Entertainment

What started as a “work-and-study” opportunity in Russia has turned into one of the biggest influencer scandals of the year. The Alabuga Start programme, promoted by South African influencers like Cyan Boujee and Seemah, promised legit jobs for young African women. But investigations later exposed the truth — many recruits were forced to assemble military drones under dangerous, exploitative […]

Malawi’s creative scene has a rising star: Seany Mandala, aka Seany Films. From shooting short clips on his dad’s phone in primary school to becoming one of the country’s most popular videographers, Seany’s journey shows how passion grows into profession. He’s built his name by producing high-quality work, staying on top of trends, and telling stories that

South African duo Thukuthela and Jazzworx have made history by breaking Kabza De Small’s record for the most No.1 songs in a single year on Spotify South Africa. Kabza set the bar back in 2021 with four hits — Adiwele, Banyana, Asibe Happy, and Abalele. But in 2025, Thukuthela and Jazzworx have raised the stakes

The Malawi Film Association (FAMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with local streaming platform Kweza to promote and distribute Malawian films. Under the agreement, Kweza will stream films recommended by FAMA, providing structure in the industry while offering filmmakers a platform to showcase their work to wider audiences. FAMA says the partnership marks

Malawian artists have officially expressed their concerns to the office of the Ombudsman, over alleged abuse of Copyright Fund grants by the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA).  According to Nation Publications, Ombudsman Grace Malera confirmed to them that her office has received the petition. The artists are questioning why Cosoma Board chairperson Bishop Chimwemwe Mhango and board

The number of active iPhone users globally has surged past 1.5 billion, solidifying Apple’s position nearly two decades after the first model launched in 2007. According to industry analysts, the current active iPhone user base is estimated to land between 1.38 and 1.56 billion This means that roughly one in every five people on Earth

Ciar Designs (Tailoring), owned by designer Cecilia Bamusi, has announced a temporary closure of its shop to undergo a major restructuring aimed at improving customer experience and service delivery. Bamusi said the decision was not easy but necessary for long-term growth: “This restructuring is being done with the goal of improving our services for both

Pop Young has released his latest single, “Safety,” a deeply emotional ode to love and commitment. Unlike his previous fun-filled tracks, this one is a pure love song—crafted especially for couples and soon-to-weds. “True love feels like safety,” Pop Young explained. “When a man finds a woman full of love and support, she becomes his

The journey to the Miss Malawi 2025 crown is officially underway as organisers have unveiled the Top 30 contestants. The finalists were selected from over 80 young women who auditioned across the country, each showcasing talent, ambition, and passion for community impact. From this group of 30, the competition will be narrowed down to just

Saint-Realest, Lulu & Mathumela Band, Onesimus, Zeze, and Deborah have received funding from the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) under its 6th Call for Proposals to support international creative projects. Beneficiaries and Projects • Saint-Realest – Awarded K19.3 million for a music collaboration with a top Zimbabwean artist. • Lulu & Mathumela Band – Received