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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…

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MUZI announces his nationwide tour, CHANNEL BLAK

Muzi released his third album, ZENO, late last year and has just made the announcement that he will be starting his own ‘live ting’ and going on a nationwide tour. The tour is set to rep the current wave of…

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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UMI Festival serves up its second instalment

Come Saturday the 29th of February, Johannesburg’s favourite monthly rooftop party for emerging DJs and live performances, Feel Good Series, presents UMI: Our Music Festival, the mother of all Feel Goods. UMI takes the ethos of the Feel Good Series…

10 Years of Dope

DOPE Store recently celebrated 10 years in fashion. To commemorate this milestone, they’ve put together an art show at the Kalashnikov Gallery in Braamfontein running from the 27th February to the 4th of March. Andile “Scotch” Cele describes the event…

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The Photobooth Party is back

The much anticipated Photo-booth Party is back on Saturday the 7th of March 2020 at Dassler’s Braamfontein. With yet another exciting event, this edition features one of the nation’s most loved photographers; Austin Malema. The Photo-booth Party (which has worked…

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M·A·C Cosmetics Partners With Pearl Thusi

In an exquisite event on Thursday night, MAC Cosmetics launched their collaboration with actress, model, and TV personality, Pearl Thusi. On the 1st March, M·A·C Cosmetics will launch two limited-edition product kits with Pearl. Each kit, named ‘ME’ and ‘Power’,…

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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…

Castle Lite Unlocks is back

…and they’re doing things a bit differently this year. Known for being one of the best hip hop festivals in Africa, they’re giving fans and lovers of the experience a chance to buy their tickets as early as possible, and…

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…

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