Yvonne Chaka Chaka In A Lucky Escape From A Hijacking Shootout

Days after a successful performance in Accra - Ghana, South African music legend Yvonne Chaka Chaka escaped unharmed in Midrand on Tuesday when she was caught up in a shootout between police and hijackers.

Still reeling from the shock, the star tweeted a picture of the scene: “Wow this is what I survived, thank you Lord .”

According to the Midrand Reporter, one alleged hijacker was killed during the movie-like shootout, while another was injured.

Speaking to the paper, Gauteng Provincial SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said: “The men were being chased by police at the time. “ two suspects were shot, one died at the scene and another was wounded and airlifted to the hospital under police guard.”

Ne-Yo, Mary Mary, Wizkid And More Added To Essence Festival Durban Lline-up

Grammy Award-winning singer, Shaffer Chimere Smith, better known by his stage name Ne-Yo and gospel duo Mary Mary have been added to the lineup the inaugural Essence Festival Durban in South Africa. 

Organizers Friday announced those additions as well as Wizkid, King Kotini (formerly Riky Rick,) AKA and Ladysmith Black Mambazo for the Nov. 8-13 event being held at the International Convention Center and the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

As the sister event to the annual Essence Festival New Orleans, Essence Festival Durban also will feature local performers including record producer and DJ Black Coffee, actress and singer Nondumiso Tembe, kwaito group Big Nuz, Wololo hitmaker Babes Wodumo, Fuse Academy co-founder DJ Zinhle and Afro-jazz musician Thandiswa Mazwai.

On the event’s final day, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Yolanda Adams will be honored during the All-Star Gospel Tribute.

See The House Diamond Platinumz Bought For His Wife In South Africa

Tanzanian music superstar Naseeb Abdul Juma, popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz is one of the most respected and admired celebrities in East Africa. 

Born in a humble family, Diamond has risen through the ranks to become one of the most celebrated artistes on the continent.

He now lives like a king, from rolling in expensive machines to staying in posh homes, Diamond is indeed living the life and is proof that music pays.diamond-platnumz-house

Many recently took to social media to mock Diamond’s wife ,Zari claiming that Diamond was just a toy boy and could even not afford to buy her a house.

But Diamond has finally silenced them by buying a house in South Africa for Zari on her birthday. Zari and Diamond are blessed with a beautiful daughter Princess Latiffah and are soon expecting a baby boy.

Trey Songz Uses Public Transport In Nairobi

Tremaine Aldon Neverson, better known as Trey Songz is currently in Kenya, where he has been trending for his spontaneous hang outs.

The highly celebrated American R&B singer arrived in Kenya today and he didn’t decide to rest but hit the streets running.

Trey posted Twitter account: Good morning from Nairobi! Didn’t sleep last night, may take a few days to adjust but I feel amazing. Looking forward to today!

He also took a colorful trotro, known as ‘Matatu’ in Kenya to go to the Coke Studio offices.

WATCH !!! Diamond Platinumz Struggle With American Accent During Encounter With Kevin Hart

Tanzanian superstar Naseeb Abdul Juma, popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz caught up with comedian Kevin Hart in Los Angeles, where he is set to shoot his long awaited music video with Ne-Yo.

In an Instagram video, Diamond went ahead to introduce Kevin Hart by trying to speak with an American accent but ended up speaking gibberish. So embarrassing ..haha..watch and laugh 

  

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