Boiler Room and Ballantine’s Dish Out an Epic True Music Africa
Words by Mercia Tucker The Boiler Room and Ballantines have made their way to South Africa once again for True Music Africa, a tour dedicated to uplifting talent in the continent to a global audience. In a spectacular display of the strength of cross-continental conversation, Ballantines and Boiler Room hosted the True Music Forum on […]
New Age Managers – Naverone Albers
Words by Sanele Mawisa In today’s ever evolving world, everyone has to keep up to speed, and adapt to a society where the only constant is change. Everything that once was, is now different and how we navigate that space is crucial to becoming successful, in life and in our careers. The impact that the […]
The Plug Celebrates 2nd Birthday at The Gallery
We have a brand new site and we just turned TWO so there’s a lot to celebrate – not to mention the pending launch of the first show that’s set to drop under The Plug TV in association with Bar Leader! This 1st Thursday we’re teaming up with Cutthroat Entertainment and La Familia Street Culture […]
[VIDEO] adidas Drops Blockbuster ‘Creativity is the Answer’ Video
Using the world’s greatest moment in sport as the backdrop – adidas has re-engineered the traditional campaign model through personal storytelling, bringing together 56 of the world’s most influential Creators across Sport Culture, including Leo Messi, ASAP Ferg, Caroline Wozniacki, Karlie Kloss and Pharrell Williams. adidas believes in the power of an athlete’s imagination and using […]
RHTC’s Frypan Mfula Leading a Revolution
Words by Glenn Kisela Mpumelelo ‘Frypan’ Mfula has a done a lot for the creative scene in Joburg at a very young age. He founded the online streetwear store RHTC and then followed that up with the LPO Fest. Mfula has been on a mission to do the most for the culture and is succeeding […]
Interview – Thabang Moleya and Kutlwano Ditsele
South African television is without a doubt, on the rise. With more captivating shows focusing on relatable narratives and enthralling story-telling, the industry has been injected with fresh concepts and ideas. A critical element of this growth is down to a variety of creative forces, two such forces is casting director, film and TV producer […]
Interview: Lerato Kgamanyane
Words by Tiffany Lekuku Social media maven and businesswoman, Lerato Kgamanyane has become one of the most admired and enthralling faces to be born out of the blogger and influencer era. At only 23 years old, Lerato has worked with brands such as Cosmopolitan Magazine, Boschendal Wines and Vogue Eyewear and in the past year […]
RHTC Presents the 2nd Annual LPO Fest
The Lets play Outside festival is the only festival put together by more than 100 street artists. The fest serves to create a space where the ideas of young entrepreneurs could live together, on a play ground created for us by us. The second LPO festival builds on the idea that there is power in […]
Part 2: 20 Most Influential People & Brands of all Time in SA Urban Fashion
Words by Nick Kaoma This is Part 2 of the list of the 20 Most influential individuals and brands of all time in SA urban fashion and street culture. You can read Part 1 which consisted of individuals and brands in positions 20 – 11. 10. Trompies If you had told me in 1997 (my […]
Sneaker Exchange Ready to Take Over Cape Town
Officially known as the largest sneaker expo in Africa, Sneaker Exchange (SXC) came from humble beginnings only five years ago but now boasts close to 4,000 attendees per. Known as the place where sneaker collectors and aficionados can buy, sell or trade sneakers, as well as buy locally and internationally produced apparel and footwear, SXC […]
Virgil Abloh, Cardi B, Rihanna & More Named On Time 100
The year keeps getting better for Rihanna and Cardi B. The two divas just got included on the coveted Time 100 Most Influential List. The annual issue ranks the who’s who of culture, music, government, business and entertainment. This year’s list features a few notables from the urban community. Other than Cardi B and Rihanna, […]
Loot Love and DJ Speedsta – The Future of Radio
I can remember exactly where I was the first time I heard Skwatta Kamp’s Umoya. I can remember exactly where I was, exactly what I was doing, and – in that moment – exactly how it made me feel. That raw and rugged sound offset with Relo’s sweet vocals stopped me in my tracks and […]