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

Polokwane, Limpopo -  The beat is set, the stage is ready, and the lineup is giving! Brace yourselves for a musical rollercoaster as Musa Keys, the Limpopo hometown hero, gears up to bring the heat with the inaugural Detty December festival. Musa Keys’ Detty December festival released its entire lineup for the inaugural edition of Detty December.     With a mix of traditional, local and national heavy weights, the festival is set to take place Wednesday, December 27th at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, with an expected attendance of 40 000 music enthusiasts. Dubbed “Limpopo’s Biggest Homecoming Festival”, the lineup includes: Musa Keys, riding high on a wave of triumph after a sensational year, including a triumphant US tour, a certified gold single with Davido in multiple territories including the USA concluding with a Grammy nomination for the collaboration track “Unavailable”.  Speaking of the homecoming festival, Musa Keys, who has been craving to do something for h

Polokwane, Limpopo -  The multi talented global rising superstar artist, producer, songwriter and entrepreneur, Musa Keys officially announced his inaugural homecoming festival Detty December set to take place  in his hometown of Polokwane in Limpopo this festive season recently. EARLY BIRD TICKET NOW AVAILABLE           Confirmed to take place on Wednesday, the 27th  December at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium, Detty December is a one-of-a-kind music and lifestyle extravaganza that embraces the essence of the festive season. With plans to host an audience of over 40 000 festival goers, the festival will encompass a mega concert offering various music showcases from a topnotch curated lineup as well as an immersive cultural experience.  Building up to the festival, Limpopo’s own Musa Keys plans to engage with his community to create activities that will give back to the community in various ways. Celebrating a very successful year, including his first US tour, a certified gold single with

Stimorol, SA’s number 1 gum brand continues to champion creative expression and provide a platform that puts a spotlight on the unique musical flavour of our country’s youth. The brand proudly announces the successful conclusion of its highly anticipated Flow.Lab Workshop. The event brought together 30 of the most talented and promising artists and producers from diverse artistic backgrounds. These exceptional individuals were selected by Stimorol in recognition of the strides they have already taken to master their craft. The Flow.Lab Workshop aimed to upskill and inspire these artists, fostering an environment where creativity knows no bounds. During the exhilarating 3-day workshop, participants were immersed in a dynamic program filled with workshops, masterclasses, and interactive sessions led by prominent figures in the creative industry. Among the distinguished speakers were Musa Keys and Kamo Mphela as visionary musos who shared their invaluable insights on harnessing creativi

In it's sophomore year the Stimorol FlowLab ups the ante by providing a unique platform that brings together passionate music enthusiasts and talented creators. Since inception FlowLab has created an unprecedented opportunity for collaboration and knowledge-sharing. This year the Stimorol FlowLab will further accelerate artistic growth by hosting a workshop in August where established artists will assume roles as mentors to their emergent counterparts. The workshop's content will see experts in the music industry in position to educate and address challenges typically faced when navigating the profession. Celebrated artists such as Kamo Mphela, Major Steez, Musa Keys and Dee are expected to be key guides at the workshop. Stimorol has provided music makers with experience and opportunities of access to the industry. The FlowLab platform launched a playlist for last year's crop of artists in residence whereby their song creations were adapted onto the Manifesto video. One of

Johnnie Walker, the award winning Scotch whisky brand, is bringing in their infamous big flavour experience to the Joburg scene on Saturday the 25 th  of March.  Johnnie Walker is set to unveil a new experiential event, Johnnie Walker Flavour Code,  at the iconic FNB Stadium grounds in Soweto.  This property merges the brand’s flavour notes and a jovial time for consumers as to enjoy some of South Africa’s most loved acts. With the brand’s iconic status, their promise to continuously break boundaries and be the game changers in the whisky game, this event promises to be nothing short of amazing as consumers will get to enjoy the likes of award-winning Motswako rapper, Khuli Chana, the ‘Sete’ hitmaker – K.O and of course, some amapiano hits by Musa Keys; and not forgetting an iconic throwback performance by TKZee. While drinks are flowing and paired with delicious cuisine, the event will see an exclusive flavour experience where guests will get to trial and really understand the Johnnie