Ballantine’s Stay True Labs Bringing Heat with Kid Fonque & More
Often, the most authentic conversations happen amongst friends, on a couch in a relaxed setting, whilst sharing a bottle of Ballantine’s Scotch Whisky. As part of its ongoing Stay True Journey, Ballantine’s will sit down with Kid Fonque, African Ginger and Daev Martin for the brand’s next Stay True Labs couch session in downtown Johannesburg […]
Castle Lite Unlocks Major League, pH, Ms. Cosmo and Ayanda MVP
The end of January 2018 saw an ice-breaking announcement from Castle Lite where producer and multi-award winning artist, Chance The Rapper was revealed as the headline act for this year’s Castle Lite Unlocks Music Experience! To further add to the excitement, South Africa’s very own trailblazing rappers Nadia Nakai, Frank Casino and Shane Eagle will […]
Part 1: 20 Most Influential People & Brands of all Time in SA Urban Fashion
Words by Nick Kaoma Influence and impact are hard to measure. It doesn’t get anymore subjective. However, there are certain people whose work is undeniable that you have no choice but to try ascertain how they fit in the larger scheme of things. South African street culture and fashion goes back decades but it genuinely […]
Nandi Dlepu – Owning Her Creative Lane
Words by Sanele Mawisa The creative industry in South Africa is in a renaissance, as the demand for high quality output from consumers and brands continues to rise, creatives are expected to improve their craft and deliver outstanding work on a consistent basis. From art to entertainment to design, everyone’s expectations have raised the standards. […]
Sho Madjozi Gets the Nod for Afropunk Brooklyn
Sho Madjozi is having an amazing start to the year. This past week she wrapped up a co-headling gig with Absolut’s One Source Live festival where she even curated her own stage, and now word is out that she’ll be performing at AfroPunk in Brooklyn, NYC. As our former cover star we’re extremely proud of […]
5 Local YouTube Channels We’re Obsessing Over
Words by Tiffany Lekuku The YouTube sensation is on the steady rise in South Africa, with various vlogs (video blogs) popping up every other week, the platform is slowly becoming a new favorite for couples, groups and individuals alike to showcase their work and create content that continues to shape the ever-changing landscape of pop […]
Young ‘n Lazy Invades Joburg with Nike’s Air Max 270
Creative Director and Founder of Young & Lazy, Anees Petersen, launched his new collection last night in Rosebank. The launch took place in the design district of Johannesburg and featured the new Nike Air Max 270. Nike officially launched the Air Max 270 on 22 March ahead of Air Max day on 26 March. This […]
Red Bull Announces Skepta as Headliner for Festival
The time for the much-anticipated Red Bull Music Festival is inching closer and the music offering has been intensified as 35 new names have been added to the final line-up of artists to perform all over Johannesburg from Tuesday, 3 to Sunday, 8 April. The new additions encapsulate an array of musical styles, including South […]
Blaq Smith – A Photography Wizard
Many consider Blaq Smith one of the best photographers in the country and it’s easy to see why. The photography wizard’s work is peerless. His eye is unmatched. Let’s put it this way, almost every celebrity in the country has a full-time photographer following them around now but no one documents their subject (AKA in […]
Tips for How Artists Can Build Their Brands
Words by Sanele Mawisa Brand: A brand is a name, term, design, symbol or other feature that distinguishes an organization or product from its rivals in the eyes of the customer. Brands are used in business, marketing and advertising. You’ll notice in the definition provided above that there is no reference to person or persons. […]
One Source Live Set To Take Over Joburg
The legendary kwaito group, Bongo Maffin has joined the African Creative Revolution. Led by incredible singer-song writer, Thandiswa Mazwai, the group continue their historic reunion after 12-years apart at One Source Live (OSL) on Saturday 24 March 2018. One Source Live is an all-day festival celebrating the transformative power of African creativity spanning music, fashion, […]
Until Until – Game Changers
If Charles Darwin’s words “A man’s friendships are one of the best measures of his worth” took human form, they’d look a lot like the collective known as Until Until. You’d be forgiven if, while sitting in their company, it escaped you that you were engaging with a group of resolute young entrepreneurs in […]