Fashioning Modern Africanism

This sudden celebrity killings has us thinking, what could be going on in the celebville. Are we at War bafwethu?? AKA (Supa Mega is reported to have been gunned down in Durban, Florida Road. Although the Forbes family or DJ Zinhle have not released any official statement as yet, Twitter has video footage and posts suggesting that the superstar has been gunned down. A cryptic tweet from DA Les, AKA's best friend suggests that the rumours might be true. AKA was reportedly on his way to a show on Florida road when he was gunned down. As speculations grow, we can’t help but wonder if these celebrity killings are somehow connected. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda confirmed to News24 that a "well-known rapper" was gunned down in Florida Road, Durban on Friday evening just after 22:00. "I can confirm that two men were killed and one of them is a well-known rapper. Police will not be releasing any names of the victims yet until a full investigatin is com

RIVETING PAN AFRICAN LINE-UP SET FOR SEASON ONE Hey bafwethu what do you get when you cross-pollinate music, fashion and African excellence with a keen sense of curiosity? #FashioningModernAfricanisim riight? Oh yeah!! Set to premiere on Channel O next week , Remix.Studio  is a refreshing new concept that celebrates multi-dimensional creativity by providing a fluid space for beloved African musicians - established and emerging - to expand on fan-favourite anthems by reinterpreting them in a live setting, both sonically and visually.   Taking the idea of the conventional remix and pushing its limits, the concept is unique in that, in addition to the never-before-heard live rendition of the song that each episode will focus on, the artist is also styled in 3 different bespoke outfits that add a vibrant visual dimension to the remix experience. Sold right? I know! Brace your yourselves as you don't wanna miss this one nana!   Coupled with whimsically colourful graphics and sing-along

Monday, 03 rd  February 2020  – South African hiphop artist Riky Rick together with some of SA’s finest talent shut down the inner city this past weekend with over 10 000 concert goers attending his second annual Cotton Fest. Cotton Fest showcases the diversities in hip hop and other popular SA music genres through fashion and music. Ricky's pant bafwethu, flames neh and uncle Oscar cleaned up hey.  With over 100 local acts performing across 3 stages, cotton eaters came out in their numbers from different corners of the country to participate in the annual festivities.   Dj Maphorisa got the the audience craze with the Amapiano mix. This man is so talented and we shall respek The day was filled with bright colour and power sound including a performance from Riky Rick on his show stopping, first-time-seen-in-SA, elevated moving stage that had the audience in awe. Black motion's Smol was also there looking fresh. Mr Supemega looked dashing and he killed his