LEGENDARY CONGOLESE ARTIST FERRÉ GOLA SET TO PERFORM IN JOBURG

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Music lovers across South Africa are in for an unforgettable cultural moment as legendary Congolese superstar Ferre Gola prepares to take the stage in Johannesburg for his first-ever performance in the city next week.

Widely celebrated as one of Africa’s most influential and soulful voices, Ferre Gola has built a remarkable career spanning decades, earning global acclaim for his rich vocals, emotionally resonant lyrics, and mastery of rumba and soukous. Known to fans as “Le Padre,” his music has transcended borders, uniting audiences across the continent and beyond.

Set to take place on Saturday, 16th May at Gold Reef City, this landmark live acoustic performance marks a significant milestone, not only for Ferre Gola but for the vibrant African music scene in South Africa. Fans can expect a powerful live showcase featuring some of his most beloved hits, delivered with the passion and elegance that have defined his legacy.

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Revlon Introduces Teyana Taylor as the Face of Super Lustrous™

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Revlon has announced Teyana Taylor as the face of one of its best-selling franchises, Super Lustrous™ Lipstick, marking the next milestone in the brand’s Revlon “Be Unforgettable” Campaign, which was unveiled earlier this month. A boundary‑breaking artist whose influence spans film, fashion, music and creative direction, Taylor represents the modern evolution of glamour: multidimensional, intentional, and inherently unforgettable.

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The 13th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards

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South Africa’s biggest night in comedy took over Gold Reef City, The Lyric Theatre, on Saturday, 2nd May, as the country’s finest comedic talent gathered for the 13th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards.


This year’s show embraced the theme A Family Affair. Celebrating comedy for what it truly is: a wonderfully chaotic, brilliantly dysfunctional family where everyone has a role to play, and no one holds back on the punchlines.

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Review: The Devil Wears Prada 2

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I attended the premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” last week, courtesy of Disney Studios Africa.

Two decades later, the heels are higher, the comebacks are sharper, and the fashion world is still as cutthroat as ever,  but this time, it comes with a layer of introspection we didn’t quite expect.


The Devil Wears Prada 2 doesn’t just revisit a cultural moment, it redefines it for where we are now. And as someone who remembers the original shaping my own views on ambition, career, and identity, this one felt a lot more personal.


The film picks up in a world that has dramatically shifted, digital disruption, influencer culture, and the slow death of traditional print media all form the backdrop. And right at the centre of it all is the still-formidable Miranda Priestly. But this time, there’s a quiet tension beneath her perfectly tailored exterior. The industry she once ruled without question is evolving, and for the first time, you sense that even she might have to adapt.

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DISNEY+ UNVEILS OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR SEASON 5 OF “WELCOME TO WREXHAM”

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Disney+ unveiled the official trailer for FX’s “Welcome to Wrexham,” the EmmyAward-winning docuseries from Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds. The all-new season premieres Friday, 15 May, with the first two episodes available exclusively on Disney+. One new episode of the eight-episode fifth season will stream weekly. All previous seasons are now streaming on Disney+.

 

Launching later this spring, season five chronicles Wrexham AFC’s quest for promotion to the Premier League on the heels of three consecutive promotions, a feat that has never been achieved in English Football League history.   

 

Rob Mac (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) and Ryan Reynolds (“Deadpool”) navigate running the 3rd oldest professional football club in the world. ”Welcome to Wrexham” is a docuseries tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class city in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars guide the future of their historic Club. 

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