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"I can’t wait to start putting out my projects for everyone to see.”  - Tkinzy Nigerian born Anthony Felix who’s well known as ‘Tkinzy’ has returned to the entertainment with a bang, after a 2-year break - Tkinzy who is an ex Soul Candi & Gallo Music Records artist recently announced his return and has started making headlines across African media platforms for establishing his own record company, Kinging Music Records where he will be releasing his own music under and being signed to one of South Africa’s biggest management and artistic agencies, World Arts Agency and taken a role to feature in a new film, to be directed by Nigerian filmmaker and writer, Onyeka Nwelue . “This year my fans who have been asking me to come back can expect so much from myself and my company, the film I will be on & currently shooting is coming out mid-2020, I have started partnerships with local brands as an influencer and I will also be dropping four (4) music videos ...

Image: Somizi & Mohale - Instagram Number one trending  #SomhaleWhiteWedding not to have social media pictures & videos. Later on the year last year Somizi & Mohale became a number one trending topic on social media with luxury imagine of their wedding all over Twitter, Instagram & Facebook and even the #SomhaleTraditionalWedding trending number one on Twitter.  Unfortunately with their white wedding, only the #SomhaleWhiteWedding will be trending with no pictures from the ceremony. Fans from across all social media platforms will not be able to see their favourite celebrities outfits including the couple. It is said that Showmax have secured the rights to air the couples wedding later on. So for those wanting to know who wore what and who was on the guest list, they will have to wait a little bit more for Showmax to air the wedding. Thousands of Somhale fans and those who love to see trending content were not pleased with this decis...

This programme will be conducted at  Mall of Africa on the 14 February 2020  and the  Sandton Convention Centre  on the 23rd – 29th March 2020.  The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture invites Gauteng Province based final year students, who are studying in the following fields; Film and television production, Public Relations and Events management, to apply for the SAFTAs Skills Transfer Programme. This programme will be conducted at Mall of Africa (14 February 2020) and the Sandton Convention Centre (23rd – 29th March 2020). The successful students will be working with professionals within those above-mentioned fields. The objective of the programme is to expose students to the filmmaking, PR and events industries and to offer the students an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience. Background The SAFTAs were created with the primary objective to honour, celebrate and promote the crea...

Huawei Joburg Day with 947 –  Joburg is all set for a medley of  Mzanzi’s greatest sounds Featuring Ami Faku, Prime Circle,  Sho Madjozi, Black Motion, DJ Kent and many more Huawei Joburg day in the Park is set to kick the 2020 South African music-festival calendar off in high spirit with a cultured musical experience that will take place on Saturday, 16 May 2020 at the  Johannesburg Botanical Gardens in Emmerentia. Legendary band Bongo Muffin, Prime Circle and new age sensation Ami Faku are among the local musical stars confirmed to perform at this exciting family day of sound. Following hugely successful Huawei Joburg Day in the Park events since 2017, the 2020 fourth annual Huawei Joburg Day in the Park will boast a contingent of ten local artists at a family-friendly sound explosion. The festival will feature an array of musical genres from the upcoming afro-pop soul musician Ami Faku to the rock electro sounds o...

The Bachelor SA  Season 2 will be  screened on M-Net from Thursday,  13  February at 19:00. Super-sophisticated 30-year-old Business Development Manager Payal Sewbalak  – fondly  known as Pi  – will be one  of the twenty two stunning ladies to enter the glamorous  Bachelor SA mansion on Thursday, 13 February at 19:00. In the life of Pi, everything is pretty much sorted. The only missing element is a man of honour who can join her on her quest to scale ever-greater heights. In Pi’s case this will be no easy task. The confident, goal-driven beauty reached the summit of Kilimanjaro in July 2019. Animal lover Marc will be double impressed by the fact that she completed this taxing challenge to raise funds for the Sandton branch of the SPCA.  If they hit it off, Marc’s adorable crossbreed canine companion, Luna, a rescue, will have to share a couch with Pi’s pooches, Bella and Freddie. Marc will no doubt be keen ...

The Best Kwaito Album category has been  reinstated and this too has been cheered  on by the industry and fans of this  authentic South African genre. The door is about to be shut on the SAMA26 hopefuls. The three months call to entry that started in November 2019 comes to an end at midnight on Friday, 31 January 2020. Music eligible for consideration must have been released between 1 February 2019 and 31 January 2020. As part of the innovation which was introduced in SAMA25, a 4-track EP will continue to be recognised as fitting for SAMA categories including the top 5; Album of the Year, Male or Female Artist of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year. This development has been met with great enthusiasm by the industry that has evolved in the past few years in how music is made and consumed. The Best Kwaito Album category has been reinstated and this too has been cheered on by the industry and fans of this authentic South African genre...

M-Net lifts the lid on  The Bachelor SA  ladies:   Qiniso  queues up to win  Bachelor Marc’s heart! The Bachelor SA  returns to M-Net 101 for a spicy second season on Thursday, 13 February at 19:00 with a 90-minute-long premiere episode. South Africa’s excited Bachelor fans already know that the easy-on-the-eye successful businessman and international model Marc Buckner is this season’s "Prince Adventurous", b ut who are the 22 South African beauties who will step onto the red carpet to ignite the flame of love?  In response to many viewers requests ,  M-Net has decided to start revealing their names. “We selected a group of diverse, gorgeous, standout individuals with different personalities and looks, each of whom is a potential love match for Marc," says Lani Lombard, M-Net’s Head of Publicity. “You'll adore them all, for different reasons, from the word go! Our first arrival on the red carpet will set the scene ...

Just because summer holidays are over  doesn’t mean the streaming has to be! It ’s  back to school and Varsity vac is coming to an end, which means it’s back to reality for thousands of students across South Africa. It may be a slow start for many in trying to get back into the swing of things, but  Spotify  has some great ways to get you back on top of your game for the 2020 academic year. Just because summer holidays are over doesn’t mean the streaming has to be! Spotify makes for a great study buddy, exercise partner, sleep aid, companion and so much more to keep you top of your game. This year, get serious about studying or take some time to unwind and destress just before your exams with the perfect playlist and easily share your favourite tracks with classmates. Spotify has some great tips for  back-to-study  streaming:  1.         Podcasts for all occasions Continue learning outsi...

The   14 th  SAFTA’s  ceremony will broadcast   LIVE  on   Saturday, 28 March 2019 on SABC  2 at 19:00  from   Sandton Convention  Centre. The  National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)  today officially announced that the SAFTAs ( South African Film and Television Awards),  will be hosted on the 27 th  (Craft Awards) and 28 th  (Main televised awards) of March 2020 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Gauteng. Having had a stint at Sun City in the North-West Provinces the SAFTAs are back in the city of gold. The NFVF, as the custodians of the SAFTAs mandated by the Department of Sports Arts and Culture, is proud to present the 14 th instalment of these awards that recognises and honours South African talent, under the  #LoveSATalent  banner. Over a two-day extravaganza, the industry will gather to once again witness the celebration and reward of the golden horn, as decided by a panel o...

# CottonFest2020  takes place on Saturday,  1 February 2020 in Johannesburg at the   Old  Park Station in Newtown. The official  Cotton Fest  playlist is now available exclusively to Apple Music. This year's  # CottonFest2020  takes place on Saturday, 1 February 2020 in Johannesburg at the  Old Park Station in Newtown. The festival includes SA’s top artists and media socialites which include; AKA, A-reece, Ayanda MVP, Black Motion, Boity, Da Les,  Dr Peppa, Emtee, K.O, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, Kwesta, Ma-E, Major League, Ms Cosmo and MVD, Nadia Nakai, Nasty C, PH, Reason, Riky Rick, Rouge, Sho Madjozi, Skinny Macho and many more. Link:   https://geo.music.apple. com/za/playlist/cotton-fest- 2020/pl. ee257137b04a47a588bd741934c4e2 1f?mt=1&app=music&at=1010lJNm& ct=CottonFest

Cobra causes trouble for his friends while  something triggers Lindiwe, forcing her into a dark space. As seen on the promo of The River season 3, someone in no more, as many speculated that it could be Lindani, it is not and unfortunately it a member of the Dikana's and the Dikana’s are forced to bid an emotional farewell to one of their loved ones while Tumi struggles to deal with the consequences of her actions. Could it be that she killed Dikane member? All will be revealed on the 3rd of February on The River at 20h00! Something that we did not expect, Lindiwe finally hits rock bottom, many viewers will definitely be happy that this finally happens to her. On the other hand, Cobra is to admit feelings he’s never expressed about his father. On the 8th episode Wednesday the 7th Tumi may finally put the past behind her thanks to Kedibone. Cobra tries to keep up with his friends once again, to mixed results and yet again Cobra is in for a surprise when he reali...