Author: Ofentse Phukubye

Picture an early-morning first sip to your coffee with the sun busking in your face as you begin the planning phase to your day. Now, like any other day, one will stumble upon challenging times; it is how one reacts that determines the mood of the day throughout. ‘Cold Chinese Food’ understood that as their latest single “Ethiopian Coffee” with Sam Turpin, The Charles Géne Suite, Muhammad Dawjee & Rāms, beams off a light of positivity and self-value through the usage of easy-listening lyrics and meaningful messages behind them. I first heard the song in the early phases of the…

Following the release of their first single of the year “Amalanga” with Royce 77, Nanette & Rivalz is independent label group “Piano City” as they return with their second single of the year titled “Impilo Emnandi” with uprising star, Naledi Aphiwe, Nkosazana Daughter, Royce 77 & Major League DJz. “Impilo Emnandi” starts off over a well-layered instrumental led by an upbeat tempo, which is then complemented by calm and easing keys alongside Naledi’s soothing vocals. The single touches more on a message of hope and triumph as the chorus expresses a more progressing and optimistic journey through Naledi’s play of…

Hey Neighbour: Season 2 is on the way, and South Africa has been holding its breath in anticipation, waiting to hear which artists will grace the local stage. Today, Phase 1 has officially launched, with their first headliner being announced! The incredible Doja Cat will officially be making her way to Legends Adventure Farm this August. Renowned for her genre-defying sound, chart-topping hits, and captivating stage presence, Doja Cat has taken the music world by storm with smash hits like Say So, Kiss Me More, Paint the Town Red, and Woman. Her dynamic performances and boundary-pushing artistry have solidified her…

2024 was an eye opening year for many artists as they began establishing their core fan-base community which was initially led by the amazing craft that they put out into the world. Amongst these great acts that we got to discover and support is uprising R&B singer and songwriter, Nanette who has managed to work with many great acts from various genres such as Kelvin Momo representing Amapiano and Nasty C representing Hip-Hop. Her EP “The Waiting Room” truly set standards for the fellow artist as she kept on rising and receiving well deserved recognition within the industry to an…

You asked for it, and your favourite neighbours are here to oblige. From 29-31 August 2025, the highly anticipated Hey Neighbour returns for Season 2. Building on its immense successful debut in 2023 featuring local and international trailblazing headliners including Tyla, Kendrick Lamar, Zakes Bantwini, Swedish House Mafia, Khalid and H.E.R attracting over 60 000 music lovers, the ground-breaking global music and lifestyle festival will once again bring together global communities through an eclectic fusion of music, fashion and culture. Produced by Africans, catering to both a local and international audience, HEY NEIGHBOUR is set to take place in August…

Mahindra South Africa is about to ignite a revolution in the festival scene with the launch of Fusion Fest, taking place on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 at the iconic SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria. For two decades, Mahindra has made South Africa its second home, forging an authentic and meaningful partnership with its customers. With over 100,000 customers joining the Mahindra family during this journey, this deep connection has solidified the brand’s trust and credibility in the region. These foundations give Mahindra the confidence to embark on an exciting new chapter as it steps into its third decade…

Following the release of her sophomore album “If I’m really being Honest” in August, which features the likes Touchline, CeaZarbantu, Khaya DoomAKU, Nyota Parker, and Keishakay is South African rapper, songwriter, and producer, Tasha HendrixX. The fellow artist had a great run this year as she served us great music with a highly moving story, each song guided us over a continuous storyline that extended toward her sentiments surrounding the music industry and her personal life journey from the disappointing moments, depressing moments, healing moments to the joyous and peaceful moments. Picture a plain canvas where you could paint whatever…

As a fellow South African, I can truly say that we have had the privilege over the past years to truly experience the evolution of legends in the music space with some venturing over into the music business as music executives and some following their vision to the end whether it be making music that speaks to them at the time and polishing their brand to who they are. One of those to truly come out of SA soil and do it right over the past years is rapper, songwriter, and now actor, Kwesta as he corrected his past wrongs…

Over the course of 2024, we have been lucky to witness the rise in the demand for RnB and Alternative in Africa as we get to see a number of amazing artists grow and receive well-deserved recognition from their industry peers through their hard work. Acts such as Dandi Noxx, Zimkitha, Rorisang Sechele, Fentse., Nannette, and many more. Today’s focus is on uprising singer and songwriter, Asaiowé who released her 6-track sophomore EP in October titled “Nostalgia” which features only one artist by the name of Si better known as Sihle Ganta for her influential work with brands. “Nostalgia” is…

For decades upon decades sneakers and streetwear have evolved the fashion scenery through extreme and unpredictable collaborations which have since pushed many elegant luxury brands to also create what we call ‘Fast Fashion’ similar to fast food except that it is quite accessible in different approaches. Since the push, many brands have come to light to best pioneer the fashion space through high-quality garments and uniquely placed collaborations with one of them being the US brand, “Unheardof”. The brand was founded by Phil Lipchultz in 2008 and was inspired by Pop Art, Skateboarding, and History, making them more than a…