AKA: From Artist To Mogul
Sho Madjozi – The Trailblazer
Words by Caron Williams Photography by Austin Malema Make-up by Mpho Moeng Cover design by Dumaza Ndata Sho Madjozi burst onto South Africa’s music scene and has blazed an intoxicating trail ever since. With her signature hairstyle, kaleidoscopic xibelani and larger than life personality, she’s carving an inspiring lane for herself as an eclectic talent who is […]
Nadia Nakai – The Baddest
Words by Kendra Hunsley Photography by Austin Malema Styling by DEAD. Make-up by Mpho Moeng Nadia Nakai has risen to become an undeniable force within the South African hip hop industry. A quintessential Alpha Female, she has amassed hit records, forged a powerful identity for herself and is set to solidify her place in the game […]
Loot Love – A Resolute Force
Words by Caron Williams Photography by Austin Malema Styling by DEAD. Make-up by Mpho Moeng Every industry has outliers – individuals who, by virtue of who they intrinsically are, unwavering devotion to their personal truth, purpose and uncompromising spirits, go on to change the game or industry in which they exist forever. The burden of the […]
The Indomitable Cassper Nyovest
Words by Mercia Tucker Photography by Austin Malema Styling by Didi Simelane Sometimes, things look different in the light. Refraction of light can produce optical illusions such as a mirage or the twinkling of stars in the night time sky. Reflection of light will produce the image looking back at you in the mirror. The […]
The Plug 100: 100 – 1
We dropped the news on Twitter that the June edition of The Plug will focus solely on celebrating and highlighting the Top 100 people in SA who are influencing and moving urban culture forward. Needless to say social media lit up and we trended the whole day after dropping the news.#ThePlug100 generated over 1.7 million […]
THE PLUG 100 – 2017
Cover by Dumaza Ndata Influence. This is a word that is tossed around pretty loosely these days. Indeed, we are slap-bang in the midst of the “influencer” era that’s buoyed by technology and its by-product, social media. The chances of finding a marketing plan without some sort of influencer strategy is as rare as a peaceful gathering […]
The Braam Issue: PatricKxxLee
Words by Mercia Tucker Photography: Anthony Bila PatricKxxLee is the kind of artist who immerses himself so thoroughly in the process of making music that the outcome is as accurate a reflection of his quintessence as it could possibly be. His leap into the music world a baptism by fire, his upcoming album is titled […]
The Braam Issue: Uncle Party Time
Words by Mercia Tucker Photography by Anthony Bila Cover Design by Dumaza Ndata Lindokuhle Mabuda is quietly unassuming. It’s just after midday on the Sunday of our cover shoot at Braamfontein’s Dipstreet store and while the atmosphere of the group is one of animated chatter and excitement, Uncle Party Time, his DJing alias, is almost shrouded in […]
The Braam Issue: Twiggy
Words by Caron Williams Photography by Anthony Bila Tshepang Mollison, popularly known as Twiggy, has risen to become one of the most impactful and game-changing bloggers in the country. With her exceptional beauty, infectious personality and fierce individuality, she emerged as the ‘face of Braamfontein’ and has elevated to make notable strides as one of […]
The Braam Issue: Champagne69
Words by Mercia Tucker Photography by Anthony Bila Cover Designs by Dumaza Ndata It’s hard not to feel the undercurrent of youthful exuberance when traversing the streets of Braamfontein. It’s at the heartbeat of this urban precinct; a silent hum, almost as definitive as an 808 to boom-bap rap or the Ponte tower to the […]
The Braam Issue: Tusa Mamba
Words by Caron Williams Photography by Anthony Bila Nestled in Johannesburg’s central business district, Braamfontein has risen to become a melting pot of cultures and has served as a microcosm of black South African creativity. It’s ushered in a new breed of independent and ferociously talented millennials, who have become some of the most influential […]