Theatre veterans and Veranda Panda unite for 80s spectacular ‘Retro Fest’
Theatre veterans Lisa Bobbert and Aaron McIlroy as well as Veranda Panda’s Liam Magner and Jane Magner are taking Durbanites back to the 80s with their newest offering, “Retro Fest”. The high-octane duos will entertain patrons with shows lined up from Wednesday, November 6, to Sunday, November 17, at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre. “Retro Fest”…
Gerald Asamoah flies over 40 heart specialists to perform surgeries for kids in Ghana
Former German footballer of Ghanaian descent, Gerald Asamoah, has brought a team of heart specialists and nurses to Ghana to provide life-saving heart surgeries for children in need. Through his organization, the Gerald Asamoah Heart Foundation, he coordinated the arrival of 40 medical professionals for the 2024 edition of his annual pediatric heart surgery initiative….
King Monada surprises fans with new album release
South African musician King Monada dropped a surprise album on Friday, November 1 and fans are impressed. In a true musical culture, an artist would do a build-up before dropping an album so that by the time it is released, there are thousands of people waiting to purchase it. However, this was not the case…
Red-hot Lookman tops Serie A best performers
Ademola Lookman’s dominant performance against Napoli on Sunday has been adjudged the best in the Serie A Round 11 matches according to Italian sports papers. The 27-year-old was among the goals as Atalanta humiliated Napoli 3-0 in front of their home fans at the Maradona Stadium in Naples. Their victory was inspired by Lookman’s first-half…
Davido excited after voting first time in US
Music sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, made history on Tuesday by casting his first-ever vote in a United States election. The 60th quadrennial presidential election in the country will decide the successor to outgoing President Joe Biden. In a post on his verified X account on Tuesday, Davido, who was born in Atlanta,…
Snow D celebrates dream for success with Money
Nigerian artist Aghedo Osakpolor aka Snow D is back in the spotlight with the release of his new single, Money. The song is produced by Push Push and captures Snow D’s reflections on ambition, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of success. Snow D, originally from Benin in Edo State, first made waves with his debut…
Florence Okonkwo spotlights African cuisines in 54 Flavours of Africa
Nollywood actress, film producer, and entrepreneur Florence Okonkwo is set to launch the African cookbook, 54 Flavours of Africa. The book will be unveiled on Friday, November 8, at a star-studded event at Odeon Cinema, Greenwich, London. According to the author, the cookbook offers a glimpse into Okonkwo’s rich and personal culinary journey, revealing a…
Bodex social media hangout to hold 5th edition Dec 7
Organisers of the Bodex Social media Hangout (BSMH) have announced plans for the fifth edition to be held on December 7. The annual event, which is themed Social Media: The Influence, Power And Impact, is billed to be held at the Landmark Event Center, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. In a chat with the convener Bodex…
Jagun Jagun, The Weekend win big at 20th edition of AMAA
Femi Adebayo’s Jagun Jagun and Daniel Oriahi’s The Weekend are some of the films that won at least three awards at the 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Jagun Jagun scooped two awards in achievement in visual effect and achievement in make-up categories while Femi Adebayo’s role in the same film won him…
Ronaldo strikes as Al Nassr thump Al Ain in AFC Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo helped fire Al Nassr to a crushing 5-1 victory against reigning Asian champions Al Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday. The Portuguese star, without a goal in his past three appearances for the Saudi Arabian side, netted the second of the hosts’ goals at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh. Right…
Experience Affordable Luxury at Spintex’s Largest Shopping Destination: Friendly Ghana Mall
In the heart of Spintex, Friendly Ghana Mall’s largest and most vibrant branch has quickly become a go-to destination for affordable luxury shopping. Located on New Spintex Road, opposite Regimanuel Gray Golden Gate Estate, this branch brings unparalleled convenience and variety to shoppers in Accra. The Spintex branch offers an impressive range of products under…
Museum of Graffiti Marks Its 5th Anniversary with A Solo Exhibition entitled OG Slick: MIA during Art Basel Miami Beach 2024
Museum of Graffiti proudly announces its 5th-anniversary exhibition, featuring the pioneering work of OG Slick, an artist whose influence on graffiti, street culture, and contemporary art has reverberated globally for over three decades. Debuting during Art Basel Miami Beach, the exhibition runs from December 4, 2024, to February 2, 2025, with a public first…
Rising Afro-Pop Artist Dinycee Debuts Captivating EP, ARK
Emerging Nigerian afropop sensation Dinycee embarks on a sonic journey with highly anticipated debut EP, “ARK,” marking a significant milestone in his artistic journey. This new body of work showcases his unique sound and vibrant energy, positioning Dinycee as a fresh voice in the afropop genre. “ARK,” which draws inspiration from both contemporary afrobeats and…
Cape Town City star touches down in London for Chelsea FC trials
Cape Town City wonderkid Emile Witbooi has since been dubbed the next big star from South Africa. At 16, he seemingly has the world at his feet, and several European clubs have been monitoring his situation, with Chelsea making the first move. CAPE TOWN CITY STAR IN LONDON AHEAD OF CHELSEA FC’S TRIALS His comand…
WIN: Jazzart Dance Theatre’s ‘Four Frames of Freedom’ is set to captivate audiences at Artscape
Celebrating South Africa’s 30 years of democracy, Jazzart Dance Theatre will bring audiences “Four Frames of Freedom”, a stirring and compelling dance performance, to the Artscape Theatre on Friday, 15 November, and Saturday, 16 November 2024. IOL is giving away 2 sets of double tickets to the show on November 16 at 19h00. Scroll to…
Multi-Grammy winner James Bay promises electrifying experience for fans in South Africa
Multi-Grammy award-winning musician James Bay has performed in several countries but South Africa has not been one of them. That is about to change as he will be in Mzansi next year. The UK artist will perform at Cape Town’s Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on March 27 and at Marks Park Sports Club in Johannesburg on March…
