was founded by Rachel recently. It caters for women who are choosing courage, resilience and growth. The book publishers, Pacmillan, took to their Instagram page […]
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When celebrity headlines hit close to home South Africans are no strangers to celebrity stories becoming dinner table debates. This week, radio personality and podcaster Sol Phenduka added fuel to one of those conversations by urging couples to talk more deeply before getting married. His comments were sparked by the very public legal battle involving […]
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When Nadia Nakai shared her latest video online, she likely expected the usual buzz. What followed instead was a flood of commentary about her body, with social media users dissecting her appearance rather than focusing on her music or presence. Within hours, the video became less about the moment she shared and more about how […]
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Chloe Bailey opens up about a haunted house experience in South Africa When international stars talk about South Africa, the stories usually centre on breathtaking scenery, warm hospitality, and unforgettable food. That is why fans were caught off guard when Chloe Bailey revealed that her time in the country came with something far darker. According […]
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Amor Vittone’s partner speaks on love, time, and commitment In South Africa, few television faces feel as familiar as Amor Vittone. From long-running soap roles to red carpet appearances, she has grown up alongside her audience. So when her personal life drifts into the public eye, it rarely goes unnoticed. This week, it was her […]
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The release of matric results is usually a full circle moment where learners and their parents celebrate the hard work achieved throughout the year. The matric class of 2025 is still in celebratory mood, so are their parents. Among them are several South African celebrities who have publicly celebrated their children’s academic success. Their messages, […]
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A widely shared video of legendary actor Luthuli Dlamini walking from the local shops has caused a stir on social media. In the video clip, fans seated in a car greeted the thespian. He greeted back and appreciated the recognition. In his hand, Luthuli had a plastic bag from Shoprite and was eating a packet […]
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Stogie T questions Reason’s musical focus South African hip hop heavyweight Stogie T (Tumi Molekane) has sparked conversation about the ongoing rap-to-amapiano trend after appearing on the L-Tido Podcast. The discussion turned heads when Stogie T subtly shaded Reason, the artist formerly signed to his Motif Records label. Podcast host L-Tido asked about their current […]
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South Africans can’t stop laughing at TikTokker’s dog name An American TikTok creator recently left South Africans both amused and slightly bewildered after revealing the name of his dog: Khumalo. Keon Blue, who often shares late-night musings on the platform, posted a video lying next to his bull boxer, casually stroking the dog while reflecting […]
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