I have seen John Legend perform live three times now. The first time, it was his first visit in the country in 2005, not long after the release of his debut album Get Lifted. I remember it so well because I even attended the press conference at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton. Another reason it gnaws on my mind still is because his opening act at the Standard Bank Arena was the late Lebo Mathosa. And that would be the last time I saw Lebo perform live... 

The number of artists who have braced the stage in South Africa over the last decade or so is growing every year. One of those artists is Bebe Winans. My first time seeing the gospel and R&B singer/songwriter was back during my university days when he performed at the Durban Waterfront, supported by Ernie Smith and Jimmy Dludlu. Winans has come back a few more instances in recent times, some of those times with sister and collaborator Cece Winans.... 

The Old Mutual Jazz at the Theatre series returns with SAMA award winner, Tshepo Mngoma, as its main act on Sunday, 2 October. The concert takes place at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton. Mngoma is ready to take his audience on a memorable jazz experience, serenading them with his violin virtuoso-skills, while fusing his love of jazz with a hint of Mbaqanga and Rhythm & Blues. Mngoma is a sought after musical... 

It seems the new kid on the music block that is on everyone’s lips, Zahara, is set to add to the success of her debut album by getting into a tight live performance schedule. It was recently announced that amongst her string of gigs, Zahara will be joining Lira to celebrate Maponya Mall‘s 4th birthday taking place at the mall on Sunday, 2nd October 2011. Although Maponya Mall has had its ups and downs with closures of many different flagship... 

This year’s Diwali Festival is just around the corner. My memories of the world-known Hindu Festival go back to my high school days. Even where I lived at the time, there were many Indian people that observed and celebrated this day. What I enjoyed the most has to be the different types of food prepared for Diwali. Rehearsal pictures by Suzy Bernstein Here is a release I received, about this years Diwali Festival: The FNB Gauteng Diwali Festival... 

Last night I tagged along to the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City to have a glimpse of what to expect at the musical extravaganza aptly dubbed Mzansi Love Soul taking place later this evening. Just as I entered backstage, there Brian Temba was, waiting for his turn as he watched Afrotraction do his his thing during the rehearsals. It was great to see him, in his new dread-lock-less look. As many of you know, he’s been in the U.S. since the beginning... 

You may remember the inaugural street culture festival dubbed STR.CRD that took place in the Mother City last year. One of the featured artists, British sneaker customisation guru Alex Nash, went on to exhibit his work at the Grayscale gallery a few weeks later. He painted a dappled picture of our culture with his unique and exclusive Heritage customised sneaker collection. Va$htie The festival that blends the urban culture disciples such as hip hop,... 

Last week I got invited to an interesting event called Castle Milk Stout Pause In The Sky, conceptualised by the South African Breweries brand Castle Milk Stout to remind its consumers about the beer and reposition the brand. I couldn’t attend the event that got everybody on social networking site Twitter buzzing. Someone was sent to represent YEAHBO, but unfortunately couldn’t write about it. I was therefore very excited when an invite... 

The topic of discussion this week in the entertainment and sports industries is undoubtedly the Vodacom Durban July. Taking place this coming Saturday, 02 July 2011, the blending of horse racing, fashion, and entertainment, although fashion and entertainment usually overshadow the sporting part, it’s the hottest ticket in Mzantsi‘s event calender. A Fundudzi creation One of the attractions of the Vodacom Durban July this year is the below... 

All roads lead to the Kingdom Of The Zulu this coming weekend when this year’s edition of the annual Vodacom Durban July go down. There are many corporate players who have been part of the biggest horse racing event in the country in recent times. Some are old and some are new. Ziyon Jonathan of Liquideep One of them is MTV Base. Here is what will be going down, as far as MTV Base is concerned: This July, for the first time ever, music channel...