Fashioning Modern Africanism

DStv and Mzansi Magic today announced the nominees for the third annual DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards (DMVCA) proudly presented by 1Life, to be broadcast live from the Ticketpro Dome on Saturday 14 March 2020. The awards, which are voted for by the public, aim to honour the year’s biggest achievers across 11 diverse entertainment categories, and to award the nominee who earns the highest number of votes overall as: The Ultimate Viewers’ Choice in a hotly contested race that has previously demanded that the winner get over million votes! “We are thrilled to break the news of an even bigger and better 3 rd  edition.  This fast growing annual celebration of Mzansi’s favourite talent lights up the lives of audiences across Africa’s home of entertainment: DStv!  Viewers will not only be able to vote via the DStv App for the first time, we are also creating a new opportunity for thousands of eligible customers to attend the live event.  We will announce further details on this in d

The Johnnie Walker Warrior Polo is what happens when you bring together the Sport of Kings and the world’s most loved Scotch whisky brand. This past Sunday saw Mzansi’s most loved socialites and people of Jozi gathered to enjoy a day of polo, good music and of course the refreshing new blends of Johnnie Walker, A Song of Fire and A Song Ice, at the esteemed, Inanda Polo Club. Hosted by the talented Anele Mdoda, guests were able to enjoy and engage in the action packed sport while showcasing their fashion interpretation of the critically acclaimed, Game Of Thrones series, House of Stark and House of Targaryen, while simultaneously enjoying refreshing whisky based cocktails, delicious food and good music. From the polo tradition of divot stomping to a surprise music act by the soulful Langa Mavuso, guests got to witness the likes of Kefilwe Mabote, Andile Ncube, Cassandra Twala, Michelle Mosalakae and Kamo Mafokwane battle it out in a penalty shoot out right before th

Boasting a marquee career that includes countless global anthems, a cult-like following across the continent, tours and a handful of accolades, musician Busiswa Gqulu’s story is set to shake the world with the premiere of her powerful biographical documentary.  Narrated by Her Majesty herself, ‘ Busiswa: An Unbreakable Story’  takes us on a journey back in time and explores the complex conditions that thrust a modest young girl from Umtata into the boisterous voice that reverberates through our speakers alongside Beyonce Knowles on ‘The Gift’, in arguably one of the most important moments in modern music history. A CAN DO! film, directed by Fred Kayembe and Vaughn Thiel, this grungy Pineappletop Films production, produced by 'The Kollektive' explores modern ideas of independence, femininity and identity, through Busiswa’s remarkable story.   It is with great pleasure that the  Africa Rising International Film Festival  announces  Busiswa: An Unbreakable Story  as

The rightful heir to the township   celebration throne is back to claim its rightful place – and just in time to kick off the festive season fun times! Smirnoff 1818 is staging its first immersed experience on Saturday, 30 November 2019, at the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto. Zone 1818 appreciates township culture by telling authentic stories and celebrating the trends inspired by our townships. Whether it’s a graduation ceremony in Soweto, a chill session in Khayelitsha or a traditional ceremony eTembisa, Smirnoff 1818 has always been there to aid in the good times in township households. Now it’s here to pay homage For Then, For Now and For Whatever is next in South Africa’s music and entertainment industry. The music extravaganza will be led by the award-winning rapper KO and  ol’skool  favourite Thebe.  Included in the line-up will be the new wave of rappers, singers, DJs and lyricists Nadia Nakai, Killer Kau, PH, DNB Gogo, Major League, Boity and a w

With just two weeks to go to the finale, the Idols contestants hit the ground running lastnight with the opportunity to tackle a mainstay for any singer worth their salt – the duet. Micayla Oelofse and Luyolo Yiba oozed chemistry as they sang  Ariana Grande  and  Nathan Sykes ’s  Almost is Never Enough , while Sneziey Msomi and Nolo Seodisha gave us the  Dream Girls  experience with  Beyonce  and  Jamie Foxx ’s  When I First Saw You . With the duets done and dusted, the show got down to the business of elimination. It was the end of the road for Nolo, who it has to be said, fought the good fight. The battle for the SA Idols title is now left to Luyolo, Sneziey and Micayla, who lastnight gave us some of their fiercest performances yet as they vied for a spot  in the finale. The theme for lastnight was “How it should be done” and the Top 3 got to show the millions of viewers just how singing should be done, performing a selection of songs chosen by the strongest of the W

Event promoters Glen 21 Entertainment in association with McDonald’s and KayaFM, today announced the local acts to support Toni Braxton on her "As Long As I Live" SA Tour. Platinum selling artist Shekhinah alongside DJ Hudson will support Toni Braxton on tour in Johannesburg and Cape Town  Shekhinah Having established herself as a national treasure  post her stint on IDOLS, Shekhinah became a household name after her 2016 hit single “Back to the Beach”. She also featured on the Black Coffee single, “Your Eyes”, and the Jesse Clegg single “Breathing” in the same year, raising her to stardom.   This multi-award winning musical Sensation   has performed across the continent and has collaborated with several international artists and local brands. Her recent album ‘ Rosegold ’ is currently the highest streamed album in the country and is certified platinum. While in the country, Toni Braxton is also set to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities South Africa in ass

Monday Afternoon I met up with Jerry Deeuw  a Johannesburg based Media Mogul in the making, the very bubbly and passionate about his work man grew up in Thaba-nchu in Free state province and completed his studies at a business college in Bloemfontein. He moved to Johannesburg in 1999. After more than a decade years of experience, he then decided to open shop in 2010 and that was the birth of Jerry Deeuw Media . Since then the media maverick dabbled to grow his business that is now at a peak of it's growth stage. Romley : Tell me more about Jerry Deeuw Media? Jerry : The Company is in demand for collaborations with Big companies, unfortunately I can’t name drop now but I will reveal more about that soon. Jerry Deeuw Media is basically a one stop shop in the Entertainment and Cooperate space. We have an international collaboration with a PR Company in Europe ( Big news ever) We also just signed a partnership with a Gaming Company called TAM Gaming ( also Big News)"

Hot off the studio, former Idols SA, contestant Lloyiso Gijana releases his latest single titled ‘Intliziyo’ . The much-anticipated offering is a soulful tune layered with emotional lyrics. ‘Intliziyo’ is for the people who do not feel enough for the people they claim to love, it could be a partner or family member. “This is to say take back the heart that I had taken away from you, I do not want it anymore because I do not want to hurt you anymore”, explains Lloyiso’ ‘Intliziyo’ features songwriter and performer, Langa Mavuso born Nkosinathi Nhlakanipho Mavuso, who adds a very distinctive voice to the song “I feel amazing. I feel the song resonates with my soul; it is something I have always felt. I felt like I was not enough, or I do not do enough for a woman. Sometimes you must sacrifice your heart and your soul for others to satisfy them or make them happy,” says Lloyiso. With the intention to leave a creative footprint in this song, Loyiso added his creative fla

My Dearest Family – across the entire queer spectrum My name is Bev Ditsie. I am one of the founders of the 1st Pride March in 1990, and alumni of one of the first multiracial/multicultural LGBTQI+ organisations on the continent, The Gay and Lesbian Organisation of the Witwatersrand, GLOW. This love letter is long overdue I know. I’ve been silently and not so silently watching and listening to the debates, the recriminations, denials and PR spin in relation to Pride, and silently bleeding while deflecting the annual obligatory requests for media interviews. For the past 20 years or so this time of the year has been a very painful time for me. This is the time where I am reminded of my failure as an activist and leader, and our collective failure not just as LGBTQI+ people/organisations/movements, but also as a country. This is the time of the year where I mourn the loss of the dream that began the first Pride March in 1990. Allow me to be nostalgic.