Fashioning Modern Africanism

This past weekend on Saturday, Johnnie Walker, the world-renowned brand of premium whisky, brought joy and excitement to consumers at its recent event at FNB Stadium, Soweto. I was there for the vibes and fun was had.  Romley T  The event attracted whisky enthusiasts, foodies, and music lovers from Soweto and beyond. This event was the perfect platform for guests to unleash their taste buds with Johnnie Walker's bold and delectable whisky, while enjoying iconic performances by some of Mzansi’s most loved acts, such as my fave Sun-El Musician, TKZee, Musa Keyz, Khuli Chana and K.O to mention a few.   Guests were treated to an exceptional experience of unique and distinctive flavours that are intrinsic to the Johnnie Walker brand. Visitors received the opportunity to participate in a whisky masterclass sessions hosted by the renowned Johnnie Walker tastemakers, who walked them through the fascinating world of Johnnie Walker and its various blends. The event was a huge success with at

Popular radio broadcaster and club DJ Mo Flava, real name Moeti Tsiki, has joined 947 after departing his breakfast show on Metro FM. The Soweto-born DJ will from Monday take over the 9am to 12pm show weekdays, with previous host of the time slot, Msizi James, moving to night, the station confirmed on Thursday morning. The Durban-born DJ will team up with Bolele Polisa with their show airing from Monday to Thursday between 7pm and 10pm. “I am excited and honoured to be joining 947. I have always had the greatest admiration and respect for the Primedia platform, and I’m looking forward to experiencing every part of the 947 world. I can’t wait to meet the listeners and the 947 team. This is an opportunity for me to do radio at the highest level,” said Mo Flava. James added: “I am excited for this new chapter. Not only are we good friends but I’m such a big fan of Bolele and have always wanted to work with her from the day she joined 947. This show will be something new, fresh and excitin

For the first time ever, Red Bull Unlocked will celebrate the Johannesburg’s unique nightlife by bringing together the best venues under one roof, offering the ultimate immersive experience for party-goers who love socialising and good times. Image: Red Bull Content Pool For those with a thirst to celebrate friends and explore unforgettable experiences, Red Bull Unlocked is the key. Location after location, the most exciting local venues and talents – bars, clubs, performing artists and more – take over Victoria Yards in Johannesburg to showcase their signature ambiance while also collaborating for must-see cultural mashups. This global event has seen Switzerland, Manchester, Nashville, Australia turning up and now it’s Johannesburg’s turn top showcase what Mzansi has to offer. Taking place Saturday 27 May 2023, Red Bull Unlocked is a nightlife enthusiast's dream come true. Whether you're looking for a night of dancing or a place to enjoy other forms of entertainment activation

With 13 Emmys under its belt already, including Outstanding Drama Series in both 2020 and 2022,  Succession  is back on Showmax for its fourth and final season, with new episodes releasing every Monday.  One of  IMDb ’s highest-rated series of all-time, with an 8.8/10 score from more than 150 000 fans,  HBO’s hit series tells the story of four very rich siblings behaving very badly while trying to win their father’s approval – and control of his company, a   global media and entertainment empire. Season 4 has a 100% critics’ rating on  Rotten Tomatoes  - its highest yet - with the critics’ consensus calling the show “as compulsively watchable as ever… typically brilliant.”  Matthew Macfadyen and Jeremy Strong return to their Emmy-winning roles as Tom Wambsgans and Kendall Roy respectively this season, alongside Brian Cox as patriarch Logan Roy, Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin as Roy siblings Shiv and Roman, Nicholas Braun as cousin Greg, and J Smith-Cameron as Gerri Kellman - all Emmy-no

Capitalizing on incredible momentum this year, Nigerian producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist  Pheelz  s hares the romantic and cinematic music video for his new single  “Pheelz Like Summer”  today 5:00pm (Nigeria).  WATCH HERE   The clip brings the lyrics to life by depicting moments of a relationship in full bloom with vignettes on the beach, on the dancefloor, and on the soccer field. At the same time, the visual captures sweeping vistas of Nigeria in all of its splendor as a stylish  Pheelz  lives out these moments of pure passion on screen. Soundtracked by the song’s simmering bounce and breezy hook, the video immediately captivates.  Pheelz Good  has already tallied over 100 million streams and counting.  Rolling Stone  sat down with him for an extensive profile and proclaimed,  “ Pheelz ’s appeal as a producer lies in his ability to flip well-known sounds on their heads, introducing esoteric, obscure influences so that they sound familiar but also retain a particularity

Discover the true makings of SA's most beloved musical family, the Balas. Famed for their love of music, Pinky, Zwai, Loyiso, and Phelo have a strong yet often-tested bond. Mzansi Magic's  The Bala Family  premieres on Thursday 20 April, taking us behind the scenes as they try to bury their differences and rebuild their relationships. Zwai's success has been influential in both the music industry as well as within his family, spurring his brothers Loyiso and Phelo to pursue their own successful music careers. While having simultaneously helped to revolutionise the genre of kwaito music through the legendary award-winning group TKZee and later his career as a solo artist and one of the country’s most recognised crossover producers and musical directors. This family's legacy in the music industry is undeniable!   Now, a couple of marriages, divorces and a new generation of Bala kids later, their extended family, including mom Veronica, hopes that this challenging journey

As one of this country’s most memorable events on the annual entertainment calendar,  The Rand Show   returns in just two weeks - with an exhilarating offering sure to please family and friends. Running from 06 to 10 April 2023, SA’s largest consumer exhibition takes place at The Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec.  This will be the most fun you can have for under R 100 this coming long Easter weekend.  Huge Crowd Pleasers and Outdoor Fun The Rand Show is famous for its outdoor displays, and this year, we are maximising the outdoor experience. Visitors can experience helicopter  flips ,  drifting, go-karting, Hamley's trains, Marching bands, as well as the SANDF display. For the little ones, there is  an animal farm ,  balloon giveaways  and an  inflatables village . For all our thrill seekers, the  Theme park  is back in action with new rides to get your adrenaline pumping.  A new addition to this year’s event is a  Dog Showcase  – backed by The South African Dog Agility Association

South African bred, Zimbabwean artist, FakeAno , has returned to complete the African Boy Trilogy with the long awaited EP African Boy 3 .  STREAM HERE The latest Blank Spaces Records project African Boy 3 has 7 certified ‘bangers’ and features more great musicians such as Sauwcy, 2woshort and Henwood. The project also pays tribute to the late musical giant Oliver Mtukudzi on the single “Mwari Anewe'' which comes as a tribute to the original version “Neria.”  “What inspired this song is that Oliver is encouraging Neria telling her that God is with her so her heart should be troubled. This something my Aunt use to say to me before I lost her to Covid-19” African Boy 3 is a beautifully arranged project that is delivered in shona and english, a depiction of where FakeAno places himself in the African diaspora. The melodies and instrumentals are inspired by other African acts such as Burna Boy and Wizkid, which brings in the much loved Southern African Afrobeat sound that FakeAn

Friday, 24th March 2023 – Event organizers G21 Live and Vertex Events today added a Durban leg to the Boyz II Men South African Tour. Confirmed earlier today, the tour will now conclude at the Durban ICC. Kicking off in Cape Town on Tuesday, the 31st October at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, the tour then moves to Pretoria, taking place at the SunBet Arena, TIme Square on Thursday, 2nd November,  the Sun City Superbowl in the North West Province on Saturday, 4th November, and closing off at the Durban ICC in Kwazulu-Natal on Sunday, 5th November.                “Post the announcement of the tour last month, Durban fans reached out and we listened. And being the superstars that they are, Boyz II Men were more than willing to accommodate their KZN fanbase and do one more show. We look forward to four spectacular live shows taking place at all corners of the country later this year”   affirmed Vertex Events frontman Thato Segaole. Limited tickets for the seated concert are available at Ticke

The knitting of collaborative networks and the shaping of a sustainable fashion future for South Africa – these will be some of the most exhilarating trends to watch at South African Fashion Week (SAFW)’s Spring Summer 23 Collections at the Mall of Africa from 20 – 23 April 2023. Now in its 26th year, the country’s top fashion design platform, organized with the support of Mall of Africa, Mr. Price, Cruz Vodka, Oppo and Carlton Hair, the South African Fashion Week SS23 will host 11 shows over three days and show 39 collections. It will also host both a contingent of designers and models from neighbouring Mozambique Fashion Week as well as this year’s participants in the ground-breaking collaborative Italian/South African Fashion Bridges – I Ponti della Moda project. “Regional and intercontinental collaborations such as these, allow all parties to knit networks of beneficial mutual support. They allow us to share skills and insights, open unexplored business opportunities, and ultimatel