Top 20 Game Changers in Marketing and Media
Words by Sanele Mawisa The spheres of marketing and branding in South Africa have seen a mixture of results both good and bad and actually a whole lot of in between. The landscape has evolved whereby consumers are smarter and more demanding than ever before and the growing importance of representation is a debate that […]
Budweiser presents Austin Malema
Words by Mercia Tucker Austin Malema has grown to become one of the most revered photographers in SA. Coined by Khutso Theledi late last year, the hashtag #EverybodyDeservesAnAustinMalemaPicture has become a testament to the calibre of artist he is and the esteem that he’s held in the South African entertainment landscape. The lens that he […]
The Rise of Artist Owned Festivals
Words by Zee Ntloko In 2015, Cassper Nyovest embarked on the seemingly audacious task of hosting a concert at The Dome and attempting to fill up the 20,000-capacity venue. What was first met with scepticism and even ridicule, the premiere Fill Up event surprisingly succeeded and ushered in the high-profile artist’s festival in South Africa. […]
Flavour Odyssey Lights Up Joburg
South Africa’s premium flavoured beer, Flying Fish, gave Johannesburg a much-needed burst of flavour on the 25th of November at their highly anticipated Flavour Odyssey experience. The lush gardens of Victoria Yards were brought to life by the vibrant sounds and stylistic flow of American rapper J.I.D who performed alongside local superstars Moonchild Sanelly, Kitchen […]
Top 10 Urban Culture Podcasts To Check Out
Words by Misa Narrates Podcasting is having a ‘moment’ in South Africa, and what better way to acknowledge the moment than to indulge. In definition, a podcast is an audio file available for consumption on the internet; however, they can be referred to as “on-demand radio talks.” Where radio hosts have to abide by the […]
Sho Madjozi Set to Elevate the Game at One Source Live
What will the queen of Tsonga do now? Still basking in the afterglow of her successful international music performances, the proudly pan-African Sho Madjozi has gathered an impressive list of nine artists who will collaborate to create magic with her on the Discovery Stage at the second One Source Live festival, at The Sheds at 1 Fox Street on 17 November. […]
Trevor Stuurman – Pushing Creative Boundaries
Interview by Nick Kaoma The host of The Daily Show is not the only Trevor that has been repping us on the international stage. Photographer and all-round creative Trevor Stuurman has been clocking serious air miles as he pursues a global platform for his infinite creativity. Trevor is one of the most exciting and gifted […]
The Plug 100: Most Influential People in SA Urban Culture
The Oxford Dictionary defines influence as “the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself”. Additionally, it can also be concluded that influence is “the power to shape policy or ensure favourable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth”. When we embarked […]
Castle Lite presents Hip Hop HerStory
The world is changing with more voices demanding equality and better representation of all people in movies, TV, advertising and corporate but the most popular music genre in the world is yet to see this change manifest. Hip Hop has always spoken out against social injustices, oppression and inequality however this was not extended to the females who […]
Successful Local Brand and Artist Partnerships
Words by Sanele Mawisa Marketing as a method to effect sales has been around since time immemorial. In Economics you learn about demand and supply and the value chain. The last decade has seen the meteoric rise of two forms of marketing – digital marketing and influencer marketing. Utilizing the two in conjunction has been […]
HomeComing Events Leading a Revolution
Interview by Glenn Kisela HomeComing Africa is a revolution that continues to grow from strength to strength. From humble beginnings of friends at a picnic to a Pan-African celebration of this continent, the growth of HomeComing Africa has been phenomenal and unrelenting. That level of growth doesn’t come without passion, intelligence and a dash of […]
Interview – Cyril Zuma
Please tell us a little about yourself. Where and how did you grow up? This is always a difficult question to answer, I have a belief that sometimes it is easier to allow those you trust to tell you more about yourself. You will discover some amazing facts when you step away from things and […]