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By TROY MUKUPA LUSAKA, ZAMBIA - After six years of being together, Matthew Chikwanda, a renowned film producer, director, and actor, popularly known as Mattwise or Masuzyu, finally took a significant step towards marriage with Cecilia Kwempa, having their traditional pre-marriage ceremony, Chilanga Mulilo, in Chunga, Matero Constituency on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The much-anticipated traditional event brought together prominent figures from Zambia's entertainment industry and philanthropic community, turning it into a star-studded ceremony. Notable attendees included renowned Zambian music act Roberto, award-winning comedian Cosmas Ngandwe, Bana Fyasasa, Binwel Jere, Acacia Mulenga, and Raymond Banda, as well as comedians Dabwiso and Lottie Siame Tondolo, actress Ruth Banja, Soja Bo...

By TROY MUKUPA Renowned Zambian gospel music sensation, Pompi, took to social media to share a harrowing experience that left him shaken but grateful. The celebrated songwriter and performer revealed that he and his brother were involved in a road traffic accident earlier this week. According to Pompi's Facebook post, their car was stationary when a concrete mixer truck collided with them. Despite the severity of the impact, Pompi and his brother escaped unscathed, with the former still managing to attend an important meeting. Pompi attributed their narrow escape to divine intervention, expressing his gratitude and awe at God's faithfulness. "Life is fragile, and we can't take anything for granted," he reflected. "Mulungu sama gona pali iwe daily" – a phrase that translat...

A$AP Rocky's assault trial began on Friday in Los Angeles, where the rapper is accused of firing a gun at a former friend. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted on two felony assault charges in the 2021 incident near a Hollywood hotel. In opening statements on Friday, prosecutors described the rapper as the aggressor and claimed he orchestrated a plan to shoot his childhood friend following a disagreement. The Grammy-nominated hip-hop star, who is also a fashion mogul and the longtime partner of singer Rihanna, has pleaded not guilty and denied the allegations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyHHeOZZJcA The victim, fellow artist and childhood friend Terell Ephron, testified last year that bullets grazed his knuckles when ...

By TROY MUKUPA The Chunga Pa Top community initiative group recently held its highly anticipated Recognition Awards, dubbed 'Night of Excellence', to celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions within the Chunga community. The prestigious event, which took place on January 1, 2025, at the Chunga Complex (Government Farms), recognized and honored individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. The evening's festivities commenced with a keynote address delivered by the distinguished Guest of Honour, Dr. Febian Mumba. Dr. Mumba's address was a highlight of the evening, as he pledged to sponsor 20 grade 7 pupils who passed to grade 8, comprising 10 students with outstanding academic results and 10 students from humble background...