Entertainment in the time of COVID-19: How will industry survive
It’s the fourth day of the country’s nation-wide lockdown in response to the the spread of COVID-19, and two weeks since the President has declared a national state of disaster. Industry around the country (save for those in essential services) has ground to a halt, but the entertainment industry of SA seems to be hit […]
With a history of firsts, Cardi B adds one more to the list
The first time I’d heard Cardi B in an interview was almost four years ago with the legendary Combat Jack. If “palms are sweaty, knees weak, lisp is heavy” were a person, Cardi was the [adapted] lyrics personified. Her nervousness was palpable, but as she eased into the conversation more and more of her personality […]
MUZI announces his nationwide tour, CHANNEL BLAK
Muzi released his third album, ZENO, late last year and has just made the announcement that he will be starting his own ‘live ting’ and going on a nationwide tour. The tour is set to rep the current wave of modern African music, and while it is headlined by Muzi himself, it also features Darkie […]
Converse celebrates International Women’s Day by championing self-love
Women like Ashlee Cayte, Keabecoe Moshe, Nhlanhla Hlekane, Lindiwe Modiselle, and Lairi Rae are the kind of women who are defined by their individuality. They’re creatives; inspirational in their own right, and embody the ethos of self-love. It’s along this vein that Converse hosted them, along with Sizakele Phohleli for an intimate dinner to celebrate […]
UMI Festival serves up its second instalment
Come Saturday the 29th of February, Johannesburg’s favourite monthly rooftop party for emerging DJs and live performances, Feel Good Series, presents UMI: Our Music Festival, the mother of all Feel Goods. UMI takes the ethos of the Feel Good Series events and ups the ante. The micro music and lifestyle festival will be hosted at […]
10 Years of Dope
DOPE Store recently celebrated 10 years in fashion. To commemorate this milestone, they’ve put together an art show at the Kalashnikov Gallery in Braamfontein running from the 27th February to the 4th of March. Andile “Scotch” Cele describes the event as “an art show looking back at Designer Original Products Enterprise aka DOPE Store; the […]
The Photobooth Party is back
The much anticipated Photo-booth Party is back on Saturday the 7th of March 2020 at Dassler’s Braamfontein. With yet another exciting event, this edition features one of the nation’s most loved photographers; Austin Malema. The Photo-booth Party (which has worked with the likes of Anthony Bila, Kgomotso Neto, and Chisanga Mubanga) is an experiential social […]
M·A·C Cosmetics Partners With Pearl Thusi
In an exquisite event on Thursday night, MAC Cosmetics launched their collaboration with actress, model, and TV personality, Pearl Thusi. On the 1st March, M·A·C Cosmetics will launch two limited-edition product kits with Pearl. Each kit, named ‘ME’ and ‘Power’, features a selection of some of Pearl’s favourite existing M·A·C products, curated by Pearl herself. […]
PUMA Rider x Uncle Vinny
Sports brand PUMA is giving the iconic, running-inspired FAST RIDER shoe a fresh look for 2020. Fronted by PUMA Ambassador YBN Cordae along with dancer and singer DaniLeigh and local young creative Uncle Vinny, the new FUTURE RIDER Play On and STYLE RIDER Play On fuse futuristic and retro designs through vibrant colour combos and […]
Castle Lite Unlocks is back
…and they’re doing things a bit differently this year. Known for being one of the best hip hop festivals in Africa, they’re giving fans and lovers of the experience a chance to buy their tickets as early as possible, and at the lowest price. 10 years deep into the Unlocks experience, they know that you […]
adidas Originals Launches Change Is a Team Sport
Since its inception, adidas’ iconic Superstar shoe has stood for those who aren’t afraid to stand for something. Throughout its existence the instantly recognizable silhouette has graced the feet of teams at the forefront of culture worldwide. Having changed the game on the court 50 years ago, today the sneaker is made for game-changers off […]
Music and gaming intertwined
Gaming rules the entertainment industry. It has risen to become a behemoth that eclipses both music and film. Globally, music (R273bn) and film (R590bn) combined couldn’t reach the lofty heights of gaming (R2 187bn) in revenue generated and South Africa is no stranger to its rise either. Whilst the scene here is not boasting the mouthwatering […]