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Biggie Throws in More Twists As Nini, Saga, and Queen Are Evicted From the BBNaija Shine Ya Eye Show

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After an intense week in Big Brother’s house, housemates put aside all grievances to bid farewell to Nini, Saga and Queen. The top four also said ‘goodbye’ to Pere and Angel, who, unknowingly to them, remain housemates for at least one more day.

This Sunday’s eviction started with one of the biggest twists of the season. The host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, announced that Pere had been evicted until he made a turnaround and told viewers it was a twist.

Queen then became the first to realize that her journey to the finals had ended as Ebuka announced she was the ninth housemate to be evicted this season. After a round of hugs, she exited the house.

She later told Ebuka that she was shocked to have been evicted because she came to the house with a winning mindset. About her plans for the future, she said, “I was actually doing a lot.

“Before coming to the Big Brother house, I was already involved with a lot of things – governance, my charity organization, my business and all of that. So, I’m basically going to go back to that.”

She also revealed that she is open to entertainment if it comes, but she is focused on governance.

Next, Ebuka evicted Nini from the house. While on stage, she said that she enjoyed Saga’s company, and he helped her cope throughout the game. Nini also mentioned that she knew he liked her, but she tried to tell him countless times that she only liked him as a friend.

She noted that Saga and her boyfriend are incomparable, and she’ll be going back to her relationship. Answering Ebuka’s ‘what next’ question, Nini said, “Obviously, I own a fashion brand and my other businesses, so that’s what’s next for me.”

Saga followed his house-love out of the game as he became the third housemate to be evicted from the BBNaija house. He told Ebuka he was happy to be out of the house even though he was close to the end. He added that the next thing for him is taking his fitness work to an app instead of just WhatsApp.

He wants to take his art to the next level by tutoring and possibly having a show. He also wants to act and model.

He sums it up as, “everything creative. I’m a creative person, you know.”

Angel was also fake evicted only minutes to the end of the live show. She and Pere were taken to the White Room to continue their game to determine who would make it to the finale.

Big Brother welcomed them and asked them to play a game of trucks and screwdrivers, leaving them with only one winner. The winner gets to walk back into the house as a finalist. The loser will leave the show immediately.

They will only get to play the game when a lightbulb in the room is put on. Pere and Angel must disassemble one toy truck, leaving them with 23 screws and 54 body parts afterwards. They will get visual representations of what the truck should look like when they are through.

They must avoid breaking any of the toy parts or playing when the lightbulb is off. If they go against Biggie’s rules, they may be penalized heavily, as much as losing the game and getting evicted.

Cross, Emmanuel, Liquorose, and WhiteMoney, have safely secured their place in the finals. Ebuka gave them a final word of advice to avoid stepping on any nails as it might end their game but to make sure they enjoy their last week.

As always, he left the finalists with a pidgin proverb, saying, “You know say e no matter as you wan take chop am. Whether na with soup or with sugar, garri still sweet”.

With only one week left in the game, 6 housemates are vying for the grand prize. Monday, 27th September 2021 will reveal the top 5 when one more housemate will be evicted after the ‘double jeopardy’ game between Pere and Angel from 4 pm.

 


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Spotify RADAR Africa Turns the Volume Up on FOLA and Thakzin

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Spotify is turning the spotlight toward the next wave of African music innovators with its latest RADAR Africa picks: Nigerian Afrobeats talent FOLA and South African Afro House DJ and producer Thakzin. As part of Spotify’s ongoing commitment to discovering and amplifying emerging voices across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), RADAR continues to champion boundary-pushing artists shaping the sound of tomorrow.

FOLA, born Folarin Odunlami, first caught attention with his freestyles on social media, quickly making a name for himself with his blend of Afrobeat rhythms and soulful storytelling. His breakout EP What A Feeling, featuring the Bella Shmurda-assisted hit “Who Does That,” laid the foundation for a fast-rising career that now includes collaborations with BNXN, Magixx, and BhadBoi OML. “Looking at where I’m coming from, I see every opportunity as a blessing. So, it’s a blessing to have been selected, just like others before me,” says FOLA. “I want my fans to know that in the midst of all the noise, I made something they could truly connect with, feel and share with those who mean something to them. I want everyone who listens to at the very least, recognise that they’re witnessing the early days of something truly special.”

On the southern tip of the continent, Thakzin’s journey began in Ivory Park, Johannesburg, where early jazz and kwaito influences, plus a deep respect for traditional percussion, shaped his signature sound. With co-signs from Black Coffee and international tastemakers like Laurent Garnier, his genre-defying approach to Afro House, heard in his 2023 anthem “The Magnificent Dance,” is setting global dance floors alight. Following the release of Magnificent Dance, his version of Horns In The Sun by DJ Kent became a viral hit across South Africa and gained global traction, potentially surpassing the success of Magnificent Dance itself. Thakzin’s sound is rooted in African spirituality and healing, inspired by the rhythmic power of traditional drums. Shaped by a musical upbringing and guided by his father, a keyboardist, he blends rich harmonies with percussive elements to create an immersive Afro-house experience. His music evokes emotion, movement, and ancestral energy, anchored in freedom and African expression. In recognition of his role in shaping 3-step, Thakzin was the first cover artist of Spotify’s 3 STEP playlist.

Spotify RADAR isn’t just a platform, it’s a launchpad. It reflects Spotify’s commitment to empowering local artists across SSA and delivering the best listening experience in the region. From Lagos to Johannesburg, RADAR celebrates the diversity of talent on the continent, offering artists equal access to global audiences.

“At Spotify, we believe in the power of African storytelling through music. FOLA and Thakzin are both incredibly unique artists who represent the spirit of RADAR—fresh voices with global potential,” says Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa. “By amplifying their journeys, we hope to inspire more creators across the continent to believe in their vision and reach for bigger stages.”

With FOLA and Thakzin stepping into the spotlight, one thing is clear: Africa’s future sound is already here, and Spotify is where you find it first.


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Paradigm Initiative Applauds Malawi’s Judiciary for Outlawing Criminal Defamation

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Paradigm Initiative (PIN) commends the decision by the High Court of Malawi, sitting as the Constitutional Court (ConCourt), which finds that section 200 of the Penal Code of Malawi, criminalising defamation, is unconstitutional. This follows a unanimous ruling by Justices Chifundo Kachale, Fiona Mwale, and Mzondi Mvula.

The decision by the three-judge bench concludes a case brought by Joshua Chisa Mbele against the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Attorney General, where the latter leveled charges against Mbele for alleged defamatory statements made regarding a public official in Malawi. In his defence, Mbele challenged the constitutionality of section 200 of the Penal Code of Malawi, which criminalised defamation, arguing that this provision infringed the right to freedom of expression as provided for under section 35 of the country’s Constitution, as well as running counter to Malawi’s obligations under regional and international human rights law.

In its commendable ruling, the ConCourt upheld the right to freedom of expression enshrined in the Malawian Constitution and described the punishment of imprisonment, as outlined in Section 200 of the Malawi Penal Code, as having a “chilling effect on public discourse and democratic participation.” In a ruling delivered on July 16th, 2025, the court said it did not find Section 200 of the Malawi Penal Code reasonable or necessary in light of the civil remedies available to deal with defamation.

PIN celebrates this win, having expressed concerns in the past over Malawi’s repressive laws through the Londa report on the state of digital rights and inclusion in Malawi and a joint advocacy statement calling for the repeal of laws infringing on freedom of expression.

PIN hopes that this decision will stir the legislature in Malawi to repeal laws that have a bearing on freedom of expression such as the Electronic Transactions and Cybersecurity Act 2016, which is increasingly being deployed as a weapon to criminalise freedom of expression and media freedom in Malawi with broad provisions such as section 87 that criminalises publication of offensive communications and an overly broad section 91 of the Act (prohibiting cyber spamming) which has been used to target individuals for insulting the President.

Acknowledging the judiciary’s vital role in promoting fundamental rights and freedoms and ensuring that repressive laws are outlawed, PIN applauds the progressive decision. The Malawi judiciary has demonstrated this leadership with a landmark case that can lead to further legislative reforms in Malawi and inspire other African judiciaries to adopt a human rights-based approach to adjudicating over such cases.


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Canal+ Clears Final Hurdle to Acquire South Africa’s MultiChoice

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France’s Canal+ said Wednesday it had cleared the final regulatory hurdle for the buyout of Africa’s largest pay TV enterprise, MultiChoice, and further expand its footprint on the continent.

The company said in a statement that the South African Competition Tribunal had given its approval for Canal+ to acquire the approximately 55 per cent of MultiChoice shares it does not already own.

The approval “clears the way for us to conclude the transaction in line with our previously communicated timeline” by October 8 at the latest, Canal+ chief executive Maxime Saada said in a statement.

“I’m excited about the potential this transaction unlocks for all stakeholders… the combined Group will benefit from enhanced scale, greater exposure to high-growth markets and the ability to deliver meaningful synergies,” he added.

Canal+ is present in 25 African countries through 16 subsidiaries and has eight million subscribers, according to the French group.

MultiChoice operates in 50 countries across sub-Saharan Africa and has 14.5 million subscribers, it says. It includes Africa’s premier sports broadcaster, SuperSport, and the DStv satellite television service.

“It is a hugely positive step forward in our journey to bring together two iconic media and entertainment companies and create a true champion for Africa,” Saada said about combining Canal+’s French language offerings with the English and Portuguese content on MultiChoice.

Canal+ hopes that the acquisition will allow it to grow to 50 to 100 million subscribers in a few years, from 27 million currently.

The mandatory share offer of 125 rand (6 euros) per share values MultiChoice values the company at $3.0 billion (2.6 billion euros).

The approval came with several public-interest conditions worth about 26 billion rand over three years and keeping MultiChoice’s headquarters in South Africa. Shares in Canal+ climbed 1.3 per cent in trading in London, and are up 12.8 per cent this year.

 


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