Fashioning Modern Africanism

Meet the dangerous new family joining  The River They are headed by the traditional patriarch Bukhosi (played by  Bheki Mkhwane), who is as quick with his brain as he is with his gun. With a military past that comes in handy for his work as a heist king, he’s brash, outspoken and charming. He’s made of steel – so he’s not the one to cross. He brings with him his younger second wife, Nomafu (played by Brenda Mhlongo). Beneath her shiny and well-groomed exterior is a tough woman who has clawed her way out of poverty. She’s a terrible stepmother but she knows how to clean money – and she’s set to become Lindiwe Dikana’s biggest rival yet. Then there are the Hlophe sons – Mlilo (played by Vuyo Biyela) and Nkanyiso (played by Unathi Mkhize). The product of Bukhosi’s first marriage, they have a strained relationship with their father, but he wants them to take over the family business. Mlilo is nothing like his father – yet he’s everything like this father. Nkanyiso, on the other hand, is th

The Godfather  is one of the most iconic films of all time, and in the decades since its release, plenty has been written and said about it – but never like this. The mpaking of Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 classic is now the subject of  The Offer , a limited series which premiered on M-Net (DStv channel 101) on Monday 2 May at 22h30, just days after its US debut on Paramount+, Paramount’s streaming service. The Offer  is based on Oscar®-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy’s extraordinary, never-before-seen story of making  The Godfather . The limited series stars Miles Teller ( Whiplash ) as Albert S. Ruddy, whose experience is the basis of the series; Matthew Goode ( A Discovery of Witches ) as studio exec Robert Evans; Dan Fogler ( Fantastic Beasts ) as director Coppola; Juno Temple ( Ted Lasso ) as Al’s assistant Bettye McCartt; Colin Hanks ( Impeachment: American Crime Story ) as the man with the money, Barry Lapidus; Giovanni Ribisi ( Sneaky Pete ) as real-life mafia don Joe Colombo;

The first episode starts with Somizi listening, for the first time, to the leaked audio of Mohale’s abuse allegations. This is followed by a frank video call with Vusi Nova, where they discuss how Somizi feels and some of Mohale’s claims about Somizi’s sex life. This sets the tone for an explosive episode, which also features  Lockdown  star Lorcia Cooper asking Somgaga directly, “Did you hit him?”.  “ Living The Dream With Somizi S4  won the 2020 SAFTA, while  Somizi & Mohale: The Union  broke Showmax’s then-record for first day views when it launched,” says Candice Fangueiro, Showmax’s head of content. “So having shown fans the build-up to the wedding, and the ceremonies themselves, for balance, we wanted to also explore everything that followed.”    Watch the trailer:  The season starts in the second half of 2021, with Somgaga’s career at a crossroads: he is taking time off from  Idols a nd Metro FM, and has replaced his management team with himself. “If I thought iCovid was the

Polo season is in full swing and the Aon Inanda International Polo in association with Bravo Brands has ensured to pull out all the stops for their much anticipated 23 goal clash between South Africa vs Argentina being hosted at the Inanda Club, Sandton on Saturday 07 May 2022. Guests in attendance can expect an afternoon of royal inspired aesthetics, delectable cuisine, curated cocktails prepared to perfection by event partners and of course an action filled day with sports and fun. Tickets are available and can be purchased on Howler or by clicking  here . In a star studded lead up to this highly anticipated polo match, the Inanda Club partnered with Heineken to launch their 2022 Masterclass series submerging their guests into the glitzy world of Polo.  The event commenced with a welcome address from Craig James, Polo Manager at the prestigious Inanda Club in Sandton, who gave attendees an insight into the rich history of the Sport of Kings on the African continent and in particular

  South Africa’s biggest commercial youth radio station, Y, officially welcomes home the leading player, Ayanda MVP as the afternoon drive show’s “power hitter” for the ‘Home Run’. The show debuts on the 3rd of May 2022 and runs on Monday to Friday, 3pm to 6pm. Known for her street cred and vibrant personality, Ayanda Mdluli, who was with the station in 2016, will host the afternoon drive show with Y’s DJ Flax, as producer and one of the contributors to the show. About her return to Y, Ayanda says that: “I’m beyond excited to be back at Y. I’m a music driven broadcaster; most of my content is about artists and their tracks that are fire. This new show gives me the platform to continue being purposeful and intentional with my love for music both on radio and the decks. I’ve been working towards an opportunity like this. And the time has finally arrived for me to host drive on Y. It’s time to hear what AyandaMVP is really made of. Molifeng!” Producer and contributor DJ Flax adds that,  

Break free of the mundane and unwind every Friday to guess #WhoswhoattheZioux, with Johannesburg’s hottest DJs and entertainment. Toast to the weekend! Move a little, dance a little and escape the urban jungle with Mbali Nkosi this Friday the 22 April 2022. Located in the heart of Sandton, Zioux is an internationally acclaimed five-star luxurious bar and restaurant where one can go to enjoy extravagant designer meals, accompanied by a sophisticated champagne and cocktails. They say to run free is to escape from narrow-minded people, eliminate negativity and to choose innocence and the truth. To break free is to trust your instinct, because we are all creatures roving this earth to find purpose and freedom.” It doesn’t stop there, set yourself free and experience the pleasure of High Tea with Perrier Jouët at Zioux, every Saturday while rubbing shoulders with Joburg’s visionaries and creatives. Sip on some Perrier Jouët and nibble on a selection of sweet and savory from our delectab

Sifiso Nkosi popularly known as,  MAFIDZODZO released ‘Iqolo Lami’ on Friday the 25 th of March, this single is his first release and marks the beginning of his journey as a solo recording artist. This drop comes after the success of smash hit ‘Gqoz Gqoz’ with multi-platinum selling producer, Busta 929, now sitting on over a million streams on Spotify alone and over 1.7 million views on YouTube. ‘Iqolo Lami’ is a street song that directly translates to; My back hurts because of all the fun I had yesterday, he collaborated with the Amapiano trend setter; Seekay, MC and musician Mgiftoz SA, music producers Almighty and Zwesh on this joint. LISTEN HERE Mafidzodzo goes on the explain how this song is based on real life events and personal experiences, he made this song after a period of back-to-back gigs where the team would make a fuss about how they have back aches from all the long nights and hours spent honing their craft. Mafidzodzo continues to play a significant role in the

The Dynamic duo SPHEctacula and DJ Naves are back after celebrating a heater for the festive season with the highly anticipated single ‘Uthando’ ft Skye Wanda and Spiritbanger, dropped on Friday the 8 th of April. ‘I love the butterflies in my stomach before a new KOTW song drops. Its Such positive adrenalin.’ -SPHEctacula   Boasting over 12 years of excellence and friendship, SPHEctacula and DJ Naves are debatably the most influential duo, producers, DJs, Club owners, Radio personalities and music recording artists in Mzansi. The duo has been dropping hints leading up to the release, from YouTube banners to hashtags, and finally we are here, their first release this year. It was not until Monday the 4 th of April that the Kings of The Weekend took to social media to officially announce the new single and reveal the artwork to the fans. ‘ Uthando’ is a soulful vocal and feel driven house song, a song about self-love, self-care and a reminder to take care of ourselves, beautif

TICKETS SALES OPEN FOR SECOND STANDARD BANK JOBURG POLO IN THE PARK Johannesburg, South Africa -  Event producers of the Polo in the Park, African Deluxe Company recently announced the return of the 2 nd  Standard Bank ‘Joburg Polo in the Park’ taking place at Gauteng’s premium residential lifestyle estate Steyn City, at the end of April. Tickets sales opened this past Friday.   The inaugural Standard Bank Joburg Polo in the Park was hosted in 2019, dazzling guests with fabulous fashion, good music and delectable gourmet meals and beverages.   Polo in the Park brings a special thrill to a time-honoured sport, thanks to its unique format: because there are only three players aside with an inflatable ball, rather than the hard one used in traditional matches, spectators can get close up to the action and enjoy all the thrills of the matches.   With the option three Premium VIP Hospitality Marquees to choose from, each offers a unique experience:   Steyn City Lounge -  A premium lounge of

With the continent on the edge of its seat in anticipation to see   The Real Housewives of Lagos  (#RHOLagos) on our screens, Showmax is throwing the biggest event in African reality television of the year on Thursday, 7 April 2022. In an African moment worth celebrating, Chioma Ikokwu, Toyin Lawani-Adebayo, Iyabo Ojo and ​​Mariam Timmer of RHOLagos are jetting across the continent to join  The Real Housewives of Durban  (#RHOD), as well as celebrities and stars from acclaimed Showmax Originals, for a sumptuous gala dinner and celebration of pan-African culture and music.   The event - complete with pink carpet - will be hosted by a talent recognised across Africa, Bonang Matheba, who herself has not one but two reality series on Showmax ( Being Bonang ,  A Very Bonang Year ). Bonang is an accomplished MC, radio personality and businesswoman, born and raised in South Africa, and regularly spotted in Nigeria working on her many pursuits. This iconic pan-African event, to be hosted in Sa

Did you previously miss out on your chance to enter the most high pressure and fun home-cook competition on TV? Finally found your cooking mojo and you want to share it with the world?   Have we got great news for you! My Kitchen Rules South Africa  ( MKRSA ) will be back for a fourth season, and M-Net is looking for the most talented home-cooking pairs to bring the heat! Judged by the brilliant pair of Chef David Higgs and award-winning artist, cook, guitarist and vocalist J’Something,  MKRSA  is a show that anyone who knows their way around a pot can enter. Loved by viewers across South Africa,  Season 4 will premiere in September 2022. “ My Kitchen Rules South Africa  gets better with each season, because the calibre of home cooks also gets better and better. This past season we saw that the pandemic and lockdowns really resulted in many people killing it in the kitchen, and we know that we can expect the same – or possibly even better – this time around,” says  MKRSA ’s J’Something

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, on the night he won his first Academy Award, as Best Actor for  King Richard , people joked online that this was not the first time Smith had “got in one little fight” and that next he’d be moving in with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air - a reference to the setup of the iconic 90s sitcom  The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air . Based on Smith’s own life, this was the show that first made him a mega-star.  Bel-Air , now available to binge on Showmax, reimagines the Emmy-nominated sitcom, and Smith’s journey from the hard streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air - ‘flipped-turned upside down’ as a drama, not a comedy.  Rotten Tomatoes  listed  B el-Air  among their Most Anticipated Shows of 2022, with  LA Times  saying “ Bel-Air  brilliantly reimagines a comedy classic” and  Empire Magazine  hailing the series as “a bold reimagining that maintains the essence of the original show while exploring important social themes from an

Y continues to open up the industry this programming year. Newly unearthed and seasoned broadcasters will share space on the airwaves and other Y platforms. Actor, TV presenter and now radio broadcaster Caddy (full name Teboho Tsotetsi) hosts  Fresh by Caddy  on Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm. Known for his role on local production, Legacy and 2021 GQ’s best-dressed winner, he says that joining Y has long been an aspiration of his. “I’ve always wanted to join the freshest radio station in South Africa and look forward to covering what’s trending in street culture, music and fashion.” Former Tuks FM DJ, Dimpho Mokgotho, will now host  The D Spot  on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm and drives the musical experience of  Sunday Feels  from 10am to 2pm on South Africa’s largest commercial youth radio station. The perfectly curated music playlists on Sunday Feels, is one of the stations flagship entities and is a differentiating offering that cannot be missed.   Mncedisi Sindane, the winner of Y’s #Be