Fashioning Modern Africanism

Nkosinathi 'Nay Maps' Maphalala, one of South Africa’s admired actors launched his official debut single titled   I’ll Be there   on Wednesday evening at an intimate setting hosted at White lounge in Sunninghill, in collaboration with Bombay Sapphire.  Those who were on the guest list included his close friends, family, celebrities, and members of the media. This has been a long time coming, Nay Maps’ music has been highly anticipated by fans as he has been giving them snippets of his great talent in music, be it on the Piano, or Vocals on the microphone. Listen Here ⬇️ Nkosinathi comes from a musical family, his parents, an Apostle, Simeon Maphalala, who is now late, as well as his mother, Xoliswa Maphalala have always loved music and have been musicians their whole lives.    “As a boy growing up my parents would make me sing at events and push me to perform on stage as they saw the gift I possessed with Music and Storytelling,” says Nay Maps.   The story behind his Debut Sing

Two of Mzansi Magic’s reality shows that always grip viewers and get tongues wagging on social media will be back for all new seasons come July. The emotional  Mnakwethu ’s third season will premiere on 5 July at 20h00, while the heart-warming  Unefa ’s second season premieres on 20 July at 20h00. Hosted by  Uthando Nes’thembu  star Musa Mseleku,  Mnakwethu  follows men who need Mseleku’s help in requesting their wives to agree to being in a polygamous marriage – to varying degrees of success.   One of the most talked about shows in South African television,  Mnakwethu  is often filled with tension and emotion, and it sees Mseleku  walking the tightrope between guiding the men towards fulfilling their aims while also helping the women accept what is sometimes a shocking request to them. Also dealing with surprises but of a monetary nature is Unefa, the show that sees unsuspecting people learn that they have an inheritance they did not know about. Hosted by acclaimed actor Motlatsi Mafa

The fourth annual DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards (DMVCAs) celebrated l ocal celebrities and delegates shined on the much loved blue carpet, dressed to the nines and ready to support their peers as they walked away with the coveted statuettes on the 25th  June at the Sun Arena in Pretoria.   Take a look at the snaps of your favourite A-listers spotted during the awards ceremony. Actress Connie Ferguson and her daughter Lesedi Matsunyane Musician and Actor Nay Maps with Television Personality Hope Mbele. I wonder if they are coupling on and offscreen.  Actor Galaletsang Koffman looked ravishing in Vittoria Boutique ball gown. I loved the back of their dress   Big Brother Mzansi Contestant Sis Tamara. They looked so stunning in this black number. I Loved it. Actor Lunga Luchy Mofokeng was there to serve and he delivered a dashing look in this masterpiece created by Keletso Moraba Spotted Boity and Lethabo LeJoy Mathatho of The Real Housewives of Joburg.  Boity was there with her lovel

           INTRODUCING THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK -  Mmoho (meaning for Together in Sesothu) If you want to join the MmohoBlock Market as a trader, follow the link below and submit your application. Do hurry as there are only a few spots left! Apply to become a trader  HERE Fresh out of a global pandemic, it’s finally time to connect more with each other as we experience and celebrate life. The organisers of the popular Linden Market, today, introduced their latest offering, the MmohoBlock Market, set to take place at the Waterfall Park in Mall of Africa next month.   With almost 10 years’ experience in the market / eventing space, the team decided to create a sister market with a specialised offering for a cosmopolitan audience.     This carefully curated experience will be packed with sun, fun, fashion, family, designer goods & great food. Set in the stunning urban setting of Waterfall Park at Mall of Africa, visitors can get their fashion-fix with local designers, shop their heart

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,

 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

  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