Fashioning Modern Africanism

The countdown for the premiere episode of the telenovela  Champions  has begun. Viewers across Southern Africa are just a few hours away from the big night that will kick off the first episode of the brand-new story of passion, love, power and perseverance.  Champions  premieres on channel 161 tonight at 19:00 and will be available on DStv Stream. The show’s star-studded cast as announced in early January includes Sello Maake ka-Ncube, Tumisho Masha, and Jo-anne Reyneke, Kgomotso Christopher, Kwenzo Ngcobo, Thembinkosi Mthembu, Thato Dithebe and breakout duo of Rethabile Mohapi and Minkie Malatji. Here are some of the reasons why you should be locked to your screens Monday to Friday at 19:00: Champions  “theme song” : Afro-soul musician Keabetswe “KB” Motsilanyane is the voice behind the  Champions  theme song. Casting : Former Orlando Pirates and TV presenter Brighton Mhlongo takes on the character of a retired footballer and owner of a soccer club. Youngster Ntobeko Mathebula is set

Last night was a wrap of a highly dramatic week with an equally dramatic live eviction show with Sammy M becoming the second housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother Mzansi S'ya Mosha house. Her eviction follows a nomination show that saw the Head of House, Disruptor Neo, saving and replacing McJunior with Zee. In her on-stage interaction with host Lawrence, Sammy M shed light on the nature of her relationship with Willy and described him as a crush that turned into a kissing buddy. She let the audience in on where her mind was in the house, saying she did not want to wear her heart on her sleeve and reveal her feelings for him. Meanwhile, in the house, the housemates expressed an expected shock at her departure, with Yolanda visibly devastated by this eviction. It may be considered an unexpected reaction from Yolanda when Sammy M described her as the one housemate she couldn't stand in the house. However, Sammy M did express her appreciation of being in the Big Brother Hou

The businesswoman, healer and reality TV star recently spoke at her high school on her calling  KWAZULU-NATAL: The school curriculum for 2024 has started. Learners from all walks of life gather at schools. From different religions; Islamic, Christian, Hindu, and so forth. Among these are those who also practice African spirituality – which in some schools and communities has been seen as ungodly, evil, dirty, and taboo. Self-made millionaire, traditional healer, philanthropist, and Real Housewives Of Johannesburg reality star, Thobekile Mdlalose hopes to help demystify African spirituality, especially at schools and education institutions where some learners and students find themselves having to advance on a spiritual journey. Thobekile recently made a much-needed visit to Northlands Girls High School in Durban North where she schooled, to speak on African spirituality as there have been a handful of learners who have experienced calling in the presence of other learners at the school

South African singer Tyla won a Grammy in the category of Best African Music Performance on Sunday. The artist won the award for her afropiano and R&B song  Water , which has reached global popularity and made various achievements. Tyla beat other African stars, including Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, ASAKE & Olamide and Davido featuring South African artist Musa Keys.  Tyla's hit single "Water" peaked last month at number 7 on  the Billboard Hot 100 chart . "Oh my - what the heck!" Tyla said at the start of her acceptance speech. "Oh my gosh, guys. This is crazy. Like I never thought I'd say, 'I won a Grammy at 22 years old, guys'," she said. The Recording Academy did not make Tyla sweat as the Johannesburg-born singer took home the Grammy for Best African Music Performance in the category's first year.

The Mommy Club,  a reality series about glamorous moms who seemingly have it all, is an all-access look at the lives of the one percent and the people who help them build their empires and raise their heirs.   Season 2 introduces two new cast members who will be bringing the fabulosity, class, glamour and wealth that viewers love to see: Nozipho Ntshangase and Jabulile Sande. The new faces are set to join returning cast members  Her Majesty, Mrs Mops, Nunurai and Ratile.   Nozipho is an energetic, forward and enthusiastic Zulu wife and mother of eight children. The social butterfly is a real globe trotter and a clear member of the “passport gang.” Over the years, Nozipho has been approached to join several reality shows but she declined because they were not the right fit for her and her family. “I watched the first season of  The Mommy Club  and I loved how classy and fabulous it was,” she says. “As soon as I saw it, I knew it was something that I wanted to be a part of, so when the c

Hunter’s Gold, the original premium cider in Africa since 1988 is fast gaining popularity amongst unisex South African consumers and is delighted to showcase its latest campaign: ‘Fosta Until You Taste Real Gold’.  The campaign follows the fantastical journey of Skhumbuzo, or ‘Skhu’, a character in the relentless pursuit of gold. As a true South African, he possesses the innate talent for 'Uk’fosta’, which is the unparalleled ability to power through hardships, convert adversity into opportunity, and demonstrate remarkable resourcefulness. Join Skhu on his light-hearted adventures as he goes all out to find his real gold, as we realise Hunter’s Gold is the only real gold worth chasing. ‘Hunter’s Gold keeps the ones Abafostayo refreshed. In this campaign we celebrate that never-give-up attitude, the true grit, determination, passion, and perseverance of South Africans. This campaign is an entertaining showcase of the spirit of Uk’Fosta, the ability to have fun and stay refreshed whi

Things are about to get heated on Mzansi Magic Channel 161, with the introduction of The Salacious Pod, a made-for-tv podcast premiering on Sunday, 04 February at 21:00. You have probably heard of terms like ‘entanglement, situationship or sneaky links’ – all of which are being used by  ama-2000  when referring to their dating patterns. That is precisely what The Salacious Pod is all about - it is about the different arrangements within relationships and dealing with all things ‘adulting’ that come with having a partner. Hosted by radio talent Naomi Brown, actor Phila Madlingozi and the unhinged TV personality Lasizwe, the show will poke holes at everything you thought you had figured out about traditional dating and relationship dynamics! The Salacious Pod looks to explore the present-day dating scene from the perspective of the ‘young-ins’ who seem to be redefining everything you thought you knew about old-fashioned courtship and dating. The show will focus on prevalent relationship