Weekdays at 22:00 on AfricaMagic Entertainment, DStv Channel 151

Isidingo was created by Gray Hofmeyr and premiered on in July 1998. Labelled as ‘One Nation Viewing’, Isidingo very quickly became a favourite with viewers across the spectrum.

Isidingo explores the lives of the inhabitants of Horizon Deep, and their wealthier counterparts at OnTV! – a television station that moved from Johannesburg to The Deep. The newcomers, the Sibeko family – owners of the first mining project of its kind in Africa, the Ultra Deep project – are not spared any scrutiny.

The village includes people from all walks of life – from lowly mine shaft workers to wealthy executives – and serves as a reflection of South Africa in the new millennium.

The characters and story lines deal with the social and personal issues affecting ordinary people daily – such as heartache, fear, love, failure and triumph. These stories take place on Horizon Deep, Sibeko Gold, The Duncan Hotel, the glamourous surroundings of OnTV! and the Bokamoso game farm.

With over 3000 episodes in the bag (and many more to come), Isidingo continues to be the Africa’s top daily drama.

Braam surprises Cherel with his divorce proposal. Eddie goes all out to try and solve Priya’s gun dilemma.

Weekdays at 21:30 on AfricaMagic Entertainment, DStv Channel 128.

The backdrop of Generations is the advertising industry, with a storyline that celebrates the dreams and aspirations of South Africans.

As with all successful soaps, rivalry, treachery and blackmail between siblings, friends and foes abound, and makes Generations one of the most forceful dramas of its time.

Suspense, intrigue and tension are the order of the day as the plot unfolds and romance influences relationships between warring parties.

Generations shows how people are making a success of their lives under sometimes challenging circumstances while also dealing with family issues, love and relationships.

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Sankey gets a visit and accusations from Harriet.

Sheila finds herself enlisting Philips help against Yahimba.

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African Global Deejay Awards (AGDA): Kenya’s contingent of DJ’s took to the decks for the nominees’ party for the AGDA. We were there to witness exactly why these guys and gals were picked to represent.

Jokate Channel O VJ: She is a woman who has everything; talent, beauty, brains, you name it. Yet, what we discovered is that Jokate is a down to earth girl, with so much passion for life.

Tribe Pop up Shop: Anything recycled was the theme for this month’s edition of the tribe hotel’s pop up shop, and we got up close and personal with some of the designers behind Kenya’s new wave of eco-friendly fashion.

Fabiani Fashion Show: Catwalks and runways have mostly been about the ladies. But for one designer in South Africa, it is a different story altogether.

Also Featured:

African Headlines: We start the show with the days entertainment headlines.

Star Profile: Find out what Lomwe former BBA Amplified housemate Lomwe has been up to since leaving the house.

Celeb spotting: We’re out and about to see who’s up to what in Tinsel Town.

International Headlines: Be in the know of what’s keeping your favourite celebs busy.

Business Profile: We get some inspiration from business woman Nonhlanhla Matshazi.

Celeb Cam: We have a blast with Mi Casa when they were in Zimbabwe recently for the HIFA Festival.

Wacky News: The wacky news is sure to get you cracking up!

African Movie EPK: Latest comedy blockbuster Blitz Patrollie has a star studded line up that will surely see cinema’s across South Africa full to capacity!

Music Video: We play out with Double Woaza by Zues and Lomwe.

The event celebrates Nigerian music with cross country dates and brings to the stage some of Nigeria’s finest music acts with no discrimination to genre.

Last year’s event was tagged “Nigeria Rocks” and music lovers witnessed eclectic performances from the likes of Flavour, J Martins and 9ice.

It also featured rap acts, MI and Naeto C, former MoHits Topnotch acts, D’banj and Wande Coal, fuji act Obesere, music divas, Tiwa Savage, Waje and Omawumi.

AfroPop legend 2face was a headline act last year as the stars toured Lagos, Ibadan, Akwa Ibom, Abakaliki, Markurdi and five other cities.

The line-up of performers for this year’s Star Trek will be unveiled on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Fingers are crossed as to who will take part in the music tour.

By Laura Walubengo

Tune in to Mashariki Mix tonight (21 May) to get a glimpse into the life of Greek actor and producer Alexandros Konstantaras, who can also boast being married to former Tinsel star Lizz Njagah.

The quirky movie maker has shot several films for and with his wife, and together they now run a production house called Historia Films.

The funny man has told us that though a baby is always welcome, the couple is not actively planning for it.

“A baby is always welcome. It will be a great company to Chura K (our pet terrapin). But we don’t believe in planning. We take it as it goes. And at the moment the way we are getting ourselves busy, I have a feeling that the stork won’t arrive anytime soon. But you never know the stork may surprise us,” he said.

Before he got married, Alex got a recipe from his mother to help him mix business with pleasure. He says that so far it seems to be working, and though it’s a secret he is willing to share it with us.

The secret recipe is:

1 cup consideration
2 cups praise
2 tablespoons of talent
1 small pinch of drama
1 teaspoon contentment
2 gallons of patience
2 tablespoons flattery
1 cup encouragement
1 dash of faith and trust

Blend well. Sweeten with generous portions of love. Keep warm with a steady flame of passion. Serves 2.

For more on Alexandros, catch up with him on Mashariki Mix on tonight at 21:00 on AfricaMagic Entertainment.

On Sunday 26 May, the Big Brother launch show will come alive when multiple award-winning musicians from Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa take centre stage. The big night will also see 28 new housemates being revealed to audiences in over 50 African countries for Season 8 of Big Brother Africa titled The Chase.

With the live show screening from 19:00 CAT on AfricaMagic, AfricaMagic Entertainment, AfricaMagic World as well as on DStv channel 197 and 198, audiences can look forward to sassy and upbeat tunes from Kenya’s very own award winner, STL. Boasting hit songs such as Take My Time, Hula Hoop, Bad as I Wanna Be, the singer, songwriter and rapper, promises to deliver an unforgettable and lasting performance with her distinct pop, soul and rap sound.

Hailing from Nigeria, musical heavy weights Don Jazzy, D’ Prince and Wande Coal are also set to grab audiences with their energetic and charming personas. Multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter and musician Don Jazzy, will join D’ Prince and Wande Coal on stage for their collaborative performance. These chart-topping hitmakers from Mavin Records are best known for songs such as I like What I See, Bumper 2 Bumper and Who Born the Maga. The continent can expect a sensational performance that will ignite the Big Brother live show stage.

Last but not least, one of South Africa’s leading Afro Pop music groups, Mafikizolo will also serenade audiences with their soulful and rhythmic tunes on the big launch night. With several albums and awards under their belt, the duo has brought fans  dance-floor-filling hits such as Sibongile, Ndihamba Nawe, Nisixoshelani and most recently Khona. Their performance on the Big Brother stage is sure to spark dance moves, reminding audiences why the group remain pioneers in their field with musical experience spanning over 15 years.

The line-up will also include a slot for some comic relief from Kenyan stand-up comedian Daniel Ndambuki, popularly known as Churchill. The highly talented entertainer has also become a household name with his TV show Churchill Live.

In addition to the live broadcast of the launch show, the show will also be streamed live to audiences across Africa on the Big Brother website, www.bigbrotherafrica.com. All you need to access the live stream is a personal computer and internet connection.

With less than a week to go, be sure not to miss the jam packed, highly anticipated Brother Africa: The Chase live launch show. Thereafter Africa’s biggest reality series will be screened live for 91 days, 24/7 on DStv channels 197 and 198 while GOtv audiences will be able to see highlights on AfricaMagic World.

By Ameyaw Debrah

Are they, are they not? Well no one is ever sure with the man they call Jim Iyke.

The rumoured love affair between the Unscripted star and top actress Nadia Buari might not be just a rumour, after all.

Things took an interesting turn over the weekend when the two were spotted together at the Ghana Music Awards in Accra.

The couple arrived holding hands and tried to avoid the paparazzi’s cameras.

Find out more about the mysterious man by tuning in to Jim Iyke: Unscripted on AfricaMagic Entertainment, Thursday nights at 21:00.