Fashioning Modern Africanism

Griff Cofi Centurion is bringing back Comedy Nights set to happen every second Tuesday to be hosted by Thapelo Tips 'Shampoonaiza' Seemise. Shampoonaiza I attended the first of it's kind and it was a lovely evening full of gags headlined by the one and only American-South African Comedian - Arlen 'Griff' Griffin.  Sammy-Fever   Sammy-Fever opened the show with his killer jokes that left the crowd on the floor. Sammy graced the stage with his funny dance moves followed by a story touching on the man's upbringing which kept the crowd bursting into laughter throughout his perfomance.  Mashata The RnB and Soul Comedic genius Peter Mashata was also there to support his  industry coluegues. Mashata was there to show face lol if you know what I mean. Peter perfomed a sweet and short skit which left the crowed wanting more. He announced his upcoming show happening on the 3rd June at State Theatre.  Mpho Popps Also there to show face was Mpho Popps Modikoane. Mpho mesmer

Meet the Top 30 contestants vying for the title of Miss South Africa 2022 and vote for your favourite to make it into the Top 10. The 30 hopefuls are an impressive and diverse group and include an estate agent, a corporate lawyer, a   veterinarian , a forensic science graduate, teachers, models, entrepreneurs and law students. They come from all over South Africa with Gauteng leading the field with 13 contestants (with three from Soweto and two from Tshwane); the Western Cape has five; KwaZulu Natal has four; the Eastern Cape is represented by three women; the Free State has two as has the North West and there is one from Limpopo.   For the next few weeks, the women will be out to impress this year's Top 30 judges who are radio presenter and personality and Miss South Africa 2015 Liesl Laurie,  body positive activist Tracey-Lee Lusty Horwitz, Dentsu CEO Koo Govender, fashion designer Khosi Nkosi, True Love Editor-in-Chief, Makhosazana Zwane-Siguqa, actor Simoné Nortmann and actor a

Hot on the heels of the announcement of  Seun Kuti & Egypt 80  as the headline act for this year’s event, the  MTN Bushfire Festival, taking place in the Malkerns Valley in the Kingdom of Eswatini from May 27 – 29, has announced the rest of the eclectic and exciting line-up from across Africa and around the globe.  Just some of the exciting acts added to this year’s line-up include Congolese-born singer, songwriter, music producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist  Tresor ; South African award-winning Maskandi music legend  Ihhashi Elimhlophe ; and the legendary  Don Laka,  who in 2022 marks a 50-year crescendo of artistic discovery and reinvention as one of South Africa’s revered musical icons.   In true MTN Bushfire style, the line-up this year will feature a wholesome and family-friendly mix of pan-African and international artists from across different genres who do more than simply entertain but use their art as a powerful form of creative expression.    The line-up reflects a

011 and MAMA Awards nominee Sabelo Nkosi popularly known as SADIST is a hip hop rising star hailing from the streets of Zola, Soweto. Sadist is not only a rapper, but he is also a producer and songwriter, his music can be described as witty and contains thought-provoking elements. We see those elements on this joint, set to drop soon titled ‘Too Much,’ which is self-explanatory, everything is too much, from the punchlines to the beat. He found the beat on Tik Tok, and the caption read ‘if you can kill the beat, you can have it,’ to his surprise this beat was one of the beats his producer had sent him not so long before. Sadist describes the song as controversial as some listeners might find the song smart and creative where some might feel that some things should not be said, which is what makes this release an exciting one. “I want my lyrics to have depth, a meaning that has value along with something people can vibe with.” -Sadist CONNECT WITH SADIST Instagram: @sadist_rsa Twitter: @

The family of Quiteria Kekana honour his life in a 50-piece collection. The family of late international fashion designer remembers him the best way they know-how, on the runway. Before his untimely passing due to Multiple myeloma on 17 April 2022, designer, Quiteria was invited to showcase at the Kings and Queens Of Baobab (13 May 2020) in Polokwane and was unable to work on the collection. His motivation to push his dream, even during the roughest times of his illness led his family; brother Thabang Kekana (Quiteria Atelier Creative Director) and Mother Violet Kekana to be inspired to continue his legacy and pick up where he left off. “It is what my brother would have wanted. Even on his last days, he pushed us to continue working,” Thabang says. “He would not have wanted us to just give up and be sad. We have also decided to keep the studio open and work towards the vision. We have been working as a family for over a decade together and we have been part of the vision. All we wish t

Nigeria Afro-Pop star Godson Ogaga Essi, 26 fondly known as Savage is currently working on his new project featuring DJ Maphorisa and Blxckie. He is responsible for the international hit Confident featuring Buju.  In 2021, he released the 10-track album Utopia featuring Alpha P, Victony, and Mzansi artist Emtee. On the upcoming album, the singer will explore topics on love, money, family, and politics. “I don’t have a title as yet for the upcoming album, but I will be featuring a few South African artists,” he says. “I have completed the track with Maphorisa and Blxckie, it is sounding amazing because of the incredible chemistry we had in the studio together. I hope to work with more South African artist as this has become my second home.” Savage has been in and out of South Africa for about six years and decided a year ago to pursue his love for music. “I have been making music for about 12 years and decided to take it seriously and make a career out of it a year ago. Nit realising th

‘A PLACE CALLED HOME’ OPENS ON THE 20 TH  MAY CURATED SUNDAY BEST EXPERIENCES ALONGSIDE EXHIBITION                      Johannesburg, South Africa  – Art curator Botho Project Space today announced its latest offering,  A Place Called Home,  showcasing the works of award-winning contemporary visual artist Trevor Stuurman. The much-anticipated first solo exhibition by Trevor Stuurman will officially open on the 20th of May (Opening on the 19 th  of May) and will run until the 19th of June 2022 in Johannesburg.   A Place Called Home  is where Trevor Stuurman’s story and journey come alive. He places himself within the exhibition by personifying various themes and installations, all created to live throughout the home that is created by Botho Project Space, with furniture and homeware from Weylandts. Home is the foundation of Stuurman’s life, constantly choosing to create his understanding of the world he sees through his own familiarity.    A Place Called Home  is a celebration that aims

Meet the dangerous new family joining  The River They are headed by the traditional patriarch Bukhosi (played by  Bheki Mkhwane), who is as quick with his brain as he is with his gun. With a military past that comes in handy for his work as a heist king, he’s brash, outspoken and charming. He’s made of steel – so he’s not the one to cross. He brings with him his younger second wife, Nomafu (played by Brenda Mhlongo). Beneath her shiny and well-groomed exterior is a tough woman who has clawed her way out of poverty. She’s a terrible stepmother but she knows how to clean money – and she’s set to become Lindiwe Dikana’s biggest rival yet. Then there are the Hlophe sons – Mlilo (played by Vuyo Biyela) and Nkanyiso (played by Unathi Mkhize). The product of Bukhosi’s first marriage, they have a strained relationship with their father, but he wants them to take over the family business. Mlilo is nothing like his father – yet he’s everything like this father. Nkanyiso, on the other hand, is th

The Godfather  is one of the most iconic films of all time, and in the decades since its release, plenty has been written and said about it – but never like this. The mpaking of Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 classic is now the subject of  The Offer , a limited series which premiered on M-Net (DStv channel 101) on Monday 2 May at 22h30, just days after its US debut on Paramount+, Paramount’s streaming service. The Offer  is based on Oscar®-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy’s extraordinary, never-before-seen story of making  The Godfather . The limited series stars Miles Teller ( Whiplash ) as Albert S. Ruddy, whose experience is the basis of the series; Matthew Goode ( A Discovery of Witches ) as studio exec Robert Evans; Dan Fogler ( Fantastic Beasts ) as director Coppola; Juno Temple ( Ted Lasso ) as Al’s assistant Bettye McCartt; Colin Hanks ( Impeachment: American Crime Story ) as the man with the money, Barry Lapidus; Giovanni Ribisi ( Sneaky Pete ) as real-life mafia don Joe Colombo;