Fashioning Modern Africanism

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Max-Hoba’s signature AfroSoul sound has already earned the singer, songwriter and performer a devoted following, both in South Africa and internationally. Now this versatile artist is set to broaden his audience through his work with Paradise Sound System, a German-South African project that is playing an instrumental role in taking independent African artists to the world.   Listen Here Max-Hoba’s ability to move across different languages (primarily IsiXhosa, Sesotho and English) and musical styles (including traditional South African roots music) gives his debut PSS release a broad appeal that is only enhanced by his rich, deep, velvety voice. Lyrically, too, this gifted artist easily moves between the universal themes of love and togetherness, and socially important subjects that soundtrack the times in which we live – unity, tolerance and more.    Born and raised in the Free State mining town of Welkom, South Africa, Max-Hoba – who is also known as The Traveling Man – is a highly

          Fashion and style enthusiast Sphamandla Marvin Zwane also known as Marvy Marv born and raised under the warm Durban sun, is an all-round multi-talented individual. A Model, Stylist, MC, actor and TV presenter. For the past decade he has worked in the retail industry where he met his love “fashion” and they have been together ever since. Marvin is grounded by the learnings he has taken from the retail industry while observing the changes in trends over the years. Marvin says In 2010 he made the decision to change his style and become an influence to those around him, since then, his style has grown so much it has elevated him to greater heights.                                                                                                   Marvin has a unique way of viewing garments. He looks at things such as stitching and texture of the fabric to how it would feel on one’s skin. This analysis is one of the ways that aid

The Malawian Afrobeat superstar has done it again. With the official music video release of “Here With Me”.  The song in itself is uplifting and motivational. Onesimus takes on a beautiful virtual tour of Cameroon, Yaounde. The video is also built around an intense storyline that can be defined as “Action Cinematic”.  The video is nothing short of breathtaking. From a beautiful tropical scenery through flea markets and beach waters. To high speed car chases and the heroic escape. Onesimus’s full body of work, entitled Messenger. Was the pathway to his latest release “Here With Me”. Onesimus’s ability to move across different sounds (primarily Afrobeat, Gospel and House) and musical styles (including traditional South African roots music) gives his debut single release a broad appeal that is only enhanced by his rich, deep, velvety voice. Lyrically, too, this gifted artist easily moves between the universal themes of love and togetherness, and socially important subjects that soundtrack

South African alternative soul singer and songwriter, Bongi Mvuyana, is set to release her debut album, Dopamine, digitally on Friday, 22 May 2020, with a 3-song house remix package following closely after the album release, with remixes by acclaimed house DJs and Producers Culo De Song, Chymamusique and Kayrendasoul.   Bongi Mvuyana’s music off her highly anticipated album has garnered attraction as far as Nigeria and Norway. Her music has charted on stations such as Metro FM in South Africa and on Beat 99 FM in Nigeria which just goes to show how universal a language music truly is.   With Bongi Mvuyana’s global audience and latest releases with German-based distribution label, Paradise Sound System, releasing Dopamine digitally is a no-brainer, as her outlook is now to avail her music and message to the world.   “It has been a long journey creating this music and now the time has finally come to share it with the world. My music is influenced by genres spanning from South African an

The passing away of leading South African designer, Coenraad de Mol on Tuesday 19 May 2020, has left the local fashion industry devasted, says Lucilla Booyzen, director of the South African Fashion Week. “Coenraad was a highly gifted and knowledgable industry leader who derived great joy from the creative process which he expressed in his cutting-edge De Mil menswear label which was most recently seen at the Cape Wools and Mohair SA Designer Challenge show at SA Fashion Week in October 2019. He was a perfectionist,  exceptionally generous with his expertise and took great delight in his role as design and production technology tutor of SAFW’s 21 Steps to Retail Designer Programme”, she said. The industry has lost both a rare and visionary creative as well as a caring and committed friend, employer, mentor, and to many.  The entire creative fashion design industry is deeply saddened by this tragic loss.

Bafwethu the lockdown is showing everyone flames, We miss mabhiri hleeng. Likwa is something that brings us joy when we want to let loose and have a good time.  No celebration is complete without adding some bubbly, Champagne dzaaalings! Whether it is at a wedding, birthdays celebrations or a night out with friends, popping has become a friend to new pop culture trends that brought so much sophistication and glam to the night life. Let me introduce Giovanni to you my darlings a Mèthode Cap Classique by Jason Mahlaka.  Giovanni   MCC   is a proudly South African luxury beverage produced  locally and crafted by Karusa Vineyards in Cape Town, the home of best wines worldwide. I mean , who doesn't know that South African wines are the best.  The difference between MCC and champagne is that the term "champagne" is reserved for wine made from grapes harvested in Champagne, France. Both wines rely on the traditional French fermenting process, which is labour intensive, time cons

Bafwethu ithi into, the cast and crew of   Mzansi Magic’s favorite telenovelas are happy to be back at work, it won't be too long before you can start catching up with new episodes of your favorite Mzansi telenovelas. Following the revision of the nationwide lockdown to Level Four, last week. Government has published regulations that have seen several sectors, including the film and television industry, being allowed to return to work under strict health guidelines.  "While the R80 million fund MultiChoice Group established has ensured that the cast and crew continued to receive their salaries throughout the start of the lockdown period in March and April, we are thrilled that they have been able to return to work this week,” says M-Net CEO Nkateko Mabaso. “At this stage, the safety of crew and cast remains a priority and we are in constant communication with production houses, as per the government’s directive, to ensure that stringent health guidelines are in place and are b

South African reality television Star and businesswoman, Mome Mahlangu continues to encourage teenage girls to stay home during the lockdown. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, countries around the world have declared the pandemic a state of emergency, urging self-isolation in order to help flatten the curve and reduce transmission of the virus.  With the situation getting tough as most household's are loosing their source of income and the economy continue to look dire as each day passes. Following the president's announcement of compulsory wearing of masks in public, Mome has offered to donate a number of masks, alcohol based sanitizers and sanitary pads through her foundation - Mrs Mome Wellness Foundation.  According to  TVSA , the fashion designer and mother of 3 first shot to fame upon taking part in the Vuzu docu-reality show, Cream Cartel, as one of the four popular friends on a quest for breakthrough into the fashion industry. Mome and her husband Tol A$$ Mo with their kidz,

It is always a pleasure to be swept away by the serenity of good music. From the veins of Kwamashu, Bongani Nyembe known better as Spirit Banger is a music production house in his right. The Afrotainment artist and producer has a bag of hits and he keeps whipping them out one after the other. He has worked with the greatest that the music industry has to offer in their different dynamics displaying his versatility.  Working with the likes of Zakes Bantwini, Phuzekhemisi, Big Nuz, Zanda Zakuza and NaakMusiq just to name a few. He has a number of hits such as Memeza where he worked with Benny Maverick and the astound Dladla Mshunqisi and hasn’t stopped bringing the heat. He brought another Spirit Banger "Shaya" which featured the lyrical Beast and musical maestro Mondli Ngcobo and more hits such as Thutha and Falling with Mduduzi. The dance and electric vibe Spirit Banger brings in his music,- always keeps the happy feet on the dance floor.                                      

Hey Bafwethu kunzima eMzansi magic's Telenovela The Queen. The show has recently been making headlines with cast members leaving the series for alleged mistreatment by the big bosses. Rumour mill has been making rounds that working for Ferguson's Film production is a nightmare. Prepare your cups, the tea is ready bahlali. Dineo Langa Last week, a local newspaper reported that Dineo left the show after being fired. The Ferguson's Film rubbished the speculation and claimed she left voluntarily. Dineo Langa who played the role of "Kea Khoza" on The Queen, was apparently denied leave to go shoot a movie in Hollywood. So soapies and Telenovelas cannot amend their script to accommodate the cast when they need a break? njani bafwethu!  Jessica Nkosi Bafwethu, brace yourselves for the tea coz it's very hot. Mzansi magic confirmed that Jessica Nkosi and Mensi Ngubane are set to join The Queen. The two recently left channel's Telenovela Isibaya. Were they poached? A