Fashioning Modern Africanism

Castle Lite, the pioneering beer brand known for its unwavering history of supporting and showcasing local and international talent, proudly partnered with Grammy Award-winning musical maestro Black Coffee to host an official send-off party ahead of his historic show at Madison Square Garden.  Press Briefing was hosted by actor Lawrence Maleka and DJ Sabby hosted for the evenings proceeding, this exceptional event took place on last night on 28th September at Altitude Beach Club in Fourways and featured a star studded lineup of artists. It was an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and celebration. The official send-off party leading up to Black Coffee's Madison Square Garden performance was nothing short of extraordinary. DJ Stopper, Uncle Partytime, Kitchen Mess, Thakzin, Murumba Pitch, and the incomparable Black Coffee himself, featuring Bucie, Shota, Pansula, Ribatone & Msaki, Mondli Ngcobo and DJ QUE, graced the stage with mesmerizing performances. The collective tale

Johannesburg, South Africa   – Tickets for the Trace Awards & Festival went on sale this past weekend  as they announced more stellar additions to the dazzling lineup for the.    RWANDA TO ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET FOR KO, PABI COOPER, YEMI ALADE, MR EAZI, FIREBOY DML, OLAMIDE AND MANY MORE Presented by Visit Rwanda and Martell, the Trace Awards will take place at the BK Arena, Kigali, Rwanda on Saturday 21 st  of October 2023.   The new additions to the already star-studded line-up include South Africa’s finest Musa Keys, KO and Pabi Cooper alongside Nigerian headliners Fireboy DML, Yemi Alade, Olamide, BNXN, Moses Bliss, Show dem Camp and Mr Eazi.   Other artists include: Azawi, Levixone and Uganda Ghetto Kid (Uganda) Camidoh and Juls (Ghana) Chriss Eazy (Rwanda) Danni Gatto (Cape Verde) DJ Illans (Reunion) Donovan BTS (Mauritius) Emma’a (Gabon) GAEI (Madagascar) Gerilson Insrael (Angola) Goulam (The Comores) Kader Japonais (Algeria) Kalash (Martinique) Krys M (Cameroon) KS Bloom (

Get ready to be inspired and empowered as the Innovator Trust proudly reveals an electrifying line-up of speakers for the 2023  Women In Tech SHEVOLUTION Experience .                                                WHAT TO EXPECT From entrepreneurs and C-suite executives to influencers and thought leaders, the WIT 2023 line-up celebrates the diversity of talent that the tech world has to offer. As one of the leading experiences for women in ICT in South Africa, the  Women In Tech SHEVOLUTION Experience  is set to be a gathering like no other, giving recognition to the remarkable contribution of the Innovator Trust’s women SMMEs and elevating the stories and lessons of individuals from our nation who have shattered glass ceilings and made a lasting impact in society.   Her story inspires. Her influence echoes. With innovation in her eyes, and ingenuity in her palms, she is a catalyst for the future.   JOIN THE SHEVOLUTION Highlighting the effects of technology on the modern world and the

Idols SA  top 7 give the best performances of their careers in a spectacular Showstopper The final-ever Showstopper in  Idols SA  entertained its way into the history books as one of the most outstanding in the competition’s 19 seasons. With flames, fireworks and sensational choreography coming to the  Mosaïek Teatro  stage, it was the perfect setting for the unveiling of the top 7. Making the cut, in no particular order, were: Envic, Faith, Niikiey, Nkosi, Princess, Thabo and Thando. It was unfortunately the end of the  Idols SA  journey for Sena. In a special twist, Sena still performed her Showstopper number despite elimination, taking on Rihanna’s  Rude Boy .  Preceded by a dazzling guest appearance from Ntate Stunna and Nthabi (singing  Stimela ), the top 7 gave the most entertaining performances of their careers thus far, fighting for precious viewer votes to bring them one step closer to clinching the ultimate prize. Kicking things off was Nkosi with Usher’s  Good Kisser , to mi

South African Kwaito legend and television personality Zwai Bala is excited to announce his upcoming music projects and the establishment of Bala Voices. Following the success of his family reality show, "The Bala Family," Zwai is embracing a creative chapter. Recently joining the judging panel for "Clash of the Choirs SA Season 4," he is now working on new music that showcases his dedication to promoting African artists on a global stage. In collaboration with his sister, Thozama 'Pinky' Bala –u Dabs we-Country, Zwai is embarking on a siblings project that aims to blend their distinct afro-sound with contemporary influence fused with gospel. This partnership will provide a strong foundation for Bala Voices, a unique vocal solution project focused on providing opportunities for aspiring singers from South Africa's diverse communities. Recognizing the immense talent that exists, Zwai has committed himself to help them shine and kickstart their musical car

Johnnie Walker Rocking the Daisies: A Harmonious Blend of Music and Equity J ohnnie Walker, headline sponsor at the popular  Rocking The Daisies music festival hosted annually in the Cape Town winelands, has placed big bets behind trailblazing women in music and entertainment for the 2023 instalment. The iconic Scottish whisky brand has a strong track record in culture spaces all over South Africa for its pioneering advocacy for talent previously disadvantaged to their backgrounds and identity. The Johnnie Walker Rocking the Daisies partnership is one area where the adored whisky brand is shifting barriers and opening doors for up-and-coming talent to gain the much deserved spotlight around their craft, no less on the biggest festival platform in Africa.   This year, the iconic brand throws its weight behind the girls with an action-packed campaign spotlighting trailblazing women DJ’s. All the excitements kicks off with an exhaustive publicity tour for the selected artists on the bigge

Its star-studded team includes Dr Tumi, Zwai Bala, Lady Du, HLE and Prince Kaybee After a seven-year hiatus, Mzansi Magic’s much-loved musical competition   Clash of the Choirs South Africa   is back for season 4. In what promises to be the biggest and best edition yet, the show will bring uplifting harmonies to your Sunday nights when it premieres on Channel 161 on 24 September at 18:00. Packed with new format twists, the series is hosted by radio personality   DJ Sabby  and the multitalented   Bontle Modiselle . Its award-winning judges are: gospel superstar   Dr Tumi ; kwaito legend and Drakensberg Boys Choir alumnus   Zwai Bala   ; and   Buhlebendalo , revered for her solo projects as well as her work with The Soil. “We’re excited that the audience favourite   Clash of the Choirs South Africa   is back after some time away from our screens. It returns refreshed and bolder than before, and we can’t wait for our viewers to engage with it and vote for their favourites. Sundays Sisonke

Showmax has confirmed that production has started on the second season of their hit drama  Adulting .  Released in March 2023, the first season set a new record for the most first-day views on Showmax of any drama series, well ahead of  Succession S4 ,  The Last of Us S1  and  The White Lotus S2  - the three most-nominated shows overall at the upcoming 75th Emmy Awards.  Adulting  follows four friends in Johannesburg. Their strong bond has held them together after varsity even as their journeys in life have taken them in  very  different directions. As they try to grow as men, finding love, success and the best nightlife spots in Jozi, they turn to each other for laughs and support.  Adulting  is created by Tshedza Pictures’ Phatu Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon, who’ve won five Best Scriptwriting SAFTAs in the past four years for smash-hit shows like  The Republic  and  The River , which was also nominated for an International Emmy. Their second Showmax Original,  Outlaws , is currently

It was a night of euphoric highs and incredible performances as the  Idols SA  top 8 paid tribute to one of the biggest-selling and most celebrated artists of all time. The season 19 finalists sang songs from the playbook of  American Idol  judge Lionel Richie, reminding everyone why they are in the hottest competition on TV by showing off their artistic range. The songs were chosen by each finalist’s family.   Performing in the top 8, in no particular order, were: Thando, Sena, Envic, Niikiey, Thabo, Princess, Nkosi, and Faith. Sadly, it was time to bid Lungelo goodbye.   Before the top 8 were unveiled, the top 9 kicked off the show with a spirited performance of the Ami Faku, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small hit  Abalele . That was followed by Inkabi Zezwe – the duo of Big Zulu and Sjava – who brought their track  Sayona  to the  Mosaïek Teatro  stage.   First to perform in the top 8 was Thando, who took on  Love, Oh Love . The judges had praise and pointers, with JR Bogopa saying: “T

Today’s fathers play a critical role in the development, nutrition and growth of their children. By: Anne-Marie De Beer, Nutrition, Health and Wellness Manager, Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR),  writing for  The Growing Parent, a supportive platform for parents and caregivers with children between the ages of 3 - 5 years.  Fathers have a consequential impact on their children’s nutrition, exercise and play. According to a study  conducted by  Yogman et.al (2022),   the active and ongoing involvement of fathers in a child’s life has been linked to improved o utcomes such as improved mental health, physical and cognitive development.   In the South African context,  Swartz & Bhana, 2009  highlight how modern fathers speak with sadness about never knowing their own fathers and recognize the lack of experience and guidance on fatherhood and responsibility. However, significant socio-economic and cultural developments have provided modern fathers with the chance to be more

SA Fashion Week is officially set to return from October 19th to October 21 st  for Autumn/Winter 2024 collections and Cruz will once again be sponsoring this illustrious affair.  Cruz never stagnates, it always explore  refreshing the focus of their bold partnership with a continued resolve to demonstrate commitment to the Cruz Collective. As part of sponsorship agreement, Cruz Vodka has naming rights to one show and this year have returning talent, Michael Ludwig Studio and Fikile Zamgcino Sokhulu as well as new addition Ephymol. Together they form The Cruz Collective and are Cruz's set of talented designers who will be showcasing their elegant collections. With Cruz posing a challenge to the designers this year to bring the iconic silhouette to life with bespoke garments that illustrate how talented designers see the revitalised range.  Their interpretation of selected Cruz variants is much anticipated and their continued success in the global fashion industry  is why Cruz is pr