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With a history of firsts, Cardi B adds one more to the list

The first time I’d heard Cardi B in an interview was almost four years ago with the legendary Combat Jack. If “palms are sweaty, knees weak, lisp is heavy” were a person, Cardi was the [adapted] lyrics personified. Her nervousness…

Converse celebrates International Women’s Day by championing self-love

Women like Ashlee Cayte, Keabecoe Moshe, Nhlanhla Hlekane, Lindiwe Modiselle, and Lairi Rae are the kind of women who are defined by their individuality. They’re creatives; inspirational in their own right, and embody the ethos of self-love. It’s along this…

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PUMA Rider x Uncle Vinny

Sports brand PUMA is giving the iconic, running-inspired FAST RIDER shoe a fresh look for 2020. Fronted by PUMA Ambassador YBN Cordae along with dancer and singer DaniLeigh and local young creative Uncle Vinny, the new FUTURE RIDER Play On…

adidas Originals Launches Change Is a Team Sport

Since its inception, adidas’ iconic Superstar shoe has stood for those who aren’t afraid to stand for something. Throughout its existence the instantly recognizable silhouette has graced the feet of teams at the forefront of culture worldwide. Having changed the…

Music and gaming intertwined

Gaming rules the entertainment industry. It has risen to become a behemoth that eclipses both music and film. Globally, music (R273bn) and film (R590bn) combined couldn’t reach the lofty heights of gaming (R2 187bn) in revenue generated and South Africa is…

The Death of Superman: Kobe Bryant as I knew him

Superman is dead. From overtaking greats like Larry Bird in career stats, to pulling off his signature fadeaway jump shot almost as if he were on a different astral plane, Kobe Bryant was some kind of magic. The stats will…

The Plug x Castle Lite present: 100 Most Influential People in Urban Culture

“There’s no argument. I am a hundred percent the reason why hip hop is drenched.” Part of his Utatakho Remix verse that shook up the fourth quarter of 2019, Riky Rick stakes his claim on the game boldly with that…

The Joburg Film Festival kicks off today

…and its key objective is to curate, elevate, and celebrate the African film and entertainment industry. Leading up to the festival itself JFF launched its Film Club, which is a series of events celebrating the art of the cinematic experience…

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The Synergy of Brands and Culture

Brands and culture have always been intertwined and working together to provide consumers with experiences that are relatable and resonate with the audience. However, more than ever, brands are incorporating the mediums of music, art, and entertainment into their major…

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With a history of firsts, Cardi B adds one more to the list

Converse celebrates International Women’s Day by championing self-love

PUMA Rider x Uncle Vinny

adidas Originals Launches Change Is a Team Sport

Music and gaming intertwined

The Death of Superman: Kobe Bryant as I knew him

The Plug x Castle Lite present: 100 Most Influential People in Urban Culture

The Joburg Film Festival kicks off today

The Synergy of Brands and Culture

The art of the cinematic experience with JFF Film Club

Tarryn Alberts: Tenacious

Sne Mbatha’s Universal Language

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