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Morocco World
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
South Africa vs Nigeria: When, How to Watch U20 AFCON Semifinals
Rabat – Nigeria and South Africa will meet today in the semi-final match of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), racing for a spot in the final which will take place this upcoming Sunday. The match will take place at 4 p.m. Moroccan time, and fans can watch the decisive game on CAF TV, Startimes, and DSTV. Nigeria's head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, is confident in his squad. 'We're now relaxed after securing qualification for the World Cup,' Zubairu said in a pre-match conference, noting that the players can now focus fully on the U20 AFCON title. 'We've studied South Africa well. I watched their game against DR Congo. They're physical, well-organized and dangerous on the counter—but we believe we have what it takes to win,' he said. The winner of today's game will meet either Egypt or Morocco on Sunday. Morocco is playing against Egypt today at 7 p.m. Moroccan time. South Africa has also booked its place at the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup. They secured three wins at the U20 AFCON tournament, with this being their fifth appearance in the semifinals – a feat they also reached in 1997, 2009, 2017, and 2019. Nigeria, meanwhile, marks its 17th appearance in the semi-finals this year. They previously reached the final of the tournament in several occasions, including in 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2011, and 2015. Tags: 2023 AFCON2025 afcon
The Citizen
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Bold and delicious: Big Zuu is redefining food TV
Big Zuu blends culture and cuisine from Big Eats to Mecca. His latest show continues to carry the torch. Big Zuu is one of food television's hottest tickets right now. From the highly successful BBC series Big Eats to his culinary pilgrimage to Mecca, he has redefined what it means to mix food, culture and entertainment. Whether he's cooking for celebrities, spitting bars or taking audiences on a global flavour journey, his infectious persona and seemingly boundless energy make every show he leads a must-watch. Big Zuu's 12 Dishes in 12 Hours is his latest mega-eat show and will be airing on BBC Lifestyle on DSTV from 18 February. The show features Zuu and an all-star lineup of guests, including Oti Mabuse, as they race through Europe to uncover the best local delicacies each city has to offer. With just 12 hours to devour 12 dishes, Zuu gets to grips with street food, fine dining and hidden gems. ALSO READ: Apple TV's The Studio satire satisfies The eternal appeal of food shows, why do you think this is so? People love watching food, it's eye-catching, interesting, and inspiring. It makes you want to try different things. I'm addicted to food shows. My favourites are Anthony Bourdain, Action Bronson, Mark Wiens, and Gordon Ramsay. I grew up watching people eat, and it made me want to eat more. In my house, we had a ritual—we couldn't eat unless we watched someone else eat first! The kitchen can be a hair-raising place. What does it mean to you? I think it's the heart of your house. A lot of people spend time in their living room, but for me, it's the opposite. The kitchen is where people get their food, grab a snack, have a drink—it's where the magic happens. How would you describe your humour? I'm very random and also off the cuff. I don't like offending people—I don't think humour should come from making someone feel bad. I like to say things that people don't expect. My comedy is feel-good. I make a lot of feel-good comedy. Who was the most intimidating person you've ever cooked for, and why? Probably Jimmy Carr. He was the first guest we ever had on Big Eats, and I remember feeling so intimidated interviewing and cooking for him. He's a massive comedian, very famous. But after Jimmy, I was like, 'Okay, if I can handle him, everyone else is easy.' Mecca, the Umrah, and Arabic food. Share with us your love of the flavours of the Middle East. What makes it enticing? I've been very blessed to visit different parts of the Middle East, whether it's the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Lebanon. Having Lebanese heritage means I grew up with incredible Middle Eastern food. The people are beautiful, and their culture is all about giving, sharing, and hospitality. There's a reason why it's so connected to Africa as well—it's all about generosity and warmth, which is what I love about the Middle East. Who truly invented baklava? The Greeks, the Lebanese or the Turkish? I'm always going to say the Lebanese! I don't know the actual history, but even if the Lebanese didn't create it, we still do it the best. What do you attribute the success of 'Big Eats' to? It's had such a long run. It was a format no one had ever seen before, three brothers from the hood cooking for famous people in a food truck in England. It didn't make sense, and we were fish out of water. We had no idea what we were doing, but we had fun, and we showed our love for food. The British viewers connected with that. We were lucky to receive a lot of accolades, and Big Eats opened doors for me… We started in 2019, and years later, we're still going strong. When you're at home, what do you cook for yourself? Yesterday, I made sweet chilli chicken tenders, a pasta bake and an apple crumble. I cook a lot of random stuff, but it's always very morish food that gives you high cholesterol! My go-to is macaroni and cheese with wings. Tell us about your music career. You've released an album called Navigating and the single that preceded that, Uncontrollable, a few years ago… I've got a new album coming out on 7 March with my guy, Capo Lee. It is a collaboration album. I'm always dropping new singles. Music is my love. I started when I was 19, so I'm 10 years deep in the game. I was lucky that my music took me across the world and gave me incredible opportunities. But no matter what, music is my passion, and I always spit bars. That's what we call it — we spit bars. You also participated in Celebrity Bear Hunt. How was that? Mental! No spoilers, but I did very well on the show. It's only been out for less than a week, and I've received so much love and appreciation. I never thought it would do this well, but it has, and I'm very thankful. NOW READ: The Rookie' is no amateur of a show
The Citizen
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Muzi says being a fixer for David Blaine in South Africa was ‘wild'
Musician Muzi never imagined he would moonlight as a fixer for illusionist David Blane's new show. He said it was incredible. He's collaborated with some of music's biggest stars, played festivals around the world and Muzi's growing musical clout, artistry and popularity keeps nudging his career to superstardom. Never in his wildest dreams did he think that his career would take a quick segue as fixer and guide to David Blaine, illusionist and endurance artist extraordinaire. One minute Muzi was in the recording studio, the next he was hanging out with Blaine as he prepared to hang out with a pit of black mambas. 'I used to watch David Blaine on DSTV and on SABC3, back in the day,' Muzi said. 'To have been part of something like this? Wild.' Blaine's new National Geographic series, David Blaine: Do Not Attempt, is six episodes of daredevil-meets-documentary that's on National Geographic and Disney+. Shot in places as far-flung as Brazil, Japan, the Arctic and, of course, South Africa, the show takes viewers into extreme rituals, physical endurance feats and near-supernatural moments of human ability. And in the South African episode, it's Muzi's hand on the wheel. 'Being part of this was wild' 'The producers were fans of my music,' he said. 'So, when they were planning to shoot here, we started talking. I ended up suggesting places they could film, and next thing, I'm part of the team.' Muzi said his role was as a kind of cultural compass, helping guide the production team to locations and experiences that weren't just visually powerful, but spiritually resonant. Think local (car) spinners, wild game reserves, and ceremonies that aren't usually listed on TripAdvisor. 'They had their own fixers, but for a few of the locations, I got to be involved.' While being credited as both fixer and featured artist might be a first, Muzi is no stranger to global crossover. The Empangeni-born producer, songwriter and performer has played festival stages across continents, spent two years apprenticing Berlin's synth culture, and collaborated with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin three times. 'That was big for me,' he said. 'We've done songs together, I've remixed for them, and we even won three Loeries last year for the Allan Gray ad that used our track.' ALSO READ: Apple TV's The Studio satire satisfies Musically, Muzi shared his love of mashing up traditional Zulu spirituality with the high fidelity of electronic music. 'I hear visuals when I work,' he said. 'It's very much traditional ceremony, spiritual stuff but through a house and techno lens.' In short, dance music with depth. Not designed for trends, instead, it's setting them. 'I'm from here. This is the sound from here. But it travels,' he said. Sensory creative cues His creative cues are often sensory, too. Muzi said he is a visual thinker. 'Rain. A good film. A walk. I like being in the moment, paying attention to little things. I write it all down, even if it doesn't make sense yet. Eventually it does.' He records his music at home and then polishes it off at Flame Studios on Constitutional Hill. This is where he wrote the tracks that also made it to the soundtrack of Do Not Attempt. 'Once they were done filming, we asked about the soundtrack,' he said. 'We sent over my whole catalogue, and they chose three tracks. So, I'm on the soundtrack too.' As for Blaine, Muzi described him not as a magician, but as a master. 'He was so open to learning. No ego. Even when we were with black mambas and he had to lower his heart rate to avoid a bite, he did it. I got to see in real time what discipline looks like. I felt like I was in 50/50 or on Bear Grylls,' he said. 'Except this time, it was real life. And I was part of it.' Muzi's currently in studio Muzi is presently in the studio creating. 'I feel like the material I am working on may result in an album,' he said. He also has some dream collaborations he hopes to realise. 'Missy Elliott. Always Missy. I am a huge fan. I'd love to work with Culoe De Song. And there are amazing artists across the continent. I just did something with Blinky Bill in Kenya. There are these Zawose Queens from Tanzania, Super Jazz Club in Ghana. There's a lot happening in Africa and many artists I would like to work with.' NOW READ: U2's 'How to Reassemble an Atomic Bomb' is a satisfying throwback
News24
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Women For Change calls for Moja Love to cancel Isencane Lengane
When Thando and Siyacela first appeared on South African television, they were teenage newlyweds with little understanding of marriage's challenges. The show initially sparked public outcry, with viewers urging the young couple to prioritize their education rather than matrimony. Years later, what began as a controversial television program has evolved into something more disturbing. Their relationship, documented for audiences to see, has deteriorated significantly. What viewers now see is a marriage characterised by toxic interactions and what many describe as abusive behavior. Women for Change, an organisation dedicated to protecting women's rights and combating gender-based violence, has called for the cancellation of Moja Love's reality TV show "Isencane Lengane". Isencane Lengane follows the lives of young couple Thando and Siyacela as they navigate married life. The show has gained popularity for its depiction of traditional child marriage but has increasingly drawn criticism for showcasing what many view as toxic relationship dynamics. Viewers have witnessed numerous troubling incidents of what appears to be emotional and verbal abuse within the young couple's a strongly-worded statement, Women for Change condemned the program. "For far too long, South Africans have witnessed the devastating impact of gender-based violence and domestic abuse in their communities. Yet the reality TV show on DSTV's channel Moja Love 'Isencane Lengane' continues to exploit this reality for entertainment value, turning deeply troubling instances of emotional and verbal abuse into content for profit and clicks. This is not just irresponsible, it is dangerous." The organisation argues that broadcasting such content without appropriate intervention normalises abuse and sends a harmful message that such behavior is acceptable if it attracts viewers. Read more | My Story | 'Leave him and go where?' - Isencane Lengane's Thando on her marriage This isn't the first time the show has faced official scrutiny. In 2023, the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) fined Moja Love R50,000 for airing an episode that depicted domestic violence. While the channel was later cleared of charges of inciting violence and hatred, Women for Change believes the fine itself "speaks volumes about the harm caused" by the program. "In a country where women and children are raped, beaten, and killed every day, this kind of programming is not only tone-deaf, it is a betrayal of every victim and survivor," the statement continued. The organization is demanding that Moja Love "take immediate action to discontinue the TV show 'Isencane Lengane' due to its dangerous portrayal of abuse and toxic relationships." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Women For Change (@womenforchangesa)
