Following the success of her debut EP, “Crossroads”, South African singer-songwriter, The Bird (real name Bianca Burt), is set to captivate listeners once again with her latest single, “Honeymoon Love”. Produced by Werner Beukes and recorded in Cape Town, the song captures the exhilarating beginning of romance and draws listeners into the joy and rediscovery…
Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev which boosted his hopes of reaching the semi-finals. World number three Alcaraz comfortably defeated Rublev to lift himself off the bottom of the John Newcombe Group and looked in much better form despite struggling…
River Oaks Records is pleased to announce that David Ashbel, Chief Executive Officer of River Oaks Records, will be attending the 2024 Music in Africa conference in Kigali, Rwanda. The annual event brings together music industry professionals from across the continent, fostering collaboration, innovation, and the growth of Africa’s vibrant music scene. With years of…
The Glow Up Season has witnessed young beautiful ladies who went through a rigorous process of tag-a-queen; face-to-face-auditions, bootcamp and final selection. 20 of these ladies entered the competition proper and they have experienced growth, friendly competition, blooming friendships, education, exposure, cheers, tears, joy and of course the dreaded evictions which has trickled the…
Ghanaian artist Arathejay has reclaimed the top spot on Apple Music’s “Top 100: Ghana” with his hit single “Jesus Christ II” featuring Black Sherif. Since its release in August, the track has become a national favourite, never dropping out of the top three, a rare feat that speaks to its anthemic appeal and the talent…
In recent years, several figures within Ghana’s music industry, from musicians to producers, have voiced concerns about the challenges holding back the sector’s growth. Many have pointed out the lack of financial resources, poor industry relations, and the need for better infrastructure as key obstacles. DJ Vyrusky, a well-known Ghanaian Disc Jockey and artist, is…
Forbes’ 2024 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes highlights the top earners from various sports, showing how their salaries, winnings, and endorsement deals add up. Leading the list is soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, with a staggering $260 million, followed by golfer Jon Rahm at $218 million. Other notable athletes like Lionel Messi, LeBron James, and…
The United Kingdom (UK) government has announced plans to issue 45,000 seasonal worker visas in 2025. This initiative aims to support the nation’s food production by ensuring sufficient workforce availability during peak demand periods, thereby addressing labour shortages in its agricultural and poultry sectors, The seasonal worker visa scheme is intended to provide a temporary…
A United State of America-based university teacher, Dr. Olatunde Olusesi, has launched a zero-interest loan scheme for petty business owners. The scheme, which was launched on Monday at Itoku Market in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, is part of Dr. Olusesi’s Ferefayo Empowerment Programme. The initiator, who turned 60 on the launch date, explained that…
Nigerian artist, songwriter and cultural ambassador Charles Mgba, Aka Bukwild Da Ikwerrian, has returned to the music scene with the release of his highly anticipated EP, Time & Season. This six-track project, which was produced by Flo beats and Caution LXE, marks Bukwild’s full return to the spotlight, capturing the spirit and essence of traditional…
Just two years into her music career, Ghanaian alt-pop artist Anabel Rose has released her debut EP, “Something About A Rose”. Following the buzz around her singles “Love Me Or Die,” “DND,” and “Lungs,” Anabel’s new project dives deeper into her distinctive sound and the complexity of her persona. Describing Something About A…
Lyfe Jennings has been turning heads with his admirable work ethic and dedication to telling engaging stories through his beautiful song lyrics and soliloquies. Now, he is back with a new single, an emotional and nostalgic ballad entitled “The Present (A.O.U),” a sentimental ode to celebrating life’s moments as best as you can with the…
Hollywood power couple Zendaya and Tom Holland are among the A-listers who are set to feature in Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan’s new movie at Universal. While the title, plot and several other details pertaining to the film are still under wraps, “Deadline” has reported that Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon will also star in…
It’s all about the pen game. The Songwriters Hall of Fame has revealed its list of nominees for the Class of 2025, with hip-hop icons N.W.A. and Eminem, as well as R&B legend Janet Jackson, leading the pack. On Tuesday, November 12, the organization unveiled this year’s nominees, which span multiple genres, including country, rock,…
Chris Brown is a hitmaker. Period. The R&B superstar has reached a major milestone in his career with his first-ever Diamond certification for his hit song “No Guidance” featuring Drake. When you think about it the fact that’s his first diamond plaque is interesting. Shout out to the 6 God for contributing to the collab….
South Africa’s Hollywood star, Charlize Theron, dazzled on the red carpet at the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala in West Hollywood, California. CHARLIZE THERON ON THE RED CARPET Theron, 49, made a striking entrance in an ivory gown. The gown had a plunging neckline and a black, structured corset by luxury fashion house Schiaparelli, according to People….
