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  • 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…

  • Amari Lush — The New MCC Taking Over The Wine Industry

    Get ready to embark on a voyage of exquisite flavors and unrivaled quality as Amari Lush proudly announces its imminent premiere at Woolworths, bringing an outstanding Lush Vintage Methode Cap Classique to the broader market. Amari Wines is one of South Africa’s only 100% Black owned MCC brands, founded in 2017 by Siyabonga Maphalala, Sazi…

  • Heineken Joins Forces With Hey Neighbour Festival As Presenting Partner

    Heineken® has officially joined forces with Hey Neighbour to boost the highly anticipated Festival. Heineken has chosen to celebrate its 150th birthday with everyone who is passionate about music, art, and culture. This resonates with Hey Neighbour’s attitude of turning strangers into Neighbours and is part of the brand’s objective to create relationships and break…

  • Rema Will Join Kendrick Lamar On Day 2 Of South Africa’s Biggest Festival — Hey Neighbour

    Hey Neighbour organized an exclusive gathering today for South African media representatives to share their excitement. The event, held on the rooftop of Prime Media’s offices in Sandton, saw TV and radio presenters, journalists, writers, bloggers, and others participate in the festival’s schedule and activities. Several guests won festival tickets, and others participated in the…

  • D’Banj And Maria Borges To Host The Trace Awards This October

    The first Trace Awards in Rwanda will be hosted by D’Banj, a Nigerian music superstar, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, and Maria Borges, an Angolan supermodel and fashion icon. D’Banj and Maria Borges are set to bring class & glamour to the global celebration of African and Afro-inspired music and talent. The Trace Awards will have a…