Fashioning Modern Africanism

MTN Bushfire is very excited to announce more of the amazing artists for the upcoming MTN Bushfire festival, happening from 26 th -28 th   May, 2023. As regular fans of MTN Bushfire know, the line-up is always an exciting mix of top names they know and love, as well as perhaps less well-known discoveries from around the globe that never fail to amaze and inspire. Discovering new artists and music styles is one of the highlights of every MTN Bushfire weekend, and further announcements will be made in the coming weeks.   This year, the line-up is more diverse than ever and is headlined by a power-house female line-up, led by the Afro-Cuban-French twins   Ibeyi , South Africa’s   Sho Madjozi   and Angolan singer   Pongo , whose   hybrid sounds mix Kuduro, melancholic pop, dancehall and EDM with lyrics both in Portuguese and Kimbundu. They’ll be joined by South African gem   Ami Faku , Lesotho’s   Maleh , whose classic, soulful melodies celebrate the joys and challenges of womanhood, as we

SOWETO born Amapiano dj and producer Musa Ndebele popularly known as Msaro is set to release his first ever single titled Guitar session. The single will drop on the 10th of March featuring Thee Exclusive _ Prince Zondo.  “AmaNom_Nom”, a phrase that depicts sweetness and good taste, are what he has named his 31 volumes of mixes. Reaching high numbers of downloads and awareness, he has also went on to attract a large audience with his sound. DJ Msaro's career has travelled only upward, and his love for production and skill-set grew steadily combining the love of getting people off the chairs with the love of music, Msaro has managed to gradually become a household name and a local mentor for upcoming producers in Soweto. Msaro’s prestigious and notable occasions is a testament to the hard work and many years of finessing his trade as an avid music fan, producer and DJ. Msaro’s work goes on to reflect his level of maturity and understanding of sounds, instruments and composing experi

BERNINI LAUNCHES A NEW GLOW IN TOWN Bernini is South Africa’s only ‘Sparkling Spritzer’ RTD that is made from real wine. This premium range includes the Classic ‘white’ variant, with muscat flavours, the Blush ‘rose’ variant, with floral flavours, and the latest addition of the Amber ‘orange rose style’ variant with tropical flavours. The Bernini range is both fun and sophisticated and brings the world of wine spritzers to SA Glowgetters as the easy, convenient, and preferred choice for any occasion.   Bernini knows what Glowgetters want, and with a focus on liquid quality with locally sourced grape wine, premium packaging with an easy open ring-pull closure on the new bottle, and the perfect pack sizes to deliver real value at a time when SA needs it most. Bernini introduces the increasingly popular 500ml Can for all three RTD variants made from real wine. Suitable for any occasion with the squad, from Summer picnics, poolside get togethers, brunches and lunches, sunset drinks

This sudden celebrity killings has us thinking, what could be going on in the celebville. Are we at War bafwethu?? AKA (Supa Mega is reported to have been gunned down in Durban, Florida Road. Although the Forbes family or DJ Zinhle have not released any official statement as yet, Twitter has video footage and posts suggesting that the superstar has been gunned down. A cryptic tweet from DA Les, AKA's best friend suggests that the rumours might be true. AKA was reportedly on his way to a show on Florida road when he was gunned down. As speculations grow, we can’t help but wonder if these celebrity killings are somehow connected. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda confirmed to News24 that a "well-known rapper" was gunned down in Florida Road, Durban on Friday evening just after 22:00. "I can confirm that two men were killed and one of them is a well-known rapper. Police will not be releasing any names of the victims yet until a full investigatin is com

On the 18 th  of February, the French Institute of South Africa will host a discussion around fashion sustainability with esteemed fashion designers Lukhanyo Mdingi and David Sher, and 4 burgeoning South African young talents. The panel discussion will be surrounded by the creations which were made by the four mentees, during the True Fashion mentorship program, followed by some music beats. The participants will be unpacking the fashion of tomorrow in the face of the challenges of "fast fashion" and the impact of the textile industry on the environment. The designers will discuss the importance of collaboration and mentorship in nurturing sustainable practices, as well as sharing their individual journeys and challenges. The discussion will be balanced between Mdingi’s experience, who began his eponymous label in 2015 and is a recent recipient of the coveted Karl Lagerfeld Prize, and Sher, the co-founder of Good Good Good, a brand that elevates modern streetwear using ethica

Mark your calendars: Friday 24 February sees the long-awaited return of  Becoming  for its highly anticipated season 2 on Mzansi Magic. Featuring an all-new cast of young queer people living in a safe house –House of Diamonds – the second season of the acclaimed reality series continues to beautifully explore themes of identity, belonging and self-acceptance.   “ Becoming  is a groundbreaking and important show that we’re pleased to bring back for a new season. This is a reality show that not only keeps viewers engaged but is also informative and educational, and it was a show that enjoyed a high level of talkability. We’re proud to provide a platform for layered and honest representation for people in the queer communities and can’t wait for viewers to dive in and enjoy this season,” says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net.   The main cast members who will be featuring on  Becoming  season 2 are:   Trey Moo  (she/ they), house mother: As the matriarch o

  DAM S2  | Showmax Original | Thursdays from 16 February 2023 Created by four-time SAFTA winner Alex Yazbek, the twisty and twisted Showmax Original psychological thriller  DAM  was one of the 10 most-watched titles of 2021 on Showmax and the most nominated drama series at the 2022 SAFTAs, earning rave reviews for breaking the mould of South African TV.  Season 2 is set three months after the Spring Festival. The cult’s ritual sacrifice seems to have worked: rain has come and transformed the land. Yola has no memory of anything since her return for her father’s funeral. Can she put the missing pieces together as diamonds are discovered, a mass grave uncovered and a monster surfaces in the dam? Lea Vivier and Pallance Dladla return in their SAFTA-nominated roles as Yola and Themba, with Natasha Loring reprising her SAFTA-winning role as Yola’s sister, Sienna. Made in partnership with Picture Tree, the Showmax Original also won Best Art Direction for Sue Steele at the 2022 SAFTAs SUPERW

Botho Project Space is proud to present from 16 th  to 19 th  of February 2023, Bahati Simoens’ first solo show in South Africa through  a Halfway Line through history . With  ‘The Halfway Line’ , a western love-story, Bahati is offering a black-owned story that explores the black cowboys narrative anchored in a South African context. By re-inventing a vision of a community, she shines a spotlight on the whitewashing that Hollywood spread around the Black cowboys. Throughout history, all the cowboys and renegades on horseback offered by the entertainment industry were marvellous utopias of white heroism. Western movies were meant to capture the essence of America, including the freedom of the open frontier and the self-determination of man through the figure of the cowboy himself, commonly understood to be an excellent shot who rides horses and who, above all, is white. That’s what Hollywood has tried to make the public believe for many years but the true origin of cowboys comes in the

SAME-SAME BUT DIFFERENT – NEW 0.0% ALC FREE   South Ahh’s most loved premium cider is back as the official-drink-of-officially- not-drinking, with the new Savanna Alc Free 0.0%. Launched with the same crisp, dry taste but less than 0.05% ABV, it is officially the driest alcohol-free drink around.    Savanna Alc Free 0.0% is same-same but different, like a bunny chow and a kota, like pap and porridge, like Gqom and Amapiano. Just ask SA comedian: Schalk Bezuidenhout in the new campaign launching on 1 February 2023. Siyavanna SA, we get you!    Savanna fans are big supporters of annual social practices like ‘Dry January’ and ‘Oct-Sober’, we want to meet them where they’re at, and give them what they want. This new Savanna Alc Free 0.0% variant is the perfect drink for all seasons and occasions.      “How is Savanna Alc Free 0.0% created, you ask? We use the same method when making Savanna Dry, then the cider is de-alcoholised to less than 0.05% ABV, to deliver the same crisp, dry t