Fashioning Modern Africanism

Johannesburg, South Africa –  Organisers of  South Africa’s legendary music festival Spring Fiesta this week confirmed the return of the festival, due to take place this October. Celebrate it’s 10th Anniversary post the 2 year pandemic hiatus, Spring Fiesta is officially BACK and ready to kick-off the celebrations.   Over a decade in the making, the Spring Fiesta 2022 will be returning to it’s home at the well-loved party destination Wild Waters Complex in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni on Saturday, the 8th October 2022.   Known for creating unforgettable memories over the 10 years, this iconic day & night time dance music festival have curated a electrifying killer line-up that will be performing across 5 themed dance floors. Full line-ups for the various stages will be announced closer to the date.   Indie record label Stay True Sounds was confirmed today to be hosting one of the main stages at Spring Fiesta which will feature some of their freshest stable talent. Label owner Allan Nicoll

  SUPER DJ DUO TO HOST THEIR FIRST SERIES OF LIVE CONCERTS AND SHOW TICKETS ON SALE Pretoria, South Africa –  Following the postponement of Scorpion Kings LIVE in 2020, Glen 21 Entertainment today announced the new date happening this July at the Sun Arena in Pretoria.   With AMAPIANO having dominated the globe over the past 2 years, producer & songwriters DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small aka super DJ duo “Scorpion Kings” are ready to host their first live concert “Scorpion Kings Live”.   Partnering with one of SA’s leading promoter and event production agency, Glen21 Entertainment, the 3-hour long, first-of-its-kind curated show will take place on Friday 22 July 2022.   The show will feature live performances from a string of SA’s finest talented artists across different genres. These will be announced closer to the show date.      Limited tickets for the LIVE show go on sale this week at  Ticketpros.co.za  or any Ticketpro outlet including any Super Spar or selected Jet, Edgars

                         Johannesburg, South Africa -  Surrounded by the hustle and bustle in the heart of Sandton, the new bigger venue opened it’s doors at Green park Corner earlier this month.   And with the current global shift to an earlier lifestyle meets entertainment experience, this cosmopolitan and eclectic Restaurant and Lounge is set to attract both local and international patrons, thriving to provide the best experience in a new world.   Rooted in Sandton as a nightlife venue providing the ultimate high end African Music Lounge experience since late 1990’s, this lifestyle business decided to adapt their offering at the end of 2021 by adding a restaurant service to its arsenal.   With a rich heritage of more than two decades, Sankayi Restaurant and Lounge has officially reopened its doors at a brand new premium location, and set to take the Joburg nightlife scene by storm.                       THE FOOD Inspired by Mediterranean cuisine infused with various African flavours

The fourth annual DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards (DMVCAs) celebrated l ocal celebrities and delegates shined on the much loved blue carpet, dressed to the nines and ready to support their peers as they walked away with the coveted statuettes on the 25th  June at the Sun Arena in Pretoria.   Take a look at the snaps of your favourite A-listers spotted during the awards ceremony. Actress Connie Ferguson and her daughter Lesedi Matsunyane Musician and Actor Nay Maps with Television Personality Hope Mbele. I wonder if they are coupling on and offscreen.  Actor Galaletsang Koffman looked ravishing in Vittoria Boutique ball gown. I loved the back of their dress   Big Brother Mzansi Contestant Sis Tamara. They looked so stunning in this black number. I Loved it. Actor Lunga Luchy Mofokeng was there to serve and he delivered a dashing look in this masterpiece created by Keletso Moraba Spotted Boity and Lethabo LeJoy Mathatho of The Real Housewives of Joburg.  Boity was there with her lovel

On the back of a two year hiatus due to COVID-19,   DStv and Mzansi Magic hosted the DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards (DStvMVCA) at the Sun Arena in Pretoria on 25 June. The popular awards show was broadcast live for DStv subscribers. Local celebrities and delegates shined on the much loved blue carpet, dressed to the nines and ready to support their peers as they walked away with the coveted statuettes. The host, Lawrence Maleka, had a handle on the proceedings and everyone who stepped up to the mic to present an award –   the likes of Boity, Mpho Wabadimo, PH, Khutso Theledi and Presely Chweneyagae  – brought good humour and a positive attitude. Sponsored by Telkom and Kia, alongside associate sponsor - Diageo South Africa’s Tanqueray gin, the show produced musical performances by  Kamo Mphela, Tuks Senganga, Nomfundo Moh and Zakes Bantwini  who kept the audience dancing, bringing everyone into the spirit of celebrating the success of the South African entertainment industry favour

In the Showmax Original horror series  Pulse , launched on Thursday, 23 June 2022, Thapelo Mokoena plays Errol, a game producer who discovers that survival is no longer just a game when an electromagnetic pulse bomb fries every electrical circuit in his office high-rise – and people’s heads.  Sam Wright caught up with the SAFTA-winning  Trackers  and  Wild At Heart  star to find out more about his role in the freaky show, which was picked   by  The Hollywood Reporter  as one of the 25 buzziest series at this year’s MIPTV, a leading global TV market in Cannes, France. What is your claim to fame? I’m just an individual trying to live a life of purpose. I’m somebody who grew up on a farm, in a small farming town, where everything that was exciting was heard about, read about or seen on TV. All I ever wanted to do was go out and see, go out and touch, and go out and take some. I’m somebody who’s really been adamant about conquering and unveiling those dreams, making them become a reality.

I Can't help falling in love with Elvis's Iconic Look. The new film Elvis premiered on Wednesday, 22 June 2022, at a red carpet event in Sandton City at the Ster-Kinekor cinema. “Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do ‘em all together, I guess.”  - Elvis in 1956  Elvis Presley, arguably one of the most famous singers of all time. Dubbed the "King of Rock n Rock"  emerged from humble country beginnings to become an iconic cultural influence even  decades after his untimely death in 1977. Sorbet Man Sandton partnered with  Ster-Kinekor  to host a few celebrities and media for a grooming experience to celebrate and embrace the King of Rock n Rock's iconic look. Guests were treated to flash facial and mani before heading to the red carpet event.  Elvis  released in South Africa cinemas this past Friday on the 25th June 2022.

Smirnoff Infusions launched a delicious new watermelon and mint flavour at an exclusive event this past Sunday, 19 June 2022, at the luxurious Shepstone Gardens in Johannesburg. This gave consumers the opportunity to experience the taste and enjoy a colourful vibe in Winter. They were able to enjoy an afternoon of performances by South Africa’s most loved DJs such as the country’s favourite granny, DBN GOGO, socialite and reality TV star, Bobby Blanco to mention a few, over the delicious menu of the watermelon and mint serves. Smirnoff Infusions boasts a delectable taste profile with a combination of naturally infused ingredients and fruit essence and the new addition is no different. It is a unique blend of the finest spirits infused with the tantalising taste of watermelon and mint to create the perfect balance of flavour and can simply be enjoyed with Indian tonic water.   “The flavoured infused vodka category is growing exceptionally in Mzansi and we are ecstatic to introduce what

Johannesburg, South Africa - Still in the spirit of youth month, Y, South Africa’s biggest commercial youth radio station will be hosting a celebration of all things lifestyle – music, fashion and entertainment this Saturday at Altitude Beach in Fourways, Johannesburg. Bringing together some of South Africa’s most influential artists and DJs, Y is all about celebrating LYFE.  With early bird LYFE tickets already sold out, the carefully curated lineup was specifically created to speak to the mood and energy of the young people of Mzansi, and is set to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience. Taking place on Saturday, 25 June, LYFE will feature some of SA’s hottest artists including Blxckie, Samthing Soweto, Blaq Diamond, Pabi Cooper, K.O and Felo Le Tee. Y’s own leading player Ayanda MVP, everybody’s fav DJ Venom and the sultry Candii are also on the line-up. Doors open at 2pm. Tickets are available at webtickets.co.za. IMPORTANT EVENT INFO Venue: Altitude Beach Date:

Now at age 24, Kimon, a classical artist from Randburg, South Africa, has gone Pop. He is set to release his first single titled “Feel What You Wanna Feel” on the 18th of March 2022. The song has been released with independent record label/film audio company – 475 Audio Productions and distributed by Paradise Africa. The lyrics embody a profound relationship with the soul, the profoundness that all areas of life need to be fulfilled including that of our innermost thoughts and feelings. Kimon is a bit of a polyglot with music as his first language followed by English, Zulu and a bit of Greek and Afrikaans and his party trick of counting in 10 different languages.  Listen:  Here “ What I really want is for all of us to be free in our own truths, to be able to feel what you wanna feel”- says Kimon “Feel What You Wanna Feel" is a dark pop ballad with elements of soul and R&B. The song speaks about pleading to the lover to accept their feelings and to be who they truly want to be