It is another week of explosive entertainment. It’s the weekly Catch up with Guardian Life.
We have curated some of the best stories that you may have missed during the week for your enjoyment.
Justin and Hailey Beiber are expecting their first child.
Pop star Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey, have shared delightful news with their fans worldwide. They’re expecting their first child.
The couple, who married in September 2018, took to social media to announce their pregnancy. They also shared photos showcasing Hailey Bieber’s growing baby bump and their vow renewal in Hawaii.
The couple has always been open about their desire to start a family. Hailey told The Sunday Times, “I want kids so bad, but I get scared.
It’s enough that people say things about my husband or my friends. I can’t imagine having to confront people saying things about a child.”
Netflix sees Africa as a rich source of unique stories.
Here, Guardian Life weekly Catch Up talks about Online streaming giant Netflix, It is investing in Africa to help new talent emerge and to tell stories that make an impact locally and also resonate with audiences abroad.
Well-crafted local stories are “a major opportunity”, Netflix’s Africa and Middle East content vice president Ben Amadasun told AFP, on the sidelines of the Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa in Botswana capital Gaborone.
Increased investment in local content creation by international players is key for local industries to flourish, he said.
People in and from Africa “deserve to see themselves, their lives, their cultures, their languages, and their countries reflected on screen.”
Tems first album to be released on June 7th
Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has announced the release date for her highly anticipated album, Born in the Wild.
The album is set to drop on June 7th. In a heartfelt message to her fans, she expressed her gratitude and excitement. “This is my most special moment.
Everything I have, I put into this. Thank you all so much for believing in me,” she said.
Tems, born Temilade Openiyi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer known for her unique musical style.
Her music is a blend of Alternative R&B and Afrobeats, which sets her apart from many artists within the Nigerian music scene.
Davido threatens to quit music after his next album
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Davido has teased that he will quit music after the release of his next album.
In a post on X, the singer said, “Yall niggas want me out of the game that bad?? Oya after the next album, I will not do again. So una fit get peace.” The singer had previously revealed that the industry had always been unwelcoming to him, but he loved the effect of his presence in the music industry.
This happened after the singer came under fire with various accusations, including the failure to pay his song producers.
Napji accused him of not fulfilling his promise, a claim the musician debunked.
