Fashioning Modern Africanism

Musician Phelo Bala released his latest single, “Andisafuni” and for me its the drama on the streets of Twitter. This past week the star found himself trending for a number of reasons. In a conversation with a friend before the release of a jam that is "Andisafuni" I told a friend, boy better bring out his guns. And boy it took a public break-up for Phelo to finally release a Banger.  The former “Joyous Celebration” member released his long anticipated single this past Friday and it does not take a throwing of bones to figure out that the lyrics are about his relationship with Moshe Ndiki. In case you missed it, Phelo and Moshe were Mzansi’s it couple last year after they made their relationship public. However, things turned sour earlier this year when court papers surfaced in which Phelo claimed that Moshe assaulted him with a candlestick at their Northriding, Johannesburg, home and that it was an argument over alcohol consumption. In his court papers, Moshe claimed that ov

  What a time to   celebrate the South African Soapie Industry! The 4th Royalty Soapie Awards hosted by the spectacular comedian Mpho Popps and the dazzling Lerato LKG Kganyago, marked a moment in history as 2020 winners took centre stage in a broadcast on Saturday evening, 26 September at 20:00 on SABC 1 Mzansi Fo Sho.    Egoliwood put up a brave front and showed solidarity, as they weathered a storm through trying times as the world, is faced with a pandemic.    South Africa’s favourite Soapie stars brought the glitz and glam as they graced the red carpet during a studio recording and gathered to celebrate fellow thespians who were recognized for their commitment to their craft and playing a vital role in the performing arts.    The show kicked into gear with the announcement of the winners in the technical categories honouring outstanding editing, lighting, art direction and directing teams in a soapie. Ushered by the sound of award-winning songstress, Shekinah with her track ‘ What