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Zambian designer Mwashunguti wins Fashionpreneur of the Year award

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9 months ago

February 18, 2024

Zambian fashion designer, Sylvia Mwashunguti, has won Fashionpreneur of the Year in the 2024 Founder of the Year Under 30 Awards held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The 27-year-old Mwashunguti, who owns a fashion label called, Twitikes Fashion Designs, is also a special effects and beauty makeup artist making waves in the Zambian film industry.

In an interview with Zambia Monitor, Mwashunguti narrated her rise to fame and what stood her fashion house out from the rest.

She stated that she dealt in traditional handmade jewellery and other creative designs such as redesigning shoes, handbags and among others.

“I am a special effects and beauty makeup artist. I also do costume in film aside from makeup, I do wardrobe. This is where I dress actors or comeup with outfits for people in the cast of that particular production I’m working on,” she told the platform.

She noted that she tried her hands in special effects in November 2020, and the positive responses she got, especially from social media, encouraged her to practice more.

“The positive feedback from my Facebook followers motivated me to research more about special effects on Youtube and I started working on my craft.

“I worked on my first film production as a makeup artist in December 2020 from that time till now I have been called to work on various film productions,” she said.

“My plans for the next five years is to work on Hollywood movies and become one of the best makeup artists in the world. I want to become a prosthetic makeup artist, I really want to work on horror and thriller movies,” she maintains, while believing the award would pave way for more opportunities as she would continue to invest in her skills and talents for perfection.

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Nicki Minaj eulogizes Davido for collaborating with her on new song

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2 hours ago

November 24, 2024

Isaac Dachen

American rapper, Onika Maraj, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, has poured encomium on Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, aka Davido, for featuring in her track, ‘If It’s Okay”, which, according to her, gave the song an authentic Afrobeats tempo.

Nicki, who expressed her gratitude to the Nigerian singer, had, on Friday, taken to her X page to show love to Davido by posting “Thank you Davido” along with the visuals of the track.

To further show her appreciation, Nicki, while responding to a question from an X user, Tae, said the “Unavailable” singer gave the track the Afrobeat feel.

Tae had written: “What drew you to Davido for the song ‘If it’s Okay’? In my opinion, he was an ideal choice for this incredible masterpiece! He was speaking that ish.”

Responding to Tae, Nicki wrote:

“That man is an incredible writer and melody maker. It’s always a pleasure working with him because of our mutual respect for one another.

“I asked him to be a part of it in order to bring out the Afro beats tempo/feeling in it a bit more. Naija to the world.”

The track, “If it’s Okay” is part of the 10th-anniversary special edition of Nicki Minaj’s iconic album “The Pinkprint”, which was originally released in 2014.

The commemorative edition features four brand-new tracks, including collaborations with Swae Lee (Turn Ya Cap Back), David Guetta and Davido (If It’s Okay), and the late Juice WRLD (Arctic Tundra).

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South African DJ Black Coffee bags World’s Best DJ 2024

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1 day ago

November 23, 2024

Isaac Dachen

South African disc jockey, DJ Black Coffee, has been named the World’s Best DJ 2024 at the Golden Moon Awards.

Reporting on the award, prominent South African tabloid, IOL, wrote:

“All hail Black Coffee from South Africa, winner of the Golden Moon award for the World’s Best DJ 2024! Black Coffee has taken the global stage by storm, blending his unique Afro-house sound with deep, soulful grooves that resonate with audiences worldwide.

“A pioneer, a visionary, and a cultural ambassador, Black Coffee continues to inspire millions, pushing boundaries and connecting the world through his music. A truly deserving icon of this prestigious honour!”

DJ Black Coffee whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, was not the only local South African entertainer who was recognised at the awards as rising star, Palesa Desiree Shilabje, popularly known as DESIREE, was also named the World’s Breakthrough Artist 2024.

On DESIREE, the tabloid said:

“DESIREE’s rise to prominence comes from her ability to craft electrifying DJ sets that seamlessly blend genres—African-inspired house, deep house, techno, and soulful rhythms.

“Her passion for diverse sounds has landed her on some of the world’s most respected stages, like DC-10, fabric, and Hï Ibiza, bringing her deep African influences to a global audience.

“Beyond her music, DESIREE proudly represents the intersex community, using her platform to inspire and educate about her experience. A truly groundbreaking artist, DESIREE is already leaving an unforgettable legacy.”

The Golden Moon Awards are held every year to select the best 100 clubs in the world and to award prizes in different categories to the major players in nightlife, individuals, clubs and associations.