The programme, which started last year in Lagos and later moved to Nairobi, is designed to support emerging women in music, including artists, songwriters and producers, through mentorship, networking and practical sessions. Applications for the South African edition close on 28 February.

Following Tems’ empowerment programme, British R&B artist Ella Mai will perform live in South Africa with two scheduled shows in April 2026. She will first take the stage at Sun City Superbowl on April 25 as part of the Konka Kulture Weekend, then headline a concert at GrandWest in Cape Town on 26 April.

Event organisers emphasise the special nature of Ella Mai’s South African run, noting demand is expected to be high with only two shows confirmed. Both concerts are presented in partnership with Vertex Events and local promoters, signalling continued international interest in South African live music markets.

The 573-page book compiles speeches, social media posts, and public remarks from Milei’s first two years in office, a period now widely seen as the most turbulent of his presidency.

The launch comes just days after a major political blow: the resignation of José Luis Espert, one of Milei’s top midterm candidates, over alleged ties to drug trafficking .

In a brief speech, Milei condemned a recent anti-Semitic attack in Buenos Aires, blaming it on what he called “the xenophobia that the left is trying to impose.” He followed the statement with a performance of the Jewish folk song “Hava Nagila,” which was met with a muted response from the audience.

With inflation still soaring and infighting within his coalition intensifying, critics say Milei’s showmanship may be distracting from the deep challenges his administration faces ahead of the October 26 midterm elections.