Joburg levels up with new nightlife destination
OKIO and the Bellucci Luxury Lounge are the latest nightlife destination to rival other premium venues in the city of Johannesburg. Nestled in the heart of Africa’s richest square mile, the latest edition promises to be a game changer. This meticulously designed venue invites you to indulge your senses and elevate your evenings into a […]
A colourful night of celebration as The Feather Awards marks 16th edition
Actress Lunathi Mampofu and tennis player Kgothatso Montjane were the big winners at the 16th edition of The Feather Awards taking home two awards each. Lunathi bagged the overall win for categories Best Styled Individual and Hot Chick of the Year and Kgothatso was awarded with Role Model of the Year and favourite Sports Personality. […]
African Innovation Shines at 2024 Earthshot Prize
Five winners were each awarded with £1 million for their effort to combat climate change using innovative methods. The 2024 Earthshot Prize, now in its fourth year, took place at a star studded ceremony in Cape Town on Wednesday 6 November. Hosted by award-winning television presenter Bonang Matheba and Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner […]
An Epic Day Out: Taking a trip down memory lane with Oskido
Oskido’s BIG DAY OUT festival, taking place at the end of November, promises to be a musical celebration to remember. The recently awarded SAMA winner (Chairperson’s Award) Oskido announced the addition of some epic acts to the already legendary line-up that are sure to evoke cherished memories and bring the dance floor to life. Joining […]
Supreme H: Motivated by the Music
Afrique Folk took some time out to get to know Deep House DJ Supreme H. The DJ is known for his tracks Give Me Time, It’s That Brother Love, Healing Energy and Who We Are. The talented producer from East Rand’s (Ekurhuleni) Tsakane is making a name for himself in the deep house scene. OB1: […]
#SAMA30 night belonged to Tyla, Kabza De Small and Mthunzi
The South African Music Awards have been celebrating artists since 1995, awarding over 40 categories that have coloured the nation’s soundscape, locally and internationally. For this year’s event, #SAMA30, music took the real centre stage as the awards celebrated the richness of South African culture. Tyla, South Africa’s international singing sensation and the duo of […]
META dance track embodies rich diversity of African music
An extraordinary fusion of talents comes together in the release of META, a 3 step dance track that embodies the rich diversity of African music. META brings together major African voices from Nomcebo Zikode, Fireboy DML and Sofiya Nzau. This 3 step dance track, not only embodies the rich diversity of African music but also has the potential to become a continental […]
Nadia Nakai & Ihashi Elimhlophe are the 2024 Ambassadors for Moshito Music Conference
The Moshito Music Conference & Exhibition 2024 have appointed Nadia Nakai and Ihashi Elimhlophe as the official ambassadors for this year’s event. The Moshito Music Conference & Exhibition is Africa’s premier music industry event, dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth within the African music landscape. Established in 2004, Moshito serves as a platform for […]
Poetry Africa 2024: A Vital Platform for Celebration and Critical Reflection
Poetry Africa is an annual international poetry festival curated and presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal in Durban each year during October. The festival features Spoken Word & Publish Poets in performances and dynamic engagements which includes panel discussions, campus and school visits, poetry exchanges, book launches, open mic […]
Breaking Down Borders: One African Country at a Time
Internationally acclaimed choreographer, dancer and social entrepreneur Paul Modjadji is on a mission to uncover the hidden beauty and talent of the African continent through a fourteen-part travelogue show. The adventures can be viewed on SABC 1 as Modjadji and his entourage take viewers to some of the continent’s top landmarks and historical sites. The […]