Tag: South Africa
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![South Africa’s Kaien Cruz on Identity, Upbringing and Fusing Genre [@KAIENCRUZ]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DSC06578-960x850.jpeg)
Genre-blending R&B model/artist, Kaien Cruz hails from South Africa. Early on in their career, they opened up for Justin Bieber while he was in South Africa, and they haven’t taken their foot off the pedal since, going from strength to strength while blending Afro sounds and R&B. Kat: Are there any elements of your upbringing…
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Every year for two weeks, BFI Flare showcases the best LGBTQ+ cinema worldwide in its Southbank venue. This year, it brought to the British screens “Who I Am Not” for the first time, an intimate documentary following the lives of two intersex individuals in South Africa. From medical appointments to dates, the documentary showcases the day-to-day reality of…
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It goes without saying that South Africa’s dance and music scene holds a strong global position in contemporary party and dance culture. With Amapiano being blasted from club speakers in every part of the world to Umlando, Zotata, Ba Straata and many more TikTok dances trending on our screens, it’s very easy to forget that…
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Founded by creative director Kabelo Kungwane, Kasi Flavour10 is a creative agency that merges the art of fashion, photography and design and attempts to celebrate and honour South Africa’s football culture.
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Words by: Matthew Griffiths Aymos adds fuel to the Amapiano fire that’s taking the globe by storm with the release of his Yimi Lo project. “Amapiano”, Zulu for “the pianos” is a grass-roots genre that has recently had an incredible surge in popularity. My first encounter with Amapiano was heard via an Instagram Reel featuring…
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Words by: Blossom Maduafokwa Although birthed in South Africa, Amapiano is now being adapted into Afropiano most notably by Nigeria. With the world’s year-long captivation with Master KG and Nomcebo Zikode’s “Jerusalema”, it is definitely not revolutionary to say that Amapiano – a brand of house music springing from South Africa’s townships – has firmly…
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South African based brand Cally, release their autumn-winter collection ‘Vina’. The brand incorporates innovative patterns and interesting silhouettes to accentuate and highlight the female figure in a new and powerful way. Combining this with soft flowing materials and patterns creates the perfect formal yet urban feminine look. The collection is made up of loose-fitting shirts…
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![Discover [@UbunifuSpace] A Youtube Channel Bringing Music From The Continent To The ForeFront Of The UK](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/reactionsplaylist_nowords.jpg)
Introducing Ubunifu Space, a platform dedicated to showcasing music from young Africans within Africa and the diaspora. The Ubunifu Space is a youthful, lively and interactive YouTube channel that has managed to hit over 10 million total views and 70k subscribers within the first year of launching back in 2017. With their catchy MHD intro theme…