The Rare & Sudden Podcast: The Patta Edition
In the latest episode of The Rare & Sudden podcast, Rolo Rozay and Hayden Manuel sit down with one of the most influential individuals in global street wear and sneaker culture, Edson Sabajo, co-founder of Patta. They discuss their humble beginnings, their collaborations, the real story behind the “Albert Heijn” Air Max 1, the future of street […]
DEAD. Pop-up Music Festival
Butter Entertainment presents: DEAD. Pop-up Music Festival The inaugural DEAD. pop-up party took place in one of South Africa’s leading street culture cities, Cape Town, on January 14th. The event was aimed at offering the city’s DEAD. fans a conceptual apparel event with the opportunity to engage directly and purchase coveted items from the DEAD. […]
Event Review: Genesis All Black
Words by Azola Mona Pegged as Johannesburg’s premium urban and bass music festival, Genesis All Black returned this year with a Black Canvas theme that was centred on self-expression. Driven by the eclectic vibrancy that their target market exudes, Ten Media Group’s event component UNTIL UNTIL invited the youth to come live out “Your Rules, […]
Kulture Fashion Spaces
Check what went down at the Kulture Fashion Spaces, a platform in collaboration with local fashion creatives. The latest edition of Kulture Fashion Spaces featured Prime Obsession, DEAD., The Threaded Man and and GalxBoy. Check out profiles of each of the creatives below provided by the Kulture Fashion Spaces team. Prime Obsession “We made our obsession our […]
5 Photographers Documenting SA Urban Culture
Words by Kendra Hunsley Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks of ‘The Danger of a Single Story’. When a single story of a particular place is constantly told, it becomes the only anecdote that is acknowledged and remains in the minds of the masses. Africa, with all its majestic landscapes, resplendent cultures and the beauty of its […]
Artlifers Drop Latest Podcast
Check out the latest episode of the Artlifers podcast featuring local producer Hopemasta, who is fresh off producing a joint with Mick Jenkins, as well as the upcoming rapper Espiquet. The Artlifers team discusses artist integrity within the hip hop world, as well as reviews gigs. Stream it below:
Collaboration: Boogy x Chisanga x Nomuzi
Revered stylist, Lethabo “Boogy” Maboi and talented photographer, Chisanga Mubanga, have teamed up for a series paying homage to 2 prominent female figures in South Africa by one of their biggest fans, Nomuzi Mabena. Check out the collaboration below: Stylist: Lethabo “Boogy” Maboi Photographer: Chisanga Mubanga
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 […]