Fashioning Modern Africanism

With all eyes turned to Pretoria North this December for the first annual Hey Neighbour, the fest set to make history on the continent. In less than a month, thousands of neighbours from far and wide will descend on the small Tshwane town. With final plans being made about outfit selections, road trip times and even last minute fitness plans, the fest is about to captivate not just those in attendance but across the interverse. Check out THIRTEEN things you might not know about Hey Neighbour:   1.      HEY NEIGHBOUR  is the collaborative masterpiece of three powerhouse companies: Khoi Kreative, Glen21, and Lucky No8 Concepts. 2.     The festival's journey began with meticulous planning in 2018. 3.     Ever wondered about the unique name HEY NEIGHBOUR? Well this festival aims to connect attendees   through immersive experiences that recharge their souls and give them a chance to reconnect with themselves, humanity, and the world. It also encourages inclusivity, global connections th

The 17 th  edition of the MTN Bushfire international festival of the arts will be held from 31 May – 02 June 2024, at House On Fire in the Kingdom of Eswatini. MTN Bushfire invites live performers of the highest calibre, who share the festival’s mission to celebrate creative expression while promoting social responsibility and inclusion, to send in their applications via our online application process.   Artist applications close 31 st  October 2023.  Application links can be found on the MTN Bushfire website Artists page at  www.bush-fire.com , as well as on our MTN Bushfire social media platforms.   MTN Bushfire looks for a diversity of musical styles and genres. Rooted in Africa and packaged to the world, MTN Bushfire’s line-up has always embraced the eccentric and unearthed the eclectic, featuring a wholesome mix of Pan-African and international artists from across different genres who do more than simply entertain but also use their art as a powerful form of creative advocacy.   T