Fashioning Modern Africanism

  South Africa’s biggest commercial youth radio station, Y, officially welcomes home the leading player, Ayanda MVP as the afternoon drive show’s “power hitter” for the ‘Home Run’. The show debuts on the 3rd of May 2022 and runs on Monday to Friday, 3pm to 6pm. Known for her street cred and vibrant personality, Ayanda Mdluli, who was with the station in 2016, will host the afternoon drive show with Y’s DJ Flax, as producer and one of the contributors to the show. About her return to Y, Ayanda says that: “I’m beyond excited to be back at Y. I’m a music driven broadcaster; most of my content is about artists and their tracks that are fire. This new show gives me the platform to continue being purposeful and intentional with my love for music both on radio and the decks. I’ve been working towards an opportunity like this. And the time has finally arrived for me to host drive on Y. It’s time to hear what AyandaMVP is really made of. Molifeng!” Producer and contributor DJ Flax adds that,  

Break free of the mundane and unwind every Friday to guess #WhoswhoattheZioux, with Johannesburg’s hottest DJs and entertainment. Toast to the weekend! Move a little, dance a little and escape the urban jungle with Mbali Nkosi this Friday the 22 April 2022. Located in the heart of Sandton, Zioux is an internationally acclaimed five-star luxurious bar and restaurant where one can go to enjoy extravagant designer meals, accompanied by a sophisticated champagne and cocktails. They say to run free is to escape from narrow-minded people, eliminate negativity and to choose innocence and the truth. To break free is to trust your instinct, because we are all creatures roving this earth to find purpose and freedom.” It doesn’t stop there, set yourself free and experience the pleasure of High Tea with Perrier Jouët at Zioux, every Saturday while rubbing shoulders with Joburg’s visionaries and creatives. Sip on some Perrier Jouët and nibble on a selection of sweet and savory from our delectab

Y launches a thrilling drama series, called Tequila AF, exclusively on the YFM app. South Africa’s largest commercial youth radio station introduces its audience to an audio only drama, speaking to the essence of ‘theatre of the mind’.  Tequila AF, created and directed by Y content producer Lumko Johnson, brings a storyline of murder, and explores themes of friendship, loyalty and mental illness. LISTEN HERE Says Lumko: “My late great grandmother introduced me to radio through radio dramas she loved and followed. We didn’t have a TV at the time, I must’ve been four or five and we would gather and listen to the Xhosa stories every night before bed. I trust and believe in this story and commend Y for introducing something so cool to its audience.” “Y is more than a radio offering. After the success of The Banques and Venom Show, we are confident in our abilities to produce content for all platforms and Tequila AF is our second project, with more following soon,” said Phindi Ziqubu, Y’s c

Johannesburg, South Africa  – Cotton Fest organizers today announced the festival hosts and confirmed the individual Artists line-up day splits for the long awaited, two day festival taking place next week. Also announced are the five build-up events leading to the main festival.      Taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg on the 23 rd  and 24 th  April, the festival will feature some of the hottest well known and emerging South African Hip Hop and Amapiano headliners.   GET YOUR COTTON FEST TICKETS YFM’s Lula Odiba alongside renowned MTVBase Culture Squad Member Tshego Koke will host the Cotton Stage at the festival on both festival days. The Bettr and Jägermeister stages will be hosted by GenZ frontman and social media youth president Kabelo ‘Uncle Vinny’ Ndlovu as well as renowned funny man Robot Boii. Additional stage hosts include youth culture architects Zeus Omega, Christian Connor, LVee Nkosi and Dynasty.   FIVE build up events will take place across the city leading up to the h

COUNTING DOWN TO THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK  Mmoho (meaning for Together in Sesothu) With less than 3 weeks to go to the first MmohoBlock Market, organisers today confirmed what to expect over the fun-filled two day experience.  Set to take place at the stunning urban setting of The Waterfall Park in the Mall of Africa on Saturday, 30 th   April and Sunday 1 st   May, this carefully curated market experience will have something on offer for everyone.   The weekend line-up features a long list of local music greats including: Renowned local music outfit The Soil Contemporary Isicathamiya acapella group Thee Legacy Acclaimed Nigerian Afrobeat artist Femi Koya Mzansi’s own Lungelo Moyo World music cover band   Ice n Fire  Other highlights and specialised offerings include the Victoria Luxury Gin Experience, the Piercery Pop Up Booth for the brave, and Sunset Salsa with Estilo Cubano set to get everyone dancing. Top JHB's dance crew, The Artistic Intelligence (A.I) Dance Crew, will also

Sifiso Nkosi popularly known as,  MAFIDZODZO released ‘Iqolo Lami’ on Friday the 25 th of March, this single is his first release and marks the beginning of his journey as a solo recording artist. This drop comes after the success of smash hit ‘Gqoz Gqoz’ with multi-platinum selling producer, Busta 929, now sitting on over a million streams on Spotify alone and over 1.7 million views on YouTube. ‘Iqolo Lami’ is a street song that directly translates to; My back hurts because of all the fun I had yesterday, he collaborated with the Amapiano trend setter; Seekay, MC and musician Mgiftoz SA, music producers Almighty and Zwesh on this joint. LISTEN HERE Mafidzodzo goes on the explain how this song is based on real life events and personal experiences, he made this song after a period of back-to-back gigs where the team would make a fuss about how they have back aches from all the long nights and hours spent honing their craft. Mafidzodzo continues to play a significant role in the

The Dynamic duo SPHEctacula and DJ Naves are back after celebrating a heater for the festive season with the highly anticipated single ‘Uthando’ ft Skye Wanda and Spiritbanger, dropped on Friday the 8 th of April. ‘I love the butterflies in my stomach before a new KOTW song drops. Its Such positive adrenalin.’ -SPHEctacula   Boasting over 12 years of excellence and friendship, SPHEctacula and DJ Naves are debatably the most influential duo, producers, DJs, Club owners, Radio personalities and music recording artists in Mzansi. The duo has been dropping hints leading up to the release, from YouTube banners to hashtags, and finally we are here, their first release this year. It was not until Monday the 4 th of April that the Kings of The Weekend took to social media to officially announce the new single and reveal the artwork to the fans. ‘ Uthando’ is a soulful vocal and feel driven house song, a song about self-love, self-care and a reminder to take care of ourselves, beautif

South African Fashion Designer, David Tlale on Thursday 7 April hosted an exclusive media launch to unveil the 3rd season of David Tlale x Avon Collection at The Rand Club in Johannesburg. Asigroovanga bafwethuu!! The Third season of the collaboration brings a collection of luxurious and elegant accessories.  The collection consist of a color-blocked handbag in with a David Tlale exclusive Monogram Print, a Sling bag that can be converted into a Purse, a gold and silver watches for both men and women, and oversized square  aviator sunglasses with black ombre lenses and gold detailing in the frame and arms.  The Accessories were showcased to the guests by models draped in similar color scheemed collection.  On Bringing this collection, Tlale's key aim is to bring affordable luxuries to everyday user because we are made by South Africans and everyone that buys the products. " When it comes to designs, we had to look at affordability and accessibility without compromising the qua

TICKETS SALES OPEN FOR SECOND STANDARD BANK JOBURG POLO IN THE PARK Johannesburg, South Africa -  Event producers of the Polo in the Park, African Deluxe Company recently announced the return of the 2 nd  Standard Bank ‘Joburg Polo in the Park’ taking place at Gauteng’s premium residential lifestyle estate Steyn City, at the end of April. Tickets sales opened this past Friday.   The inaugural Standard Bank Joburg Polo in the Park was hosted in 2019, dazzling guests with fabulous fashion, good music and delectable gourmet meals and beverages.   Polo in the Park brings a special thrill to a time-honoured sport, thanks to its unique format: because there are only three players aside with an inflatable ball, rather than the hard one used in traditional matches, spectators can get close up to the action and enjoy all the thrills of the matches.   With the option three Premium VIP Hospitality Marquees to choose from, each offers a unique experience:   Steyn City Lounge -  A premium lounge of

With the continent on the edge of its seat in anticipation to see   The Real Housewives of Lagos  (#RHOLagos) on our screens, Showmax is throwing the biggest event in African reality television of the year on Thursday, 7 April 2022. In an African moment worth celebrating, Chioma Ikokwu, Toyin Lawani-Adebayo, Iyabo Ojo and ​​Mariam Timmer of RHOLagos are jetting across the continent to join  The Real Housewives of Durban  (#RHOD), as well as celebrities and stars from acclaimed Showmax Originals, for a sumptuous gala dinner and celebration of pan-African culture and music.   The event - complete with pink carpet - will be hosted by a talent recognised across Africa, Bonang Matheba, who herself has not one but two reality series on Showmax ( Being Bonang ,  A Very Bonang Year ). Bonang is an accomplished MC, radio personality and businesswoman, born and raised in South Africa, and regularly spotted in Nigeria working on her many pursuits. This iconic pan-African event, to be hosted in Sa

Did you previously miss out on your chance to enter the most high pressure and fun home-cook competition on TV? Finally found your cooking mojo and you want to share it with the world?   Have we got great news for you! My Kitchen Rules South Africa  ( MKRSA ) will be back for a fourth season, and M-Net is looking for the most talented home-cooking pairs to bring the heat! Judged by the brilliant pair of Chef David Higgs and award-winning artist, cook, guitarist and vocalist J’Something,  MKRSA  is a show that anyone who knows their way around a pot can enter. Loved by viewers across South Africa,  Season 4 will premiere in September 2022. “ My Kitchen Rules South Africa  gets better with each season, because the calibre of home cooks also gets better and better. This past season we saw that the pandemic and lockdowns really resulted in many people killing it in the kitchen, and we know that we can expect the same – or possibly even better – this time around,” says  MKRSA ’s J’Something

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, on the night he won his first Academy Award, as Best Actor for  King Richard , people joked online that this was not the first time Smith had “got in one little fight” and that next he’d be moving in with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air - a reference to the setup of the iconic 90s sitcom  The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air . Based on Smith’s own life, this was the show that first made him a mega-star.  Bel-Air , now available to binge on Showmax, reimagines the Emmy-nominated sitcom, and Smith’s journey from the hard streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air - ‘flipped-turned upside down’ as a drama, not a comedy.  Rotten Tomatoes  listed  B el-Air  among their Most Anticipated Shows of 2022, with  LA Times  saying “ Bel-Air  brilliantly reimagines a comedy classic” and  Empire Magazine  hailing the series as “a bold reimagining that maintains the essence of the original show while exploring important social themes from an