'Some may say it’s prostitution but I was hustling' - Zodwa Wabantu reflects on her past

“Growing up people always told me I would be nothing. I know what I am here for. I knew I had ‘something’ but I didn’t think it would be this big.”

It’s still unbelievable to Zodwa Rebecca Libram that she’s become a household name across Africa. At the beginning of the year‚ she was working at a debt collection company and getting money after performing at clubs.

“I was raped by Brickz”- Ntsiki Mazwai

Controversial poet Ntsiki Mazwai has taken to Twitter on Friday morning to announce that she had also suffered sexual violence at the hands of kwaito star and convicted rapist, Bricks

Using #BreakTheSilence, Mazwai tweeted: "I was also raped by Brickz".

While some commended her for breaking the silence, others  questioned her motive, asking her why is she only coming out now, Mazwai said society is the only reason women don't report rape.

She tweeted: "I see all these men coming to my TL trying to make me feel like a dirty liar...it's so deep."

Cici Is Back On Track!

Award winning Busisiwe Twala, well-known by her stage name Cici is said to have made a full recovery after suffering from domestic abuse injuries at the hands of his ex who is a self proclaimed Kwaito King Arthur Mafokate.

2017 MTV Europe Music Awards nominees

2017 MTV Europe Music Awards nominees

And the nominees for the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards are:

Best African Act

Babes Wodumo (South Africa)

Nasty C (South Africa)

Wizkid (Nigeria)

Davido (Nigeria)

Thembi Seete making 40 look chic & Red carpet fashion made elegant

Written By : Bongumusa Dhlamini

Musician turned actress Thembi turned the big 40 recently and I’m proud to say 40 has never looked this good. 

The entertainer who has been a household name since the days of Boom Shaka embodies the definition of a true star.

 We can certainly say with looks like that we look forward to seeing her on our screens for a further 20 years geez with those looks she gives 29 year olds a run for their money.

In other stories

Mzansi’s red carpet scene has been turned inside out by stylish men who are showing the ladies how it’s done on the fashion front. 

Celebrities like Kat Sinavasan, Top Billings Chris Jafta, “Mfundisi Bae” Kay Sibiya, Nkuli M, Solo, Uzalo’s Ntokozo Dlamini, Maps Maponyane and even AKA are providing us with all the eye candy and fashion hits that we love to see. Abashwe 2017 is the time guys to step up and make a statement.

Queen B* slays in all directions

Bongumusa Dhlamini

So you thought you knew Bonang, I bet you had no idea that she had Author under her belt of achievements. 

Fans of Queen B* will be thrilled to know that she is soon to release her book this year. Matheba whose star just keeps on rising has done it all, we know her hustle and would willingly take down tips on how to be the powerhouse brand that she is. 

She said that the book is inspirational and that it was difficult for her to put her soul on paper but hopes that we will enjoy her work, talk about empowering future moguls.

Ricky Rick Exits Mabala Noise

Written by : Bongumusa Dhlamini

In a dramatic turn of events rapper Ricky Rick parted ways with record label Mabala Noise. The style icon claimed that the future of his family and himself was being threatened this lead to his resignation.

 Mabala Noise spokesperson Mhlo Gumede said that he was not aware of Ricky’s decision to leave the label. A tweet that was basically a slap on the face was posted on Reggie’s Mabala Noise Boss twitter account, even though no names were mentioned, the rapper must be feeling the sting of it.