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Bringing The Met Gala To Africa; Fashion At Its Peak

Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is an annual accolade presented by MultiChoice recognizing outstanding achievement in television and film and this year was a banger.
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African celebrities, Nigerian celebs, especially rolled out the fashion carpet and they showed us what they are made of. The AMVCA for this year was an 8-day event that had celebrities dishing out fashion inspiration every day.\"\"

\"\" The one that caught the attention of everyone was the grand finale, which was the awards night itself. Actress Osas Ighodaro who bagged the award for best actress in the movie Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story also emerged as the best dressed female celebrity and she took yet another award home. Looking at the dress she wore, oozed finesse and class effortlessly.

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Bonang Matheba

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Trust people like Toyin Lawani to make a fashion statement with her dress as she stepped out on the red carpet with an outfit that had a horn. Lawani is drama in person.

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Ifu Ennada

Another person who gave us another side of fashion was BBNaija Ifu Ennada with her mask-filled black dress. The unique thing about the 8th edition of the AMVCA was that Nigerian celebrities showed that they have grown when it comes to the fashion and style department.\"\"

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Their various outfits prove that the ‘red carpet’ in Nigeria has gone beyond a lovely gown, to a gown that speaks on its own. Looking at the fashion of the AMVCA grand finale, we can say that they brought the Met Gala to Africa.

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Adedimeji Lateef and wife Adebimpe

While it wasn’t only Nigerian celebrities on the red carpet, South African princess Bonang Matheba who was also a big part of the event, dropped jaws with her amazing outfits. We had celebs changing outfits back to back and it speaks of commendable fashion growth.

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For instance, the outfits of Mercy Aigbe, Juliet Ibrahim, Bimbo Ademoye, Nancy Isime, Funke Akindele, Denola Grey, Uti Nwachukwu, Timini Egbuson the list is endless as everyone slayed in ace, was on point. The AMVCA has raised the fashion bar in Africa as a whole and it is worth commending.\"\"

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AFRIMA President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi |

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The President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024.

It is in continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries,

BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong.

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With the theme; importance of fostering collaboration within the African music community, Dada would be speaking on the significance of working together in promoting African music on a global scale.

In his statement, the AFRIMA President noted that there are potential for growth and success that come from uniting artistes, producers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

Dada, who lauded BridgAfric for its efforts in connecting Malawians artistes with industry professionals, helping them to build their careers and reach a wider audience, said he is committed to supporting initiatives like BridgAfric that empower African artists and promote the rich diversity of African music. He believes that by working together, they can create a more vibrant and inclusive music industry that celebrates the talent and creativity of artists from across the continent.

“This is very significant for the growth, development and promotion of the arts and music industry in Africa, especially when you look at it from the point of view of collaborations, the Malawi music industry and connecting to the center of the journey of the ongoing movements and the development of the African industry to the global audience,” Dada submitted.

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South African billionaire commits suicide

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A South African billionaire, Markus Jooste has committed suicide as he was found dead with a gunshot wound near Cape Town.

It was reported that the billionaire shot himself in the head while taking a walk just few minutes from his Stellenbosch home.

The former Steinhoff CEO had been involved in an accounting fraud scandal as he got a hefty fine on Wednesday.

Police are investigating, stating that no foul play is suspected.

“It is alleged that the victim sustained a gunshot wound at around 1520 (local time) at Kwaaiwater and succumbed to death on his way to hospital,” Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said in a statement.

Jooste’s death comes after a fine from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for false financial statements linked to Steinhoff’s near-collapse in 2017 due to accounting irregularities. 

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El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP

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A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied rumours of his planned defection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

El-Rufai made an unexpected appearance at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday.

The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, and other chieftains of the party received the former Kaduna governor.

Reacting in a statement on Thursday issued by his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai said he only visited the SDP headquarters to return a visit to the party’s chairman.

The former Minister said Gabam was among his friends who took part in the break of the Ramadan fast (Iftar) at his house in Abuja on Tuesday.

El-Rufai said he is known for being open and forthright, adding that his political decisions would not be subjected to speculation.

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