Fashioning Modern Africanism

Fancy having a Candid conversation in the middle of goat yoga, anyone? How about a relaxed dinner after an intense archery session? 1Magic’s newest talk show,   Downtime with Somizi,   will give viewers this and more when it debuts on DStv Channel 103 on 1 April 2022. Hosted by the multi-talented entertainer Somizi Mhlongo, the new 13-episode series is a talk show with a twist: Somizi chats with a pair of guests during an activity that takes them outside of their comfort zone as they take part in an outrageously fun and quirky experience for the first time, before heading to a relaxed and lowkey dinner where themed topics will be explored in-depth.   From Peggy-Sue Khumalo and Connie Ferguson talking about the beauty of love and the pain of loss, to Ntsiki Mazwai and Thandiswa Mazwai waxing lyrical about telling it like it is ,  Downtime with Somizi  will offer viewers a deeper glimpse into some of the most famous and celebrated names in the country.   Of course, sharing a meal with So

Johnnie Walker Gold Label hosted a bespoke brunch experience that brought together some of South Africa’s most loved personalities and friends of the brand to join in on a moment of celebration on 17 March 2022. The elegant, cocktail-themed, floral garden brunch was hosted at Summerfell Vaal River Residence – a luxurious and picturesque venue that made the perfect setting for this special experience. The aim of the brunch was to honour and bring together pioneers of the industry and celebrate their moments of success or as the brand calls it,   moments of gold . The premium whisky blend, Johnnie Walker Gold label, elevated the brunch experience with an  opulent, sensational and above all, fun and extravagant order of events with a bespoke guest list to match it. The event which demonstrated the brand’s take on luxury drew an impressive crowd, including celebs and friends of Johnnie Walker such as fashion enthusiast & social media influencers, Siyanda Bani and Lerato Kgamanyane; act

Now streaming on Showmax,  Grand Crew  follows a group of young Black professionals who gather at their favourite bar to wine down and unpack the ups and downs of life and love in LA, proving that life is always better with your crew. The sitcom is created by Phil Augusta Jackson ( Brooklyn Nine-Nine ,  Insecure ,  Key & Peele ), with Oscar winner Matthew A. Cherry ( Hair Love ) and  Brooklyn Nine-Nine  actor Melissa Fumero among the directors.   Buzzfeed  calls  Grand Crew  “a TV game changer”, “a television gem” and “a black sitcom that’s for everyone.”  Nicky (triple-Emmy nominee Nicole Byer from  Nailed It! ) is a go-getter in both real estate and romance, while her brother Noah ( Arrow ’s Curtis Holt / Mr Terrific, Echo Kellum) is a hopeless romantic too eager to settle down. Sherm (comedian Carl Tart, who writes on  Kenan ) is a low-key genius who plays the dating odds, Anthony (Aaron Jennings from  Pure Genius ) is mostly in love with his career, and Wyatt (Justin Cunningham

This season of Big Brother Mzansi has been the talk of the town, with the housemates bringing big personalities and edge-of-your-seat drama for viewers on DStv. With the unpredictability that comes with eviction Sunday, who could be one wrong move away from eviction? No more FOMO and the stress of following the twitter streets to stay informed about what’s happening at the Big Brother Mzansi house. Access family, great news for you; if you’ve been following the action on social media under the #BBMzansi, you can now tune in live to see for yourself what the housemates get up to.  From Monday, 21 March 2022 up until the finale, DStv Access customers can see the Big Brother Mzansi shenanigans, uninterrupted, on DStv Channel 198. There’s no excuse to miss out on the action!

During the month of love, DStv is spreading the love through a wide selection of romantic local and international content. Let me take you on a journey to relive some of your favourite moments from the best love stories we have seen.  Check out the movies, reality shows and series we selected for you this month. Looking for Love (M-Net Movies 4 – DStv Channel 108; 29 February 2022; 20:30)  A single, unaccomplished Zulu woman struggles to find Mr Right in the pitiless concrete jungle of Johannesburg before she turns 40. With the help of friends, she opens herself up to romantic adventure and learns that her heart has been in the right place all along. Starring; Celeste Ntuli, Trevor Gumbi and Phindile Gwala   The Proposal (M-Net Movies1 – DStv Channel 104; 26 February 2022; 20:00)  Margaret Tate is a high-powered publisher whose presence in a room strikes fear into the hearts of all men, except her loyal assistant Andrew. When an immigration issue threatens her progress at the company,

“Afrikaans people and the adult industry, they go hand in hand.”  “The  koeksister tannies  order the big vibrators.” “In South Africa, there are over 40 000 registered swingers.”  Come again?  These are just three of the revelations in the first-look teaser for the Showmax Original  Sex in Afrikaans  - claims made by the owners of Adult World, Lollipop Lingerie, and a swingers club respectively.  Sex in Afrikaans  premieres on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2022, only on Showmax.  Launching on Showmax on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2022,  Sex in Afrikaans  follows clinical psychologist Bradley R Daniels as he helps four Afrikaans couples and two singles to have shameless discussions about their sex lives for the first time publicly - and, in the process, discover that there is so much more fun to be had! Featuring interviews with sex workers, adult shop owners, a unicorn, swingers, dominatrixes, a crossdresser, a dungeon master, people who dress up like babies, and others who prefer fu

Known for his charisma and impressive acting chops, the versatile and multitalented Lawrence Maleka will be adding another prestigious gig to his profile – as the presenter of the new season of  Big Brother Mzansi season 3 .   Big Brother Mzansi  will premiere on Sunday 23 January 2022 live on DStv Channel 161 Mzansi Magic. Beloved by many for his portrayal of Zolani on the hit 1Magic telenovela  The River ,  the SAFTA winner is also a celebrated TV presenter and host, having previously hosted Africa Magic Entertainment’s  StarGist , Mzansi Magic’s  Clash of the Choirs  and co-hosted the 2021 South African Music Awards, among others. “I’m excited to be part of this installment of  Big Brother Mzansi . The franchise has become a massive phenomenon in African as well as South African pop culture, and I’m happy to join in the fun as a presenter. The fan base is huge and massively loyal – it’s an honour to be part of such a fantastic production,” says Maleka. Shirley Adonisi, recently appo

 After a year of eager anticipation Season Premiere of  Kickin it with Kim Jayde  officially drops on YouTube this Wednesday evening at 6pm. “It’s a fresh show about sneaker culture - with superstar guests and we are giving away over 25k worth of kicks! What’s not to love?!” - Kim Jayde   Directed, produced and hosted by the Multi-award winning tv host and business entertainment entrepreneur Kim Jayde, the proudly local show is back for another exciting season for sneaker fanatics around the continent.   ‘Kickin it with Kim Jayde’  brings together some of the top sneaker lovers in the industry, while shining a new light on some of your favourite celebrities and taste makers!    The season premiere stars special guest  BLXCKIE Somnyam a. With a debut album on every playlist, and the recently awarded 2021 Best Freshman of the Year at the SA Hip Hop Awards, there’s no denying his talent. We learn more about the Durban born artist’s career and hear him answer fun questions about his first

  Netflix has parted the waves to reveal the trailer for Triggerfish’s third animated feature, Seal Team . This feature will be available to stream from 31st December 2021.  Seal Team is the story of Quinn, a seal who spends his days relaxing in the sun, splashing in the beautiful waters off the coast of Cape Town, and swimming for his life from Great White Sharks. When he decides it’s time for the food chain to bite back, Quinn recruits a ragtag team of like-minded seals brave, stupid, and crazy enough to try and teach those sharks a lesson.  The all-star cast is far from wet behind the ears. Jessie T. Usher (A-Train in The Boys ) stars as Quinn, opposite the likes of Oscar winner J.K. Simmons ( Invincible ), Emmy winner Matthew Rhys ( The Americans ), Emmy nominee Kristen Schaal (Mabel in Gravity Falls ), and four-time Annie Awards nominee Patrick Warburton (Joe Swanson in Family Guy ), as well as South African stars Sharlto Copley ( District 9 ) and John Kani (Rafiki in The Lion Kin

  F irst seasons of  Gossip Girl, Dr. Death, Scenes From A Marriage; n ew  Euphoria & What We Do In The Shadows     EUPHORIA S2  |   10 January 2022, express from the US every Monday    The trailer for Season 2 of  Euphoria  hit over 1 million views on You T ub e  within 12 hours when it dropped at the end of November. The ground-breaking, controversial hit series stars Zendaya as teenage addict Rue: a performance that made her the youngest ever actress to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, not to mention the People’s Choice Award for Favourite Drama TV Star and a Black Reel Award, among other accolades.    Once again helmed by series creator Sam Levinson, the eight-episode second season’s cast includes trans superstar and GALECA Dorian Award nominee Hunter Schafer as Jules, along with a who’s-who of rising young stars including S creen Actors Guild  Award nominee Sydney Sweeney ( The White Lotus ,  The Handmaid's Tale ), Black Reel nominee Algee Smith