Fashioning Modern Africanism

MTN Bushfire is renowned for its unique and eclectic music line-ups rooted in a pulsating celebration of diversity and spirit of inclusion. This year, the festival will be headlined by one of the continent’s most powerful voices, Nigerian global music sensation, Nneka! The Neo-Soul singer, songwriter and actress will bring her fire with her electrifying blend of   Afrobeats, Soul and Reggae music   to the 17 th   edition of the festival, taking place from 31 May to 2 June at House On Fire in the scenic Malkerns Valley of Eswatini.   With influences such as Fela Kuti and Sade Adu, Nneka’s soul-stirring conscious music embodies the festival’s philosophy of using the power of the arts to inspire creative expression and arts advocacy, expressed through the call to action for positive social and environmental change, Bring Your Fire. MTN Bushfire is excited to welcome back legendary South African singer/songwriter,   Thandiswa Mazwai , who will once again set the MTN Bushfire stage ablaze w

On the back of a two year hiatus due to COVID-19,   DStv and Mzansi Magic hosted the DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards (DStvMVCA) at the Sun Arena in Pretoria on 25 June. The popular awards show was broadcast live for DStv subscribers. Local celebrities and delegates shined on the much loved blue carpet, dressed to the nines and ready to support their peers as they walked away with the coveted statuettes. The host, Lawrence Maleka, had a handle on the proceedings and everyone who stepped up to the mic to present an award –   the likes of Boity, Mpho Wabadimo, PH, Khutso Theledi and Presely Chweneyagae  – brought good humour and a positive attitude. Sponsored by Telkom and Kia, alongside associate sponsor - Diageo South Africa’s Tanqueray gin, the show produced musical performances by  Kamo Mphela, Tuks Senganga, Nomfundo Moh and Zakes Bantwini  who kept the audience dancing, bringing everyone into the spirit of celebrating the success of the South African entertainment industry favour

International Fashion Designer Quiteria Lebohang Kekana (36) introduces the new faces of his Fashion powerhouse "Quiteria Atelier" The Exchange Lofts , an upmarket penthouse in Johannesburg draped in exaggerated layers of couture garments. Everyone is styled in upright ponytails by  Darling hair  to keep the focus on the layers of costume. A light breeze blows the long trains of the dresses as they each strike a pose.   “Everyone is regal and ready to take on the journey ahead. This look cements the power that lies in every African child,” says Quiteria. Scandal actress on e-tv  Mapaseka Koetle  says working with Quiteria has been a dream come true,  “I have seen his work in the past. His passion lies in every piece of fabric. Who would have imagined a girl from Bloemfontein would be dressed by the same hands that touched Beyoncé for the Global Citizen. Rhythm City actress  Mapula Mafole  says experimenting with fashion gives her a sense of bravery.  “It’s amazing how powerfu