SA rapper Sho Madjozi has taken fresh shots at rival Burna Boy, saying she is not intimidated by the Nigerian star.

The pair squared off in the Best International Act category at the BET Awards on Monday, but the awards were overshadowed by claims that Burna had allegedly asked for Sho’s remix to be pulled from streaming services.

Speaking on her decision to “out” the rapper on Twitter, Sho told YFM’s Scoop Makhathini and Bontle Modiselle that she was not intimidated by the rapper.“I know that, like, he is a bully. It is that thing of gatekeeping in this industry, as if there can only be one African superstar on a global platform. I don’t believe in that at all, there is enough space for everyone”.

She claimed that not even Burna’s team trusted him to tweet for himself, and said that all her tweets were 100% authentic.

“They don’t even let him tweet for himself because they know how he is. Everything you see about me out there is me. I write it. I stand for what I stand for and I will always say things how they are. At the end of the day, I am not scared of anyone. They are a person, I am a person. Just because you are on an international level, so are we.”Sho claimed in a long Twitter thread last week that Burna and his label were allegedly responsible for taking down a remix of Stormzy’s Own It, in which she was featured.

“For those asking where the Own It remix is, after I got nominated alongside him for BET Best International Act, Burna Boy asked Stormzy’s team to take down the song immediately. Song was out for a whole month before that, no problem.”

She added that the song was taken down just after it was announced she would go up against Burna Boy, Stormzy and other male international artists at the BET Awards.

Sadly, Sho lost out to Burna at the awards.

Socialite and actor Mohale Motaung-Mhlongo has joined the cast of MTV Shuga digital series.

This series is in partnership with UNITAID, the United Nations’ Every Woman Every Child Partnership, MTV Staying Alive Foundation and MTV Base reveal additional cast members to the diverse African cast of the self-shot 65-part miniseries which aims to raise awareness in the global fight to flatten Covid-19.

Following the announcement of several familiar faces from various seasons across the years including Timini Egbuson (Tobi), Nick Mutuma (Leo), Tomiwa Tegbe (Wasiu), Jemima Osunde (Leila), Lerato Walaza (Zamo), Mohau Cele (Bongi), Ange Eric N’Guessan (Daniel)and several other notable characters, the expansion of the MTV Shuga family has been announced.Mohale Motaung-Mhlongo (Odirile) returns as a much-needed shoulder for Bongi to lean on. Nomalanga Shozi, new to the MTV Shuga family, plays Mbali, a lively lady who carries the pulse of Jozi’s music and entertainment industry while Oros Mampofu plays Kabelo, Dineo’s troublesome boyfriend.

Set in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Cote D’Ivoire during the height of the Covid-19 outbreak, MTV Shuga Alone Together depicts every aspect of life during this pandemic and educates viewers across the world about how practising hygienic habits, social distancing and self-isolation are critical to fighting the spread of the coronavirus.

MTV Shuga, a multiplatform edutainment campaign, has used pop culture, trending music and youthful storytelling to change behaviours for over a decade. A 2017 study by the World Bank proved that viewers of the television drama were twice as likely to test for HIV – while the show’s storylines, touching on gender-based violence, TB prevention and safe sex, have educated a growing fanbase across the world since the show debuted in Kenya in 2009.MTV Shuga Alone Together saw cast members from Kenya, Côte D’Ivoire, Nigeria and South Africa starring in the same season for the first time.

Speaking about the new cast members, Georgia Arnold, Executive Director at MTV Staying Alive Foundation and Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility, at ViacomCBS Networks International, said, “MTV Shuga has always believed in educating young audiences and engaging them on real issues.

The new cast members will elevate the series and we are grateful to see the impact of the storylines. In particular, Oros Mampofu has a hugely important role to play as ‘Kabelo’, the violent boyfriend of Dineo – this is such a crucial storyline during a time where GBV is unfortunately prevalent in society.”

Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager of ViacomCBS Networks Africa, is proud of the additions that MTV Shuga has made: “There has never been a more important time than now to make a stand for education, empowerment and positive behavioural shifts in communities. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought significant societal challenges and the cast play a pivotal role in shining a light on crucial conversations that drive positive social impact.”

Catch the new episodes on Facebook and YouTube on Mondays at 9pm.

There’s no denying that The Queen’s Brutus remains the most-loved TV uncle, but fans of the telenovela have come to realise that he’s a horrible father as his relationship with Dingane goes down the drain.It looked like Brutus and his son were beginning to form a real bond there for a minute or so, but since Shaka’s resurrection the little progress they made has gone down the sewer.The interactions this week alone has shown that Brutus has no desire to be a good father, at least not to anyone who isn’t Shaka.
Not only has he been pushing Dingane and all his attempts to mend their relationship away, but said some pretty hurtful things with no intention to take them back.

Fans were quickly reminded of how Brutus treated his now dead on-screen son, Bheki, and how he seemed remorseful after Bheki was gone. They wondered why he wasn’t seizing the opportunity to redeem himself as a father to Dingane.

Most were heartbroken at his epic fail at fatherhood, and while everyone loves malume Brutus, it is clear that nobody loves Baba Brutus.

Known for his PR work for rap superstar Kwesta, he worked for Sony Music and leaves behind his wife and child. News of Pheko Kgengoe’s passing was met by great sadness from the entertainment industry on Tuesday.

Twitter was flooded by the news that the public relations extraordinaire, event manager and music promoter, who launched the careers of stars such as Kabomo, had died from the coronavirus.Know for his PR work for rap superstar Kwesta, he worked for Sony Music which launched his career, and he leaves behind his wife and child.Sony Music public relations representative Lwazi Zondo was in tears when she spoke to The Citizen.

As she found out the news on Tuesday morning, she said she was deeply saddened by Pheko’s loss and that the industry had lost a PR giant.“Pheko was an amazing guy, I learned everything to do with PR from him. He called every day, every problem I had he help me out. If I had any problem getting celebrity contacts, he would gladly assist me, he would always share.

It’s so unbelievably sad, I worked so closely with him. I want us to remember him for his bright smile, the joy he brought, one of the happiest people in the world. Because of him, I made it through my first SAMAs and he built the music brand that we now see with Kwesta today.Artist and musician Kabomo said: “#AllThingsGrey when people thought my sound was weird, and he somehow was able to push it till it was a number 1 record. I have him to thank for my music career. Love and many thanks my brother. You will be missed. R.I.P.Manager of multiple local hip artists Refiloe Ramogase tweeted: “Wow! I am so saddened. Man, you had such go after leaving Sony, and going on your own, you blossomed and realised so much of your potential. I am so sad because you are leaving behind such a young child. Rest easy Papa. You’ll be missed.”

Dj Clive Smith said: “Covid-19 has hit home, I’m speechless! #RIPPheko.

Despite the ongoing pandemic crisis, June was for sure still the fitness bunny, Sbahle Mpisane‘s special month as she got to celebrate her 27th year on the 18th of June. On the day, she had nothing much to say but just captioned, ‘18 JUNE 1993‘.As her birthday month comes to an end, she has shared a little clip on Instagram of herself doing a little twerk in slow motion. It is a video which she has said to bid farewell to the month of June. ‘Always be careful when you follow the masses. Sometimes the m is silent. Good Morning. A young farewell to my birthday month #June‘, she wrote.A lot of her fans and followers in the comment section couldn’t help but just admire the gifted behind of the bunny.