Travis Scott Performs at Coachella
One of the biggest global music festivals, Coachella, kicked off this weekend in the States with an array of performances from the biggest musical stars in the game. Amongst the stellar line-up was Travis Scott who gave an electrifying performance. The hip hop star, who is set to perform in Johannesburg and Polokwane in June […]
Kwesta Launches the #LiveWithHeart Challenge
After his recent appearance on Sway in the Morning and having been selected as a member of the Red Heart crew, Kwesta is on a mission to rally and reward people who live with heart. Kwesta took on the #LiveWithHeart Challenge by creating a new track using three words pulled from a hat as his inspiration. Kwesta made a track on the spot […]
Puma x Daily Paper Collaboration
Global Sports Brand PUMA linked up with Amsterdam-based fashion and streetwear brand Daily Paper for the first time this season, for a collaborative collection that’s rich in heritage and playful in nature. Since 2010, Daily Paper has been making waves in the streetwear game with no signs of slowing down. Inspired by the brand’s African […]
10 Business Lessons I have Learned from Diddy: Part II
Words by Nick Kaoma This is Part 2 of the piece on Sean “Diddy” Combs. You can read Part 1 here. Here are a few more business lessons that I have learned from the Bad Boy Founder. Build a Lifestyle (and sell it) Diddy began to craft a larger than life persona as soon as […]
D’USSÉ Cognac Launches in SA
The distillers at the house of D’USSE has brought a taste of France to South African shores, with the launch of their latest premium blend from the Chateu de Cognac – a home with a 200-year legacy of creating some of the world’s finest Cognacs. The premium expression, housed by Bacardi officially launched at an exclusive […]
Belvedere Garden Party
After a successful summer of Pop Up bars and garden parties, Belvedere Vodka transformed Ferguson’s fifth floor into a garden style oasis providing the perfect backdrop to celebrate all things natural. Set in the heart of Illovo, guests were treated to Belvedere cocktails as they bid farewell to summer whilst overlooking the Johannesburg skyline with […]
Airmax Day: 26/03
Words by Azola Mona The 26th Of March marks one of the most important and biggest days on Nike’s annual calendar, international Air Max Day. From Frank Rudy’s initial development of air in the 1970’s to Tinker Hatfield dropping the first Air Max 1 design in 1987- the technology has over the years grown to […]
10 Business Lessons I have Learned from Sean “Diddy” Combs
Part 1 Words By Nick Kaoma “Ten years from now we’ll still be on top/ Yo, I thought I told you that we won’t stop” Diddy, Mo Money, Mo Problems, 1997 Forget the initial 10 year outlook, 23 years after founding Bad Boy Entertainment, Sean “Diddy” Combs is still on top. And like he promised, […]
Creative of The Month: Lethabo Boogy Maboi
Words by Azola Mona Dynamite in a small package doesn’t even begin to describe radio and TV presenter and now celebrated stylist to your fave’s fave, Lethabo “Boogy” Maboi. With a distinct personal style that is edgy, eclectic and a body of work that speaks volumes, Boogy is one person who knows all about fashion […]
Cutthroat Entertainment
Words by Caron Williams Photography by Max Mogale From Def Jam, Death Row, Bad Boy to Roc Nation, each iconic era of hip hop has been accompanied by equally iconic record labels that have helped shape the genre. Whilst prolific musical outputs and the impact of their respective artists on hip hop helped shape their legacies, […]
5 Creative Directors Killing It
Words by Kendra Hunsley It takes a special kind of person to steer the narrative of a fashion brand. From formulating design concepts across all spectrums to constantly having to perform hat tricks and pull out fresh and innovative ideas when required, creative directing is at the very least not an easy task. Below are […]
Maftown’s Impact on SA Hip Hop
Words by Mercia Tucker Mafikeng is home to some of South Africa’s most talented and celebrated artists. When considering the cultural capital of South African music and entertainment spaces in the 90s, however, Maftown hardly came to mind. Kwaito took the urban youth by storm as the centre of a cultural revolution that validated a […]