Author: Ofentse Phukubye

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…

Africa is known for being a land that has produced great talent and great leaders over the past decades who have managed to influence the world through the great work that their hands have touched. Many of these multitalented individuals have traveled the world and left a mark for many to carry without enough credit or light being shed on their amazing work. It is always beautiful to see when major brands recognize our fellow leaders and creatives as they extend the legacy of our fellow great and impactful people from across the continent with some of them being, Change…

Well, well, it has been a while since one held up their pen to write down a review for a release but we are back now. During the break from writing, I have been able to have the pleasure to listen to some amazing music by great individuals that are soon to be stars themselves. One of them is singer and songwriter, ‘Tusekah’ with her latest single “Baby’s breath” which feels quite refreshing as it carries a nostalgic and calm touch to it, in which I shall care to tell you all about it. Picture a gloomy day with heavily…

R&B singer and songwriter, Zimkitha has finally reached the moment that many waited for as she releases her double-disc debut album titled “The Black Enigma”. This journey was well guided in over the past few months with the release of “Baby Vuka” and “Coffee In The Morning” which have since become favourites for many of RnB lovers across the country. “The Black Enigma” album is inspired by a time after the Covid-19 pandemic as Zimkitha for the longest of time urged to finish the album. Like many of us, she mourned the many losses of friends and family during the…