Fashioning Modern Africanism

Broadcasting local sounds and ideas from around the world.   Moving music culture forward together  Ballantine’s Scotch whisky and long-term partner Boiler Room continue their pledge to create a safer and more inclusive music culture through their global event series, True Music Studios which will be returning to South Africa making its debut in the township Soweto, known as the birthplace of the popular rising genre, Amapiano.  Boiler Room x Ballantine’s True Music Studios champions diversity and inclusivity in music through a series of events that bring together communities to showcase and celebrate local sounds, scenes and cultures. Following on from True Music Studios in Johannesburg last year which celebrated the sounds of Amapiano in collaboration with music pioneer, DJ and hitmaker, DBN Gogo; Boiler Room x Ballantine’s True Music Studios is heading to the historic township of Soweto, home to both Amapiano and underground icon Njelic from the 15 th -18 th February.  Soweto born

As temperatures begin to climb and South Africa anticipates bright summer days, Red Bull unveils this year’s Red Bull Summer Edition Apricot & Strawberry. Every year’s Red Bull Summer Edition has a different taste, but always offers the same wiiings as Red Bull Energy Drink. This year’s Red Bull Summer Edition Apricot & serves up the perfect blend of apricot and strawberry with a touch of peach taste. Red Bull Summer Edition Apricot & Strawberry is available in 250ml cans, colored matt apricot (orange). This limited-time offering will be available while supplies last, beginning August 2022 at select retail and gastronomy outlets across South Africa. In South Africa, the Red Bull Editions line also includes a line-up of legendary tastes, including Watermelon and Coconut & Berry. These tastes are sold alongside the original line of Red Bull Energy Drink. Red Bull Summer Edition Apricot & Strawberry is available from this month in 250ml cans as well as multipacks.

Following the success of the Scorpion Kings Summer Tours in Cape Town, Mbombela, East London and Kimberley last year, the tour continues in Bloemfontein, Polokwane, Durban, Johannesburg and will conclude in Rustenburg from February - April. In association with Amstel and MTV Base, the Scorpion Kings Summer Tour, hosted by industry giants Kabza da Small and DJ Maphorisa features live performances from some of the country’s hottest artists across various music genres including amapiano and hiphop including Daliwonga, Young Stunna, Visca, Felo Le Tee, Mas Musiq and many more. Kabza de small DJ Maphorisa Targeting all corners of the country, tickets for the Summer Tour are available at  Ticketpros.co.za  or any Ticket Pro outlet including any Super Spar or selected Jet, Edgars and CNA stores nationwide. Ticket prices starting from R150. SCORPION KINGS TOUR SCHEDULE Doors open at 6pm and show ends at *02h00.   Friday 25th February 2023 Bloemfontein   Rambler’s Club   Saturday 18th March 202

Personally I'm not a fan of young adult content, be it TV shows or books. I just can't relate. Funny I'm a late bloomer but I've always been open-minded. I must admit, Sex lives of college girls is one of my favourite young adult television shows. I enjoy it for the good laughs, the characters are so funny and witty. For actress Reneé Rapp, starring in The Sex Lives of College Girls has been “like coming out all over again,” at least in the public’s perception, which, she says, “honestly, is fun in a lot of ways.” Now first on Showmax, Season 2 of the HBO Max comedy series has a 93% critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus says, “Bawdy and sweet as ever, The Sex Lives of College Girls continues to excel as a refreshing twist on youthful indiscretions.”  Created by six-time Emmy nominee Mindy Kaling (Never Have I Ever, The Office) and Brooklyn Nine-Nine writer Justin Noble, the 18SNL-rated comedy series follows four college roommates at the fi

A pen, paper and imagination are all students and creatives need to take part in    Red Bull Doodle Art, a global competition that empowers a new generation of artists. The participant whose doodle is selected to represent Mzansi will be invited to the World Final in Amsterdam, where experts will choose the global winner. Image by  Nicholas Bruno / Red Bull Content Pool JOHANNESBURG, 23 January 2023 – The innovative global competition where art and technology meet to empower a new generation of artists is back. In Red Bull Doodle Art, participants let their minds wander and draw doodles – those spontaneous creations that happen when pen meets paper, and the imagination runs free. In this “phygital” experience involving both the physical and digital realms of art, the national winner will be invited to the World Final in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where the 2023 Red Bull Doodle Art winner will be chosen by a panel of renowned experts. The application window is now open until 11 March 2

Hailing from Johannesburg, Reba Red aka Reabetswe Mohlabane, is the latest winner announced in the Hunter’s x Jacquel Culture House (JCH) nationwide Talent Search. Reba Red is a 26-year-old R&B and Jazz vocalist/songwriter.   Hunter’s x JCH is a partnership between multi-award-winning African Pop Maverick, TRESOR and Hunter's Premium Cider. The collab seeks to be an empowerment platform providing support and career development through ongoing mentorship and industry knowledge-sharing; #RefreshingtheRules of the music industry.   Reba Red describes herself as a quiet girl who kept to herself and her close-knit group of friends. “No one even knew I could sing until Grade 10! I would ditch my homework duties to play CDs and sing along out loud in my mom’s car. That’s what I did with most of my time – perfecting my Beyoncé, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston notes. This happened so often that I let the car battery die. In order for my talent and the car to not die again, my mother ta

CELEBRATING POPULAR SA CULTURE THROUGH MUSIC, FASHION AND SPORT  PHASE TWO TICKETS ON SALE NOW Johannesburg, South Africa –   Following the successful Cape Town edition, the highly anticipated Cotton Fest returns to Johannesburg next month, and today confirmed this years’ line-up. Taking place in the inner city on Saturday, the 4th of February, the festival will once again merge both established and young emerging local talents performing live across three energy packed stages. Founded to showcase the diversities in various popular music genres with the aim of fusing the gaps within the different local movements, the event platform also celebrates fashion and sport.  The almost sold out urban music and fashion explosion will this year feature over 160 of South Africa’s finest young musical talent  DISCLAIMER:  Cotton Fest line-up is subject to change prior to show   As always the entertainment-filled festival will include various other lifestyle elements to keep the crowd entertained i

Johannesburg   – Dintle finally gets her fairytale wedding with Reggie – 24 January 2023 Well-known South African actress Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong has graced our screens for years now and in the role of Dintle, she’s overcome countless trials and tribulations. Now, her life finally seems to be coming together. She and her lost daughter (Motshabi) have reunited in a place of peace and Dintle has found the love of her life in Reggie – played by Makhoala Ndebele. The two are now set for a beautiful white wedding on the 24 th  of January. Catch Dintle and Reggie’s Wedding on Scandal! on the 24 th  of January

A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL CINEMA WITH OVER 60 FILMS TO BE SCREENED  TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW VIA  QUICKET.CO.ZA   Johannesburg, South Africa -  The Joburg Film Festival powered by Multichoice, taking place in the heart of  Egoli from 31 January - 5 February,  is excited to announce the opening film, the Moussa Sene Absa directed masterpiece XALE.    Tickets for the 60+ films being screened across Gauteng are now on sale via the JFF website,  www.joburgfilmfestival.co.za . The festival will showcase some of the finest films from over 35 countries across the globe, including 20 African premieres and 27 South African premieres, the Joburg Film festival will run until Sunday, 5th February 2023 at various locations across the city. The opening film XALE follows the life of Awa, a 15-year-old  African schoolgirl who is happily living her teenage years alongside her twin brother Adama who dreams of Europe. This beautiful Senegalese feature immerses the viewer into a storyline of f

  OPEN MIC COMPETITION GIVES LOCAL TALENT A SPOT ON THE COTTON FEST LINEUP 60% TICKETS ALREADY SOLD   The fourth edition of Cotton Fest Joburg returns to this February. Launching with a new look and feel, and extending of the University of Cotton Fest theme, popular music festival synonymous with young culture presents The UFC Sports Club. Expanding on the music festival, the brand this year includes other elements like the Open Mic Contest, Friends Day, The Creative Programme and various Campus Activations throughout the year. Cotton Fest will be bringing the heat to the ‘game’ this year. The Open Mic Competition launched last week on social media with the Cotton Feast team ‘opened up the playing fields’ by further giving young unknown talent the opportunity to perform at the festival. From the over 500 entries received, the top 10 finalists will be handpicked to perform at a closed event in  front of a live judging panel at AMPD studio. The top 3 artists / DJ selected will get to per

Hunter's Premium Cider, best known for refreshing youth culture, announces Blxckie, aka Somnyama, as the new ambassador for the brand. The Durban-born and raised rapper has been dominating the music scene since 2020 and was recently named the hottest MC of the year in 2022. He is currently one of the most awarded artists in South Africa, making him one of the most sought-after artists in the entertainment industry. With such an impactful voice in the consumer and music space, Blxckie adds to the brand’s plans for building an inclusive and well-represented voice in youth culture. “We’ve already collaborated on some pretty cool initiatives throughout the year, but the partnership is now finally official,” says Saarah Joubert, Brand Manager at Hunter’s Cider. Hunter’s is a brand with a key focus on youth culture and creative expression, with music taking centre stage. To announce the launch of the partnership, the super star posted the below snap on his social media platforms with the