Fashioning Modern Africanism

  Listen to Soundtrack here:  https://umgafrica.lnk.to/ QueenAndSlim The film is produced by Frey, Waithe, Matsoukas, Michelle Knudsen, Andrew Coles, Brad Weston and Pamela Abdy. The executive producers are Pamela Hirsch, Kaluuya, Aaron L. Gilbert and Jason Cloth. Universal Pictures and Makeready present  Queen and Slim  in association with 3BlackDot and Bron Creative, a Makeready/De La Revolución Films/Hillman Grad/3BlackDot production. Starring Oscar nominee Daniel Kaluuya ( Get Out ),  Queen and Slim  is a powerful, consciousness-raising love story that confronts the staggering human toll of racism and the life-shattering price of violence. The film, from GRAMMY ® -winning director Melina Matsoukas and Emmy ®- winning writer Lena Waithe, will premier in South African cinema’s on 14 February 2020 Waithe  wrote the screenplay for  Queen and Slim  from a story by herself and bestselling author James Frey ( A Million Little Pieces, Katerina ). While on a forgettable first date

Expect some of your favourite artists, with the likes of Nasty C, Samthing Soweto, Nadia Nakai and the Scorpion Kings to set the VIVOnation 2020 main stage on fire! Johannesburg - Wednesday , 12 February  2020: Volkswagen South Africa 's   VIVOnation   is back.  This year, the two-day music and lifestyle festival will be bigger than before, offering an exciting musical line-up, a trendy  VIVO Bula Boot market,   three additional stages, a unique driving experience around the  VIVO Track  and a vibrant mix of food, fashion and fun.  The Container Yard  in  Johannesburg ’s  City Deep  will once again be turned into the hottest party venue on  4 and 5 April 2020 .  A line-up of Mzansi's top acts including  Nadia Nakai ,  Lady Zamar  and  Nasty C , will bring an exciting celebration of freedom, fun and the freshest sounds to the festival on Saturday.   To add more flavour to the line-up,  Busiswa ,  Shekhinah,   DJ Maphorisa ,  Samthing Soweto  and  Kabza De Small  wi

Heres a Deal Bafwethu. Stand a chance to win a Double Ticket to Evening Of Love 2020 Music Festival. About The Event:  Evening Of Love 2020 All you need to do is go to Instagram, follow @Fashioning_Modern_Africanism then Take a Screen Shot, Post on your Insta Story and Tag @Fashioning_Modern_Africanism and @eveningoflove2020. Don't forget to send us a DM of the Following Details: Full Name and Last Name. ID Number and Contact Details. THIS COMPETITION CLOSE ON 14th February 2020 AT 10:00 A.M and Winners Will Be Announced On Our Instagram Page at 11:30 You must follow us on  Instagram to qualify for the competition. The overall winners will be chosen in a random draw and will be notified by Phone Call. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Winners will be disqualified if they are unable to provide us with all requested information, including an ID number. Entry information will not be shared with any third party with

Johannesburg - Thursday, 06 February 2020: Apple Music’s   New Artist Spotlight   for  February  is  Mthunzi . This comes on the back of the release of his debut album, “ Selimathunzi ” written exclusively in his native tongue,  isiZulu . Upon being chosen by   Apple Music   for this accolade   Mthunzi , excitedly said: “This is one of the best things and highlights in any musicians career, I am grateful to   Apple Music   for their continuous support to artists and it is a great honour.” The self-taught pianist and guitarist from  Kwa-Zulu Natal , has melded a hybrid of styles which marry the best of  Maskandi ,  House ,  Afro-Pop  and  RnB . On his 16-track debut album ‘ Selimathunzi ’ (which means “Sunset”),   Mthunzi   collaborates with some of Mzansi’s finest including  Sun-El Musician ,  S-Tone ,  Ami Faku ,  Simmy ,  Sino Msolo  and  Claudio X Kenza . Citing some of his primary influences,   Mthunzi   referred to the late  Jabu Khanyile . He took inspiration from around

Reigning Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi will return to South Africa for her official homecoming celebration this Saturday since taking the title on December 8 in Atlanta, Georgia, in the US.   As the 68 th  Miss Universe winner, Tunzi will embark on a week-long festivity that includes visits to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Mthatha and the two villages she grew up in – Tsolo and Dutywa in the Eastern Cape.   Tunzi says she is thrilled to be coming home: “ I can't wait to feel the energy when I get back. This win hasn't just been about me; I share it with all South Africans and I have been counting the days  until I can celebrate this achievement with my people in the spirit of Mzansi.” Her whistle-stop visit includes official welcomes at both OR Tambo and  Mthatha  airports; street parades in Mthatha, Tsolo, Cape Town and Johannesburg and being a guest of President Cyril Ramaphosa at his State of the Nation address in Parliament. Tunzi’s arrival at OR Tambo – which members of the

PRETORIA - 04 FEBRUARY 2020 - EVENING OF LOVE over the years has reinvented its old self from 2008 – Bassline – Newtown (where the series had first started) to Wanderers Rugby Field 2017 through to Sun Arena Menlyn Park (2018 – 2019). Each annual series has managed to offer revelers a different Love Experience not only from the Acts and Artists performing over the Twelve years but also offering variations of exceptional VIP and VVIP Lifestyle experiences. Over the last 3 years Evening Of Love have seen couples travelling from Durban, Botswana, Free State and Limpopo all making a midweek trip to Gauteng, these midweek love breaks is what had inspired the production team to go even bigger this LEAP YEAR of 2020 to allow all LOVERS of MUSIC and LIFE the choice of a 2 day experience or just 1 of the 2 day weekend LOVE Break. Amplifying the LOVE ambiance over the weekend, Mathuland Entertainment and Ghetoruff have selected the very best of AFRO SOUL and Love

Monday, 03 rd  February 2020  – South African hiphop artist Riky Rick together with some of SA’s finest talent shut down the inner city this past weekend with over 10 000 concert goers attending his second annual Cotton Fest. Cotton Fest showcases the diversities in hip hop and other popular SA music genres through fashion and music. Ricky's pant bafwethu, flames neh and uncle Oscar cleaned up hey.  With over 100 local acts performing across 3 stages, cotton eaters came out in their numbers from different corners of the country to participate in the annual festivities.   Dj Maphorisa got the the audience craze with the Amapiano mix. This man is so talented and we shall respek The day was filled with bright colour and power sound including a performance from Riky Rick on his show stopping, first-time-seen-in-SA, elevated moving stage that had the audience in awe. Black motion's Smol was also there looking fresh. Mr Supemega looked dashing and he killed his

Johannesburg; 03 February 2020 : Proudly South African athleisure brand, Siko Republik, launched a campaign called  ‘The Movement of Culture’  on Friday 31 st  January at the historic Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. The campaign showcased Siko’s classic new range for 2020 named “Gugulethu (our treasure)” which was inspired by one of the co-founder’s late mother. Luxury fashion and athletic wear are no longer two distinct worlds. The rise of luxury athleisure wear or activewear is an example of the increased cross-sector convergence. The influence of athleisure on luxury fashion is undeniable: it has profoundly changed the way we dress. “Consumer desire for a multifunctional wardrobe is driving the athleisure market”, says Jabulile Gwala, Co-Founder of Siko Republik. “Health is the new wealth and women are becoming more conscious about taking care of themselves and they want to look good while doing it, so they are choosing brands that represent who they are”. Founde

Cape Town - Bonang Matheba , caused a stir at the Sun Met 2020 on Saturday with the unveiling of the new limited Prestige Reserve from The House of BNG . The House of BNG was the official celebration partner of the event.  The media personality arrived at the event flanked by two uniformed butlers carrying mysterious 'treasures'. One of them was installed at the Sun Met Lounge and later the second box was presented to the winner Sun Met 2020, jockey MJ Byleveld and trainer Vaughn Marshall, and dramatically revealed as one of the first release bottles of The House of BNG's Prestige Reserve - a sophisticated black bottle with gold detail, including a gold relief BNG logo. "I am so excited to reveal a new innovation from the House of BNG at Sun Met 2020 . This racing event truly captures all the style, luxury and celebration that represent The House of BNG MCCs. To be Sun Met's celebration partner is an honour and to have the winner be the very fir