All the winners from the 2023 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented the 2023 edition of the Oscars last night. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer won big on the night, taking home seven awards including Best Picture and Best Actor. Emma Stone took home the Best Actress statuette for Poor Things, with the movie raking in Best Production Design, Makeup, […]
Blxckie set to tour with Bas in March
Def Jam Recordings – not Africa – latest signee and award-winning rapper Blxckie has been confirmed as one of the acts set to join American artist Bas at his upcoming U.S. tour this March 2024. For the album We Only Talk About Real Sh*t When We’re F*cked Up released this past December, Blxckie will tour […]
Musa Keys celebrates his Grammy achievements in style
Musa Keys recently hosted a Grammy Nomination Celebration to honour his achievements as a South African musician at the Grammy Awards. The event took place at Zioux in Sandton and paid tribute to Musa in his artistry. At 23 years old, Musa made history as the youngest South African man to be nominated for the […]
Morda and Brenden Praise feature on The Color Purple soundtrack
Producer and DJ, Morda, together with vocalist Brenden Praise have featured on the original soundtrack for The Color Purple. The Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Alice Walker was first adapted into Steven Spielberg’s critically acclaimed film in 1985 before its 2023 iteration starring Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, and Taraji P Henson. The soundtrack went live this past […]
Spotify Wrapped The Year With Its Party At 1 Fox
If you enjoyed the Spotify Wrapped function – the campaign that allows Spotify users to view a compilation of data about their activity on the platform over the past year and invites them to share it on social media – on the music streaming site, they took it to the next level with an in-real-life […]
Reebok shows they’re “Back Like We Never Left” with reintroduction to SA Hip Hop culture
Reebok, the iconic sports and streetwear brand, made waves in the world of hip hop with its event, Back Like We Never Left, on 7 December 2023 at Cape Town’s Alley. This celebration marks a pivotal moment for Reebok as it reintroduces itself to South African hip hop culture while reinforcing its position as a central figure […]
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. […]
South African creatives light up adidas Originals campaign
South African creatives who have played integral roles at the forefront of culture are the the faces lit up by adidas’ new Originals campaign. This comes following the successful global launch of “We Gave the World an Original. You Gave Us a Thousand Back,” which celebrates three adidas original silhouettes. To highlight the three original […]
Ch’cco and Pabi Cooper take to NYC billboards with Spotify x FC Barcelona collaboration
Music and football work symbiotically in the Spotify partnership with FC Barcelona. The global streaming service is the football club’s main sponsor, and has come up with unique and interesting ways to profile the best of both brands and tap into the club’s global fanbase. In October last year they began the limited edition football […]
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 […]
Apple Music Radio shows are now included in Apple podcasts
Apple is bringing the music to podcasts as subscribers now have the option to listen to their favourite Apple Music Radio shows on the podcast app. That includes Africa Now with Nandi Madida, The Zane Lowe Show, and Rap Life Radio. Apple Music produces an array of award-winning programming spanning genres and formats, including anchor […]
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 […]