The renowned Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD, Paris) has acquired two landmark pieces by South African designer Thabisa Mjo of Mash T. Design Studio for its permanent collection. Mjo is the first local designer to have work included in this prominent international museum. The notable Parisian institute was founded in 1905 and its permanent collection […]
Afro-visuals Director, Makere Thekiso, has been selected to screen his short films, Unknown Union and Hearts And Times at the Africa Rising International Film Festival 2020, taking place from Friday, 27 November – Sunday, 29 November 2020. “To be selected to showcase at any film festival that recognises film-makers whose work reflect true stories from the […]
At this year’s virtual edition, more than nine films and documentaries will be screened. Africa Rising International Film Festival is known for screening both African and international films and documentaries under a resonating theme. This year’s theme Film for Change: GBV and Equality, see the festival highlighting Gender-Based Violence, Black Lives Matter, and Unjust systems […]
The 12th annual Feather Awards took place last night at the home of the Constitution in Braamfontein, Constitution Hill and what an evening it was. Having to adapt to the new ‘norm’ the awards observed social distancing with an intimate evening filled with electrifying performances, emotional acceptance speeches and plenty of energy. Synonymous for it’s colourful live […]
The suspense is over, the much talked about ‘Kings of Joburg’ series will premiere on Netflix on the 4 December 2020. The most recent African series to land on the service, is an exciting first for the brand as it partners with South Africa’s adored ‘first family’ of TV production, Connie and Shona Ferguson alongside […]
South African audiences are in for a treat when writer and director, Sunu Goneras’ highly anticipated coming of age drama, Riding With Sugar, premieres on Netflix, on 27 November 2020. Seventeen years in the making, the film boasts a celebrated cast that includes Hakeem Kae-Kazim (Black Sails, Pirates of the Caribbean, X-Men, Hotel Rwanda), alongside breakout stars Charles Mnene (The Bill, Holby City, Doctors, Ahead of the […]
Off the back of their exciting, laugh-a-minute Netflix branded original film, Seriously Single, the Ramphakela siblings are back with an all new African Original, How To Ruin Christmas. The three-part special – starring Busisiwe Lurayi as Tumi and Thando Thabethe as Beauty – is the first African Christmas Original for the service and is set […]
With an incredible team behind her and a strong fan base, she’s probably one of the most talked-about rappers in South Africa. Nadia Nakai has successfully shown that she’s a force to be reckoned with in the South African hip hop fraternity. Her debut studio album, Nadia Naked, which was released on 28 June 2019, […]
In 2020, internationally acclaimed and award-winning artist Shekhinah’s Rosefest returns for its second edition on Sunday the 11th of October in partnership with the number one youth radio station YFM. After two successful editions in Johannesburg and Durban in its inaugural year, which featured artists and personalities that included Sho Madjozi, DJ Zinhle, Kim Jayde, Lady Zamar and […]
Just after being hand-picked by Beyonce to feature in Black Is King; Nambitha Ben-Mazwi (Lady Nam) breaks away from her usual serious characters that she portrays and delves into comedy! HOW TO RUIN CHRISTMAS: THE WEDDING is Africa’s original dramedy holiday series on Netflix, where she plays a character named Refiloe. Lady Nam is no […]
