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

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

  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,  

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

This season of Big Brother Mzansi has been the talk of the town, with the housemates bringing big personalities and edge-of-your-seat drama for viewers on DStv. With the unpredictability that comes with eviction Sunday, who could be one wrong move away from eviction? No more FOMO and the stress of following the twitter streets to stay informed about what’s happening at the Big Brother Mzansi house. Access family, great news for you; if you’ve been following the action on social media under the #BBMzansi, you can now tune in live to see for yourself what the housemates get up to.  From Monday, 21 March 2022 up until the finale, DStv Access customers can see the Big Brother Mzansi shenanigans, uninterrupted, on DStv Channel 198. There’s no excuse to miss out on the action!

Shouldn't this be the headline mara? Social media influencer and Deejay Sithelo Shozi is left with an egg on her face after boyfriend and baby daddy of two of her three children Andile Mpisane goes to ask for another woman's hand in marriage. News of the engagement come after videos of Andile proposing to model Tamia Louw now Mpisane at a private event last night. Well the proposal was definitely for show, the real deal was the engagement party, because Tamia had already said YES to Andile. Reality is Sithelo is 27 years old with 3 kids, she must relax and enjoy the baby mama allowance she will be entitled to until kids are 18 years and she will always be associated with the Mpisane and Mkhize's for life. She must kick herself in the butt for her lack of vision as she could've been the ONE. Tamia 25,  is also rumoured to be pregnant with Andile's child or children (it could be twins, who knows). Andile's totolosi seems to be doing a good job in making babies, sa

Patrick Joseph is an International bespoke lifestyle and fashion brand based in the UK,  Founded by Kwa-zulu Natal born Fashion Designer - Patrick Mhlanga. This past Sunday afternoon, Patrick announced on an interview with yours truly that he's set to debut in South Africa with a collection of bespoke casual and street wear fashion line. The Patrick Joseph brand, known for its flexibility and agility in catering to both men and women's ready to wear fashion pieces, launched in 2011 after Mhlanga turned his passion for design and tailoring into a bespoke clothing line which later hit various runways including the London fashion week in 2019.  Mhlanga served time in the British Army and studied MSc in Business Management before breaking into fashion. He has become one of the most influential emerging fashion designer's in Great Britain with Patrick Joseph featuring in major fashion magazines including Drapers and Fab magazine UK.                         " I am so proud t

Take a pinch of   Chef’s Table , add a dash of   Anthony   Bourdain’s Parts Unknown , then a large helping of Mzansi magic, and you have the quintessential ingredients for a show like no other.  I’ll Bring The Wine , Nederburg’s innovative new five-part  YouTube  series gets right under the skin and down to the bone of traditional South African food.  Hosted by well-known chef, food writer and raconteur, Karen Dudley, each episode profiles a celebrated local chef, a traditional South African dish (in a way you’ve never imagined), and of course, the ideal Nederburg wine to pair it with.   Traversing far-flung corners of the country, Nederburg’s iconic Paarl wine cellar and Durban’s inner city spice markets, this is a series about more than just food. It explores and honours the unsung places, people, and heritage behind SA cuisine. In  I’ll Bring The Wine , Dudley rolls up her sleeves and engages with each of five local chefs on their home turf. And, as any worthwhile guest would, she b

Javie Javas transports a tuneful sound blueprint in his latest offering; Ngiceli Sgubhu a piano track loaded as an essential amapiano care gift wrapped and curated with unblemished taste. Born Jabulani Katyana, this Eastern Cape national who now resides in the Vaal, captures the essence of true piano spice through his distinct desire to change the perception of South African culture on a global scale.  Javie javas grew up in the vibrant and robust township of SterkSpruit in the Eastern Cape, his upbringing was filled with passion, he grew up with a love for playing soccer. Like most South Africans Javie Javas did not have it easy, his mother raised her family a single parent but always ensured that her children executed their dreams and ambitions. In 2016 Javie Javas was featured on a live Gospel DVD. This  became the foundation for what is now a successful music career. In 2019 Javie Javas released his first single called; Sukela Kusasaunder this led to a variety of songs being record

The year may have been slowed down by lockdown levels adjustments and scaled-down live concerts, but the music did not stop. The Gospel music scene continued to praise and brought about new music, worship songs and hymns that have made it into the sought after recognition list of the Crown Gospel Music Awards. On the 11 th  October 2021, The 14 th  Annual Crown Gospel Music Awards unveiled the nominees for 2021 via Facebook live streaming hosted by Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, founder of World Gospel Powerhouse and Executive Producer for the Crown Gospel Music Awards. Following the impressive number of entries received this year, Takie Ndou bagged six nominations followed by Ayanda Ntanzi and Xolly Mncwango with five nominations each. The newcomer category saw a large volume of worthy contenders coming out on top to claim the crown for their offering.The consistently most popular category will definitely see fans delighted and on the edge of their seats anticipating a showdown to see which