Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop At Back To The City 2023
Back To The City yet again lived up to its reputation as the biggest hip hop festival in Africa by hosting a successful edition on Saturday, October 7th. This year’s edition was primed as a celebration of hip hop’s 50th anniversary, doubling also as a special occasion for SA hip hop’s 40th anniversary as well. […]
The Don’s Table played host to Joburg’s finest in a celebration of Mexican flair
Joburg’s finest were in attendance to launch a new event property by Don Julio tequila, known as The Don’s Table, at Ground The Venue this past Friday. The Don’s Table also provided the opportunity to unveil the brand’s latest addition to its portfolio, Don Julio Blanco. The Don’s Table isn’t just a physical place, it’s […]
DSTV Delicious Festival Redeems Itself For Its 10 Year Anniversary
DSTV Delicious Festival hosted a successful edition this past weekend (23-24 September), continuing its legacy as the premier international food and music festival in Africa. 2023 marked 10 years since the festival was first hosted, making this year’s event the 10th year anniversary of the two day event. Powered by Lotto Star, the event took […]
Focalistic sets Pitori alight with sold out show
Focalistic hit a new high in his career milestones with his sold-out show, the Straata Nation Address. Held at the Pretoria National Botanic Gardens this past weekend, Foca had 15,000 fans in attendance at a show that solidified the artist as President Ya Straata. The muso took to Instagram to thank his fans and show […]
Until Until celebrates ten years in the industry with Joburg’s Glitterati
Until Until Events is the norm shifting events and music entertainment production company established in 2013 with the vision of bringing a new vibrancy to the social scene. They’re responsible for some of your favourite parties, notably Sunday Roast, Good Morning, Pyjama Party and Genesis All Black. They’ve been in the business of enriching the […]
K.O takes his career to a new level hosting his first live concert at Con Hill
One of SA’s finest rappers, K.O has announced that he will host his first ever live concert at Constitutional Hill on July 29th. While live performance is an art that he’s intimately acquainted with, this will be the first time the rapper has a show dedicated to his work and catalogue over the years. He […]
Y promises young artists a knowledge sharing experience to upscale their creative hustle with GRYND
Gauteng’s premier youth radio station Y has launched a gathering for play, creation, and empowerment this Youth Month with GRYND. A conference created to help young people face the current economic challenges head on, it enables the conversation of multiple income streams and advising how to creatively upscale ‘side hustles’ through various digital platforms. The […]
Cotton Fest Returns With A Johannesburg Showcase That Will Feature Over 160 Local Acts
The much loved hybrid festival celebrating South African music, fashion and sport, Cotton Fest, has confirmed its line-up for the 2023 edition scheduled to be held in Johannesburg on 04 February. Founded by the late Riky Rick, Cotton Fest has quickly risen above the ranks as one of the most anticipated and attended arts and […]
A’Rise by Heineken Event Review
If you ask the organisers, they’ll tell you that A’Rise by Heineken creates shared experiences while highlighting individual scenes, and the bright minds and talents that power them. Testing that theory is a matter of attending the event and experiencing all that it has to offer. The experience did not disappoint. Highlighting individual scenes means […]
Arise by Heineken readies to launch with Tobe Nwigwe
A’Rise by Heineken is coming and they’re bringing Tobe Nwigwe with them. The new event property is a multi-layered platform that gives iconic tastemakers the opportunity to connect with rising local talent within music, fashion, and art across South Africa. The first event is taking place in Johannesburg on the 3rd of December and will […]
After 15 years Back to the City Festival is firmly rooted in SA’s hip hop heritage
On his aptly titled song “Nostalgia” off Marco Polo’s Port Authority album, legendary hip hop artist Masta Ace reminisces about the early days of hip hop, punctuating his second verse with the line “Hip hop used to be so thick in the air, when it was there, you ain’t even need a kick and snare…”. […]
Nike x Patta Academy x Mamakashaka launch The Next Wave
The Patta Academy is a talent school that stimulates young entrepreneurs, and uplifting their community is central to their core focus. The academy was created by the Patta brand that started out as a streetwear store but rose in prominence to become one of the most sought after worldwide. Their collaborations with sportswear giant Nike […]