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| SEPTEMBER ISSUE star Magazine Contents 06 19 Hawks move swiftly to More freeze Sam Mshengu’s $10 drama For million assets ghetto rapper 12 NICKI MINAJ RETIRES 42 TIWA SAVAGE 14 TOP 10 RICHEST AFRICA ARTISTS 48 CASSPER GETS US RADIO ACCLAMATION 23 2 FACE UPS TEMPO 50 NDLOVU CHOIR SHUTS DOWN AIR PORT 29 THE RISE OF ANITA HAWKINS 55 KEVIN HART’S EXTORTION SCANDAL 35 MEET SIWELA MASOGA 56 CHARLES BRONSON MAKING PROGRESS w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 3

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| SEPTEMBER ISSUE Editor’s Note Depression in women is very common. In fact, women are twice as likely to develop clinical depres- sion as men. Up to one in four women is likely to have an episode of major depression at some point in life. Unfortunately, nearly two-thirds do not get the help they need. Some experts believe that the increased chance of depression in women may be related to changes in hormone levels that occur throughout a woman’s life. These changes are evident during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, as well as after giving birth or experiencing a miscarriage. Similar case is Zinhle Maditla 24, who was handed down 4 life prison te`rms for killing her 4 children by rat poison. She have received public sympathy for being de- pressed and didn’t know what she was doing at the time. Whatever the case is, the young mother is set to spend the rest of her life behind bars. The biggest question is, are we doing enough to ensuring our youth especially young girls gets the necessary support they need to overcome this deadly dieses called depression? Let me not spoil your read, untill next time. Cindy Bossman w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 5

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE THE TEAM Editor Charles Rukuni Head of communication Onibiyo Bola Olajuwon Cindy Bossmann Issa Dasilva Sikiti Elsje Silve E- [email protected] Subhra De Maitri Suvajit Banerjee Sales Executive Deputy Editor Contributors Davin Chetty Margaret Mantoa Luv Kalarwal, Shruti Kaushik, Managing Director Lifestyle Editor Deepak Agrawal, Sandeep Kumar Khanyisile Desiree Nkosi Femi Ademusa Graphic Publisher Fashion Editor Tebogo Vambos, Adeoti Adekunle UMEH Media, a member of Quentin Hoffman Art director UMEH Group Limited Senior Researchers Leroy Mahlangu HEAD OFFICE Abid Mohammed, SEO Editor 97 Masingita Village, VK Vinay Alsation Road, Tumelo David Kubu Glen Austin, Journalists/Feature Midrand, writers Photographers Gauteng 1685 Hinamundi Collins, Wendy Robinson, Phumzile Ngcatshe, Dean Kruger, contact details Takemore Chikwesa, Kago Monagen Lebogang Molopo, Tel: 011 568 5053 Genevieve Kgafe, Marketing Fax: 086 560 9785 Femi Ademusa, Email: [email protected] Greys Guevarra, Vishal Bansiwal, Web: www.umehgroup.com Margaret Mantoa Nozipho Manzine Copyright: UMEH Media. All rights Reserved. no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronical or mechanical without the prior permission in writing from the publisher or editor. While reasonable precaution have been taken to ensure the accuracy of contents given to the readers, the editor, proprietor and publisher cannot accept responsibility for any damage or inconvenience that may arise therefrom 6 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

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| SEPTEMBER ISSUE crime Hawks move swiftly to freeze Sam Mshengu’s $10 million assets Hawks move swiftly to freeze Sam Mshengu’s $10 million dollar assets By Phumzile Ngcatshe L atest media reports surrounding Emalahleni Magistrates Court on Monday with electronic devices in his hospital bed the Hawks have moved swiftly but the case could not be heard due to an on Wednesday morning. The flamboyant to freeze the assets and bank ac- electricity outage. He is facing charges of tycoon was found with a smuggled laptop counts belonging to controversial fraud, corruption, bribery as he attempted and cellphones when the Hawks raided businessman Sam Mshengu as he is in hos- to bribe the Hawks with an amount of R40 his private hospital room. On behalf of pital in Emalahleni. 000, contravention of immigration among the Hawks, Hangwani Mulaudzi confirmed other charges. that Chabalala was found with electronic It is reported that the move by the elite devices. crime-fighting unit has seen Mshengu’s ce- According to the SowetanLive, the court lebrity circle drying up as he is left to fight heard it was not safe for the suspect to “We have launched the investigations on his battles alone. walk through the corridors in the dark. how the devices got into his room,” Mu- laudzi said. In addition, Mulaudzi stated Latest reports suggest that the Hawks are “Sam started complaining about stomach that they could not divulge the name and closing in very fast on the Mpumalanga ache and an ambulance had to be called to details of the hospital where Mshengu is business tycoon as his business accounts fetch him from the Witbank police holding being kept. are set to be frozen. cell. He was rushed to the local private hospital where he spent a night receiving “We are not going to divulge any informa- This development comes after the famous treatment,” said the source to Sowetan. tion about the hospital where he is kept,” businessman of Sam Holdings was report- he said to the SowetanLive. “A further edly arrested by the Hawks last weekend Mshengu rose to prominence after lead- search to his vehicle uncovered an unli- for allegedly forging his citizenship. Also ing a 72-car convoy of luxury vehicles to censed firearm which was hidden in his known as Sam Chabalala, ‘Mshengu’, was the Durban July a few months ago, but green Mercedes-Benz,” he said. admitted at a private hospital allegedly af- he was bust last Friday by the Hawks for ter complaining of stomach complications. fraudulently acquiring his South African Meanwhile, the case against Chabalala has citizenship. Meanwhile, the SowetanLive been postponed to Friday for a formal bail In addition, Mshengu was supposed to reported that security was tightened at application. have made his first appearance in the the hospital after Chabalala was found 8 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

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| SEPTEMBER ISSUE africa Meghan Markle Prince Harry’s royal African tour begins By Suvajit Banerjee 10 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have ar- They will also interact with the charity engagements in the journey by meeting rived in Cape Town today, with their four mothers2mothers, which work on the Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his wife at month old son Archie, commencing their prevention of transmission of HIV from their legacy foundation. first official tour as a family. The family ar- mothers to the children. The couple have rived in at 10:00 BST on a British Airways brought various gifts that include clothes, In the next phase of the 10 day tour, Har- commercial flight. This is baby Archie’s first books and pens for the families affected ry will move alone to Malawi, Angola, and official overseas trip. by HIV. Botswana where he will look back and pay a tribute to his mother Princess Diana’s Upon their arrival, British High Commis- As per a source, ‘The Duke and Duchess anti-landmine campaign. In Angola, he sioner to South Africa tweeted: “My thanks were inundated with gifts for baby Archie will also spend an evening at a new HALO to higher authorities for laying on perfect from organisations and the general public… Trust de-mining camp. In Malawi he will weather to greet TRH the Duke and Duch- So the duchess decided to bring a number pay tribute to Guardsman Mathew Talbot ess of Sussex in Cape Town this morning.” of his presents to hand on to South African of the Coldstream Guards, who lost his life children and families most in need.” during an anti-poaching patrol. The royal family has chosen to start their trip by visiting the township of Nyanga, The next stop for the couple will be to the He will then reunite with his family in about 20 km (12 miles) from Cape Town, District Six Museum, which was subject South Africa and will conclude the tour which is also known as the country’s “mur- to the forced relocation of 60,000 inhab- with an audience with President Cyril Ra- der capital”. The couple will visit The Jus- itants of various races during Apartheid in maphosa and his wife Dr. Tshepo Motsepe. tice Desk, a group that takes initiative to the 1970s. They will then move ahead to teach self-defence and empowerment to the District Six Homecoming Centre and It is not clear whether baby Archie will vulnerable children who are affected by participate in a community cooking activ- make a public appearance but as per a roy- an environment where violence is an ev- ity. al source, Harry and Megan “hope to in- eryday reality. Meghan is also expected clude Archie at some point in the program.” to speak about the rising violence against On September 25th Harry and Megan women in South Africa at some point. will undertake one of the most awaited w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 11

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE BREAKING NEWS Nicki Minaj retires Nicki Mina j twee ts th at she’ s ret i ri n g to ‘ h ave my family’ By Takemore Chikwesa The chart-topping rapper announced dom of expression. She also canceled her days.” Thursday on Twitter that she “de- appearance at the BET Experience Con- Last year, Minaj released her fourth studio cided to retire & have my family.” cert earlier this year. album “Megatron.” Her announcement comes as a surprise after she recently made a guest appear- She added a note to her followers, asking An American news-based pay television ance on Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl them to “keep reppin me, do it til da death channel (CNN) reached out to Minaj’s rep- Summer.” of me, [x] in the box- cuz ain’t nobody resentatives for verification of this news checkin me” — a reference to her collab- as well as clarification as to whether this In the tweet, Minaj she took a jab at her oration with Alicia Keys on a remix of the means the Grammy-nominated musician, critics and asked her fans to “keep reppin singer’s hit “Girl on Fire.” who is also a producer and actress, will be me, do it til da death of me.” retiring from all her endeavors. Minaj recently told listeners of her “Queen In July, Minaj,36, declared she was pulling Radio” show that she and boyfriend Ken- A representative for Minaj didn’t immedi- out a show in Saudi Arabia to show sup- neth Perry had applied for a marriage ately reply to messages port women’s rights, gay rights and free- license and would be wed in “about 80 12 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

BREAKING NEWS | SEPTEMBER ISSUE “The prosecutor Ntsika Mpolweni had Killer mom Zinhle said during Maditla’s cross-examination Maditla handed that the fact she did not seek any help after poisoning her children indicates that down four life term she wanted the children to die. “These were painful deaths. The children expe- rienced headaches but she did not seek help for them,” By Suvajit Banerjee Z inhle Maditla, the 25 year old Maditla who seemed to be in a physically morse,” mentioned Mathivhithivhi. Mpumalanga woman who was debilitated state in the court was walking After commenting on Madiltla’s actions, convicted for killing her four chil- with difficulty and was seen sobbing and the Judge mentioned “I could not find ex- dren has been sentenced to four life terms hugging her family members after the sen- ceptional reasons which justify a deviation in prison for her crimes. She was arrested tencing was done. One of her relatives was from the prescribed minimum sentence.” on December 30 last year after she handed heard saying to her, “We will always love herself over to the Vosman police station. you.” She wept as she was escorted back The prosecutor Ntsika Mpolweni had said to the holding cells after the end of the during Maditla’s cross-examination that While delivering the sentence in Middel- proceedings. the fact she did not seek any help after burg, Judge Sheila Mphahlele said, “The poisoning her children indicates that she children suffered the most gruesome acts Maditla pleaded leniency on her behalf wanted the children to die. “These were at the hands of their mother, who was sup- before, saying betrayal and heartbreak painful deaths. The children experienced posed to nurture and protect them.” The arising from the actions of her boyfriend, headaches but she did not seek help for Judge further added that the Zinhle Ma- who was also the father of two of the chil- them,” said Mpolweni. ditla showed full intentions of killing the dren, drove her to commit the gruesome children and there were no indications of murders. She also claimed that she had in- Maditla failed to provide any reason as to remorse in her behaviour. tentions of committing suicide after killing why she did not summon an ambulance or her children. even seek help from a neighbour. “The accused betrayed her own children. Having consumed the poison, the children Earlier, Maditla’s legal aid lawyer, Eugine After Maditla’s surrender last year, the did not die immediately… they died long Mathivhithivhi, had asked the court to decomposed bodies of her four children painful deaths. What is mostly disturbing take into account her age and the fact – eight-year-old Minenhle, seven-year- is that these acts took place at their own that she “did not waste the court’s time” old Blessing, three-year-old Shaniqua and home. This place was supposed to be their but pleaded guilty to all the charges and eleven-month-old Ethen – were found in own heaven with their mother,” added the deviate from the prescribed minimum sen- her rented room in Klarinet. Judge. tence. “This is a person who showed re- w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 13

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE africa Forbes Davido, Wizkid, Don Jazzy!! Releases Top 10 Who Rules? African Richest Music Stars By Takemore In 2019. Chikwesa W orld respected ranking magazine, Forbes “WITH over 35 million albums 01: AKON has named the top ten richest musicians in sold worldwidE” Africa. The current list of top 10 Richest mu- Akon has over 35 million albums sold world- sicians in Africa 2019 and net worth according to Forbes wide and also a popular musician in Africa and has been released. also in the world. He has won numerous awards including five Grammy Award nominations and These popular artistes span from various countries like has 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs under his belt. Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and other countries whose music He tops the list according to Forbes Africa. industries are booming today. Akon net worth is estimated at $80 million cur- rently this 2019. The current list of top 10 Richest musicians in Africa this 2019 and net worth according to Forbes has been re- leased. These popular artistes span from various countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and other countries whose music industries are booming today. 14 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE 02: BLACK- COFFEE The multi-award-winning artist’s real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo. He was born in South Africa’s house music province, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and raised in the Eastern Cape province, where Nelson Mandela hailed from, be- fore moving back to KZN to study music. He is a second richest artist in Africa but first in South-Africa with a cur- rent net worth of $60 million this 2019. 03: HUGH MASEKELA (LATE) Hugh was born in Witbank, east of Jo- hannesburg. He has released more than 43 albums and performed with Marvin Gaye, Dizzy Gillespie, The Byrds, Fela Kuti, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Miriam Makeba. He is also one of the richest African musicians today. 04: DON JAZZY 05: TINASHE Don Jazzy is ranked the fourth Tinashe was a child model by the age of richest musician in Africa and also three. The twenty-four-year-old sang first in Nigeria. Like many artists, before she could talk and made her first his real name is Michael Collins appearance in 2000 in the film Cora Un- Ajereh, and he started playing mu- ashamed.Her voice also starred in the car- sic as a child in church before mov- toon feature film The Polar Express along- ing to the UK to pursue his career. side Oscar-winning actor, Tom Hanks. She Don Jazzy net worth currently is is the fifth on Forbes list of richest African $30 million. musicians. 06: JIDENNA By the age of 10, Jidenna Theodore Mobisson knew he wanted to do music but was afraid to tell his fa- ther who wanted him to be an en- gineer. He is ranked sixth according to Forbes Africa. T ext By D e sign S o u l w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 15

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE 07: WIZ KID Wizkid is arguably currently the un- crowned king of African music. Gram- my Award-winning artist, Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz, danced to his songs Ojuelegba and Caro, with Keys posting a video on her Instagram account with the caption, “This song makes me happy”. Kylie Jenner also posted a video of herself dancing to Wizkid’s music on Snapchat. He is a seventh richest musi- cian in the African continent according to Forbes List, with a net worth of $20 million. 08: DAVIDO Davido is a popular Nigerian artist and who achieved celebrity status in just five years. He said it was people like P-Square and D’Banj who made him believe this was possible. He became famous for his widely acclaimed 2012 debut album “Omo Baba Olowo”. His net worth cur- rently is $16 million. 09: SARKODIE 10: OLIVER MTUKUDZI (LATE) Michael Owusu Addo started out as an underground rapper and through the Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi has 65 al- help of Duncan Williams, his former bums under his belt, more than manager, his career was launched. Stay- the legendary Michael Jackson ing true to his identity, he is a big advo- and Whitney Houston. It’s a re- cate of Azonto, a Ghanaian genre that is markable career stretching back said to have been born out of Kpanlogo, 41 years with songs that have a traditional dance. Forbes estimated enlivened parties all over the Sarkodie net worth to be at $5 million world. He is ranked 10th richest His first single off his fourth album, musician in Africa. Mewu, sold almost 4,000 copies on the first day of its release in Ghana. He was also the first Ghanaian to win a BET award. 16 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

celebrity news | SEPTEMBER ISSUE T-Pain went from $40 mil- lion to Zero, like literally broke By Suvajit Banerjee T-Pain went from $40,000,000.00 to Zero!!! T here are a few celebs T-Pain and his wife Amber T-Pain is presently doing about your accomplishments, who have seen both Najm has three kids, Lyriq (15 much better and is proud you feel much better about sides of the finan- years old), Muziq (12 years about his ability to provide for what you’re doing, you start cial scale and T-Pain is one old), and Kaydnz (10 years his family. “You know, you get paying attention to your work of them. The rapper recently old). back up and you learn, man,” that makes you money,” he opened up about his experi- he said. He added that he is said. ence with a financial break- He stated that he made some not chasing the 40 million down in the The Breakfast poor investments in real es- dollars he lost and is more Having seen both stages of Club radio show and dis- tate, a business that neither concerned about his wife and financial extremes, the singer cussed the rise and fall of his he or nor his business manag- kids. His present estimated expressed that “Awards are financial graph. ers knew much about. “Yeah, wealth is around $35 million. always great, but in the long yeah, It was a lot of bad in- run it doesn’t really say who “I’ve been mega-rich, you vestments, a lot of things . . “Once you give a s— about you are. I’m more concerned know, I’ve been super broke, . Real estate. I was letting my the money you’re making, about my family, my kids and right in the middle of think- manager do it and he was way then, you know what I’m my wife and making sure I can ing I was mega-rich, and then more optimistic than I was,” saying, you feel much better provide.” got rich again, and you know he added. He also noted that learned how to really give a he trusted a few people a bit s— about money,” the 33 year too much about handling his old said. money. From having a $40 million He revealed that he almost bank balance, the “Girlfriend” lost a $6 million house in At- singer went to the state of lanta and send his accoun- having no money in the bank tant into panic mode with his within a period of two years. spending habits. At one point He admitted that some bad he was not aware of his ac- investment choices and count balance but just wanted equally bad spending habits to spend money in a “crazy” were responsible for bring- manner. He recalled an event ing him to the state where he on how he chose to sell back a “had to borrow money to get new Bugatti to the dealer due my kids Burger King”. to lack of funds. w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 17

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE celebrity news Nigerian singer Alade set to release fourth album Nigerian singer Alade set to release fourth album LAGOS – NIGERIAN singer Yemi Alade is set to release her fourth studio album titled: ‘Woman of Steel.’ The album is set to be released on Friday, Au- gust 30, 2019 under Effyzie Entertainment label. By Onibiyo Bola Olajuwon NIGERIAN singer Yemi Alade is set Also on the album is the track, ‘Bounce’, recently, making her the second Nigerian to release her fourth studio album which was released on June 12, 2019. artiste to attain the feat. titled: ‘Woman of Steel.’ Other songs include ‘Home’, produced Alade made this achievement with the by Vtek and ‘Give Dem’ produced by Kriz video of her hit single, ‘Johnny’, which she The album is set to be released on Friday, beatz to serve as lead singles. released in 2014. August 30, 2019 under Effyzie Entertain- ment label. The star, who announced this The afro pop singer hinted about the re- on her Instagram, added that the album lease of the album late in May. was available for pre-release on Tuesday. It was rumoured then that the album She wrote: “Pre-order my brand new al- would feature the Grammy Award winner bum out on the 30 – 08 – 2019.” Angelina Kidjo, Nigeria celebrity Funke Akindele and a renowned music star Dun- She made her musical debut in an all-girl can Mighty. group called Noty Spices in 2005, but her music became widely popular after she The Effyzzie singer made this announce- won the Peak Talent Show in 2009. ment on her Instagram handle @yemi_ aladi, where she dropped the following Alade has also won a number of awards, message, “#WOMANOFSTEEL album out including the Best African Female at the soon #yemialade”. 2015 and 2016 MTV Awards. The 30-year- old singer decided to post it The singer also won ”Best Performer” at on her instragram page to excite her fans the 2018 edition and also to inform them of her new proj- ect. Alade recently headlined Australia’s first ‘Women of steel’ is her fifth project in five Afrobeats Concert series alongside Wizkid years and it is afollow-up to her 2017 al- and also featured in Beyonce’s album, ‘The bum, Black Magic.’ Lion King: The Gift’. The album, ‘Woman of Steel’, features American rapper, Rick Ross, The afro pop singer hit one hundred mil- on a remix of the track, ‘Oh my Gosh’. lion view mark on her YouTube platform 18 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

celebrity news | SEPTEMBER ISSUE EMTEE More drama For ghetto rapper Crashed cars, unpaid bills, home evictions and more drama Emtee shares his side of the story By C’indy Boss- man T he rapper remember much. given two weeks has been “I just remember traveling the petrol atten- off from work said using lifts or other dants at a nearby public transport petrol station who he was shocked for nine months knew me, trying to now, since he help me, and my when he saw re- crashed the Mer- friends were call- cedes- Benz he’d ing the office to ports alleging been driving. tell them what had happened. Then he disappeared On the crash day, I woke up at the he was return- hospital,” he said. from the accident ing home from a studio session ac- He insisted that he scene. “I never fled companied by two did not flee from friends at around the accident scene the scene. I need- 4am that morning, after the crash, he recalled; neither did he ed to see a doctor,” abandon the luxu- “I don’t know how ry vehicle. he said. it happened. May- be I was tired, The car had been The crash wors- but I crashed. I loaned to him by ened his already remember hitting his record label, soured relation- my chest on the Ambitiouz Enter- ship with his re- steering wheel and tainment. cord label boss, blacking out. I was “My friends tell me Kgosi Mahumape- in and out of con- we had to leave lo. sciousness.” the car at the “I started my year in a space of two ceeded that it was scene because I “By then our re- on a bad note.” weeks and in both true that he moved He claimed to have kept blacking out lationship wasn’t Those were the cases allegedly dis- out of his Midrand had been sober and they needed great and the car words of Emtee appeared from the mansion and that when he got be- to get me to a doc- crash made it describing his life, scenes of the acci- he banged up a car hind the steering tor,” he explained. worse,” he admit- after a series of dents. but there’s some- wheel, but can not Emtee, who was ted. seemingly bad luck. thing more. Emtee A local publication (26) accompanied KGOSI was angry, He was thrown out caught up with him by his partner, Ni- Emtee said. “In- of a stylish home to get a bite into cole Chinsamy ( 23) stead of the CEO he lived in after the drama, from the came to DRUM’s checking if I was falling behind on horse’s mouth. Em- offices in Auckland okay, he told me I rent, he crashed tee set the record Park, using a lift. needed to pay like two high class cars straight. He con- R700 000. That’s crazy.” w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 19



| SEPTEMBER ISSUE Emtee was shocked to learn the homeowners for clarity. “The lame excuse was I can’t “In the last few months I wasn’t that the car which he thought “They told her the problem was go because I smoke weed and I getting a cent,” he claimed. had been bought for him was not with us, the occupants. was going to smoke in America “Even if you perform 100 not his. “I found out after the They loved us. Their issue was and get into trouble,” he nar- shows a month you still got the accident the car I thought was the people paying the rent,” he rated. same amount of money at the bought for me by the CEO was explained. end of every month. I thought not in my name. Tabloids reported that Emtee He had been with Ambitiouz that was how things were done just hurriedly left the house in four years now; “To this day I but people tell me I’m sup- “How I got the car was shady a bad state. still don’t have brand associa- posed to get a percentage from from the beginning. I was called tion. every performance, which I to go to the Mercedes-Benz “They said I burnt the floors never did. dealership. When I got there, I and wrecked the place and I tried getting brands on board found a car with a red ribbon that’s not true. and endorsements but there “The more I complained about and my name on it. So I as- was always a brick wall. The issues, the more my salary sumed it was mine. “I had been begging the re- brands were told I was making would go down,” Emtee added. cord company to fix the broken demands, which I never made,” “Maybe I was being naïve. I sink and cupboards, but they he continued. Meanwhile, Kgosi told DRUM thought the money for the car wouldn’t take me seriously. The magazine that Emtee was not came from the money I had house was in a state because it Emtee said he doesn’t owe being honest and accused him been making for the label. wasn’t being maintained. It was them anything, and added that of telling lies in order to get a safety hazard,” he said. in future he would take great public sympathy. He said all his “But as time went by, I asked attention before signing any claims that his cars were repos- Kgosi for the papers of the car As a result, Emtee shifted his contract. He said he has learnt sessed are not true. He added and I was told to shut up,” he family to Nicole’s parents’ a lesson, and that next time he that the claim that the label narrated. home in Orange Grove. would consult a lawyer. stopped him from attending “We left the furniture they “I won’t lie, I just glanced the BETs in America was also The Ghetto Hero rapper had to bought and everything there as through the stack of pages misleading. Kgosi said instead, resort to help from friends for it was. That was the last straw. and signed each one hoping I it was the US embassy that had transportation. “I made plans wouldn’t be another statistic rejected his visa applications to take my kids to school. I “I’d had enough of being mis- to be exploited by a record on more than one occasion. used Uber or called friends.” treated by that label and decid- company. When he recovered from the ed I’m walking away,” he added. This is the behaviour of an injuries he went back to the re- “I just wanted the break. But individual willing to say any- cording studio, but the recep- He chronicled how he was un- things went south. I signed that thing to damage the reputation tion was not that good. happy with the label. contract because of passion of others to divert attention and hunger. I was poor. I went from taking responsibility,” he Ambitiouz was renting a “Whenever I suggested any- in ignorantly. slammed. three-bedroom double storey thing, I was told, ‘Oh there you in Midrand for Emtee and his go again, acting crazy, it’s all “But I don’t regret doing that “Emtee hasn’t honoured his family, thus; him, Nicole, and the weed you smoke’, or this because they helped to estab- contract, Kgosi said. “The num- their two children, Avery (3) and that,” Emtee said. lish my name,” he said. ber of albums committed to by and Logan (19 months). him in the contracts exceed He once got nominated for a Emtee met Kgosi through rap- the albums he released. On 24 “We started receiving notices BET award in 2016, but his per and producer Tabure Thabo April 2019 he further entered saying our rent wasn’t up to bosses denied him the oppor- “JR” Bogopa. “Back then I was into an additional recording date. I had also been complain- tunity to attend the star-stud- hustling and getting small gigs. and publishing contract, which ing to the label about the main- ded ceremony in the US. A few weeks later Kgosi asked extends the initial agreement tenance of the house and noth- to meet me in Midrand where with a further 36 months end- ing was being done. So, when “They said my visa application he offered me a record deal. ing in October 2022,” he added the notices came, I wasn’t sur- wasn’t approved because they prised at all,” he said. had been watching my social Emtee’s salary fluctuated be- Nicole had to get in touch with media. tween R20 000 and R80 000. w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 21



celebrity news | SEPTEMBER ISSUE 2face Baba ups tempo 2face Baba ups tempo of 20-year musical journey’s celebration By Onibiyo Bola Olajuwon A fter his wife, Annie, opened Goteborg and Malta during the pe- up on his health conditions riod. recently, Nigerian music icon, 2face The Europe tour commenced in Mal- (TuFace) Baba Idibia, has shown he is ta on August 28 and will end in Tori- fit and in good health. He is present- no, Italy, on September 8. In Germa- ly increasing the tempo of celebra- ny, 2Baba headlined the Nollywood tion of his 20 years musical journey Europe Golden Award in Frankfurt in Europe. on August 31 and performed at the prestigious Columbia Theatre One of his top publicist, who plead- in Berlin on September 1. On Sep- ed anonymity, had dispelled the tember 7, he will return to Germany rumours of the health concerns in a again to entertain his fans in Essen. chat with Star Magazine Africa. The source even hinted that the musi- Since 1999 when he emerged on the cian performed at a musical event in scene, Idibia has defined African hip- London recently before the Europe- hop music with his unique voice and an tour. style and his popularity just keeps growing as a singer, songwriter, re- The musician kicked off his ‘20 Years cord producer and entrepreneur. A King Europe’ tour from August 28 and it has taken him to some Euro- The 43-year-old Afrobeats legend, pean countries. The musical star is whose genres include R&B, hip-hop, penciled to perform at Berlin, Frank- reggae gospel and Afropop, has cre- furt, Essen, Zurich, Torino, Vienna, ated his own unique musical style. He has received numerous body was getting tired of danc- awards in the music industry, ing and he immediately reener- including one MTV Europe gised the crowd. The crooner Music Award, one World Mu- was welcomed by the crowd sic Award, one MOBO award with a loud applause and they and other African and Nigerian responded to his calls from the Awards. At one of the celebra- stage with such enthusiastic tion on Sunday, one of Berlin’s sing-along choruses. In an Ins- most prestigious event loca- tagram post, Tuface’s wife had tions – the hall of Columbia claimed the musicians was on Theatre – was filled to the brim the sick bed and under doctor’s with Africans, Germans and supervision over his health con- others, who had gathered to dition for 48 hours. see the musician perform live. It was a case of beautiful music all She, however, thanked God for through, danced to enthusiasti- granting him the strength to cally by the crowd. make it for his recent appoint- ment by Nigerian Stock Ex- 2Face Baba appeared on the change, even as she wished her stage when it seemed every- heartthrob speedy recovery. w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 23

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE “Incredible human, so Baba has been ill, appointed the music superstar as its ‘Good Music watchers told Star Magazine he has on drips and plenty medications. Doctors Cause Ambassador’. paid his dues. In the past 43 years of his were by his side for 48hours! existence, the songster has inspired many Following the appointment, Tuface would young Nigerians with his kind of music. “We all didn’t think he could make it to this lend his voice to raising awareness and His popular hit-track, the “ African Queen”, big event that was all about him and the mobilising support for the Corporate So- was in praise of the African woman. He re- Nigerian stock exchange. cial Responsibility and Sustainability initia- leased it in 2004, under the Kenny Ogung- tives of NSE geared towards achieving the be’s Kennis Music label. “Even with his voice and body shaking, the United Nations Sustainable Development man got up told the doctor ‘Man I no go Goals (SDG) in Nigeria. A commentator said yesterday about the too dey, I no dey like cancel work matter musician: “He is one of the greatest artistes and this one over important make I just The ‘African Queen’ crooner was a mem- of this generation. Even when his contem- drag body reach the event! He made it ber of the defunct Plantashun Boiz, who poraries have fallen by the wayside, the but back to his medications. Get well soon alongside groups like The Remedies, superstar has remained standing, dishing baby,” Annie wrote alongside a picture of kick-started the Afro hip hop revolution of out evergreen songs year after year. Tuface. the late 90s that gave birth to what is to- day known as the Nigerian contemporary The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) had sound 2face (TuFace) Baba Idibia 24 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

celebrity news | SEPTEMBER ISSUE South African Actress Boity slams governmenT By Takemore Chikwesa South African Rapper Boity slams Ramaphosa’s government for doing little to ensure women and children are protected. The disturbing number of murders and rapes of women and children has evoked strong reactions from various members of our soci- ety, especially the recent murder of the University of Cape Town (UCT) student, Uyinene Mrwetyana. T he disturbing number The disturbing number of mur- of murders and rapes ders and rapes of women and of women and children children has evoked strong re- has evoked strong reactions actions from various members from various members of our of our society, especially the society, especially the recent recent murder of the Univer- murder of the University of sity of Cape Town (UCT) stu- Cape Town (UCT) student, Uy- dent, Uyinene Mrwetyana. inene Mrwetyana. Upon reports of her demise, Upon reports of her demise, many local celebrities took to many local celebrities took to social media and expressed social media and expressed their views on the murder of their views on the murder of Uyinene and the general safe- Uyinene and the general safe- ty of women and children in ty of women and children in South Africa. South Africa. One such celebrity is rapper One such celebrity is rapper and television presenter, Bo- and television presenter, Bo- ity Thulo,29. The Own Your ity Thulo,29. The Own Your Thrown hit-maker posted a Thrown hit-maker posted a very daring and provocative very daring and provocative tweet whereby she did not tweet whereby she did not mince her words regarding the mince her words regarding the government’s dragging and government’s dragging and indifferent approach to the indifferent approach to the safety of women and children safety of women and children in SA. in SA. w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 25

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corporate | SEPTEMBER ISSUE Co-working Space: The Beginning of the End of Traditional Office? By Issa Sikiti da Silva Long-time friends Maria and Judith are There is an enormous potential in the The expansion of the co-working market colleagues. But they never felt so close co-working space globally. There are cur- is set to continue. It heralds a new era in professionally until last month, when the rently 35 000 flexible workspaces in the the world of work, where places conducive company they work for relocated to an- world, according to figures cited by All- to creativity and their flexibility to adapt other building. work.space. Besides, 14% of employees at to changing needs are qualities sought by large companies use coworking spaces. workers and companies alike. Business is slow amid policy uncertainty and US-China trade war that cast a cloud Today large groups are reaping the benefits over the global economy. Therefore, the of co-working space, Accor Group says in company retrenched a few people and its latest newsletter. “Such spaces enable introduced co-working space to cut costs them to adapt to millennials, the principal and boost profits. targets of their recruitment campaigns, by offering them convivial workplaces. So Maria (25) is overjoyed by the new orien- companies can ride the trends, attract tal- tations which put her and Jenny side by ents and create new teams thanks to these side. “I’m happy to be working close to my additional spaces.” buddy. Now, we can chit-chat and smile at each other time to time as the day pro- Wojo and Mama Works gresses and work keeps flowing,” she says. Bearing in mind that the end of traditional “Working all by yourself surrounded by office is drawing near, and that the bene- four walls is really boring and makes me fits outweigh the disadvantages, hospital- feel lonely. It can also be stressful because ity companies such as Hilton and Accor there is no one to talk to or even smile at,” have entered the dance floor. 26-year-old Jenny explains. Accor has come up with brands called Wojo Both agree that sharing office space helps and Mama Works, two co-working styles it strengthen collaboration and relationships, says aims to bring well-being and work to- and enhance innovation. gether. Wojo brings solutions to help pro- fessionals develop by offering three types New office life of spaces: Wojo Spots – the networks’s re- lay points, Wojo Corners – quiet cowork- With the creation of open office layouts, ing spaces, and Wojo sites – community co-workers can easily and frequently inter- hubs in purpose-built locations. act and share ideas, writes Peter Economy in Inc.com. “In the coming years and de- Because Mama likes bringing people to- cades, the tools you use at the office will gether and sharing, it has created a range change, and so will workplace culture. The of events to meet up. Opportunities to ex- physical layout of your office may trans- pand the clients’ network with talks, per- form. In fact, companies may eliminate of- sonalised expert advice, training courses fices all together,” he explains. and festive convivial moments.The bene- fits for the users? Improved productivity, Maria seems to echo Peter’s sentiments, well-being at work leading to greater em- wishing she had the power to tell compa- ployee engagement, a feeling of belonging nies all over the world to eliminate all to- to a community and, to put it simply, mo- gether. ments of conviviality. w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 27

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FASHION | SEPTEMBER ISSUE SMILING THROUGH THE STORM: THE RISE OF ANITA HAWKINS By Plus Size Af rica A nita Hawkins is one of those women whose mission in life is to make you feel good. It’s in everything she says and every- thing she does. She can’t help herself. It’s in her blood. On this particular morning, she sounds a bit tired, but you can still hear the smile in her voice. It’s not long before the vibrancy I knew was within her came out to greet me. She’s amazing to listen to. Her story is one of survival, not statistic. She’s the wife of Major League Baseball player, LaTroy Hawkins, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. Unlike many wives of athletes, however, she’s not content to let that alone be her legacy. She’s an author, a philanthropist, a general contractor, a mother, the head woman in charge of the “Find One Reason to Smile” campaign and most im- portantly, she’s a survivor. We could not have picked a better woman to include in our “Inspiration Issue” of POSE Magazine. Here, in this interview, we discover that inspiration comes while naked in the shower, it comes on rainy days with strangers and it comes in the form of gifts that you didn’t even realize were gifts. POSE Magazine proudly introduces you to the fascinating, whirlwind life of Anita Hawkins. POSE Magazine: Early in life, you were faced with some tremendous burdens including a mother that was less than supportive and an unexpected teen pregnancy. You were literally dropped off at a welfare office at 15 years old, pregnant and alone. This is a start in life that would have made most feel like a victim and they would lose direction in their life. You, however, seemed to use your painful start to fuel your fire and passion. Where did you garner that strength from to rise above your trials and become the successful woman you are today? Anita Hawkins: I would say that having my grandmother establishing such a great foundation for me meant more than anything. I watched her do so much for so many different people. She made us go to church and just established our roots. I know without a solid foundation, the walls would crumble. I literally felt like my walls were crumbling around me. As a young person, it was just about proving everybody wrong. I’m not going to be what they say I am. I was always compared with other girls and my Dad would ask me, “Why can’t you be like them, why are you having sex?” But really, nobody ever tried to find out. Nobody took the time to find out where that seed was actually planted. At that time, I just wanted to prove everybody wrong. I’m going to do better. I am going to keep up my grades. I am going to stay on the honor roll. I am going to graduate on time. I was supposed to go overseas as an exchange student but couldn’t, so my father said he was done with me. He said, “You’re just going to lie around and have babies for the rest of your life”. That’s what he thought of me. He didn’t think I was going to do anything better with my life. I was out to prove him wrong. I wanted to be more. Having my son gave me that. I tell my son now; you gave me that spark to do more and to know what it is to truly love another human being. My son pushed me to work because I had to do what I had to do to take care of him. If I didn’t, who else would? PM: Growing up in Gary, Indiana, who were you inspired by as a child? AH: It was my grandmother. She had the first black interracial beauty college in America. It was called Putnam Beauty School. She had an etiquette school, a salon, a barber college and was in the fashion industry as well. She had me involved in so many things. My grandmother’s sister, my great aunt who is eighty-nine years old, told me that I was just like my grandmother. I sat back and thought, wow, I am like her. I wear so many hats and like my grandmother, I am into everything. If there was a fashion show, she had me in it. She also crocheted and I wish I would have sat down and took the time to learn to knit and sew. She started me in modeling by the time I was four. If there was a fashion show, community service, something at the YMCA, she made sure I was involved. In philanthropy, you don’t see a lot of young black women. My grandmother was one of those people. That’s when I realized I was just like her. I love to give back. That’s a discussion I have with a lot of women; how to turn your passion into profit and be able to turn that profit back into your passion. I took over my grandmother’s salon because I love hair and I love beautifying men and women. I love making over their image into something they never dreamed they could achieve. At one point, I was being paid for my passion. It was something I loved to do. I don’t do it anymore to get paid. I do it now for free, so it became a passion again. Once a month, I go to a shelter and cut hair for the homeless because it is something I love to do. w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 29

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE PM: This had to be a very scary time for you as a young woman. How do you respond to the things you are most fearful of? What made you continue rise up in the face of adversity? What drives you forward daily? AH: I never had fear. I don’t know what it is to feel fear. A lot of us have trouble with asking for help. I don’t have that fear. If I don’t have something, I will ask. I will allow my pride to take a backseat. Everyone is so prideful and afraid to ask for help. Finishing school was so important to me. I knocked on a woman’s door, her name is Miss Roscoe. She’s still with us. She’s one hundred-five years old and still alive! Anyway, I remember going and knocking on her door. I had my son in my arms, wrapped in a bed blanket. I remember telling her that Miss Barbara sent me to her for help. I said to Miss Roscoe, I have to finish school and I don’t have anyone to watch my son. I don’t have any money. I barely can afford diapers and milk, but I have to finish school. That woman grabbed my baby out of my arms and said, “Baby, go to school. Your son is going to be alright.” I ran out of her house, ran down her stairs and ran around the corner to my school. It wasn’t a perfect situation, but it was also nothing but God. I had no one to help me. My family told me they wouldn’t help me and that I had to figure it out for myself. So, I did. I was thinking, God, thank you! I was praising God. I was so excited that I would get to finish school! That was so important to me. I needed that diploma in my hand. I just wanted to be able to say I did it. My dad was done with me and signed me over to the state as an [emancipated] minor. He told me he wasn’t going to do anything for me and to figure it all out. I had to just make up my mind that I was going to do it. If I didn’t, I would have been a statistic. I would have been one of those girls who left school for good. Most girls when they have a baby leave school for months or for good. I was out of school for three weeks. That’s all I could afford and I went right back to school. PM: You know, in some ways, your father gave you a gift. Would you agree with that? AH: Yes, and that is something that I tell him now. I called him about four years ago and told him that I just wanted to thank him. He said, for what? I said, “For doing what you did for me. At the time, I was upset and I didn’t understand because of my anger, but I really do believe that you helped me. You didn’t enable me. You weren’t a crutch for me. You made me go out and do what I had to do as a mother. I was a child. I didn’t know what it took to be a mom. I had to figure it out. So, I have to thank you. I have to applaud you.” A lot of people can’t understand what he did. A lot of people ask how a father can do that to his daughter and grandchild. You were his baby, you were all he had. And I was! But at the same time, I had to take responsibility. I was now a parent of a son. I missed out on a lot in my junior and senior year, but I was a mom. I was engulfed in motherhood. Going to school and being in all those activities like the dance team and the volleyball team? I couldn’t be a part of them anymore. PM: I read a quote from you on your Facebook page that said, “When you are challenged by adversity, or faced by an unforeseen ob- stacle, we are at times, fearful, maybe even expect failure. But the key is to remember that now since you are eye to eye with it, you can OVERCOME!” How do you overcome when you are feeling at your lowest? AH: I remember that success and failure run hand in hand. People think success and failure are opposites, but they’re totally hand in hand. You can’t achieve success without failing. If you walk around thinking that all you are going to be is successful and that you will never fail, you’re kidding yourself. You’re going to have those days when you feel down and out. You are going to have those days that you feel nobody is supporting me and no one believes in me. Sometimes you just need to take a moment to sit back and breathe. Maybe even meditate a little bit and convince yourself that you are going to figure it out. That’s where so many people fall short. We think that everyone is against us. Sometimes you just need to chill out, relax, take a back seat and say I’m going to start over again. If you make a mistake, at least you know you have the opportunity in life to go back and fix it. If you don’t take that step forward to even make that mistake, you’ll never know the outcome. People fear mistakes, but you’ll never know what you can do if you fear the unknown. You have to take that chance. You have to take that leap of faith. PM: Then what exactly defines success for you? AH: The outcome. Everything I’ve done, I never imagined doing it. I never imagined being a builder. The man that I hired to build my home and took my money said he was going to do a great job for me. We had a contract. We had an agreement in writing. He wasn’t a good business man. I’m thinking, God, what am I going to do now? God said, finish it yourself. While we were in litigation for years, I acquired my license as a builder. I look at the outcome. I look at my home. My husband looks at our home and asks, how did you envision this? I really don’t know. I don’t have an answer. All I know is if God gives you something, if you can dream it and see it, it’s tangible. Everything I see, everything I dream, is tangible. 30 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE PM: You have a philosophy built on fashion, philanthropy and faith. Tell us about that. AH: Fashion is all about my grandmother. Everything about fashion came from my grandmother. She’s a fashionista in the modeling industry. Faith. That’s my foundation. Philanthropy. God gives us two things that most of us, as adults, can’t live without. You have to have a job and you have to have your work. Most people get those two things confused. Your job is what you do every day to get a paycheck. Your work is your philanthropy. It is what you are doing for God. Most of us forget to do our work when we are busy doing our jobs. If you’re doing what you are supposed to be doing for people, if you are giving them a compliment, a word of encouragement, that’s something you should be doing every single day. That’s your work. When I am sitting at my job and someone needs a word of encouragement, I’m going to encourage them. That’s my work. We’re all too busy tearing people down. There are so many people who need that communication. There are so many people who lack communication skills. So when I see someone who needs conversation, a hug, someone to just hold their hand, let them know that they’re not walking their path alone, I’m going to do it. The philanthropy side is who I am. I love that. I have a passion for that. PM: You started a campaign called “Find One Reason to Smile”. What is the philosophy behind that campaign? Who are you trying to inspire? Who is the intended recipient of this message? AH: Find One Reason to Smile was birthed through a vision that God gave me while I was in the shower. I jumped out of the show- er, naked, ran to my laptop and typed it in. Every domain was available for it. I knew God gave this to me. Within two weeks, it was launched and I was doing a launch party. I knew it had to have a purpose. I knew what I had gone through as a child. I never talked about it because I lost my voice. I was fearful and I was ashamed. When I say I never feel fear, I personally don’t, though I was afraid of what people thought of me. People weren’t receptive to my story. Even my mom said I made it all up and it wasn’t true, but I would tell her that I could recite blow by blow what happened. People ask me all the time, with all I’ve been through, why do I smile all the time? Simply, life could be so much worse. I should be cracked up or cracked out, for real. [laughs] I raised money for “Women Called Moses”, an organization that helps women and children who are victims of domestic violence. They also help men as well, which is something we don’t often talk about. There are men who are victims of domestic violence. They are quiet and very fearful about talking about themselves being abused as children. They also don’t talk about the fact that they are abused by their women, because they don’t want to look weak or like they can’t defend themselves against their women. It’s emasculating, but they don’t want to hit their women in return, nor should they, so they just stay quiet. I raised the funds I wanted to raise for them through an IndieGoGo campaign and I ended up raising $15,000 for them. I still want them to share their stories. Men, women, boys, girls, teenagers, I want them all to share their stories because we all have stories to tell. I want to hear stories about overcoming. I don’t care if you lost your dog, your cat, your favorite toy. I want to hear about how you overcame that loss. If someone hurt you, how did you overcome? We have all faced some type of adversity. But how did you overcome? If you were a track star who was injured and could no longer run, how did you overcome? What was your next step? What was your next move? I want to hear about how you recreated and reinvented yourself. We all have a reason to smile again. We’re not just going to stand still and be the victim. I hate when people play the victim. You have to let that scab heal over because that is how God made our bodies, with the ability to heal. At some point in life you have to say, I have to heal, I have to smile and I have to figure it out and move on. What’s your next step? That’s what Find One Reason to Smile is all about. Every day that you wake up, I know you can find something to smile about. PM: You live your life based on the proverb of to whom much is given, much is required. You are involved in so many charity organi- zations. Most people think philanthropy and charity involves the ability to give money. If you were to advise someone who has very little materially on how they can get involved with charitable organizations, where would you tell them to start? AH: To give your time. Think about most charity organizations. They have a lot of people who give money. There are huge banks and corporate organizations with millions, giving away their money to charities every day. I’m on the Dallas board for the Committee of St. Jude’s [Children’s Hopsital]. St. Jude’s doesn’t ask me for my money. More than anything, they want my time. Can I help out with the walkathon? Yes, and I covered areas I wasn’t even in. We lost a volunteer in this area, can you be there? Yes, give me the address and the time and I will be there. Can you pick up some coffee for the volunteers? Yes, I’ll run to Starbucks. We need chips and Gatorade for our guests. I’m off to Walmart. All they want is for you to come in and help. If it’s just talking to people, making calls, sending out emails, getting the word out, handing out brochures, I’m there. We’re drowning in knowledge. When are we going to take the time to share that knowledge? When are we going to take the time to read some things? Let’s show someone the way. Let’s bring awareness. Most people don’t know about available programs because they don’t have the ability to tap into that. 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| SEPTEMBER ISSUE PM: With two children, a thriving career of your own as a philanthropist, general contractor and author, as well as a husband who is a famous MLB player, how do you find the time to unwind? What do you do to take care of yourself on the daily? AH: At first, I didn’t. For years, I didn’t. I lost myself. I gained weight until I was nearly 230 pounds. I was depressed. I was miserable and I hated life. In about 2010, everything changed. Everything changed for me. That’s when I started my sports apparel line. I realized I needed to do some things for me. I was always so worried about everybody else. God told me it was time for me to find my joy. I started taking alone time. I started taking trips to New York. I love New York City. I think it’s the best city ever. I’m going to take that time to learn to enjoy me. I never knew what it was just to enjoy me and my own company. Even at home, I’m sitting on the back patio; I’m looking at the pool and listening to the water. I’m just enjoying life. I know the things I can purchase for myself. I can be a little high maintenance, but when I am outside, I am just enjoying being with God. In 2012, I was diagnosed with a rare blood disease and I nearly lost my life. So, literally, having air in my lungs and the ability to breathe, I am so grateful for. I can take a deep breath in. I can talk in complete sentences without gasping for air. I am no longer on three different machines and three different breathing treatments like I was. I used to pray only when I was in trouble, but now I have learned I have to pray every day for the simple things I am thankful for. PM: What is the secret to keeping the spark in a marriage where you have two people who are so incredibly busy? How do you and LaTroy manage to make it work? AH: [laughs] Now, that’s funny, Cher. With all the hell that we have gone through, I think I can honestly say, that we are still learning each other and that is something that we forgot. I tell people when I give classes or when I do mentorship programs, to men or to wom- en, those men have to remember, when they have children, they have to remember the woman in their life first. Your children are going to grow and they are going to leave you and then, you are not going to know your spouse. I had to teach my husband that, because he couldn’t understand it. I remember the day he came to the realization. I was sitting down at one of his games. After the game, I asked him to sit with me for just a moment. I watched the players come out after the game, coming out to meet their wives, most of who had babies in strollers and car seats, lugging baby bags and all the other baby knick knacks. The players would come out and scoop up their kids, hugging them and kissing them, asking “How’s daddy’s baby” and they’d walk away. Mom is left standing there with the car seats, the strollers and all the other stuff, just standing there. I said to my husband, see? That would cause any woman to snap. This is why women go through postpartum depression, because everyone forgets about the mom. They get so overwhelmed with all the talk of the baby, the baby, the baby. But, mom is the one that is there. She’s going through something. You can’t forget about me. Someday, we’ll be empty nesters. We’ll have to go through all the small talk again like what’s my favorite color? What’s my favorite movie? What’s my signature perfume? You as my husband should know all of that. If you don’t, it means you’re not attentive to my needs. It wasn’t until we started going to counseling that he realized some of the things he was doing that made me feel small. He totally got it then and said, “Wow, I did some damage, huh?” I said, “Yes, you absolutely did”. That’s when we started readjusting ourselves. As women, we put so much energy into our children and our husbands that we tend to forget about ourselves. We just need to learn to say, I love you all, but right now, it’s about me and then, stick to it. I need everyone to bend and compromise, just as I have done for all of you. There has to be compromise and understanding. PM: Your husband has a huge fan base that you do not consider “fans” but rather, family. Why are they so important to you and your husband? AH: Well, because they started a fan club literally out of love. They started the club when I was pregnant with my daughter and he was coming out of the stadium. It was raining outside. No one else was stopping to sign autographs, but my husband stopped. The next day, they started this fan club. Every day, there was not a time that we didn’t stand outside and converse with them after a game. They would throw us parties. The group started out really small, just a group of people who were already friends. They were all really close with each other. Eventually, more people outside the group started signing up for the fan club. They celebrate LaTroy. We go to their events. We go to their homes. They celebrate his birthday. We all just do a lot together. PM: I read a story how, when you were pregnant with your daughter, you had to undergo hernia surgery and was not able to lift your newborn. Members of the LaTroy Hawkins Fan Club stepped in to assist you with the baby. How did it feel to be surrounded by the love of virtual strangers at a time you were so low? 32 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE AH: It felt great. People always talk about family and how blood is thicker than water. I totally disagree. My family are the people I know who are genuine and don’t have an agenda. They are there because they really, really care about us. I can’t remember a time they were not there. I can’t remember a time we were without them. When I had my surgery, they were taking shifts, making sure someone was always there to help me. When one had to leave for work, another one took over. They had it all figured out! PM: What makes you get out of bed on days where you are feeling less than inspired? AH: You know what, it’s funny. I don’t really have those days. I get up and have my hot tea in the morning. I try to make the best of my day. This past weekend was strange because it was the first weekend I really had nothing to do and no place to be. I just chilled for the first time in a long time. It was for me and it felt right. PM: From the outside, looking in, it would appear that your life is perfect. What are the not so perfect aspects of being Anita Hawkins that many women could relate to? What makes you a flawed human like the rest of us? AH: I don’t like my body. I think I have so many imperfections, but I have learned to love them. I hate my arms. I can’t stand my arms. This year was the first year I did not wear a Juicy Couture jogging suit without the jacket on. Look at previous pictures of me. I rarely have my arms out. I think they are too big, but you know what? They’re my arms and I have learned to love them. It’s also 100 plus a degree in Texas and it’s HOT. I’m going to have to learn to love my arms because it is too hot out. I went to a fat camp in Tampa. I was there for a few weeks. It was the hardest thing. It was such a challenge. I went out there and the heat? I thought I was going to die. PM: In your novel, The Storm After The Storm, how much of the title character is based on the life of Anita Hawkins? What do you have in com- mon with the protagonist and what differences are there between you and Aere? AH: Aere (pronounced Air-ay) is me. Totally. I am Aere. Everything about her is me. Her name, Aere, means storm. My name means storm. It’s all about who she is now after coming out a life storm. Every situation in the book is fact. My sister called me this morning in tears. My cousin called me yesterday. They both had just fin- ished the book. They both said the exact same thing. They apologized to me for everything I had endured. They told me you are an overcomer. You are victorious. I was boo-hooing right along with them. They are my biggest supporters and they always tell me that if I want to talk to them, they’re there. The book has been so therapeutic for me. I released myself from the bondage I had myself in by writing it. Since telling my story, I feel that the shackles have been released. PM: When you reach the end of your life, which hopefully is a long, long time from now, how would you want people to remember Anita Hawkins? AH: I want them to look at me and say, “She lived”. I want to know that I touched them in some shape, form or fashion. I love people. When I do book signings, I get up from the table and hug them. I embrace them. I talk to them. I want to know their stories. I want them to know their story is important. My love for people knows no bounds. I simply love people w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 33

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE travel Life is great on Copacabana beach with Fairmont Rio de Janeiro By Issa Sikiti da Silva Holidaymakers, honeymoon birds with an ice-cold coco gelado. Dancing to Fairmont hotel in Brazil and the first of and tourists strike have just struck the tune of la Samba right on Copacabana the brand in South America,” Accor South gold in Brazil. And it is none other beach might also be a good idea. America CEO Patrick Mendes said. than the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copaca- bana. The hotel overlooks one of the city’s The hotel has been lucky to be blessed by “Through its global, world-class design and most spectacular locations: the Pão de the exciting architectural work by Patrícia significant array of activities for guests, Açúcar Mountain. Anastassiadis. the hotel will be an extraordinary property, offering an incomparable sense of comfort The new address offers its guests a real Swimming pools and quality.” carioca connection. There’s no shortage of things to do on Copacabana Beach, such There are two swimming pools, 375 rooms Growing strategy as playing football and volleyball. with balconies – or 68 suites, a private lounge and personalised services to be Fairmont recently opened in Turkey, the As a result of Cariocas enjoying their used at any hour of the day. UAE, China and Morocco. Now, it contin- sports, the government has provided many ues spreading to 27 different countries sports facilities along the beach. It also has a spa, sauna, fitness centres, with a total of 77 facilities. and 13 meeting rooms spread over 1 500 Fairmont guests can either play football or square meters. There is also a H. Stern In South Africa, the brand has two hotels volleyball, or pump iron and build muscles jewellery store in the lobby. in Kwazulu-Natal Province, namely the up with training equipment. Otherwise, Fairmont Zimbali Resort and the Zimbali building a sculpture can just do the trick. “We are excited to inaugurate the Fair- Lodge. Later on, they can go quenching their thirst mont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, the first 34 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

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| SEPTEMBER ISSUE EXCLUSIVE – With a tag line of ‘The Lady Born to Inspire’, the wine brand of Siwela Masoga is setting up new milestones in the South African wine industry. Born in a small village in Limpopo, South Africa, Siwela Masoga held high her passion for winemaking since her school days. She was recently declared the Youngest Entrepreneur at The South Africa and Cameroon Trade and Investment Seminar in Douala, Cameroon. While speaking in an exclusive to Star Magazine Africa‘s Lifestyle writer Maitri, she revealed the secrets of Siwela Wines and her battles to survive in a white and male-dominated South African wine industry. She also shared her endeavors to take the brand on an interna- tional platform and her plans to set up a wine academy to empower the young generations of Africa in wine industry. From a Limpopo girl to Siwela Masoga the brand, how was the journey? After completing my matric in Limpopo, I left to pursue my studies in Cape Town, from a science student to varsity, it was no doubt that my future and career would be within the science stream. I completed my Diploma at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology where I attained the qualification in biotechnology and majored in fermentation. This is where my discovery and interest in wine began. Fermentation is basically the study in science on winemaking and anything involving micro-organisms to make products. During this time, I found the process of winemaking more than interesting, considering as it was the beginning of knowledge and understanding in winemaking. Like many others, I never imagined what goes into making wine. Fermentation involves the understanding of kinetics in winemaking as well as control measures in production. I thought maybe one day I will own my own wine, I thought. This is my long- term goal. I began to find more interest in the subject of wine, my biggest question at this point was whether or not I can grow grapes to produce wine in Limpopo Tell us about your early days of ‘wine education’? Following my completion in biotechnology, I was fortunate to land an internship at one of the wineries in Stellenbosch where I was exposed to the vineyard practices, cellar processing, packaging and bottling of wine. I, therefore, realized my extreme level of passion in the field and wanted to equip myself as much as possible. I always thought, one day I will put the skills to a great course. I, therefore, landed a permanent position in one of the biggest wines and spirit producers in the world, focusing on the quality assurance and ap- proval of wine and spirits from primary to secondary production (Bottling). At this point, my skills and knowledge on wine as a beverage and winemaking began to broaden as I spent 6 years in the wine industry. I also worked casually with various wine farms as a wine advisor to understand the customer’s perspective and expectations on wine. I dealt with different wine consumers on a daily and which was a great experience and exercise for me. I didn’t want to just know how to make wine, asses the quality but I also wanted to get used to talking and selling wine. I have also completed various winemaking and wine courses to add to my qualifications and to understand wine much better. Under- standing the capital and extensive pressure that the industry is under, my focus was on producing a product for the local market. Even though having my own cellar and farm dream was far-fetched, I managed to subcontract a cellar in Stellenbosch with the help of the farm as part of an incubation program where not only do I gain access to the facilities to make and store my wine but also receive a great amount of mentorship. Deciding on which grapes and style of wine to produce was an easy process for me due to my extensive knowledge and experience in wine. My focus has always been about producing great quality wine, I have learned through my winemaking studies that good wine comes from good grapes, and this is where I cannot afford to compromise. My wine is made from grapes harvested at selected wine farms in Stellenbosch based on the highest quality spectrum. 36 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

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| SEPTEMBER ISSUE How did you get the idea of Siwela Wines? Was it in your mind from day one at your school? Deciding on what branding to choose and the name for my wine was the challenging part, initially, I wanted my brand to fit into the market. I was considering following trends using English names etc. Luckily for me, It cost me R3000 (US$200 )for the trademark attor- ney to search for availability of the trademark/name within the wine and spirit section. After the fourth attempt, I began to realize just how expensive the whole process is becoming. I, therefore, decided to think outside the box ad bring it closer to home. I began to fall in love with the idea to create and establish an authentic brand that stands out from most brands. Hence the name Si- wela, which means crossing over in Isizulu. Digging into the South African wine industry; what are the hardships that came along? The South African wine industry is one that is dominated by white and male persons. This makes it a bit of a challenge being black while at the same time it possesses its own advantages. The major challenge remains the ability to penetrate the market as there are too many brands already in the market. While exporting wine remains one of the opportunities in the industry, it also remains one channel that is highly expensive especially for a new brand with limited capital. Distribution and marketing remain another challenge as these are the determining factors for a brand to really remain competitive in the market. If I can’t market and get my product to my customers, automatically it leads to the failure of the brand. What are the main aims and objectives of Siwela wines? Siwela wines aim to build a strong and sustainable brand while encouraging young South Africans to become active role players in the industry. We don’t just produce wine, but we have other platforms that aim at empowering young people through education in wine. Any remarkable wine-making or commercial mistakes you made while starting up? I have spent a tremendous amount of years of gasping experience and knowledge in winemaking. I have also had the privilege to work very closely with one of the most experienced winemakers in the industry. This also gave me access to mentorship and an ability to perfect in my craft. However, I have made financial mistakes due to being new to the business world. Paying a lot of money for services that I could have paid less if I researched more. 38 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE What makes the brand of ‘The Lady Born to Inspire’ different from others? I believe Siwela is more than just a bottle of wine, the brand is meant to inspire a generation. To speak to one and many young people to follow and work harder on their dreams. The brand also represents the South African culture, it is authentic and is created from premium grapes which we harvested and selected carefully to get the best grapes out of the Stellenbosch region. Who are your inspirations in this long journey? I think of phenomenal women in the wine industry such as Veuve Clicquot, a story that is so amazing and it started as simple as a dream. The brand established form nothing, but a thought and it was all done by a woman. Today everybody wants to drink the champagne. How do you balance between custom- er satisfaction and employee benefit? My customers must understand that the quality of the wine, the grapes and the brand itself will have an impact on the pricing. Although my primary focus now is building a strong brand, I also aim to remain competitive in terms of my pricing and at the same time mak- ing sure that the quality of my product remains consistent. What strategies did you employ for Siwela wines that fetched great results? Passion for my work, customer obses- sion, and dedication. I have gained so much support from friends and family. Most of the people in my circle have landed their expertise to assist with the growth and strategic planning for the brand. With mounting growth rate of Siwela wines, do you have any plans to take it beyond South Africa, on international platforms? Absolutely, I have also started doing export marketing, currently exporting to Cameroon, Ivory Coast and will be going to Ghana this month to explore the market that side. If you wish to change a single thing about Siwela wines, what would it be and why? w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m 39

| SEPTEMBER ISSUE If I could change, I would change the origin of my wine. Despite the great quality grape production, it would have been great to be able to grow grapes in Limpopo, my hometown. To be able to create more and better opportunities for young people in the wine industry. The Youngest Entrepreneur’ or ‘The Owner of Siwela Wines’; which attracts you most? Owner of Siwela Wines Being a successful woman entrepreneur yourself, do you have any plans to reach out to the deprived and unprivileged women in Africa? Absolutely, I aim to be more engaging with young women in Africa to encourage and inspire them to be better people in life and to always be persistent towards their goal. I am also embarking on another journey to establish a wine academy; this will be my way to give back but allowing myself to share my knowledge and expertise. What is your piece of advice for young and emerging entrepreneurs? My advice for young entrepreneurs is to go for what they are passionate about or interested in. Always build skills and expertise prior to making the journey much easier. There will be times when things get tough, one will always need the passion to keep them going. As an entrepreneur you don’t make money every day, you lose more money before you begin to make any. The only thing that will keep you going is the reason why you started in the first place. 40 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

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| SEPTEMBER ISSUE CELEBRITY news TIWA SAVAGE BORN Tiwatope Savage-Balogun ON February 5, 1985 By C’indy Bossman Full Name: Tiwa Savage Country: Nigeria Date of birth: February 5, 1985 occupation: Songwriter , artist Age: 34 Networth: NA Biography: Tiwatope Sav- ‘90s, she established herself as a and made it to the final 24. Dur- signed to Don Jazzy’s Mavin age-Balogun born 5 February background vocalist, and opted ing the next couple years, Sav- label, she released her debut 1980 , known as Tiwa Savage, to leave the accounting world age raised her stock with addi- album, Once Upon a Time, and arrived in the early 2010s with when she was sought by Mary tional background work and the received her first MOBO Award a hybrid form of dance-pop that J. Blige. Though she had a busi- landing of songwriting credits nomination in the category of that synthesizes Afropop, reg- ness administration degree from on a handful of albums, includ- Best African Act. Second album gae, and contemporary R&B. Kent University, she furthered ing Fantasia’s Grammy-nominat- R.E.D. appeared in late 2015 Born and raised in Lagos, Nige- her music career by attending ed Back to Me. Savage made a with the majority of the produc- ria, the singer and songwriter Berklee College of Music on name for herself as a solo artist tion work handled by Jazzy moved with her family to Eng- scholarship. Prior to her gradu- in 2010 with “Kele Kele Love,” land when she was 11 years old. ation, she competed on The X a self-released single produced During the latter half of the Factor (U.K.)during series three by Harmony Samuels. In 2013, she competed on The X Factor (U.K.) during series three and made it to the final 24 42 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

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| SEPTEMBER ISSUE CELEBRITY news BLACK COFFEE born Nkosinathi Maphumulo on 11 March 1976. By C’indy Bossman Full Name: Black Coffee Country: South Africa Date of birth: March 11, 1976 occupation: record producer and DJ Age: 43 Networth: NA Biography: Black Coffee (born ly after being chosen as a par- September. Both “Pieces For Nkosinathi Maphumulo on 11 ticipant in the 2004 Red Bull Me” and the debut album single March 1976) is a South African Music Academy held in Cape “We Dance Again” featuring Na- record producer and DJ. He Town. He launched the Black khane Toure triumphantly laid began his career around 1995 Coffee Foundation Scholarship claim to the #1 spot on iTunes and has released five albums as with SAE and Bridges For Mu- thereby obliterating any doubt well as a live DVD under his Jo- sic, scooped “Breakthrough DJ” that from family, to community, hannesburg-based record label, and “Dance Nation Of The Year” to clan, to culture, to country, to Soulistic Music. He is arguably for South Africa at the 2015 DJ the world.. all are blessed by the the most prominent electronic Awards and unveiled his 5th art- productivity of such a great cre- music producer in Africa. Black ist album titled “Pieces Of Me” ative genius as is Black Coffee. Coffee had his big break short- to an African audience this past He is arguably the most prominent electronic music producer in Africa. 44 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

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| SEPTEMBER ISSUE CELEBRITY news WIZ KID born AYODEJI IBRAHIM BALOGUN on 16 JULY 1990. By C’indy Bossman Full Name: Wizkid Country: Nigeria Date of birth: July 16, 1990 occupation: Singer and song- writer Age: 29 Networth: NA Biography: Ayodeji Ibrahim Your Boy” from his debut studio Top Your Matter”, “One Ques- addition to his solo work, Wiz- Balogun (born 16 July 1990), album, Superstar(2011). “Tease tion”, “Joy”, “Bombay” and “Show kid has collaborated with sever- known professionally as Wizkid Me/Bad Guys”, “Don’t Dull”, You the Money”. Following the al other artists and was featured is a Nigerian singer and song- “Love My Baby”, “Pakurumo” release of his second studio al- on the hits “Girl” (with Bracket), writer.He started recording mu- and “Oluwa Lo Ni” were also bum and expiration of his 5-year “Fine Lady” (with Lynxxx), “Sexy sic at age 11 and managed to released as singles from the Su- recording contract, Wizkid left Mama” (with Iyanya), “Slow release a collaborative album perstar album. In February 2014, E.M.E.In 2016, Wizkid achieved Down” (with R2Bees), “The Mat- with the Glorious Five, a group Wizkid became the first ever international recognition fol- ter” (with Maleek Berry), “Pull he and a couple of his church Nigerian musician to have over lowing his collaboration with Over” (with KCee) and “Bad Girl” friends formed. In 2009, he 1 million followers on Twitter. Drake on the global hit, “One (with Jesse Jagz). Moreover, he signed a record deal with Empire Ayo, his self-titled second stu- Dance”, which reached number became the first Afrobeats artist Mates Entertainment(E.M.E). He dio album, was released in Sep- one in 15 countries, including to appear in the 2018 Guinness rose to prominence in 2010 with tember 2014. It was supported the United States, United King- World Records for his contribu- the release of the song “Holla at by six singles: “Jaiye Jaiye”, “On dom, Canada and Australia. In tion to “One Dance”. In 2009, he signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment(E.M.E) 46 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

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| SEPTEMBER ISSUE CELEBRITY news CASSPER NYOVEST Cassper Gets US Radio By Takemore Acclamation! Chikwesa Cassper Gets US Radio Acclamation South Africa’s hip hop recording rapper Cassper Nyovest‘s stock and reputation are both at an all-time high, not only in Mzansi but across the globe S outh Africa’s hip hop recording rap- adapting DJ sets in different territories Swizz Beatz added to the “And he killed per Cassper Nyovest‘s stock and and South Africa was mentioned as an in- it more than everybody. It’s his town!” Al- reputation are both at an all-time stance. though Mafikeng is his town, we get the high, not only in Mzansi but across the point Swizz was making; at the moment in globe. This week he got a shout out on a DJ Envy began by saying, “Those days time, Cassper Nyovest was the monarch of radio show in the United States of Amer- when you play different shows overseas the Jungle (cue Mufasa jokes) and nobody ica. whether you’re in Japan or South Africa or was willing to dispute it. Africa, and you go you DJ and you played He was not just commended by any old ra- all New York or Hip Hop music. But now After noticing the mention, Cassper Ny- dio folks either. The Mafikeng born rapper you play like 10% of that but you playing ovest showed love and appreciation to found himself being the topic of discus- South African music like you’re playing Charlamagne and Swizz Beatz for recog- sion between Charlamagne The God and their artists!” nizing his influence in Mzansi. He posted legendary producer Swizz Beatz on Pow- the video of The Breakfast Club with the er 105.1’s hit show, The Breakfast Club Charlamagne continued the conversation captions on his twitter page: “Shout out to based in New York City by adding that when he was in South Af- .@THEREALSWIZZZ and Charlamagne for rica, Cassper Nyovest “Killed it” when he the mention on the breakfast club yester- The two hip hop enthusiasts, alongside performed after Ed Sheeran but before Jay day. LOVE! AFRICA TIME!!!” DJ Envy, conversed the importance of Z and Beyonce as a co-headliner. 48 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m

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| SEPTEMBER ISSUE CELEBRITY news KEVIN Hart’s extortion scandal returns Exto rtion scanda l returns to h aun t K evin Hart as s ex tape part n e r sues him for $60 million By Suvajit Banerjee W hile recovering from back Her lawsuit also claims that Hart conspired Hart a month ago. Since then my pictures injuries resulting from a car with his friend to make the video to gain and my name have been released with lies crash, Kevin Hart has been financial benefits and wanted to attract written about me. I’m not an extortionist. hit again. This time it is not by a car crash “additional publicity and media attention” I’m not a stripper. I’m a recording artist and but by a $60 million lawsuit filed by Mon- through the release of the video in order an actress and I have not broken any laws.” tia Sabbag who accuses him of wrongfully to enhance his “overall pop culture status.” using their sexual encounter to boost his At that time Sabbag had stated that she career. Sabbag appeared in the sexually The video was released in September 2017 did not intend to sue Hart, whom she con- intimate video with Hart which caused a at a time when Hart’s wife Eniko Parrish sidered to be a victim of the extortion plot. scandal in 2017. was pregnant with their son. Hart apolo- Last year, the Los Angeles District Attorney gised to his family terming his action as a General’s office charged Jackson with at- The 28-year-old model claims that she was “bad error in judgment” and accused Jack- tempted extortion and extortion by using secretly recorded while having consensual son of trying to extort him. “It’s beyond threatening letters. The case is still in prog- intercourse with the actor in a Las Vegas irresponsible. There’s no way around it. ress. hotel room. She claims that the intimate That’s Kevin Hart in his dumbest moment. activity was being recorded without her That’s not the finest hour of my life. With Apart from the $60 million dollars, Sabbag knowledge and consent while “she rea- that being said, you make your bed you lay is also demanding all rights of the tape to sonably believed that her privacy was safe in it,” Hart said in an interview with an FM be transferred to her along with all copies and protected at all relevant times.” She channel back in 2017. of it destroyed. accused that Hart and his friend JT Jack- son,“set up a hidden video recording de- Hart never revealed the identity of the Hart has made no comments about the vice” in the room and their actions have woman in the video but in a press confer- lawsuit so far. The actor was released from resulted in intentional inflection of emo- ence later that year, Sabbag came forward the hospital last week after undergoing tional distress, violations of privacy and with her attorney Lisa Bloom and revealed surgery and his wife said that he is expect- negligence. her side of the story. In her statement she ed to make a complete recovery. mentioned,” “I was involved with Kevin 50 w w w . st a rm a g a z i n e a f r i c a . c o m