Best News & Entertainment '24

Privie Kandi

Education: Journalism and Mass Communication graduate, the Christian College of Southern Africa (2014 - 2016), The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing (2020) - Google, Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Communications Officer, Zimbabwe International Film & Festival Trust (2016-2018); Online writer and editor, CMETV (2019-2022); Entertainment HOD, Briefly News (2022- Present)

Privilege Kandi is the Entertainment HOD at Briefly News (joined in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for over 10 years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for the lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.

5071 articles published since 03 Feb 2022

Author's articles

Remembering AKA: A look at expensive cars the 'Fela in Versace' hitmaker left behind

Remembering AKA: A look at expensive cars the 'Fela in Versace' hitmaker left behind

Celebrities

a year ago

Gogo Skhotheni alleges Gogo Maweni threatened her, plans to open a case: "I've been living in fear"

Gogo Skhotheni alleges Gogo Maweni threatened her, plans to open a case: "I've been living in fear"

Celebrities

a year ago

Sizwe Dhlomo praised for his response to Elon Musk's rant about SA: "This guy needs to shut up"

Sizwe Dhlomo praised for his response to Elon Musk's rant about SA: "This guy needs to shut up"

Celebrities

a year ago

Kendrick Lamar performs Drake diss 'Not Like Us' during his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance

Kendrick Lamar performs Drake diss 'Not Like Us' during his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance

Celebrities

a year ago

Ntando Duma shares snippet from her fairytale wedding with Una Rams, SA reacts: "She's so deserving"

Ntando Duma shares snippet from her fairytale wedding with Una Rams, SA reacts: "She's so deserving"

Celebrities

a year ago

Kanye West stops traffic for Bianca Censori’s photoshoot, fans react: "Finally, she’s fully dressed"

Kanye West stops traffic for Bianca Censori’s photoshoot, fans react: "Finally, she’s fully dressed"

Celebrities

a year ago

Drake announces upcoming album without features, fans amped: "That's what we've always wanted"

Drake announces upcoming album without features, fans amped: "That's what we've always wanted"

Music

a year ago

Drake has announced that he is working on a solo album without any features. The rapper made the announcement during his Anita Max Win tour in Australia.

Kelly Khumalo’s youngest daughter Luna shows off her incredible singing voice in new video

Kelly Khumalo’s youngest daughter Luna shows off her incredible singing voice in new video

Celebrities

a year ago

Kelly Khumalo posted an adorable video of her daughter Luna showing off her incredible singing skills. Fans commented that Luna will be a singer like her mom.

ProVerb remembers late billionaire Douw Steyn, shares pic of him and wife Caroline reading his book

ProVerb remembers late billionaire Douw Steyn, shares pic of him and wife Caroline reading his book

Celebrities

a year ago

Mzansi rapper and television presenter ProVerb mourned billionaire and businessman, Douw Steyn following his passing. Fans also shared heartfelt tributes.

Khanyi Mbau's ex-boyfriend Kudzie shares cryptic message after her breakup post, fans comfort him

Khanyi Mbau's ex-boyfriend Kudzie shares cryptic message after her breakup post, fans comfort him

Celebrities

a year ago

Khanyi Mbau's ex-boyfriend Kudzai Mushonga has broken his silence after the actress' shocking breakup announcement. Fans shared reactions to the post.

Lerato Kganyago posts and deletes emotional post about longing for a child: "My heart is aching"

Lerato Kganyago posts and deletes emotional post about longing for a child: "My heart is aching"

Celebrities

a year ago

Lerato Kganyago posted and deleted a touching post about longing for a baby to keep her mother busy. The star has been open about her pregnancy loss.

Smash Afrika reflects on his radio and TV career: From YFM to hosting 'Big Brother Mzansi'

Smash Afrika reflects on his radio and TV career: From YFM to hosting 'Big Brother Mzansi'

Celebrities

a year ago

'Big Brother Mzansi' host Smash Africa recently reflected on his journey in the entertainment industry. The star noted that he has been dominating for years.

Grammy ratings dip in 2025 despite Beyoncé drama and The Weeknd’s surprise appearance

Grammy ratings dip in 2025 despite Beyoncé drama and The Weeknd’s surprise appearance

Celebrities

a year ago

The Grammys ratings dropped this year despite the tops stars who attended the event. Fans expressed that the event has lost it's popularity over the years.

Makhadzi donates 20 bursaries to empower students: "Education is a powerful tool for change"

Makhadzi donates 20 bursaries to empower students: "Education is a powerful tool for change"

Celebrities

a year ago

Makhadzi has been praised for assisting students with bursaries. The singer announced that she will help 20 students in need through her foundation.

DJ Zinhle's new song 'Sorry' gets rave reviews from fans: "Perfect for Valentine's Day"

DJ Zinhle's new song 'Sorry' gets rave reviews from fans: "Perfect for Valentine's Day"

Music

a year ago

DJ Zinhle's latest song featuring Skillz MusiQ, SectionFive, and MK Productions is already a hit among music lovers. Many hailed her for being consistent.

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