When I received news about MTN Joyous Celebration taking things back in their retrospective series of shows dubbed Joyous Celebration Rewind, I was ecstatic. Although I have watched their shows on DVD, I had never attended any of them, since the gospel outfit’s inception over 15 years ago. Having been an avid fan of their first 5 recordings, I decided to attend this past Sunday‘s show at Montecasino‘s Teatro. David Tlale praising... 

It was recently announced that Usher Raymond V is coming back to South Africa for a 3-venue tour in March 2012. I remember seeing him perform live at the peak of his career at the Durban Exhibition Centre in the early 2000‘s. He was impressive then, and I hope he still puts out a brilliant act with his performances. Photo by Anthony Mandler Although Usher had released music through Diddy‘s Bad Boy Records before, it was only when he crossed... 

By this time last year the Metro FM Awards buzz was at its highest level. I don’t know if it’s the same this year. Perhaps due to the fact that I haven’t been on the loop about the activities leading up to the award ceremony in Mpumalanga. Metro FM changed the company doing publicity. Unfortunately I wasn’t even invited to the launch or the finalists announcement, so I couldn’t do the usual, publish pictures and the stories.... 

Who remembers the very first Joyous Celebration project? I do. In fact, I remember the first four projects the gospel ensemble released. I even bought the CD’s because I enjoyed their music so much then. Just thinking about it now reminds me of Family Factory, a group which the now famously known congregation branched off from. The likes of the late Vuyo Mokoena, Jabu Hlongwane, the late Wendy Mseleku, Vicky Vilakazi, Sharon Dee, Margaret Motsage,... 

With four studio albums under their belt, the band Freshlyground is no stranger to radio, television, and all other mediums where their music enjoys massive exposure. Made of an assortment of musicians spanning different parts of the continent, the band is turning 10 years this year. To celebrate this remarkable milestone, they are embarking on a nationwide tour dubbed Love No Hate, that kicks off this coming Thursday, 04 November 2011, at Leseding... 

Vick Lavender is no stranger to those that enjoy deep, soulful house music. In fact, he is no stranger to the music industry, period. Vick was a member of Glenn Underground’s Strictly Jaz Unit. However, being a part of Mr. A.L.I. (with Jere McAllister) was what helped him delve deeper into many a heart. He went on to form his own record label, Sophisticado Recordings, which aims to create the music he is in love with. Moreover, Vick‘s music... 

A write up was published earlier about my experience at the exclusive MINI Coupe launch at the preview of the Johannesburg International Motor Show. Although I had a great time communicating with MINI brand, there were other car manufacturers and their products on display. Below is a preview of what you should expect to see when you attend the country’s biggest car show at Nasrec Exp Centre from this weekend until 16 October 2011. I’m... 

Over a month ago I received an invite from MINI South Africa via their PR agency VWV. The invite alone, in a form of a video, captured my attention. The whole James Bond theme made me instantly accept. In the following weeks, I received more emails with cryptic messages about the event. This creative and smart build up certainly created deep anticipation for the big reveal on the day of the event. My wingman Thabiso Santho during guest registration. The... 

My experiences as the inaugural brand ambassador for Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch for the past two months have been well-documented. From the moment the great news were announced, to the guided tour I immensely enjoyed, until this very moment, only a week before my tenure comes to an end. It was a great honour and an absolute pleasure to be associated with this amazing brand. Like I’ve previously written, the ultimate best thing... 

The technology world is mourning the passing away of technology giant Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, who passed away earlier this morning. The pancreatic cancer he has been battling since 2004 finally took him away from us at only age 56. “Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being,” the company said in a statement released shortly after his death. “Those of us who have been fortunate...