Entertainment
“My family thought I was joking when I told them I wanted to start professional music career” -Davido
“But as I got older, they looked and they saw that, yo, he is really good in this. And then finally, they let me do what I want to do.”
Popular Afrobeats artiste, Davido has revealed that his family initially did not support his decision to pursue music as a career because he is the youngest member of the family.
During a recent interview with Jazzy’s World TV, Davido explained that he faced challenges in convincing his family of his music ambitions, but they eventually started supporting him after he achieved success in the industry.
“When I wanted to do music, imagine being the last born of the family. I’m like, yo, I want to do music. I’m going to be a superstar one day,” Davido said.
“Imagine trying to influence everybody in a family [where] you are the last born. Nobody took me seriously. You feel me? But as I got older, they looked and they saw that, yo, he is really good in this. And then finally, they let me do what I want to do.”
Despite the initial lack of support, Davido expressed his love for being the youngest member of the family, noting that his older siblings have always been there to support him when he faces challenges.
Entertainment
MultiChoice launches Wethu+ as DStv overhauls packages
Wethu+ combines local drama, movies, telenovelas, reality shows, children’s programmes and educational content in one place, according to MultiChoice.
MultiChoice has launched Wethu+, a new entertainment channel on DStv channel 163.
The channel replaces Mzansi Wethu and pulls together content previously spread across Mzansi Wethu, Mzansi Bioskop and Mzansi Magic Music.
The launch forms part of what the pay-TV operator describes as its biggest package overhaul in nearly two decades, with dedicated Sports and Movies & Series bouquets now on offer.
What Wethu+ will show
Wethu+ combines local drama, movies, telenovelas, reality shows, children’s programmes and educational content in one place, according to MultiChoice.
The line-up also includes international blockbuster movies, dubbed telenovelas and daily news updates.Football is a major part of the offer.
MultiChoice confirmed that Wethu+ will broadcast two Premier Soccer League matches every weekend during the football season.
The company said pairing football with movies, drama and family programming gives subscribers sports and general entertainment on a single channel.
Entertainment
Gov Mbah Appoints Nollywood’s Eucharia Anunobi, Rachael Okonkwo aides
Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development, while veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi was appointed Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for Enugu-North Zone.
•Nollywood actress, Rachel Okonkwo and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah..Photo Credit: IG/ Rachel Okonkwo.
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has approved the appointment of Nollywood actresses Rachel Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi as aides.
Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development, while veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi was appointed Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation for Enugu-North Zone.
The appointments were contained in a public announcement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia.
Mbah approved the appointment of 101 aides across three categories comprising seven Special Advisers, six Senior Special Assistants and 88 Special Assistants.
Entertainment
Madonna Returns To MTV Video Music Awards, After 23 years
She also enters this year’s ceremony with 11 nominations, the highest number received by any artist at the 2026 VMAs.
Madonna is set to return to stage after 23 years, with the pop star scheduled to open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony.
The performance is set for Sunday, September 27, 2026, marking Madonna’s first VMAs performance since 2003.
She first appeared at the inaugural ceremony in 1984, when she performed “Like a Virgin,” and has remained closely associated with the awards throughout her career.
Madonna’s return comes as she promotes Confessions II, a follow-up to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor.
The project has been supported by a series of events known as Club Confessions.
She also enters this year’s ceremony with 11 nominations, the highest number received by any artist at the 2026 VMAs.
Her nominations include Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Choreography, Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects and Best Editing. She is also nominated for Song of the Year and Best Collaboration for “Bring Your Love,” featuring Sabrina Carpenter.
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