Fashioning Modern Africanism

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

The second phase of the HEY NEIGHBOUR festival lineup is a fusion of local awesomeness with a dash of international flavor. Why, you ask? 'Cause local is lekker and global is groovy.              We're talking about joining the ranks of H.E.R., Khalid, Swedish House Mafia, The Chainsmokers, and Kendrick Lamar. Our lineup is like a global potluck of musical genius, representing neighbourhoods from across the world. Hold onto your hats, 'cause here’s the scoop! First up, the Amapiano juggernaut, the royalty of the genre, UNCLE WAFFLES, straight outta Swaziland. But hey, Piano fanatics, we're not stopping there. Get ready to vibe with the Yanos legends: DBN GOGO, the electrifying SCORPION KINGS, the maestro MUSA KEYS, and the firestarter FOCALISTIC. Wait, there’s more! Get ready to jump with excitement as we welcome the iconic JACK PAROW and the rock sensation FRANCOIS VAN COKE. You know them, you love them – the crowd pleasers, MI CASA, GOODLUCK, and SHIMZA are in the hou

Converse All Stars Thato Bernardo and Ginelio Win the All Star Project 2022 Global footwear company brand  Converse  has recently awarded Thato Chosa Ché Bernardo (21) and  Ginelio Da Silva  (22) as the recipients of the  2022 All Star Projects Program . Through this program the young emerging creatives received tools in assisting to create their next by executing two concepts of their desired disciplines in Cape Town and Pretoria. Converse is passionate about supporting young emerging creatives and have created a global  accelerator program that invests in directly supporting the All-Star communities who are passionate about growing their creative disciplines in music, art, sustainability, fashion and sport, and constantly breaking boundaries through their next . After the global announcement last year, Converse South Africa received applications from these young emerging creatives in Mzansi and after meticulous rounds of deliberating, ultimately selected Thato Chosa Ché Bernardo (21)

Buckle up, Neighbours! We are thrilled to let the cat out the bag and announce the latest addition to the HEY NEIGHBOUR festival line-up. He's a global hip-hop sensation, a 17-time Grammy winner, and a lyrical genius - Yes, it's Kendrick Lamar, and he'll be hitting our stage to bring the house down!        The Hey Neighbours team had promised you more beats and surprises, and we believe adding this powerhouse artist who's known for his thought-provoking lyrics and groundbreaking music, cranks up your anticipation a notch or two. Kendrick Lamar joins the dynamic line-up alongside Swedish House Mafia, H.E.R., Khalid, and The Chainsmokers, each set to deliver a mind-blowing performance at one of Africa's most eagerly anticipated music festivals. Now, with Lamar confirmed as the Day Two headline act and the completion of  Phase One lineup, it's time to assemble your festival squad, plan your epic outfits, and figure out your travel. Don't fret, though; we've

PHASE ONE ARTISTS ANNOUNCED       H.E.R | THE CHAINSMOKERS | KHALID | SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA The HEY NEIGHBOUR team is buzzing the social media streets after announcing the final act for the Phase One lineup - none other than the chart-busting house music legends, Swedish House Mafia! Joining them on the vibrant stage are the previously announced international headliners - the soulful H.E.R., the electrifying Khalid, and the dynamic duo, The Chainsmokers. We hope you're as amped about this lineup as we are! Each of these artists brings a unique rhythm to the scene, known for their heart-stopping live performances and global sell-out shows. This makes HEY NEIGHBOUR one of the most hotly anticipated musical fiestas to hit the South African calendar in ages. Bet. But hold onto your festival shades, folks! Hey Neighbour got more beats and treats in store! No cap. Watch this space for announcements of the freshest local artists, DJs and even more international acts in the upcoming phases. 

Farmochella, the highly anticipated lifestyle experience is thrilled to announce its return for a second year at the popular Mapleton Gardens on the Eastrand.    Set to take place on Saturday, 3rd June, this year's event promises to be even bigger and better, featuring a dope lineup of artists that will leave attendees entertained. Ticket sales have already opened, offering fans the opportunity to secure their spot at this sensational musical extravaganza next month. Farmochella, known for its unique blend of live music, vibrant atmosphere, and picturesque outdoor farm-like setting, is set to become a staple in the Ekurhuleni entertainment scene. Last year's inaugural event drew over 300 music enthusiasts from across the region, establishing Farmochella as a must-attend festival on the Eastrand This year, Farmochella organizers have curated a lineup that is set to exceed all expectations. Music lovers can anticipate a diverse range of genres and performances including hitmaker

  On the 26th of November, Y, the biggest commercial youth radio station in South Africa, takes its LYFE music festival to the East Rand.   Globally acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning, superstar Black Coffee returns to South Africa in November following an unparalleled 5-month, European summer tour to take the reins of this highly anticipated summer festival.   Carnival City Lawns will witness performances by global Amapiano stars Focalistic, DBN Gogo and Musa Keys.  AKA, who has one of the most impressive catalogues in South Africa, will be on the stage too.   Hip Hop royalty Nasty C, internationally acclaimed DJ Lag, together with A-Reece, Maglera Doe Boy, Sha Sha and SAMA Winner Nomfundo Moh, Y’s own Venom, Legendary Crisp, Candii and Fif_laaa are expected to set the stage alight as they officially usher in Summer 2022.   Focalistic, DBN Gogo and Musa Keys, celebrated for the local Amapiano genre, are creating waves internationally while touring the world. Nasty C is a respected hip-ho

Aiming to elevate and highlight the essence of African talent across the continent                      Leading African media management company Culture Management Group (CMG) announced today “Road to Afrochella,” an experiential popup activation designed to introduce and highlight Afrochella to the Sub-Saharan market to kick off in Johannesburg, South Africa later this month. As we get closer to ‘Detty December’ in Ghana, the “Road to Afrochella” series will make a stop in the entertainment capital on Sunday, 30th October at the premium Altitude Beach venue. Surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg’s vibrant city, this first-of-its-kind Afrochella one day event will be the ultimate destination for luxury and exclusivity.            “Afrochella has always been more than just a festival in Ghana and because of that, we’re so excited to bring our “Road to Afrochella” series to South Africa! Through this popup event, we have the opportunity to bring our platform to other region

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced the lineups for the 10th anniversary Global Citizen Festival, taking place in New York City’s Central Park, presented by Citi and Cisco, and Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana, presented by Harith General Partners, on Saturday, September 24, 2022.  USHER, SZA, STORMZY, GYAKIE, H.E.R., SARKODIE, STONEBWOY AND TEMS TO PERFORM AT GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL IN BLACK STAR SQUARE IN ACCRA, GHANA METALLICA, CHARLIE PUTH, JONAS BROTHERS, MÅNESKIN, MARIAH CAREY, MICKEY GUYTON AND ROSALÍA SET TO PERFORM IN NEW YORK’S CENTRAL PARK PRIYANKA CHOPRA JONAS TO HOST GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL: NYC Global Citizen Festival Calls For World Leaders to Empower Girls, Close The Climate Fimance Gao, Alleviate The Global Food Crisis, and relieve crushing debts now. Tickets to the festivals are free and can be earned by downloading the Global Citizen app or visiting www.globalcitizen.org to take action on the campaign’s issues. Proudly supported by Gl

Over 11 000 guests from all over the world gathered together over three days within the never to be missed newly upgraded MTN Bushfire spaces and campsites . The festival was once again completely sold out based on the reduced capacity required for COVID-19 safety protocols. With 3 stages and over 70 acts, MTN Bushfire 2022 was a resounding success. There's literally everything for everyone at MTN Bushfire. M ore than a music festival, MTN Bushfire also runs a number of important cultural development initiatives. Prior to the festival kicking off the public, the annual Schools Festival took place with young people from the local community taking part in a two-day arts education project. This year, the Schools Festival included over 600 students, enabling an appreciation and understanding of the importance of the arts.   This year’s Arts Round Table, a   partnership with the   Africa Rising Music Conference   (ARMC),    a new, female led, executive-focused music industry conference,

  TWO DAY FESTIVAL CELEBRATING POPULAR SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC & FASHION PHASE TWO TICKETS GO ON SALE ON FRIDAY Having recently announced the postponement of the third annual Cotton Fest taking place over two days in Johannesburg next month, organisers of the highly anticipated festival, today confirmed the full weekend line-up. Known for showcasing the diversities in various music genres with the aim of fusing the gaps within the different local movements, this sold out weekend urban music and fashion explosion, will feature over 130 of South Africa’s finest musical talent. Taking place in central Johannesburg on the 23rd and 24th April, the festival will merge both well-known and young emerging South African artists over three ‘killer’ stages. The confirmed weekend line-up (in alphabetical order) is as follows : 031 CHOPPA 2SHOES 25K A- REECE ABIDOZA AKA AMAROTO AND BEAST BANQUES BENNY CHILL BIG ZULU BLXCKIE BOITY BUSTA 929 CANDII CASSPER NYOVEST CHAMPAGNE69 CHAMPURU MAKHENZO CH’CCO