Fashioning Modern Africanism

Mozambican hit group Yaba Buluku Boyz and Nigerian rapper Falz are out with a sunny visual for their recently released cracker of a party sound, “Madam De Madam.” Directed by The Alien, the video follows DJ Tarico, Nelson Tivane, Preck, and the Bahd Guy at the premises of a funky auto shop, where they shut down the venue Amapiano style. Whenever the Yaba Buluku Boyz drop a song, you already know what to expect next: a breathtaking video! And their latest collaboration lives up to this standard, if not exceeds it. The contemporary visual is a delight to behold from the get-go; there is no looking away once your eyes fix on its colorful setting. The Alien's dramatic shots instantly engross, with each scene reverberating the upbeat tempo of DJ Tarico's superb production.  WATCH YABA BULUKU BOYZ FT FALZ - MADAM DE MADAM VIDEO There's some stunning choreography on display as well to keep things kinetic. But what steals the show is the finesse with which the humorous plot unf

SHEKHINAH A PART OF POWERHOUSE FEMALE PANEL AT 'THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC VIDEOS' VIRTUAL EVENT In a further step forward in promoting gender parity and women’s visibility in music in South Africa, Women in Music South Africa and TRACE signed a multi-faceted partnership deal this month. The partnership will see both organisations collaborating on a number of events and projects, the first of these being ‘ The Importance of Music Videos’   event taking place next Tuesday, 6th July at 6:30pm. A powerhouse panel of music experts and industry players will unpack this topic. These include award winning singer / songwriter Shekhinah, filmmaker / director Zandile Tisani and Nomvula Sibeko and Vangile Msimang from Trace. The discussion will be hosted by record label exec Ayanda Mnguni.     Registration can be done on the  WIM  website. Finding and building a relationship with a mentor is often cited as the most impactful resource a woman can have to propel her career and is an important