Fashioning Modern Africanism

The countdown for the premiere episode of the telenovela  Champions  has begun. Viewers across Southern Africa are just a few hours away from the big night that will kick off the first episode of the brand-new story of passion, love, power and perseverance.  Champions  premieres on channel 161 tonight at 19:00 and will be available on DStv Stream. The show’s star-studded cast as announced in early January includes Sello Maake ka-Ncube, Tumisho Masha, and Jo-anne Reyneke, Kgomotso Christopher, Kwenzo Ngcobo, Thembinkosi Mthembu, Thato Dithebe and breakout duo of Rethabile Mohapi and Minkie Malatji. Here are some of the reasons why you should be locked to your screens Monday to Friday at 19:00: Champions  “theme song” : Afro-soul musician Keabetswe “KB” Motsilanyane is the voice behind the  Champions  theme song. Casting : Former Orlando Pirates and TV presenter Brighton Mhlongo takes on the character of a retired footballer and owner of a soccer club. Youngster Ntobeko Mathebula is set

Last night was a wrap of a highly dramatic week with an equally dramatic live eviction show with Sammy M becoming the second housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother Mzansi S'ya Mosha house. Her eviction follows a nomination show that saw the Head of House, Disruptor Neo, saving and replacing McJunior with Zee. In her on-stage interaction with host Lawrence, Sammy M shed light on the nature of her relationship with Willy and described him as a crush that turned into a kissing buddy. She let the audience in on where her mind was in the house, saying she did not want to wear her heart on her sleeve and reveal her feelings for him. Meanwhile, in the house, the housemates expressed an expected shock at her departure, with Yolanda visibly devastated by this eviction. It may be considered an unexpected reaction from Yolanda when Sammy M described her as the one housemate she couldn't stand in the house. However, Sammy M did express her appreciation of being in the Big Brother Hou

The businesswoman, healer and reality TV star recently spoke at her high school on her calling  KWAZULU-NATAL: The school curriculum for 2024 has started. Learners from all walks of life gather at schools. From different religions; Islamic, Christian, Hindu, and so forth. Among these are those who also practice African spirituality – which in some schools and communities has been seen as ungodly, evil, dirty, and taboo. Self-made millionaire, traditional healer, philanthropist, and Real Housewives Of Johannesburg reality star, Thobekile Mdlalose hopes to help demystify African spirituality, especially at schools and education institutions where some learners and students find themselves having to advance on a spiritual journey. Thobekile recently made a much-needed visit to Northlands Girls High School in Durban North where she schooled, to speak on African spirituality as there have been a handful of learners who have experienced calling in the presence of other learners at the school

South African singer Tyla won a Grammy in the category of Best African Music Performance on Sunday. The artist won the award for her afropiano and R&B song  Water , which has reached global popularity and made various achievements. Tyla beat other African stars, including Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, ASAKE & Olamide and Davido featuring South African artist Musa Keys.  Tyla's hit single "Water" peaked last month at number 7 on  the Billboard Hot 100 chart . "Oh my - what the heck!" Tyla said at the start of her acceptance speech. "Oh my gosh, guys. This is crazy. Like I never thought I'd say, 'I won a Grammy at 22 years old, guys'," she said. The Recording Academy did not make Tyla sweat as the Johannesburg-born singer took home the Grammy for Best African Music Performance in the category's first year.

The Mommy Club,  a reality series about glamorous moms who seemingly have it all, is an all-access look at the lives of the one percent and the people who help them build their empires and raise their heirs.   Season 2 introduces two new cast members who will be bringing the fabulosity, class, glamour and wealth that viewers love to see: Nozipho Ntshangase and Jabulile Sande. The new faces are set to join returning cast members  Her Majesty, Mrs Mops, Nunurai and Ratile.   Nozipho is an energetic, forward and enthusiastic Zulu wife and mother of eight children. The social butterfly is a real globe trotter and a clear member of the “passport gang.” Over the years, Nozipho has been approached to join several reality shows but she declined because they were not the right fit for her and her family. “I watched the first season of  The Mommy Club  and I loved how classy and fabulous it was,” she says. “As soon as I saw it, I knew it was something that I wanted to be a part of, so when the c

Hunter’s Gold, the original premium cider in Africa since 1988 is fast gaining popularity amongst unisex South African consumers and is delighted to showcase its latest campaign: ‘Fosta Until You Taste Real Gold’.  The campaign follows the fantastical journey of Skhumbuzo, or ‘Skhu’, a character in the relentless pursuit of gold. As a true South African, he possesses the innate talent for 'Uk’fosta’, which is the unparalleled ability to power through hardships, convert adversity into opportunity, and demonstrate remarkable resourcefulness. Join Skhu on his light-hearted adventures as he goes all out to find his real gold, as we realise Hunter’s Gold is the only real gold worth chasing. ‘Hunter’s Gold keeps the ones Abafostayo refreshed. In this campaign we celebrate that never-give-up attitude, the true grit, determination, passion, and perseverance of South Africans. This campaign is an entertaining showcase of the spirit of Uk’Fosta, the ability to have fun and stay refreshed whi

Things are about to get heated on Mzansi Magic Channel 161, with the introduction of The Salacious Pod, a made-for-tv podcast premiering on Sunday, 04 February at 21:00. You have probably heard of terms like ‘entanglement, situationship or sneaky links’ – all of which are being used by  ama-2000  when referring to their dating patterns. That is precisely what The Salacious Pod is all about - it is about the different arrangements within relationships and dealing with all things ‘adulting’ that come with having a partner. Hosted by radio talent Naomi Brown, actor Phila Madlingozi and the unhinged TV personality Lasizwe, the show will poke holes at everything you thought you had figured out about traditional dating and relationship dynamics! The Salacious Pod looks to explore the present-day dating scene from the perspective of the ‘young-ins’ who seem to be redefining everything you thought you knew about old-fashioned courtship and dating. The show will focus on prevalent relationship

Joburg Theatre is delighted to announce exciting developments surrounding the South African premiere of Ntozake Shange's iconic masterpiece, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, directed by James Ngcobo. Joburg Theatre extend heartfelt congratulations to Mona Monyane for joining the exceptional ensemble of the eagerly awaited production. Mona's exceptional skills and artistic prowess are sure to take the performance to new heights, adding her unique touch to the narrative. We honour her talent and accomplishment and wish her all the best for the upcoming show. Additionally, we extend our warmest congratulations to Lerato Mvelase, an integral part of the original cast. Lerato has been presented with an incredible international opportunity, and while we bid her farewell for now, we celebrate her success and wish her the very best in her international endeavours. Mona Monyane has joined the production alongside an impressive ensemble cast, which

The first week of Big Brother Mzansi – S’ya Mosha has served what was promised – drama – including the first eviction of the season. Last night, 28 January, Mali became the first housemate to be evicted leaving 22 housemates in the house with 19 still vying for the R2million grand prize. The eviction took everyone by surprise as it has not been a norm for any housemate to be evicted in the first week of the show. However, because it’s the year of  S’ya Mosha , this is proof that the game is not as you would expect. The show was opened by Mellow & Sleezy ft Tman Xpress performing their hit  Imnandi Lento  which was followed by host Lawrence Maleka taking the audience through the highlights of the week that was. The season’s first Head of House, Mich was safe from eviction and so was Sammy M who won immunity during the week. However, Mich’s reign was not without drama as the housemates lost their first wager and also faced challenges of confrontational housemates.  During the show, s

Widows Unveiled is set to premiere on Showmax from 12 February 2024 with c ast unveiled including HHP’s widow Lerato Sengadi, Mandoza’s widow Mpho Tshabalala and Menzi Ngubane’s widow Sikelelwa Ngubane, among others with New episodes every Monday Widows Unveiled  is a 10-part Showmax Original that follows the lives of five women who were married to public figures who passed away. The reality series documents the journey of each woman from pain to triumph as they navigate the drama and scandal that followed the death of their husbands. Widows Unveiled  is produced by Passionlane Productions, the brains behind Mzansi Magic’s SAFTA-nominated hit show  Uthando Nes'thembu .   The cast includes PR specialist and marketing professional Lerato Sengadi, the widow of Motswako legend HHP; entrepreneur, award-winning philanthropist, executive producer of  Nkalakatha: The Life of Mandoza  and stroke survivor Mpho Tshabalala, the widow of musician Mandoza; broadcaster and philanthropist Sikelelw