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Chrizelda Kekana

Chrizelda Kekana is the editor of the entertainment section of TimesLIVE. She's also podcast co-host for TshisaLIVE. She also writes opinion/analytical pieces across various beats for other publications in the group and book reviews for Sunday Times Books.

Nandi Madida is host of Apple Music 1’s Africa Now Radio
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WATCH | Nandi Madida talks about owning her throne and being perfectly aligned to fulfil her purpose

Nandi spoke candidly about life, career, purpose and legacy.

AKA's mother Lynn Forbes, musician Nadia Nakai and AKA'a father Tony Forbes at a press conference in Bryanton, Johannesburg. File image

AKA's parents Tony and Lynn Forbes warn Megacy about scammers claiming they need donations

"There are false requests for donations and investments from people posing as members of the Forbes family."

Amanda Black is back with new music.

'There it is, it's finally out — Amanda Black releases new single 'Nguwe'

"The music is about falling in love with self, honouring yourself by self-acceptance."

AKA's first single Country will be released on Friday, February 17.

Forbes family confirms new AKA single 'Company' will be released on February 24

As per Kiernan’s wishes, the next single release will be 'Company' alongside longtime collaborator and friend Kiddominant

The late AKA and Anele Tembe, who are the subjects of a controversial book written by journalist Melinda Ferguson.
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Moses Tembe asks SA to stop ‘implicating him’ in AKA’s death, says it’s taking an ‘emotional toll’

"It is with grave concern that my family and I have had to endure a flurry of posts on various social media platforms that accuse me, and members of my family, of being involved in the death of Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes."

Rapper 'AKA' was shot dead in Florida Road in Durban on February 10 2023.
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'Our son was loved and he gave love in return' — Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' parents release statement

Tony and Lynn Forbes, parents to slain rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes, have asked for prayers as they deal with losing their son, a brother and father to his daughter.

Rapper AKA was shot dead outside a popular restaurant in Durban last Friday night.
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Rapper AKA has died

Rapper AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, has died. TshisaLIVE confirmed that the 35-year-old rapper was shot dead outside a popular restaurant on Florida Rd in Durban. Police confirmed that a 35-year-old male and his bodyguard had been shot…

Idols SA season 18 winner Thapelo Molomo and Bheki Cele.

REACTIONS | SAPS, Bheki Cele join South Africans to celebrate Thapelo Molomo’s ‘Idols SA’ win

"Thapelo serves as a beacon of hope for many police officers who are on a daily basis faced with psychosocial challenges...We are proud of him and wish him all the best. We cannot wait to have him back in office to continue serving our…

John Legend talked to TshisaLIVE about his new studio album and how he keeps his musical magic alive.
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LISTEN | John Legend talks new music and his 'unmatched' love for his SA fans

"I always tell everyone this, but my SA fans are truly my best fans in the world." - John Legend.

Nhlamulo 'Nota' Baloyi has been found to have defamed DJ Shimza and ordered to pay R200k in damages to the DJ.

Court orders Nota to pay Shimza R200k after the DJ wins defamation case

The court slammed Nota for his "reckless" tweets and for regarding the court proceedings as a "laugh". It ordered him to pay damages to Shimza.

Kelly Khumalo is pregnant with her third child.
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SA reacts to Kelly Khumalo saying no-one 'knew Senzo Meyiwa' before he dated her

Kelly said, "Nobody knew who Senzo Meyiwa was until he was attached to the brand 'Kelly Khumalo'."

Moshe Ndiki said "only the best" for his dog, Sugar Ndiki's, funeral.

WATCH | Moshe Ndiki gives his dog Sugar a dignified, top tier funeral

It's clear Moshe Ndiki adored his dog Sugar Ndiki and when it was time to bid him farewell, he said "only the best".

Media personality Twasa is proud of her academic achievement.

'Dropout to graduate' — Lesedi FM’s Twasa celebrates her qualification

"I'm still not where I set out to go, but I'm no longer where I used to be. Drop-out to graduate, I simply had to change the narrative."

Musa Keys has a global view on music and the right people are starting to notice.

DJ Black Coffee sings Musa Keys’ praises, calls him ‘top tier superstar’

"Coming from you, this means the world to me Grootman. Thank you Bhut' Nathi," Musa said.

Designer Quiteria Kekana has died.

Fashion designer Quiteria Kekana has died

Quiteria Kekana died on April 17 2022 at his Melville home.