This edition highlights Mariah Carey’s holiday specials and Africa Now’s 2025 music stars. Meanwhile, drama escalates on Genesis, iThonga, Inimba, and Homecoming with shocking sacrifices, dangerous secrets, and shattering family conflicts redefining the festive season.
MARIAH CAREY’S HOLIDAY SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Queen Of Christmas Wraps Residency With Waymo And Apple Specials
Mariah Carey, the “Queen of Christmas,” concluded her Las Vegas residency and launched holiday promotions. Fans, or “lambs,” in Los Angeles might spot “Mariah Carey Holiday Wrapped Waymo cars”. The singer performed her “Here For It All” Holiday Special (Live) on Apple Music. Additionally, “Merry Christmas II You” tracks are trending on TikTok and available as an Amazon exclusive reissue.
GENESIS: SACRIFICE, WAR AND BETRAYAL
Mrs. Hlophe Sacrifices For Justice As Wendy Ignites A War
This week on Genesis, Mrs. Hlophe makes a “shocking sacrifice for justice.” Wendy’s “fiery crusade” sparks conflict with the Hlophes, leaving Bonko too distracted to notice his “Queen vanish.” While Gabriel pushes his tour, Mmarona faces betrayal, and Felicia receives a “harsh reality check” as a rival rises to “claim the crown.”
ITHONGA: FAMILY SECRETS AND DANGER
MaKhumalo Ensnares Pablo As Lungelo Puts Lethokuhle In Grave Danger
This week on iThonga, MaKhumalo acts to “ensnare Pablo,” making a choice that “could destroy them forever.” Lungelo’s behavior jeopardises “Lethokuhle’s life,” while Zama “rejects the idea of a blended family.” Ayanda overhears a “confession that could change everything.” MaKhumalo’s “true intentions remain hidden” regarding her new relationship, unaware that “someone starts watching her closely.”
INIMBA: FAMILY SHATTERED BY SECRETS
Qhawe Calls Shattering Meeting As Christmas Cracks Widen Beyond Repair
This week on Inimba, Qhawe convenes a meeting that “leaves everyone shattered,” pushing Zoleka “toward the unthinkable.” Hlathi accuses Zoleka of “tearing Qhawe from her culture.” Despite “rare festive unity” between families, “Christmas cracks widen beyond repair” as secrets spill. While Mawethu finds hope, Sydney bonds with Lwandle yet “never loosens his grip on revenge.”
HOMECOMING: ROADBLOCKS, DEFIANCE AND CELEBRATION
MaNgcobo Pays Price For Defiance While Throwing Ultimate Christmas Party
This week on Homecoming, Zethu and Sifiso hit a “massive roadblock in their future plans.” Although MaNgcobo “pays the price” for defying Shwabi, she proceeds to throw the “ultimate Christmas party.” Elsewhere, Sphamandla’s “breaking point” leaves him isolated, while Phindile scrambles to “mend the damage” she caused.
AFRICA NOW SPOTLIGHTS 2025 STARS
Spotlighting Six African Artists Who Took Continent To New Heights
Africa Now presents its “Best of 2025” episode, spotlighting six artists who “took the continent to new heights.” Asake claimed Nigeria’s #1 track “Why Love,” while FOLA was the “breakout act.” Black Sherif occupied “all top 10 spots” in Ghana. Marioo, Zee Nxumalo, and MaWhoo delivered hits including “Nairobi,” “Mamma,” and the “massive” “Bengicela.”
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