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Beefy’s A-List Birthday Party makes another Glitzy Return

Next week Saturday, the elite of Harare will gather once again to celebrate and party with Zim Hip Hop Awards director Aldrian Beefy Harrison for his annual A-List Party.

 

Celebrities and famous personalities drawn from across the entertainment, social and business sector are expected to grace the Pablo’Z VIP in Borrowdale.

Beefy as the birthday boy is commonly referred to, is famous for his party-throwing capabilities and will no doubt continue to show off his hosting prowess next weekend.

The Beefy Annual A-List Birthday Party has rapidly grown into the most talked about winter parties in the country for years now.

So popular is the celebrity birthday that every year, the party seemed to get bigger and bigger as corporate sponsors hopped on board.

Aldrian Beefy Harrison and wife Jessica Dikinya

For Beefy the opulent soiree, strictly by invite party is a gathering for the high and mighty who are living the dreams, to come and toss away some fortunes on a single evening of fun.

As the A-Listers prepare to shut down the entire Sam Levy Village for a weekend of fun, class and opulence, Your Blog Zimbuzz will be there to catch every moment.

Zambia blocks Koffi Olomide, Will arrest Musician upon Arrival

Popular rhumba musician Koffi Olomide has been barred from entering Zambia because of the many criminal allegations against him in the southern African country, and France.

 

They include allegations of assaulting a photojournalist in Zambia during a previous tour.

He has also been accused of sexually assaulting his dancers, kidnapping them and employing them without valid permits in France.

The French embassy in Zambia had asked the local authorities to arrest Congolese rhumba star Koffi Olomide for various allegations.

Following the appeal, Zambian media quoted Religious Affairs minister Godfridah Sumaili saying the singer would be arrested upon arrival.

Olomide, a regular in Zambia, was due to hold two shows this month.

French ambassador Sylvain Berger said Olomide was facing a number of charges both in Zambia and France.

The rhumba maestro is wanted on suspicion of sexually assaulting dancers, kidnapping and employing them in France without a permit and facilitating their entry and illegal stay.

It is not the first time Olomide is finding himself in the eye of a storm in Zambia. He, in January 2013, assaulted a Zambian photojournalist and had to flee across the border to avoid arrest.

Congolese Singer Koffi Olomide

Koffi Olomide is due to perform in Zimbabwe on August 3 at the Harare International Conference Centre, with indications showing that the promoter Sound Blaze Productions would now have to go it alone, Koffi’s huge travelling cost has put them in quandary.

Mapao, as his fans fondly refer to him, was infamously deported from Kenya in July 2016 for kicking one of his dancers at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

The musician spent the night at police cells at the airport before being deported to Kinshasa where he was charged with the crime and jailed for three months, commuted down from 18 months on President Joseph Kabila’s intervention.

He was, however, released on bail after five days. Olomide apologised to Kenyans for his behaviour.

But even at home, the 62-year-old bad boy is never far from controversies. He was in August 2012 given a three-month suspended prison sentence for assaulting his producer.

The sentence followed his arrest after the fracas at a hotel in Kinshasa.

Earlier in 2001, security personnel in Kinshasa dragged Koffi out of his Mercedes Benz Compressor and frog-marched in public after he had defied being flagged do

We too Couldn’t recognise Pokello in a Wedding dress

The weather in Zimbabwe has been a little unfriendly, so as we were trying to figure out who had messed with our sun we got the shock of our lives — Pokello in a wedding dress.

 

It was an Instagram moment that dropped out jaws, made us gasp and got us to say, “Holy cow!

Not only did Pokello look absolutely gorgeous, she looked totally unrecongisable in those wedding dress pictures she posted.

We are used to Pokello in short hair, but there she was in long hair, ice-white gown with an infectious bridal smile.

She captioned the below picture ‘Not only will I wear White, I’m wearing a veil that will cover my Face too, with Red lipstick.’

Pokello Picture/Instagram

Although there were one or two of her fans who got confused and actualy thought the queen of swagger had tied the knot — again..many were quick to recongise it as an advert.

One comment had us in stitches though @thechichi_obi wrote ‘Cardi b twin sister!’

Check out the fabulous shoot 

Pokello Picture/Instagram

Dazzling in a Capped Sleeved Sweetheart NeckLine Bridal Dress

Pokello Picture/Instagram

Pokello in a Corset Top Drop Waist Bridal Dress

 

Breastfeeding Model causes stir on Catwalk!!

A Sports Illustrated model caused a stir as she strutted down the runway at their latest fashion show – while breastfeeding her baby.

 

Stunning Mara Martin turned heads for many reasons as she hit the catwalk in Miami on Monday, along with five-month-old daughter Aria.

The mum was dressed in a revealing gold bikini that was strategically lowered on the right side, allowing Aria to feed.

The tiny baby sported a special pair of noise cancelling headphones for her modelling debut, to avoid her being startled by the cheers of support from the crowd.

Mara Martin stole the show as she breastfed her baby Picture/backgrid

Newcomer Mara was picked to appear in the show after winning over the magazine bosses at an open casting call.

And thanks to her head-turning stunt, Mara stole the show with onlookers cheering in support and clambering to take pictures.

But later when a clip from the show was shared to the Sports Illustrated Instagram page, it became clear social media users were greatly divided – with some slamming it as a ‘pathetic stunt.’

Proud mum Mara beamed with delight as she carried her daughter in her arms Picture/Backgrid

What this means is nothing is sacred anymore…NOTHING!” fired one.

“I’m not against breastfeeding but she shouldn’t do it on a runway,” commented another.

“Not the time or place for that. Should be private, not everything belongs on social media,” added a third.

However, many followers stuck up for Mara.

“Wow so cute❤️ she looks freakin amazing for just having a baby!” praised one.

While another reasoned: “Time= when baby is hungry. Place = wherever baby & mama are.”

A Day in The Heels Of The Real Housewives Of Johannesburg!

The Real Housewives of Johannesburg is set to debut on 1Magic on Friday 3 August at 9pm.

 

Viewers will be privy to the lives of the glamorous wealthy Johannesburg women and take a tour of their wardrobes and get VIP access to their lavish parties from the comfort of their living rooms.

We let you in on the mostly private lives of the ladies with the biggest handbag and stilettos collections in town.

The reality series documents the highs and lows of the six fiery affluent characters, as they let Mzansi into their lives – from their luxurious homes to their prestigious family life.

 At the centre of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg, we meet Madame, Evodia Mogase; a warm, talkative, straight talker originally from Soweto.

She started off as a teacher, then owned a catering business and is today a vegetation expert.

Evodia joins the show with her daughter, Mercy Mogase.  The bubbly health fanatic studied mechanical engineering and later joined herbal life as an ambassador and motivational speaker.

We also meet a warm and charming beauty entrepreneur who owns a spa, Brinnette Seopela.

She finds her happy ending at the heart of this series and is the glue that holds the Housewives together.

If you have been wondering who is the woman behind The Naked DJ? A former Miss Botswana, 2nd princess, Naledi Willers.

The Real Housewives of Johannesburg reveals her life as a wife, a Law student with a strong presence as she leaves no stone unturned and speaks her mind.

Alongside these interesting ladies on the move is a former lawyer turned businesswoman with ambitions of becoming a superstar, Christall Kay.

Originally from Durban, Christall has walked the runway as a model and bagged a couple of commercials to prepare for a career as a singer. Watch how she balances it all.

Lastly, we step into Busisiwe Ter Mors’ heels, also known as Lendy. A keen golfer born in South Africa but raised in England.

She is a mother of two with enough time to enjoy the joys of being a housewife, from living an affluent lifestyle to enjoying simple get-togethers hosting her friends and family.

Friday viewing is sure going to be interesting as we follow the ladies living the life that many dream of…

See for yourself and fall in love with their personalities, their passions, aspirations and their daily lives.

Don’t miss the premiere of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg hitting the screens, 3 August at 7pm  on 1Magic on DStv.

Sulu and Takura added to the Zimfest Live 2018 line-up

Dendera star, Sulumani Chimbetu and singer-songwriter Takura have been added to the long list of talent that will perform at Kempton Park Racecourse,UK on 11 August.

 

The stars join Killer T, Stunner, Zee Guveya and Sungura Magic, which features members from popular rock band Kamikaze Test Pilots and Limpopo Groove.

A spokesperson for Red Cliff Management said that the line-up is shaping up nicely and that this year’s crowd can look forward to a full day of good food, music, art and a wide range of stalls.

“We have a diverse group of musicians and DJ’s who are all unique, talented and doing extraordinary things locally and internationally.”

“The festival is about an all-round experience – one that we want festival-goers to enjoy and an event that we hope will resonate with them long after it’s gone, and this year, we are offering something lively, contemporary and refreshing,” they added.

Sulu, who needs no introduction, first caught the public’s attention in 2004 when he joined The Orchestra Dendera Kings.

Takura

Since then, he has had a career marked by successful collaborations with several local artists and has had several international tours that have put him on the map.

Takura, who is one of the international acts flying in, has also risen in the last few years.

Well-known for his frequent collaborations with UK artists, Chase & Status and Sub Focus, as well as many other dubstep and drum and bass artists, his glowing music career has had fans and critics alike, hailing him as the next big thing.

The highly anticipated southern African music and arts festival, will also feature popular music duo Blackdiamond, Shanky, Xavier, Chashe, Charlie Kay,Friends in Christ and Kazz Mr Boomslang, among others.

Top DJ’s will also be on rotation and include masters on the decks, DJ Sox,Timeless and Mixolis, to name a few.

Resident trio, Musiq Avenue, who are no strangers to the festival, return again to deliver soulful floor fillers.

Cindy’s moving Tribute to MC Villa

He changed the face of urban pop music with just one song, ‘Unodzoka here’ and he had hopes of making another comeback and reclaim his glory.

 

But then he was promoted to glory.

Mc Villa collapsed and died Sunday night at his house in Mbare, he was 37. The singer started experiencing breathing difficulties and died around 8 pm.

Singer Cindy Munyavi who came from the same urban grooves generation as MC Villa delivered a rendition of the song ‘Unodzoka here.’

In the tribute, Cindy battles hiding her tears as she sings the chorus as a message to Tendai Marukutira inquiring if ever he is coming back.

 

Watch the moving tribute below

May your dear soul Rest in peace Mc Villa. What sad news

Posted by Cindy Munyavi on Monday, July 16, 2018

 

Zimbabwe’s Danai Gurira is The New Face Of Reebok

The “Black Panther” star Danai Gurira has joined Reebok’s growing female roster for an upcoming campaign later this year.

 

Reebok continues its streak of partnerships with famous faces with the announcement of its newest campaign star: Danai Gurira of “Black Panther” and “The Walking Dead” fame.

Gurira joins Reebok’s growing female roster — Gal Gadot, who teamed up the brand in March, Gigi Hadid and Ariana Grande — for an upcoming women’s campaign later this year.

Danai brings with her a unique intensity that’s already inspired countless women to discover their own strength,” said Todd Krinsky, GM of Reebok Performance in an official statement.

“We’re thrilled to have her join our family and help lead this inspiring coalition.”

For Reebok, Gurira will apply her activism towards championing the beneficial relationship between physical and mental strength.

“We all view strength differently: through physicality, through mental fortitude, through honesty and perhaps most importantly through community,” says Gurira in an official statement.

“My goal is to work with Reebok to galvanize women in all communities to find strength within themselves so that we may continue to lead this cultural revolution. Each one of us should be hero to each other.”

Celebrities Are Losing Millions of Followers as Twitter crackdown on Fake Accounts

Some of the world’s biggest celebrities have lost millions of Twitter followers after the company cracked down on “locked” accounts.

 

From former President Barack Obama to Justin Bieber, the internet’s biggest social media influencers lost millions of Twitter followers Thursday as the platform began a massive purge of suspicious accounts.

By cracking down on fake accounts, Twitter hopes to restore faith in the controversy-ridden platform where influence—from entertainment to politics—can be inflated by automated or fake followers, the New York Times reports. Twitter said it expects the initiative to reduce the total follower count on the platform by a significant 6%, the Times reports.

Across the board, Twitter’s most followed celebrities felt a cut on Thursday. Katy Perry, the most followed person on Twitter, lost at least 1.5 million followers, leaving her leaving her at 107 million followers, Variety reports.

Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, lost about 2 million each, leaving them at 104 million and 83.2 million respectively. RihannaEllen DeGeneresLady Gaga,a lso all lost about 2 million followers.

justin bieber and katy perry

“This specific update is focused on followers because it is one of the most visible features on our service and often associated with account credibility,” Vijaya Gadde, Twitter’s legal, policy, and trust and safety lead, wrote in a blog post.

Basketball star Shaquille O’Neal also lost about a million from his 15.3 million followers, and Oprah lost about 1.4 million followers, the Times reports.

Politicians felt the slash too. Barack Obama lost over 2 million followers from his previous 103.63 million, leaving him at 101 million, while President Donald Trump lost 340,000 followers, taking him from 53.4 million to 53.1 million.

Twitter’s primary account seems to have taken the greatest hit, dropping from 62.85 million to 55.35 million followers on Thursday — a drop of 12%.

Meanwhile, most regular accounts may see a cut of about three or four followers, according to the company.

Adrian TATE’s remix of Beautiful Ndozvandiri will have you crushing on Self

You know that feeling when we are sometimes our own worst enemies, listening to that negative self-talk we hear inside our heads?

 

That moment when you get defeated by believing what people say and think about you? Yah we all have been there!

But then there’s that one song that always has the power to change your mood and ultimately how you feel about yourself.

Adrian TATE just made a perfect remix to an already perfect song Beautiful Ndozvandiri which was originally performed by Tamy Moyo, Takura and Dobba Don.

When Tamy dropped the song in January last year we called it ‘a song that every black girl needs to hear’ 

Now the song has been given a new life and meaning all together ‘It’s now a song EVERYBODY needs to hear’

Here is the link go ahead and love yourself