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OSCAR Winners 2018: See The Full List!

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OSCAR Winners 2018: See The Full List!

The 2018 Oscar winners have been announced! This is the place to be to see who won big at the 90th Academy Awards including who took home Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress honours at Oscars 2018!

Guillermo del Toro Photo credit FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

In the early hours of Monday morning 5 March, the 90th Annual Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles hosted by funnyman Jimmy Kimmel.

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Full 2018 Oscars Winners List:

 

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Blade Runner 2049 – WINNER
Darkest Hour
Dunkirk
Mudbound
The Shape of Water

 

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

The Big Sick
Get Out  – WINNER
Lady Bird
The Shape of Water
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

 

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

Call Me by Your Name – WINNER
The Disaster Artist
Logan
Molly’s Game
Mudbound

 

BEST SHORT FILM — LIVE ACTION

Dekalb Elementary
The Eleven O’Clock
My Nephew Emmett
The Silent Child – WINNER
Watu Wote/All of Us

 

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT

Edith+Eddie
Heaven Is a Traffic Jam on the 405 – WINNER
Heroin(e)
Knife Skills
Traffic Stop

 

BEST FILM EDITING

Baby Driver
Dunkirk – WINNER
I, Tonya
The Shape of Water
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

 

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

Blade Runner 2049 – WINNER
Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2
Kong: Skull Island
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
War for the Planet of the Apes

 

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE

The Boss Baby
The Breadwinner
Coco – WINNER
Ferdinand
Loving Vincent

 

BEST SHORT FILM — ANIMATED

Dear Basketball – WINNER
Garden Party
Lou
Negative Space
Revolting Rhymes

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Mary J. Blige, Mudbound
Allison Janney, I, Tonya – WINNER
Lesley Manville, Phantom Thread
Laurie Metcalf, Lady Bird
Octavia Spencer, The Shape of Water

 

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

A Fantastic Woman – WINNER
The Insult
Loveless
On Body and Soul
The Square

 

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

Beauty and the Beast
Blade Runner 2049
Darkest Hour
Dunkirk
The Shape of Water – WINNER

 

BEST SOUND MIXING

Baby Driver
Blade Runner 2049
Dunkirk – WINNER
The Shape of Water
Star Wars: The Last Jedi

 

BEST SOUND EDITING

Baby Driver
Blade Runner 2049
Dunkirk –  WINNER
The Shape of Water
Star Wars: The Last Jedi

 

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
Faces Places
Icarus – WINNER
Last Men in Aleppo
Strong Island

 

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

Beauty and the Beast
Darkest Hour
Phantom Thread – WINNER
The Shape of Water
Victoria & Abdul

 

BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING

Darkest Hour – WINNER
Victoria & Abdul
Wonder

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Willem Dafoe, The Florida Project
Woody Harrelson, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Richard Jenkins, The Shape of Water
Christopher Plummer, All the Money in the World
Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – WINNER

 

BEST PICTURE

Call Me by Your Name
Darkest Hour
Dunkirk
Get Out
Lady Bird
Phantom Thread
The Post
The Shape of Water – WINNER
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

 

BEST DIRECTOR

Christopher Nolan, Dunkirk
Jordan Peele, Get Out
Greta Gerwig, Lady Bird
Paul Thomas Anderson, Phantom Thread
Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water – WINNER

 

BEST ACTRESS

Sally Hawkins, The Shape of Water
Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – WINNER
Margot Robbie, I, Tonya
Saoirse Ronan, Lady Bird
Meryl Streep, The Post

 

BEST ACTOR

Timothée Chalamet, Call Me by Your Name
Daniel Day-Lewis, Phantom Thread
Daniel Kaluuya, Get Out
Gary Oldman, Darkest Hour – WINNER
Denzel Washington, Roman J. Israel, Esq.

#BBNaija: End of The Road for Ahneeka and Angel

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#BBNaija: End of The Road for Ahneeka and Angel

Its the end of the road for Gelah as the pair of Ahneeka and Angel were commonly known, the lovely housemates became the latest to be evicted from the Big Brother House.

 

We take a walk down memory lane for the pair’s stay in the House

Ahneeka burst into the BBNaija House as this sparkling bubble that lit every corner of the room she was in. From the start, her attractive physique caught guys’ attention as much as it raised the girls’ suspicion.

It took her a lot for Housemates to relate to her for Ahneeka’s intimidating confidence was obvious for all to see. Although she made it clear very early on that she was in the House to win and was not looking for a fling, she had to fight tooth and nail to spurn Rico Swavey ’s and Angel’s advances while keeping Bitto’s, Teddy A’s and Tobi’s wandering eyes at bay.

With time and with her impossible to miss poise, Ahneeka was able to win the House with the use of her fatal weapon – her engineer brain power. Gradually she had assumed the discreet role of elder and counsellor as her peers turned to her for advice and strategies.

It is with Angel whom she was paired with under the Gelah monicker that Ahneeka first won the Arena games. They say it takes two to tango, and surely Angel deserves some credit for this shared victory, for it seemed like he has softened up since entering the House.

A budding filmmaker, Angel never quite really managed to be liked in the House. His muscleman, know-it-all and telling-it-like-it-is personality brushed a few Housemates the wrong way, which got him side-lined very early on. Slowly and after a few sputters, Angel had started to find his space in the House and let his guards off.

Ahneeka and Angel have left an unfillable void in Biggie’s House.

Information from africamagic.dstv.com

UK-based Nursel Mandiopera quits job to pursue Music

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UK-based Nursel Mandiopera quits job to pursue Music

A UK-based Zimbabwean gospel musician Nursel Mandiopera has taken the plunge and swapped her 9-5 job to take up music full time.

Nursel Mandiopera

She will release her debut album, You are my God, this March.

Inspired by gospel powerhouses such as Tasha Cobbs, Tamela Mann and Sinach, Nursel said ‘You are my God’ is an enthralling, contemporary collection of music, marked by praise and worship, in both English and her native language, Shona.

Adding that it is filled with hope, promise and powerful messages to impact the world for the glory of God.

The dynamic nine-track album has been produced by one of Zimbabwe’s finest music producers, McDonald “MacDee” Chidavaenzi.

“I initially wanted to release a five-track album but after talking to MacDee about my vision and what I had in mind, he made me realise that I had more to share with the world,” said Nursel.

“He is undeniably talented and has a knack for understanding what a musician needs and what will work in an industry that is so competitive.”

“I was impressed by how in tune he was with my vision – it made the process a lot easier and very gratifying,” she added.

Growing up in a family where music formed the nucleus of Nursel’s interest and growth in music, made her realise that she wanted to pursue it professionally.

“Music was a constant presence during my childhood, my father enjoyed composing, and still does – my mother also had a passion for music and enjoyed singing, so naturally I did too.”

The ‘Like heaven’ singer first came onto the music scene in 2014 and released several singles including Who is there like you? . A year later, she released music videos for ‘Like heaven’ and ‘Who is there like you’, before taking time out to work on other projects and her album.

In 2016 she joined award-winning gospel ensemble, Free to Worship, writing and recording the song, Praise Him, which will be on the group’s fourth single due for release towards the end of the year. Nursel was also nominated for gospel artist of the year at the 2016 Zimbabwe Music and Arts Awards (ZIMAA).

“I took a number of risks with this album and during the process learnt to appreciate other styles of gospel that I would have never thought I would enjoy or see myself doing.”

“My musical journey so far has allowed me to embrace and appreciate the multiplicity of music genres and styles out there. Working with a diverse group of musicians over the years has enabled me to add an edge to my music that wasn’t previously there. I can’t wait for the world to hear the final product,” she added.

After the launch in March, Nursel will embark on an introductory nationwide tour in churches; before doing an international tour. Music videos for two of her singles are scheduled for release towards the end of the year.

The album will be available from all digital stores from 10 March 2018.

MultiChoice and Africa Magic announce 2018 AMVCAS

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MultiChoice and Africa Magic announce 2018 AMVCAS

Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice have called for entries for the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, the ceremony for which be held on September 1.

Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe,  said the AMVCAs competition was a prestigious initiative that honoured film and television talent across Africa, and this year’s competition would be sponsored by Konga and supported by Nokia and Heritage Bank.

“The AMVCAs were created to celebrate the contribution of African filmmakers, actors and technicians to the success of the continent’s film and television industry and, following the success of the previous five editions, preparations are in top gear for the 2018 edition,” she said.

Entries for the AMVCAs opened on Thursday March 1 and will close on April 20. The awards recognisefilm talent across a range of categories, from acting and directing to scriptwriting and cinematography.

Other categories will include short film or online video, soundtracks, costume design, sound and lighting and several others, making a total of 27 categories in all, seven of which are open to viewer voting and 20 are decided by a panel of judges.

“MultiChoice and Africa Magic report that they have been inundated by calls from filmmakers across Africa asking when the AMVCAs would return, and after a brief hiatus, we are delighted that 2018 will indeed mark the sixth year of MultiChoice and Africa Magic successfully hosting the AMVCAs.

There have been definite improvements in the industry since the inception of the awards, highlighting their value. MultiChoice and Africa Magic are dedicated to helping unearth and celebrate talent on continent and we know the 2018 edition of the AMVCAs will have an even bigger impact on the African film industry than the previous five successes.”

Entry to the AMVCAs is free and films, made-for-television movies or television series are eligible for entry if they have been broadcast or publicly screened during the period October 1 2016 to March 31 2018.

An entry guideline has been prepared to assist entries:

Step 1 – prepare a two-to-three-minute showreel for your online submission.

Step 2 – log onto www.africamagic.tv and visit the submission page.

Step 3 – fill out the submission forms and upload the clip. A unique reference number will be allocated to each completed online submission.

Zimbabwean participants should send their entries to Buhle Ngcauzele  (South Africa): 137 Bram Fischer Drive, Randburg, 2123, South Africa. For more information on entry requirements and submission procedures, entrants can visit www.dstv.com

Major sponsors revealed as Zim Achievers South Africa unveil 2018 finalists

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Major sponsors revealed as Zim Achievers South Africa unveil 2018 finalists

Roll out the red carpet, the nominees for the 2018 South African edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards have been announced.

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Organisers of the high profile event announced over 60 nominees across 14 categories on Wednesday and voting commenced on Thursday 1 March for a month. Winners will be revealed at a gala dinner scheduled for 7 April in Sandton, Johannesburg.

WorldRemit, Fastjet, Africa Medallion Group and Zimbabwe Consolidators were unveiled as the sponsors for the forthcoming edition.

Lawrence Dube, ZAA South Africa’s event director said the committee were happy to welcome on board three prominent brands who have a strong business and community presence, both nationally and internationally. Adding, that the diverse partnerships would only reinforce an already growing relationship with the Zimbabwean community on an International scale.

WorldRemit, who are continuing to expand their services, have recently entered into a commercial partnership with top-tier English football side Arsenal and have become the first official online money transfer partner of the Premier League club.

The global remittance’s Chief Executive Officer, Ismail Ahmed said they were proud to be partnering up with the awards organisation once again and building on the same kind of community growth and engagement they have done previously.

“Our association with the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards indicates our joint vision to empower the various coteries or groups we work with and be part of the global work they are doing in inspiring and connecting Zimbabweans across the globe,” he added.

Meanwhile, nominations for the UK edition closed on Wednesday at midnight and nominees will be announced at a press conference in London on 8 March.

The 2018 Nominees are:

 

Large business of the year
Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group DIDG
W Consulting
Asakhe Consulting engineers

 

Small to Medium business of the year
Grown Organics
Magetsi Amagetsi
Gugu Intimates
Laureate Le Beauty Training
Strategies Migration Services

 

Female Entrepreneur
Gugu Nkabinde – Gugu Intimates
Lorraine Tatenda Marira – laureate le beauty training
Lorraine Sibanda – Michiko PR, Image & Consulting
Siphilisiwe Madonko – Pea’s Kitchen

Susan Granger – Nubian Queen
Nyakalo Valela – The Moisture Factory

 

Male Entrepreneur
Marcus Rance
Munyaradzi Nkomo
Tapiwa Njikizana
Bakani Ngulani
Simbarashe Chimhandamba

 

Professional of the Year

Tinashe Nyamudoka – Somelier the Test Kitchen
Sibonile Dube – Coca Cola Head of Communications
Chipo Mushwana- alpha code head of ecosystem development & strategy
Mandla Nkomo- Country Director Solidaridant Network Southern Africa
Tsitsi Hatendi-Matsika -Head of Retail Investment at Barclays Africa Group Ltd

 

Community Champion
Anele Ndlovu-Zim SA forum
Shepherd Wazara – Youth leader/Trainer
Dr Cindy Van Zyl- Medical doctor
Phephelaphi Dube- Director Centre for Constitutional Rights
Tawona M Ranganawa

 

Community Organisation
Zim Global Women
Youth Village Zimbabwe
Young Women in Business
Zim-SA Forum

 

Academic Excellence
Dr M Chapwanya- UP
Dr Colin Tinei Chasi –UJ
Dr. Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe
Rodwell Makombe – UFS Gwaqwa
Professor Tumai Murombo

 

Media Personality
Ancillar Mangena – Forbes/CBNC
Dorriane Sithole –Soweto TV/Havilla designs
Kim Jayde –MTV
Nkululeko Chunky Phiri – Actor

 

Sports Personality
Evans Rusike Maritzburg FC striker
George Chigova – Polokwane city keeper
Elvis “Bulawayo Bomber” Moyo – UFC fighter
Biselele Tshamala- sharks & Zim Sables

 

Young Achiever
Shamiso Kumbirai – Engineer and Global Sharpers Representative
Tyrone Magwagwa- Speaker/Author
Pauline Marere- Miss Universities SA
Rutendo Samakande- Head girl St Thithians /Tour de maths Paris contestant
Tinashe Chipako – Winner 2018 SA Institute of Civil Engineers

 

Music Artist
Yaka Yaka
Nadia Nakai
Bekezela
Queen Anna Eleven
Mr Kamera

 

Event of the Year
Oliver Mtukudzi Live in Capetown – Xtratime Entertainment
Financial Indaba – Johannesburg – Emergent Capital Partners
Jah Prayzah live in Johannesburg – Xtratime Entertainment
The Diaspora 1st edition – 263 nights

 

People’s Choice
Oliver ‘Najesca’ Siamboloka
Nadia Nakai
Batsirai Masvinge
Harold Moyo
T’mula
Winston Blujay ‘the instigator’

Nyasha David delivers An Emotional Video for Moyo Muti

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Nyasha David delivers An Emotional Video for Moyo Muti

The music video opens with a title card which reads “We Are Most Alive When We Are in Love” and what follows is a simple artistic depiction of the powerful emotion we got to know as love.

A couple featured in Moyo Muti

A few seconds later we get a flash of a woman in her advanced age showing her marriage ring which she is squeezing softly as if she is pondering on the first day she wore it.

That first image then shapes the entire story of the video before we are introduced to a lady playing the piano with such melodic keys that makes one glued to the video.

The face of the woman with the ring lifts up with a smile of someone who was in a deep flashback of memory, Nyasha David then starts to sing “Once Upon Love….” (Paivepo Rudo).

He continues: “It was the kinda of love which needed not to prove itself, it was too evident to miss.

In ‘Moyo Muti’ Nyasha David shows off his vocal prowess with a carefully written and structured song which simply talks about the power of love.

Simple, yet very vibrant is the video as it depicts love as a common denominator between races, this he shows by featuring couples of multiple races.

The singer reserved himself to a single position throughout the video, allowing the images to do the storytelling while he serenades the listener with his singing.

The chemistry between all the couples featured in the video is so real that one cannot be faltered for thinking they used real lovebirds, the intimate setting of the shots and the realistic depiction of love makes the story all relatable.

A beautiful song deserves an equally beautiful video and that’s just what you get in Moyo Muti. We also saw appearances from fellow musician Noreen Chido Dhlamini at the end of the video as well as NAMA Award-winning actress Charlene Mangweni who plays the violin in the video.

Could this be Nyasha David’s breakout song, well it might be. The way he expresses himself tells of a young man who is ready to be the next King of RnB.

 

Watch the video below (Be warned you might need some tissue paper)

 

 

Listen to Ruva’s trending Cover of Kendrick Lamar’s Blank Panther Song

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Listen to Ruva’s trending Cover of Kendrick Lamar’s Blank Panther Song

Songbird Ruva real name Ruvarashe Ngwenya is tearing the internet apart with her cover song Kendrick Lamar’s All the Stars.

Ruva Pic – Instagram

The song which the rapper did with R&B goddess SZA is a single from the recent “Black Panther” soundtrack.

Who is Ruva

Ruva is an African Australian Musician who has been tearing up stages across Australia since she decided music is what she was born to do.

Being introduced to music at a young age through violin she found her passion in creating music.

After being cast in her first high school musical she was accepted into the Victorian College Of Arts Secondary school where she studies both classical and Jazz Vocals.

Attending Melbourne’s University’s VCA was one of the highlights of her musical education. She met fellow performers and was pushed to new boundaries with her musicianship.

She was then cast as leading character in the Australian Tour of THE LION KING where she performed in all major cities to over 1.7 Million people!

She has since continued to work professionally in the musical Theatre industry in shows like WE WILL ROCK YOU & DUSTY. Ruva was cast in the new music Beautiful which opened at Sydney’s lyric theatre in 2017.

She was a contestant in The Voice Austalia

Listen to her cover ON THIS LINK

Watch her first video below

 

Bonang Spotted in Harare..gets a bouquet of Flowers from Craig Zoowie

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Bonang Spotted in Harare..gets a bouquet of Flowers from Craig Zoowie

Famous South African Television and Radio personality Bonang Matheba is in Harare where she was spotted at a local hotel.

Queen B posted a few Instagram videos of her view from the Meikles Hotel where she is booked, this won’t be the first time that she has stayed at the five star hotel.

Screenshots fro Bonang’s Instagram stories showing her hotel suite

In 2015 she posted an almost identical picture of the balcony view, perhaps she is also booked in the same room she was that year.

She is believed to be here for some business although details are still sketchy.

She received a royal welcome in the form of a bouquet of flowers from award-winning Luxury Event Designer and Fashion Stylist Craig Zoowie.

The flowers from Craig Zoowie

The roses were accompanied by a sweet message which read: “Welcome to Zimbabwe Darling…. Craig Zoowie xoxo.”

Craig Zoowie once hosted a birthday party for himself and had two thousand roses on display.

Bonang once visited Zimbabwe during the famous all-white party that was hosted for Queen Vee’s birthday, during that visit she was picked from the airport with three black Range Rovers together with erstwhile friend Somizi.

The Range Rovers that picked her from the airport in 2015

The Bold and the Beautiful Now On DStv’s EVA CHANNEL

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The Bold and the Beautiful Now On DStv’s EVA CHANNEL

The wildly popular soap opera, Bold and the Beautiful is back and is now showing on DStv Channel 141.

The Bold And The Beautiful picture by tenplay.com

The series, which shows no signs of slowing down after 30 years on air, has explored the entangled lives, passionate loves, high-stakes battles, loyalties, tragedies and inspiring triumphs of the Forrester, Logan, Spectra and Spencer families.

Set in Los Angeles, California, The Bold and the Beautiful is the most watched daytime drama series in the world, seen daily by millions of people in over 100 countries. Now, the series will air in Africa on telenovela destination EVA, joining the channel’s schedule from episode 6751 onwards.

Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager for MultiChoice Zimbabwe said: “With romance, sensuality, complex characters and intricate and compelling storylines, The Bold and the Beautiful is, at its core, a gripping tale of high fashion glamour, honour and most importantly, family, that will captivate Zimbabwean viewers”.

“The series will join EVA channel’s existing slate of popular programming, which includes The Neighbour, Taxxi, Fooled into Love, Betrayed Heart, and We Are Family,” she said.

The Bold and the Beautiful will be shown on EVA at 12:00  every weekday, with repeat opportunities at 18:00 and 00:00, and at 06:00  the following day. Weekend omnibuses will also be shown on Saturdays from 06:00 and 23:30, and from 16:00  on Sundays.

Candice Mwakalyelye rejoins ZiFM Stereo

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Candice Mwakalyelye rejoins ZiFM Stereo

One of urban radio’s most distinctive voices Candice Mwakalyelye is back on the airwaves after rejoining ZiFM Stereo, Zimbabwe’s first privately-owned radio station.

Candice Mwakalyelye pic – Instagram

Naturally equipped with journalistic skills, a real beauty, and an infections voice the famous news anchor has had a successful career in her favourite field which started in Tanzania.

ZiFM listeners were yesterday Monday late afternoon in jubilance after she appeared on The Rush time news with Misred and DJ Munya.

Candice confirmed the news to Zimbuzz saying she had missed the microphone.

“It feels like home. The mic was turned on and it felt like I never left,” she said.

After leaving the station in December 2016, she tells us of her first reaction when she got the call from Newlands to rejoin the station.

“That call was bittersweet”, she recalls. On the one hand, I couldn’t help but question why and why now, But I also missed radio and media as a whole. So after a bit of back and forth, we finally agreed and here we are.”

“Honestly if they hadn’t called I probably wouldn’t have realised how much I miss it and continued with everything else I have been doing.”

She says the decision to rejoin the station was an easy one as she understands the station’s DNA  something she says is embedded in her spirit.

“It only made sense to me. No awkward new job stress,” she enthused.

ZiFM has also brought back some of their founding DJs in the mould of the exciting Tin Tin and Kimble Rodgers.

Commenting on the news that Tin Tin and Kimble will be joining her as well Candice guaranteed the listeners of good times.

“I haven’t seen them yet but I am excited to have them with me as part of the original crew that kicked off ZiFM. It’s always a party with those two and I’m sure the listeners will enjoy their unique edge,” she said.

Candice posses the most articulate voice on radio today, her resonant communication style, characterised by her distinctive vocal tone especially when she pronounces her surname made her an instant darling on the radio.

The charismatic newscaster who has garnered a lot of admirers said she is going to be around as long as the listeners want her around.

For many, the question is what has made her rejoin the Station that she quit in 2016 after such a successful stint.

“So some might ask why I left in the first place. I left because it’s always important to know your limitations as a person,” she explained.

“When you feel some type of way about something or even just life, in general, it’s ok to take a step back and recalibrate.

“I did that, and I believe it was the best thing at the time. It helped me preserve my relationship with the station and also helped me grow personally. I have opened the doors to several of my dreams over the past few months, the biggest one being my lingerie business, and now I can go back to work and grow my passions simultaneously.”

Candice returns to the news and current affairs desk for now as they discuss other avenues of growth within the station.

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