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Trevor Noah’s Philosophy On Success & Hard Work

Hard work takes trial and error and you may fail many times before achieving success. Don’t get it twisted bro, it only takes hard work and a dose of patience to get to the top. I’m not referring to getting a “shout-out” from Black Coffee or being tagged on social media by Queen B. I’m […]

Uncle Vinny is the “coolest” kid in Africa

Who doesn’t know Uncle Vinny? Kabelo Vincent Ndlovu is a 19-year-old MTV Base VJ and social media sensation people can’t get enough of. He is a true Gen Z – he makes a living just by being himself, a concept that’s foreign to the past generation.  You might be tempted to call him an “overnight […]

These Are Kings of “Amapiano”

If you’re unfamiliar with “amapiano” music genre then P Diddy is more South African than you. Amapiano were born in the soil of the streets of South Africa in 2012. The sound of amapiano is a mixture of Kwaito basslines, high-pitched piano melodies and low tempo of 90s Mzansi house rhythms.  While amapiano is huge […]

Thousands of People Rise Up to Rebuild After Looting

The protests and riots following Zuma’s imprisonment have left hundreds of shops across the nation in disarray and killed 72 people. These tragic events have created so much fear and unrest over the past few days, but there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. A volunteer group called RebuildSA, which […]

These Are All Proudly Made In Mzansi

Nothing can be compared with the thrill of bringing an idea to life. But witnessing people resonating or even buying the product is mind-blowing. The process seems pretty easy: come up with a catchy name or associate the brand with a familiar face. It’s not that simple. That formula doesn’t appeal to everyone.  The fashion […]

Master KG Is A Certified “Gone Boy”

The Limpopo-born artist, Master KG (real name: Kgaogelo Moagi) is indeed a certified international star. This must feel surreal for the musician to join the likes of Black Coffee, Trevor Noah and Thuso Mebdu as our export talents to the world.  The term “gone boy or gone girl” is commonly referred to an African artist […]

This Is Why DJ Sbu Is A Townships’ Favourite Hustler

DJ Sbu (Sibusiso Leope) is indeed a townships’ favourite hustler.  If you’ve ever been in any South African “kasi” (township) nothing is more important than having swag, street cred and blending in. Leope is one of the few successful entrepreneurs from kasi that has all of the above and more. Even though Sbu is no […]

Filmmaker Anele Geqiwe’s “This Is No Funny Matter”

Anele Geqiwe’s debut short film This Is No Funny Matter is a brilliant comment on an all too common affliction in modern society – depression. Ironically told from the perspective of a comedian, it begs the question of how we navigate an existence that at times can feel confusing, meaningless and lonely. Anele studied Film […]

Brooklyn Masuku: An Award Winning Durban Digital Creative

“The art of being a successful influencer, is the be organic and different in the world which is the same.” – Brooklynmasuku  In this modern society we exist in, being digital has become our new normal. Being creative is vital for anyone to recognise anything that you are trying to achieve. Influencers are the ones […]