5 Influencers To Watch Out For in 2018
Words by Tiffany Lekuku I think it is safe to say that by now we are well-versed on the subject of influencers and bloggers, the topic that sparked and continues to ignite many heated debates is finally being recognized as a reputable profession with corporates and the fashion world alike benefiting and seeking some of […]
Interview: Didi Monsta Chats to Us About his New Radio Show
It goes without saying that Didi Monsta is a cool, trend-setting Jozi cat who navigates various worlds in SA’s urban culture scenes. If he’s not inventing new slang, he is styling the likes of Cassper for music videos and concerts. Don’t even get started on his wild fashion label which always pushes the boundaries of […]
Belonging: A Hip Hop Hue – An Op-Ed by Mercia Tucker
I grew up in Wentworth. A community in the South Durban basin, it’s one of the bigger areas that were allocated to coloured inhabitants in the city during Apartheid’s spatial demarcation but at just 2.5% of the eThekwini Municipality’s population, it’s dwarfed by the size of other demographics. It’s also in stark contrast to the […]
The Cultural Impact of Marvel’s Black Panther
Words by Ziyanda Ntloko Amidst the final moments of Black Panther, there is an especially moving scene that depicts T’Challa landing his vibranium fuelled aircraft in the middle of an inner-city basketball court in Oakland, California. The kids playing abruptly stop their game and surround the vessel in wonder. One in particular breaks away from […]
Breaking Bread with Tebza
Words by Glenn Kisela Kwesta’s Spirit has taken South Africa by storm. The track has had a resoundingly positive reception, with Kwesta’s ability to bring in an international act and still remain authentic constantly highlighted by critics. With the song dominating the airwaves of South Africa the way it did, it was only natural that […]
Cedric Nzaka Dazzles with Latest Portraits
Kenyan born Cedric Nzaka is one of the most gifted photographers operating in South Africa right now. He specialises in incredible portraits that capture its subjects in the most authentic and realest settings. He is currently in Kenya so we asked him to share his latest work in the East. In his words .. “Gathering […]
A Right to Shine Doccie
‘A Right to Shine’ documents the lead up to Cape Town’s epic Ballantine’s X Boiler Room event. Get under the skin of the hometown heroes of Cape Town’s DIY music scene with YoungstaCPT, K$, Aux Womdatso & DJ Lyle, as part of our True Music Africa tour with Ballantine’s.
The Wolves of Grail Street
Words by Neo Mtshali Picture snaking lines oozing from the mouths of any of the esteemed streetwear retailers for days on end. Hundreds, sometimes thousands, of fiends all waiting for their chance to step foot in their temple and hopefully get their hands on this week’s treasure of a highly-anticipated sneaker drop [yes, insert picture of […]
Afropunk JHB – A Celebration of Artistry & Individuality
Words by Caron Williams Afropunk Joburg was a phenomenal experience. It goes without saying that the talent presented during the festival was incredible, but the level of artistry witnessed on that stage was truly out of this world. From Petite Noir’s amazing indie set, Sho Madjozi pulsating performance which invigorated every single person in the […]
Cassper Shifted The Paradigm of SA Hip Hop
Words by Glenn Kisela Hip hop has always held a level of romanticism. It’s carried the hopes of many and provided soundtracks to our deepest yearnings and most audacious dreams. To many people, hip hop has also served as a form of hope, a trait no one has exemplified more locally than Cassper Nyovest. He […]
The SA Influencer Landscape
Words by Sanele Mawisa What is an influencer? If I had a rand for every time this topic reared its confused head on twitter, I would make as much money as influencers do. The reason for this topic being so contentiously debated is due to a lack of understanding on the subject. Everybody has their […]
Cyril Zuma – Women’s Month Photo Series
Local photographer, Cyril Zuma, celebrates the beauty and strength of South African women in his latest photo series.