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  • New Music Fridays: “Rois” —Music from Aṣẹ

    Happy new music Friday — In today’s installment, we look at Aṣẹ Records, a recently formed company by some of Johannesburg’s most prominent music and culture curators. Their sound is heavily influenced and inspired by African music elements and fits within the Afro-tech sound genre. About Afro House Afro house is a subgenre of House…

  • Dia de los Muertos: Don Julio Honors The Day Of The Dead Tradition In South Africa

    This summer, Don Julio tequila, a premium spirit famous for its rich legacy and unrivaled craftsmanship, brings the Mexican tradition “Dia de los Muertos” to African shores, once again. Beyond Halloween and into the Heart of Mexico In a world where cultural diversity is valued, Dia des los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) celebration…

  • Johnnie Walker Rocking the Daisies: A Harmonious Blend of Music and Equity — Coming This November

    The highly anticipated Rocking The Daisies music festival will return in style from the 17th to the 19th of November, following a necessary postponement due to extraordinary weather and significant flood concerns in the Western Cape in recent weeks. Furthermore, the Johannesburg date has been pushed out to November 19th. The principal sponsor of this…

  • Johnnie Walker Unveils Exquisite Innovation — The Blue Label Elusive Umami, Launched At Circa Gallery, JHB

    On the 25th of October, Johnnie Walker, the world-renowned Scotch whisky company, debuted its latest masterpiece, the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami, in a mesmerizing event hosted at Circa Gallery in Johannesburg. This private event gathered renowned customers and high-net-worth consumers for a one-of-a-kind experience that recognized the artistry of whisky-making. The evening was…

  • Rubicon SAFW A/W ’24 Collection Showcases The Mapungubwe Militaire

    House of Rubicon’s latest collection, which showed at South Africa Fashion Week this past weekend, digs even deeper into their storied history. Rubicon, a Johannesburg-based award-winning business, has become one of Gauteng’s most coveted fashion destinations for women with a global outlook since its inception in 2002. With its new collection, ‘Mapungubwe Militaire,’ Rubicon commemorates…

  • Davido, Rema, and Other African Artists Win Big At Rwanda’s Trace Awards

    The Trace Awards took over Kigali, Rwanda on Saturday 21 October 2023, and African stars put on a show to remember. On the night, the BK Arena resounded to contemporary rhythms and vibes from across Africa and the African diaspora. Highlights of the main show include collaborations between artists of different nationalities and music genres.…

  • CRUZ VODKA LIGHTS UP SANDTON WITH SA FASHION WEEK OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION

    CRUZ Vodka officiated the launch of the country’s most renowned fashion event with a dazzling show of glitz and glamor, setting the stage for what’s to come during this season’s South African Fashion Week. What a night! The by-invite-only event was held last night at the exclusive Aurum Restaurant in Sandton, Johannesburg, and was attended…

  • South African Sensation Tyla Talks About The Success of Water and World Domination on The Dotty Show

    Tyla Laura Seethal (born 30 January 2002), better known as Tyla, is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Johannesburg, she signed with Epic Records in 2021 following the domestic success of her debut single “Getting Late” with Kooldrink. Tyla rose to international recognition with her 2023 single “Water,” which charted in…

  • TRACE URBAN ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF TRACE FEST AS THEY ALSO EXPAND ACCESS TO DSTV SUBSCRIBERS

    TRACE Urban, the leading destination for urban and contemporary music entertainment, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone for its viewers. From Wednesday, 1 November 2023, TRACE Urban will be available to DStv subscribers across the spectrum, from the Premium package all the way through to the Access package. This move reflects TRACE Urban’s commitment…

  • DAVIDO, J HUS AND BALCK SHERIF ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINERS FOR THE AFROFUTURE FESTIVAL 2023

    Afrofuture – An explosive two-day festival celebrating all things African including music, food, fashion, and the arts is taking Ghana by storm this December! Culture Management Group (CMG) announces afrobeats superstars Davido, J Hus, and Black Sherif as the musical headliners for AfroFuture Festival 2023. To help heat up the stage, these heavy hitters will…