Fashioning Modern Africanism

Following a hugely successful first installment of the Brutal Fruit Spritzer Saturday Brunches in 2023, the vibrant lifestyle event series is set to return bigger and more memorable this year. This time around, the series will come to life in Cape Town at the stunning Cabo Beach Club on April 13th, before drawing to a close inmoving to the scenic Idle Wilds Country Estate on April 27. When the brunches launched last year, they were immediately met with widespread fanfare, and it didn’t take long before tickets were sold-out for each of the events. It is now becoming a staple in many people’s events calendars for its unique ability to connect, foster celebration and leave attendees feeling like they truly belong. Beyond the incredible line-ups and performances from the likes of Simmy, Langa Mavuso, Daliwonga and Dladla Thukzin, the scrumptious brunch experience, the delicious specially crafted Brutal Fruit spritzer cocktails and the picturesque locations, it was the incredible people th

Industry powerhouse Steyn Entertainment is responsible for bringing some of the world’s biggest stars to South Africa to headline Rocking the Daisies. Artists like Mac Miller, Kehlani, Stormzy, The Vamps, Bas and JID, have drawn crowds in the tens of thousands to Cloof Wine Estate, Western Cape, South Africa. This year is no different, as they celebrate nineteen years of this proudly African, Billboard ranked music and lifestyle festival.  It is official that Roc Nation artist, Snoh Aalegra is the first International Headliner on what promises to be another epic line up of global and local talent.  Iranian Swedish-born singer and songwriter, Snoh Aalegra is one of the most exciting voices in recent time. Recognized with multiple Grammy Nominations, and winner of Swedish Grammys, her music heavily draws from her life experiences and challenges as a person. With multiple sold-out headline tours across North America and Europe under her belt, Rocking the Daisies will be her first major fe

S aintly Sunday, the renowned entertainment event that has captivated audiences across the nation, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated one-day special experience in Cape Town. On December 28th, 2023, music lovers and entertainment enthusiasts are invited to join Saintly Sunday at the picturesque Grand Beach for an extraordinary and exclusive celebration. Marked as a must-attend event of the summer, the Saintly Sunday Cape Town Takeover promises to deliver an unforgettable experience with a lineup featuring the biggest names in the entertainment world. Attendees will be treated to a sensational array of sounds, coupled with vibrant performances, creating an atmosphere of pure magic and delight. The artist lineup for the Saintly Sunday Cape Town Takeover is nothing short of extraordinary. Prepare to move and groove to the beats of acclaimed artists such as Zakes Bantwini, Dlala Thukzin, Sun El Musician, Kent, UnclePartyTime, Lelowhatsgood, Sir Vincent, DJ Lloyd, JezztheDJ, Cub

NFL to host fan events in Cape Town this September as the League expands its ‘NFL Africa’ program to South Africa       The National Football League will touch down in Cape Town this September with a weekend of NFL fan events to celebrate the kickoff of the 2023 season. The NFL will hold a series of fan events on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 September, as part of the NFL Africa program - a long-term, multi-market, commitment to growing the game at every level across the continent.  The ‘NFL Experience: Cape Town’, an immersive American Football event for fans in South Africa, will take place on Saturday, 16 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.   The event will give local fans the full NFL experience, from testing their skills through interactive NFL football and NFL Flag activities, to learning more about the history of the League. Fans will also be able to sample American cuisine and will have the opportunity to check out authentic NFL merchandise, in an American

On the 18 th  of February, the French Institute of South Africa will host a discussion around fashion sustainability with esteemed fashion designers Lukhanyo Mdingi and David Sher, and 4 burgeoning South African young talents. The panel discussion will be surrounded by the creations which were made by the four mentees, during the True Fashion mentorship program, followed by some music beats. The participants will be unpacking the fashion of tomorrow in the face of the challenges of "fast fashion" and the impact of the textile industry on the environment. The designers will discuss the importance of collaboration and mentorship in nurturing sustainable practices, as well as sharing their individual journeys and challenges. The discussion will be balanced between Mdingi’s experience, who began his eponymous label in 2015 and is a recent recipient of the coveted Karl Lagerfeld Prize, and Sher, the co-founder of Good Good Good, a brand that elevates modern streetwear using ethica

Botho Project Space is proud to present from 16 th  to 19 th  of February 2023, Bahati Simoens’ first solo show in South Africa through  a Halfway Line through history . With  ‘The Halfway Line’ , a western love-story, Bahati is offering a black-owned story that explores the black cowboys narrative anchored in a South African context. By re-inventing a vision of a community, she shines a spotlight on the whitewashing that Hollywood spread around the Black cowboys. Throughout history, all the cowboys and renegades on horseback offered by the entertainment industry were marvellous utopias of white heroism. Western movies were meant to capture the essence of America, including the freedom of the open frontier and the self-determination of man through the figure of the cowboy himself, commonly understood to be an excellent shot who rides horses and who, above all, is white. That’s what Hollywood has tried to make the public believe for many years but the true origin of cowboys comes in the

Together with three industry friends, popular radio and media personality DJ Kyeezi today announced his latest business endeavor DESTINY, a luxury champagne lounge that opened in the inner city last night - just in time for the festive season . Radio personality Khanya ‘Kyeezi’ Siyengo earlier this year joined forces with three partners, restaurateur extraordinaire Theo Pearson, experiential event specialist Bevan Chetty and marketing guru Natano Brache to come up with a luxury destination, set to change the face of entertainment in the CBD.           Having officially opened its door last night, the launch was attended by local celebrities, media and other key industry players including AKA, Clarissa Cupido, DJ Milkshake, Tamara Snow, Danine Naidoo, Chad Saaiman, Shahan Ramkissoon, Neevas Harris, culture kings Hayden Manuel and Rolo Rozay .  This premium champagne lounge targets a young discerning, affluent local and international clientele. Nestled in the heart of the city, DESTINY p

More than 120 000 rugby and entertainment enthusiasts, one of them being the Legendary Brian Habana, filled up the mother city, at Cape Town Stadium in three days to attend the biggest entertainment and sporting experience in the world. The Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022. The 3 day experience was star studded with appearances from Mandisa Williams, Kyle Brown and many more. Fans flocked to see them and were more than delighted to take pictures with these iconic stars.   It comes as no surprise that a few of South Africa’s iconic sports and entertainment stars were also spotted at the Rugby World Cup Fan Village, unlocked by Castle Lite. Stars such as Moozlie, Carpo the comedian, Costa Tich, Just Gilling,  Mark Buckner and not forgetting Anele Papua; one of South Africa’s biggest social media influencers. Of cause the biggest names in Rugby at the moment.   Attendees could not hide their excitement as they cheered for the rugby in stadium, and sang along to some of South Africa’s biggest h

The organisers of Mr Gay World™ are excited to announce that Mr Gay World™ 2022 will take place in Cape Town, South Africa from 9 to 16 October 2022.  In the wake of the lifting of international Covid-19 restrictions, this will be the first time in three years that Mr Gay World™ will be presented as an in-person event.  Delegates from around the globe will fly into one of Africa's most desirable tourist destinations to compete in the week-long contest. Only one will be crowned Mr Gay World™ 2022.  And in a major coup, the Grand Finale will be staged at the city’s sumptuous Arts Cape Opera House on 15 October 2022. Tickets for the spectacular event will become available via Computicket closer to the date.  This will be the seventh time that South Africa will host Mr Gay World™, although two of these contests were hosted virtually by the South African organisers to accommodate Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.  “We are so glad to be back doing the competition in person again, and there

The Rugby World Cup Seven South Africa 2022 is officially closer than front rows  during a ruck, and to help make sure the players and fans were prepared for the  biggest weekend of the rugby calendar 9-11 September 2022, a very special event  took place in Cape Town.  Hot on the heels of the teams triumphant performance at Commonwealth Games,  South African Sevens Rugby Coach Neil Powell on behalf of Caste Lite assembled  the media and the social media elite in the Cape Town Stadium locker room. He sat  the contingent down to outline his secrets to success and rally them to engage the  most powerful force in rugby - the fans. After Coach Neil’s inspiring words, you could feel that the gees in the room was so thick, you could spread it on toast.  His speech was partnered perfectly by Castle Lite’s Brand Director Colleen Duvenage, who scored numerous tries when she outlined how Castle Lite, as a Global Partner to the Rugby World Cup Sevens South Africa 2022, will be adding to the tourna

Nigeria Afro-Pop star Godson Ogaga Essi, 26 fondly known as Savage is currently working on his new project featuring DJ Maphorisa and Blxckie. He is responsible for the international hit Confident featuring Buju.  In 2021, he released the 10-track album Utopia featuring Alpha P, Victony, and Mzansi artist Emtee. On the upcoming album, the singer will explore topics on love, money, family, and politics. “I don’t have a title as yet for the upcoming album, but I will be featuring a few South African artists,” he says. “I have completed the track with Maphorisa and Blxckie, it is sounding amazing because of the incredible chemistry we had in the studio together. I hope to work with more South African artist as this has become my second home.” Savage has been in and out of South Africa for about six years and decided a year ago to pursue his love for music. “I have been making music for about 12 years and decided to take it seriously and make a career out of it a year ago. Nit realising th