Fashioning Modern Africanism

South Africa’s most loved peanut butter and chocolate brand, Black Cat took over Shine Studios in Johannesburg on Friday, 29 July 2022, to launch its highly anticipated collaboration with renowned visual artist extraordinaire Karabo Poppy Moletsane set to inspire the youth through its Feed The You, You Can Be campaign. Did I mention that it was a Party. Nga shelwaa futhi uBafo wase Soweto lol We were hosted by rapper, presenter, and social media personality Kevin “Kevi Kev” Setlhare, guests were treated to an exclusive reveal of the merchandise created by the talented visionary, which included bespoke windbreakers, hoodies, t-shirts, and shopper bags designed by the artist. Patriots also indulged in the Black Cat infused menu for the day, packed with all the nutrients they enjoy and love from the heritage brand. “The ‘Feed the You, You Can Be’ campaign is one that speaks to me because it’s a catalyst for change. It is allowing me the opportunity to be a representation of a young, black

After already earning a nod in the Record of the Year (ROTY) category announced last week for Osama with Kasango,  Zakes Bantwini leads the nominees list for #SAMA28 with a total of seven nomination. His album, Ghetto King, is up for Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Best Dance Album and Best Engineered Album awards. His two songs, Imali with   Karyendasoul featuring Nana Atta and Osama with Kasango,   are also in the running for Best Collaboration award .    Already with a Music Video of the Year (MVOTY) and four ROTY nominations under his belt, DJ Maphorisa’s Best Remix of the year nomination for Feel Good brings his SAMA28 tally to six.   Mobi Dixon and Msaki are not far behind with four nominations each. Mobi’s When House Was House contends for Best Dance Album, Album of the Year and Male Artist of the Year awards. The album’s title track featuring Mariechan and JNR SA has booked a spot in the Best Produced Music Video category.   East London born Msaki is up for Female A

  NELSON MAKAMO PRESENTS 'BLUE' Globally recognised & collected, acclaimed South African artist Nelson Makamo this past weekend opened his first independent solo US exhibition, presenting a latest body of work  BLUE. In plans since 2017, the exhibition has been put together independently, and brought together an all female group of dynamic and progressive Black professionals who helped curate this landmark show. Due to the diversity in the contemporary art landscape in inner city Los Angeles, Nelson and his team ultimately selected this location earlier this year to showcase his first US solo exhibition. Currently one of the world’s most sought-after visual artists of our generation, this well celebrated 39 year old South African artist has managed to solidify his iconic artistic signature, steadily placed him on a global stage. Nelson Makamo's artwork has resonated with a global audience over the past decade, with his work featured in various prestigious public and pri

When someone is close to heart, its never easy to forget them. This week on the 22nd of June late SA hip hop star "Pro Kid" would have been celebrating his 39th birthday. A number of musician have come together before this in honour of Linda "Pro" Mkhize's memory. The recent commemoration is not short of being honourary. Dj Citilyts who is the PRO's younger brother has teamed up with Bless and Blayze to bring a smash hit which features his  legendary late older brother Pro Kid. This collaboration comes not only as music shared by artist, but a reflection of how Pro Kid tared the road he had paved. Many artists across the fort still sing their praises of this Soweto born Icon. This collaboration of Dj Citilyts along with Bless and Blayze, is an emphasis of the growth and how far South African Hip Hop has come. With the combination of the old and new wave coming together, this is surely worth feeding the ear. Dj Citilyts features Bless, Blayze and "no. 1

LISTEN HERE The Village released their brand new offering on 29 May 2020, simply titled “Conversate”. The Duo which makes up The Village is Flacko Fresh (Khotso Clyde Maseko) & Msoja Atchu (Solly Gomane); describes the song as a deeper conversation one should have with their significant other. They featured a Durban born artist Musiholiq who took producing direction from beat maker and producer Maxnotsober. The song creates a perfect picture of what a real relationship should be. Breaking the stereotype of a man simply fulfilling his sexual needs, and not taking care of the emotional aspect of his female counterpart. This song caries languages of African descent as well as English verses, which makes it all the more interesting. It’s motivating to see that young men do think about the nurturing and protection of our woman rather than looking at women as a sex object. Instead, the duo's choice was to value mutual respect of two humans who are head over heels for each other. “Its

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

Max-Hoba’s signature AfroSoul sound has already earned the singer, songwriter and performer a devoted following, both in South Africa and internationally. Now this versatile artist is set to broaden his audience through his work with Paradise Sound System, a German-South African project that is playing an instrumental role in taking independent African artists to the world.   Listen Here Max-Hoba’s ability to move across different languages (primarily IsiXhosa, Sesotho and English) and musical styles (including traditional South African roots music) gives his debut PSS release a broad appeal that is only enhanced by his rich, deep, velvety voice. Lyrically, too, this gifted artist easily moves between the universal themes of love and togetherness, and socially important subjects that soundtrack the times in which we live – unity, tolerance and more.    Born and raised in the Free State mining town of Welkom, South Africa, Max-Hoba – who is also known as The Traveling Man – is a highly

Kagiso "Divalash" Modiselle is an Award-winning Deejay who hails From South Africa’s Capital City, Pretoria. Dj Divalash, was born an entertainer and a performer. Her charismatic  personality on stage has bagged multiple mumber of awards such as best International Deejay of the Year in 2012 and 2013. She is the 1st female to win Red Square DJ knockouts. Twice the winner of Most Ambitious Entrepreneur for the Tshwane Hall Of Fame Awards (HOFA). Dj Divalash has had an opportunity to play along well-known local & international Dj's such as Black coffee, DJ Fresh, Vinni DaVinci, Glen lewis, Christos, Culoe de song, Oskido, Dj Zinhle, DJ Cleo, Dj Black(Ghana), Aluku Rebel(London), MoFlava, Black motion, Dj Maphorisa, Shimza, Cabo snoop (Angola); Dj Dilson(Mozambique) to Mention just a few.  "Deejaying as a female artist is indeed a challenging business platform because the industry is highly dominated by male counterparts but my continued endurance sparked the passion

Nolo was arguably one of the most loved contestants on Idols season 15 who made it all the way to Top 4. He was one of the artist’s fortunate enough to record a new single as part of the Top 4 artists. Listen and download from your favourite  platform HERE… “I’m quite nervous for the release of the song, since it is my first single, but all in all I’m excited for people to hear the song. Thank you for all the love I received during Idols and after” says Nolo. Nolo’s single titled “Nguwe” is an Afro soul track fusing old school elements with trending sounds, and the single is already receiving love on radio stations across the country.