Iconic South African Jazz singer Letta Mbulu is back with a brand-new EP, Nomali, a project reaffirming her status as one of Africa’s most loved voices. Released by Universal Music and produced by the renowned Themba Mkhize with co-production from Alexis Faku, Nomali brings together the soulful sounds and powerful messages that have made Mbulu […]
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Thandiswa Mazwai will host a thanksgiving show at The State Theatre
Johannesburg, 12 November 2024 — This has been a year filled with many highlights for Thandiswa Mazwai. Not only did she celebrate 20 years of her iconic debut album, Zabalaza, but she also released another instant classic album this year with Sankofa. This release came with a TinyDesk performance that has reached almost 900k views […]
American Express and Keyes Art Mile launch Jacaranda art challenge
In collaboration with Keyes Art Mile, American Express proudly presents the Jacaranda Art Challenge 2024. Organized by Nedbank, the official issuer and acquirer of American Express cards in South Africa, this challenge celebrates art, culture, and creativity amid South Africa’s purple Jacaranda trees. Emerging and seasoned South African illustrators, graphic artists, and designers are invited […]
The BMW Art Generation at Nirox Sculpture Park
A prime arts and lifestyle event taking place at Nirox on 2 November, The BMW Art Generation will fulfill the questions and curiosities of art enthusiasts and academics parallel to offering them an intentionally engaging programme of art walkabouts in the park; studio visits; a live music line-up made to facilitate enjoyment, as well as […]
Dichipi by Jik’izinto to broadcast on SABC1 from 17 October
Johannesburg, 9 October 2024 – SABC1 is pleased to announce the launch of the new comedy-drama series DiChipi by JiK’iZinto on Thursdays at 18:30 starting from 17 October 2024. Set in Soshanguve, Mabopane DiChipi by JiK’iZinto follows three unlikely friends who rely on each other after a chaotic night that places the future of their […]
Showcase exhibition celebrates 25 years history of Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival
The 2024 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz will take jazz lovers on a unique trip down memory lane with an exhibition showcasing the festival’s 25-year history. Told through the lens and vision of its founder, Peter Tladi, the exhibition narrates the story of jazz music as a transformative cultural force in our developing democracy, and one man’s […]
Lindokuhle Sobekwa Umkhondo: Going Deeper
The Johannesburg Art Gallery, in collaboration with Goodman Gallery, is proud to present ‘Umkhondo: Going Deeper’, Lindokuhle Sobekwa’s first solo exhibition at the museum, following his 2023 FNB Art Prize Award. ‘Umkhondo: Going Deeper’ unites two significant and interconnected bodies of work — ‘I carry Her photo with Me’ and ‘Ezilalini (The Country)’ — seen […]
LUSANDA’S DEBUT SINGLE ‘WHEN YOU’RE AROUND’ OUT NOW
With “When You’re Around” now out in the world, Durban-born, Johannesburg-raised Lusanda is ready to step fully into her role as an artist, joining a new generation of exciting South African talents. Lusanda’s debut single, “When You’re Around,” started out as a beat posted on TikTok by noxz, a Nigerian-born, London-based producer and multi-hyphenate who […]
Super “Glammy” Lynn Forbes to Summit Kilimanjaro
It’s not often that a grandmother wakes up one morning and decide to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. But then again Lynn Forbes is no ordinary grandmother by a long shot. Inspirational Speaker, Entrepreneur, mother to two boys including Hip Hop Artist AKA and grandmother to the soon to be 3-year-old Kairo, Lynn is putting her social influence to good […]
OH SHIP 2018 is Bigger and Better and Back With a Bang
In its 7th year running, Oh Ship will be sailing the Indian Ocean on the MSC Musica, the first time to hit SA waters. With captains, DJ Fresh and Euphonik, and SA’s top entertainers as well as 1000 more fellow partygoers to set the dance floor on fire. Besides partying on the pool deck, getting lit at the Q32 Disco […]