Fashioning Modern Africanism

DStv and Mzansi Magic today announced the nominees for the third annual DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards (DMVCA) proudly presented by 1Life, to be broadcast live from the Ticketpro Dome on Saturday 14 March 2020. The awards, which are voted for by the public, aim to honour the year’s biggest achievers across 11 diverse entertainment categories, and to award the nominee who earns the highest number of votes overall as: The Ultimate Viewers’ Choice in a hotly contested race that has previously demanded that the winner get over million votes! “We are thrilled to break the news of an even bigger and better 3 rd  edition.  This fast growing annual celebration of Mzansi’s favourite talent lights up the lives of audiences across Africa’s home of entertainment: DStv!  Viewers will not only be able to vote via the DStv App for the first time, we are also creating a new opportunity for thousands of eligible customers to attend the live event.  We will announce further details on this in d

The Johnnie Walker Warrior Polo is what happens when you bring together the Sport of Kings and the world’s most loved Scotch whisky brand. This past Sunday saw Mzansi’s most loved socialites and people of Jozi gathered to enjoy a day of polo, good music and of course the refreshing new blends of Johnnie Walker, A Song of Fire and A Song Ice, at the esteemed, Inanda Polo Club. Hosted by the talented Anele Mdoda, guests were able to enjoy and engage in the action packed sport while showcasing their fashion interpretation of the critically acclaimed, Game Of Thrones series, House of Stark and House of Targaryen, while simultaneously enjoying refreshing whisky based cocktails, delicious food and good music. From the polo tradition of divot stomping to a surprise music act by the soulful Langa Mavuso, guests got to witness the likes of Kefilwe Mabote, Andile Ncube, Cassandra Twala, Michelle Mosalakae and Kamo Mafokwane battle it out in a penalty shoot out right before th

Boasting a marquee career that includes countless global anthems, a cult-like following across the continent, tours and a handful of accolades, musician Busiswa Gqulu’s story is set to shake the world with the premiere of her powerful biographical documentary.  Narrated by Her Majesty herself, ‘ Busiswa: An Unbreakable Story’  takes us on a journey back in time and explores the complex conditions that thrust a modest young girl from Umtata into the boisterous voice that reverberates through our speakers alongside Beyonce Knowles on ‘The Gift’, in arguably one of the most important moments in modern music history. A CAN DO! film, directed by Fred Kayembe and Vaughn Thiel, this grungy Pineappletop Films production, produced by 'The Kollektive' explores modern ideas of independence, femininity and identity, through Busiswa’s remarkable story.   It is with great pleasure that the  Africa Rising International Film Festival  announces  Busiswa: An Unbreakable Story  as

The rightful heir to the township   celebration throne is back to claim its rightful place – and just in time to kick off the festive season fun times! Smirnoff 1818 is staging its first immersed experience on Saturday, 30 November 2019, at the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto. Zone 1818 appreciates township culture by telling authentic stories and celebrating the trends inspired by our townships. Whether it’s a graduation ceremony in Soweto, a chill session in Khayelitsha or a traditional ceremony eTembisa, Smirnoff 1818 has always been there to aid in the good times in township households. Now it’s here to pay homage For Then, For Now and For Whatever is next in South Africa’s music and entertainment industry. The music extravaganza will be led by the award-winning rapper KO and  ol’skool  favourite Thebe.  Included in the line-up will be the new wave of rappers, singers, DJs and lyricists Nadia Nakai, Killer Kau, PH, DNB Gogo, Major League, Boity and a w

With just two weeks to go to the finale, the Idols contestants hit the ground running lastnight with the opportunity to tackle a mainstay for any singer worth their salt – the duet. Micayla Oelofse and Luyolo Yiba oozed chemistry as they sang  Ariana Grande  and  Nathan Sykes ’s  Almost is Never Enough , while Sneziey Msomi and Nolo Seodisha gave us the  Dream Girls  experience with  Beyonce  and  Jamie Foxx ’s  When I First Saw You . With the duets done and dusted, the show got down to the business of elimination. It was the end of the road for Nolo, who it has to be said, fought the good fight. The battle for the SA Idols title is now left to Luyolo, Sneziey and Micayla, who lastnight gave us some of their fiercest performances yet as they vied for a spot  in the finale. The theme for lastnight was “How it should be done” and the Top 3 got to show the millions of viewers just how singing should be done, performing a selection of songs chosen by the strongest of the W