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 […]
Clark & Sons To Take Over Joburg with Mega Launch
Spring is around the corner and Clark & Sons has you covered! With an industry that is ever evolving and constantly seeing new players in the market, Clark & Sons introduces a new legendary mixer brand that is about to land at an outlet near you, a range of mixers like never before. Fresh off […]
Oppikoppi – Unrivalled Revelry
Words by Misa Narrates Pics by Shellingson Msomi Now that the Oppikoppi 2018 dust has settled, it is safe to reminisce on the debauchery, fun, and good time that we experienced in Northam Limpopo. What started as a music festival to celebrate and enjoy rock n’ roll music in 1994 has transformed into a far more […]
The Culture of Festivals in SA
Words by Ziyanda Ntloko Last year I attended the first ever AFROPUNK festival hosted on African soil in Johannesburg. The festival has been based in Brooklyn since 2005 and recently expanded to Paris and the newest instalment on our shores. For two magical days, we all dressed up in colourful and beaded outfits and jammed […]
Op Ed: Cancel Culture – Are We Seeking Higher Ground?
Words by Mercia Tucker Bryan Stevenson is a civil rights attorney, the executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and the best-selling author of Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption. In his New York Times bestseller, he delivered what can only be described as a testimony. Having spent decades working to free 115 […]