Soweto Gospel Choir, Elaine join headline act Msaki at art and lifestyle fair
South African singer-songwriter Msaki has been announced as the headliner of the 2026 Absa L’Atelier Art and Lifestyle Fair, bringing her distinctive voice to Waterfall City Park at Mall of Africa on Saturday, 10 October. She will be joined by the three-time Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir and R&B artist Elaine, adding a powerful live […]
AI without morals is a weapon in the hands of youth
Amid widespread concern over unchecked AI, Afrika Tikkun highlights a vital cultural shift: the need for ethical tech adoption among youth. Beyond technical safeguards, the future of AI safety hinges on instilling a strong moral compass in the next generation of digital creators and users. “Our children and youth are learning to prompt AI before […]
Shaping the future of fashion: Moscow Fashion Week opens its doors to emerging names
Kicking off the autumn global fashion circuit, Moscow Fashion Week returns from September 26 to October 1, 2026. The landmark event will gather over 200 international brands to present their latest collections on the world stage. This season’s participants represent almost every single continent. Among the international participants are such brands as KikoRomeo (Kenya), Miguel […]
Unlocking the Continent: Onafriq joins FINASA to fuel seamless African commerce
For today’s modern African, borders are becoming fluid. Whether it’s an artisan in Johannesburg shipping handcrafted goods to Nairobi, a digital creator receiving cross-border remittances, or a remote entrepreneur scaling across regional hubs, digital connectivity is changing how we live, work, and trade. At the centre of this cultural and economic shift is Onafriq, Africa’s […]
Taking South African culinary mastery to the world stage
A talented team of young South African chefs is heading for another World Cup – Team Masakhane, South Africa’s national junior culinary team, is preparing to compete in the prestigious 2026 Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg from 21-25 November. The nine-member team, all under 25 years of age, was carefully selected through a rigorous national […]
From Soweto to Moscow: The BRICS+ Fashion Summit is opening new export routes for African designers
Over the past several years, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit has become the largest event for the Fashion Business of Fast-Growing Economies and one of the key fixtures on the international industry calendar globally. The fourth season of the BRICS+ Fashion Summit will take place in Moscow from 28-30 September 2026. The Forum is among the […]
Absa L’Atelier Art keeps elevating and shining the light on Pan-African creativity, 40 years on
Established in 1986, Absa L’Atelier Art continues to shine a light on Africa’s rich artistic creativity. The Pan-African competition, a partnership between Absa and SANAVA, has provided a powerful platform for emerging artists with opportunities for their professional development through mentorships and masterclasses, increased their visibility, and career advancement through awards, once-in-a-lifetime residencies, and coveted […]
Dr Ayobola Kekere-Ekun’s solo exhibition ‘Terrains of Memory’ live in Cape Town
The 2021 Absa L’Atelier Art Ambassador Dr Ayobola Kekere-Ekun, from Lagos, Nigeria, returned with a new exhibition titled ‘Terrains of Memory’ earlier this month (August) at the Association for Visual Arts (AVA) Gallery in Cape Town. Known for her visually seamless, thought-provoking, and emotionally striking exhibitions, Dr Ayobola Kekere-Ekun started her career in 2016 at […]
Serving Looks and Star Power: Zanele Potelwa takes New York with Thuso Mbedu
Award-winning Television and Radio Personality, Zanele Potelwa, isn’t just shifting the norm and breaking the mould – she’s turning heads while doing it! The multi-talented personality recently scored a dream date with destiny through Paramount Pictures South Africa, getting up close and personal with much-loved South African-born actress Thuso Mbedu at the Children of Blood and Bone New […]
Oskido to receive top honours at SAMA32: Lifetime Achievement Award
The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) will honour legendary producer, DJ and music entrepreneur Oskido with two of the South African Music Awards’ highest accolades at the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32), sponsored by the Motsepe Foundation. The prestigious awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at the iconic Sun […]