Def Jam Africa today announced Rhythms of Zamunda, a compilation to accompany the release of the Coming 2 America film. The iconic Coming To America (1988) took audiences to the Africa-inspired, fictional land of Zamunda. It’s sequel, Coming 2 America will be released worldwide on 5 March 2021. To help tell the story, music by many […]
As part of its celebration around International Women’s Month, Facebook today announced the launch of ‘LeadHERs: Life Lessons From African Women’, a collection of beautifully inspired stories & life advice from 19 women who are breaking boundaries in fields such as media, entertainment, politics, education and business. Available for free in digital and physical formats, the […]
We asked 5fm DJs to share what they are looking forward to the most this year. And while not much has changed as far as the global pandemic is concerned, there’s still plenty of positivity and hope, new adventures and plans and finding joy in life’s little pleasures. Tulani Madala (Tulz on 5, Monday – […]
As the anticipation builds for the premiere of One Night kwa Mxolisi, DStv reveals some secrets and gems about the film, its makers and cast members. Starring Sisanda Henna (who also directs the film), Donovan Goliath, Linda Mtoba and SAFTA award-winning actor Motlatsi Mofatshe amongst others, the plot follows a once semi-successful rugby player who invites his friends […]
It’s no secret that globally we’ve been going through a hard time and could all do with a laugh or two right now. Cue Loyiso Gola – who is back on Netflix, ready with his sharp wit and critically acclaimed comedy hour, Unlearning, debuting globally on 23 March 2021. Gola, who will explore his own […]
After a five year hiatus from the television business to pursue entrepreneurship and start a family, actor Mzwandile Ngubeni is back to his first love and has already unnerved some audiences as his new role Elvis Baloyi on the fourth season of 1Magic’s The River. It has only been six days since the viewers of the telenovela were introduced to Elvis (played […]
DStv’s pioneering Pan-African lifestyle channel, HONEY, will beam across the continent, from 15 February 2021 on DStv Channel 173. A lifestyle channel for curious and connected Africans, HONEY offers an exciting blend of African lifestyle content, including bold and unscripted shows by African producers and talent. The content line-up covers lifestyle, food and cooking, relationships and weddings, […]
DStv remains committed to investing in authentic African stories as well as storytellers and has already amassed a local content library of over 60 000 hours. Perfectly timed to coincide with the “month of love”, M-Net, Mzansi Magic, and Showmax will premiere four new local original movies to add to DStv’s ever-expanding collection. These local films follow the success of […]
A who’s-who of the South African, and global cannabis industry will be coming together at the end of February for a virtual summit to promote the knowledge sharing so critical at this time for South Africa’s emerging industry. The two-day event hosted by South African cannabis education pioneer, Cheeba Cannabis Academy, will present 9 dynamic and […]
The fans have been asking for Season 2 since the moment they raced through the first installation of Blood & Water, and we’re happy to confirm that the crew are back together and working hard on set as we speak. New characters will be joining the Blood & Water cast when the series returns for […]
