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Nomcebo Zuma, Jacob Zuma's daughter, is marrying King Mswati III, the Eswatini king. The two got engaged in an eight-day...
09/09/2024

Nomcebo Zuma, Jacob Zuma's daughter, is marrying King Mswati III, the Eswatini king. The two got engaged in an eight-day reed dancing ceremony, a traditional rite of passage for young women and girls held every year.

The 56-year-old king has 11 wives and has married 15 times. The monarch's spokesperson dismissed the narrative that the marriages are a political alliance.

Would you agree to be a man's 16th wife?

Photo: Yahoo

What memories do you have of her?
31/08/2024

What memories do you have of her?

She's been here before? Is it time she stopped? What's your take?Image: Khanyi Mbau/Instagram
30/08/2024

She's been here before? Is it time she stopped? What's your take?

Image: Khanyi Mbau/Instagram

30/08/2024

Khanyi Mbau revealed her "new face". What's your take on her latest procedure?

Another Monday, a good time to remind yourself:
26/08/2024

Another Monday, a good time to remind yourself:

We hope that you are having a zen weekend.   Image by freepik
24/08/2024

We hope that you are having a zen weekend.

Image by freepik

21/08/2024

Chidimma Adetshina's controversy goes on. What advice do you have for her?

The best of Connie Chiume
16/08/2024

The best of Connie Chiume

Chidimma Adetshina accepts an invitation from Miss Universe Nigeria beauty pageant organisers, Silverbird Group, to part...
15/08/2024

Chidimma Adetshina accepts an invitation from Miss Universe Nigeria beauty pageant organisers, Silverbird Group, to participate in Miss Nigeria Universe.

This is her full statement posted on her Instagram page:

"Hello everyone 🫶🏾My name is Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina. I cannot start this video without expressing my gratitude to all the amazing/incredible people that have shown me so much love and support.

I have received an invitation from the Silverbird Group who are the organizers of the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, and I say this with great excitement because I have decided to accept this invitation.

I understand the responsibilities and expectations that come with this title and I am so excited to embark on this journey.

Thank you so much for this opportunity, and I look forward to participating in Africa’s most prestigious beauty pageant, Miss Universe Nigeria."

Some Nigerians are not happy with this decision. What's your take?


Image: Chidimma Adetshina/Instagram

Miss South Africa 2024 Mia Le Roux on Chidimma Adetshina controversy. She was speaking to Newzroom Africa after her win....
14/08/2024

Miss South Africa 2024 Mia Le Roux on Chidimma Adetshina controversy. She was speaking to Newzroom Africa after her win.

"It was extremely hard for us because each one of us personally knows and loves Chichi. We truly believe that she did not deserve it, as we know she’s phenomenal, powerful, and beautiful in her own right. She deserved her spot on Miss South Africa. I stand for unity and I don't believe in division and she was."

What do you think?

Zanele Mbokazi, the Crown Gospel visionary, is dead at 52. According to News24, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and h...
12/08/2024

Zanele Mbokazi, the Crown Gospel visionary, is dead at 52. According to News24, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and her condition deteriorated after being admitted to hospital.

Her husband, Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule, confirmed the news on social media.

"It is with a heavy heart that we, the Nkambule and Mbokazi family, announce the passing of our dearly beloved Ms Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule,"

"She departed to be with the Lord [in the] early hours of 12 August, Parklands Hospital. We are grateful for all the prayers, love and support we received throughout her illness."

Rest in Peace Zanele Mbokazi.

Image: Zanele Mbokazi/Instagram

Bonang Matheba's looks for Miss South Africa. She always D-E-L-I-V-E-R-S!!! Which is your best look?Source: Bonang Mathe...
12/08/2024

Bonang Matheba's looks for Miss South Africa. She always D-E-L-I-V-E-R-S!!! Which is your best look?

Source: Bonang Matheba/Instagram

Mia le Roux crowned Miss South Africa 2024. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
10/08/2024

Mia le Roux crowned Miss South Africa 2024. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina was invited to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria after withdrawing from Miss South Afr...
10/08/2024

Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina was invited to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria after withdrawing from Miss South Africa after backlash over her identity.

The 2024 Puebla International Literature Festival (PILF) organiser has withdrawn South Africa's status as "the country o...
09/08/2024

The 2024 Puebla International Literature Festival (PILF) organiser has withdrawn South Africa's status as "the country of focus" after the controversy surrounding Chidimma Adetshina.

The country in focus gets its culture, arts, literature and other aspects particular to it highlighted.

The Director of the event, Ikenna Okeh, described the controversy as a 'mob rule' that undermines the very principles of justice, equality, and human dignity that literature seeks to uphold.

Chidimma officially withdrew from the Miss South Africa competition on Wednesday following weeks of social media backlash.

Image: Chidimma/Instagram

Chidimma Adetshina officially withdraws from the Miss South Africa beauty pageant. She did it for her and her family's s...
08/08/2024

Chidimma Adetshina officially withdraws from the Miss South Africa beauty pageant. She did it for her and her family's safety and well-being.

Ms Adetshina said she was born in Soweto, a township next to Johannesburg, and grew up in Cape Town.

A preliminary investigation by the Home Affairs Department found that her mother may have committed "identity theft" to become a South African national.

Legendary actress Connie Chiume died at the age of 72. She died at the Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg on Tuesday a...
07/08/2024

Legendary actress Connie Chiume died at the age of 72. She died at the Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg on Tuesday after a period of illness. Chiume appeared in two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, set in the fictional land of Wakanda.

May her soul rest in peace.

Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina has faced harsh, xenophobic criticism on social media after her selectio...
03/08/2024

Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina has faced harsh, xenophobic criticism on social media after her selection as a finalist in competition.

South Africa’s minister of Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has called on her to confirm her nationality. Chidimma was born in South Africa to a Nigerian father and a South African mother of Mozambican descent.

The pageant organisers stated that Adetshina, a law student, is a citizen of South Africa and possesses “both a South African identification and passport;” therefore, “satisfies all the requirements for contestants’ eligibility.”



Image: Chichi Vanessa/Instagram

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