Brace yourselves as Cotton Festival returns for its highly anticipated 5th edition, set to unfold at the Old Station in Newtown on April 6th, 2024. Embodying the theme #VoteCottonFest, this year’s edition evolves beyond a conventional festival – it emerges as a dynamic lifestyle movement where attendees actively mold culture through music, art, sport, and lifestyle choices, celebrating the convergence of individuality. Prepare for an extraordinary experience as we unveil phase 1 of the lineup featuring: A-REECE ASVNTE ASARATIII ATMOS BLAQ + CITIZEN DEEP BABYLOWSK1 CHLEY DIOR SANTANA EEQUE EMTEE FOCALISTIC GGOLDIE GOLDMAX DJ HARVEY HORID THE MESSIAH LEEMCKRAZY LILNOSEBLEEDD MAGLERA DOE BOY MAJOR LEAGUE…
Author: Ofentse Phukubye
Ofentse Phukubye
I love what I do on a daily basis as I get to help out fellow African creatives spread out their work to the world. I am a diverse individual as I do not limit myself to one group or type of content. I am always open to receiving new work from other individuals as that is my way of maintaining the culture in quality form.
Experimentation at times can be quite a difficult thing to apply especially when you live in two different musical worlds as merging of these two worlds can be a tough one, taking into consideration of the preexisting fan bases for both artists. This though did not get in the way of these two multitalented acts, UK’s very own Megatronic and South African singer and songwriter, Wandile Mbambeni as they recently united for a unique masterpiece titled “Rumours”. The song explores a world of disco type of dance with a mixture of soulful sounds complimented by the trumpets and Wandile’s soothing…
Sneaker Factory, a proud member of the Foschini Retail Group, marks a triumphant milestone as it gears up to celebrate five years since its inception. Founded in November 2019 with its inaugural store opening in Golden Acre, Western Cape, the brand has rapidly ascended to become a leading destination for affordable footwear and apparel in the country, as the best value branded sneaker destination. From its humble beginnings, Sneaker Factory has grown exponentially, boasting an impressive network of over 200 stores across South Africa. What began as a vision to provide unparalleled value and access to top-tier brands to all South Africans,…
In a glowing showcase of African music and its global impact, Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) 2024 is set to take place from May 27th to 28th. Originally set for May 28th and 29th, ARMC’s dates have been shifted to accommodate the 2024 General National and Provincial elections announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa for May 29th. This adjustment ensures participants can be fully immersed in the conference and still exercise their democratic rights. ARMC has recently joined the Federation of Music Conferences as the first African music conference, solidifying its position as a leading platform for industry professionals and enthusiasts…
The music industry is quite a tough one to navigate in especially when you do not have a strong team with various expertise and people who are eager to learn and explore around you. This has somehow impacted many artists negatively and some positively as they found their feet quite quickly than others. There are many South African artists that can attest to the challenges that one has to succumb to build a solid brand and it does not come to you overnight. Many have had to fall short meaning that they were operating on heavy losses or debt just…
Hailing from a small town in Free State is multifaceted artist Nino Fresko as he accompanies his 2nd lead single “SENSETIVE” with his 2nd full length project titled “FLY FOR MAGRIZA”. The project showcases his flawless storytelling with an infusion with various sounds whilst maintaining the Hip-Hop structure. “Fly For Magriza” opened up with a cinematic intro featuring rapper and producer Ivy Leeg titled “Pilot” with an ear grabbing transition over to a modern trap style similar to what you would hear from a Baby Keem. Nino then follows with a more mellow conscious track titled “Batho” which taps into…
Following his 2023 EP “OnThisHill” is Archi as he gradually started off his year with a brand new single with ZRi and Steveisfrench titled “Donno Why”. The stellar combination of the 3 acts continuously expands the rap sound within the Pretoria music scene. “Donno Why” is an easy to listen rap track which transitions from a mellow vintage sample to a more modern bop and trappy rap sound. The single is accompanied with a highly catchy hook which details the easy life in one’s modern ways of living as Archi opens up on the progress of life and his career…
The Joburg Film Festival is proud to announce that acclaimed multiple award winning actor, musician and philanthropist Malik Yoba will be attending the upcoming festival, adding a touch of Hollywood glam to the event. The festival, scheduled to take place later this month, will feature a diverse range of films from around the world and promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience for attendees. All round entertainer and entrepreneur Malik Yoba, known for his versatile performances in both film and television, has captured audiences with his compelling portrayals of characters across various genres. With a career spanning over three decades, Yoba…
Get ready for an extraordinary experience as CottonFest returns, for the 5th edition in Johannesburg, to its home at the Old Station in Newtown on April 6th, 2024. This year’s theme, #VoteCottonFest, goes beyond a festival, it’s a dynamic lifestyle movement where attendees actively shape the culture through music, art, sport and lifestyle choices, celebrating the convergence of individuality. Cast your votes for the new wave in youth culture, embracing diversity and inclusivity in every aspect of the festival. Engage in interactive elements and unique experiences that reflect the vibrant spirit of this years theme #VoteCottonFest. Cotton Festival is a testament to…
Witnessing the evolution of music year by year is a beautiful thing as you get to discover talented acts that pioneer themselves in shaping how people consume their content. One of those talented acts is multi-talented rapper, songwriter and producer, Nino Fresko as he continues to build his world around character, uniqueness and experimental sounds. He now starts off his year with a brand new single titled “SENSETIVE” featuring R&B and Alternative royalty, Fentse. who also is on the rise to stardom and recognition as well as singer, songwriter Keeme. The song taps on a journey of self-discovery within multiple…