Category Archives: South Africa

TikTok Celebrates African Creativity at the 2023 Top Creator Awards

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On February 9, TikTok honoured the region’s most outstanding content creators at the 2023 Top Creator Awards, powered by Vodacom NXT LVL. Held at Vodacom World, Johannesburg, this gala event celebrated TikTok’s vibrant community’s creativity, innovation, and dedication across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The awards ceremony not only spotlighted exceptional content across various categories but also emphasised TikTok’s commitment to empowering creators. By offering resources and monetisation opportunities, the platform is pivotal in enabling creators to pursue their passions sustainably.

Bianca Sibiya, TikTok’s Head of Content Operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, shared that the awards are designed to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation of talent. “The #TopCreator2023 awards give us an opportunity to recognise and celebrate our talented content creators from across the continent. We’re incredibly proud and inspired by these creators, who significantly impact their communities through innovative, engaging and captivating content. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees.”

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Africa Soul Returns to Theatre On The Square

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When new soul and blues singing group, AFRICA SOUL held its showcase last year, guests were blown away by the talents and vocal prowess of this group that sings American soul with an African feel. “What an amazing soul-filled, soulful afternoon with Africa Soul!!!  If you hear of them performing anywhere near you, do not walk….run and get tickets” raved entertainment reviewer, Janice Leibowitz.

If you missed their 2023 showcase then book now as AFRICA SOUL is back, and with a brand new show at the Theatre on the Square for one performance only on Sunday, 25 February, 2024 at 3pm. Tickets are available at www.computicket.com or dial 011 883 8606, 011 340 8000 or 0833774969. Seating is unreserved and tickets cost from R150 to R250.

AFRICA SOUL is a first for South Africa. Their music is pure soul and blues;  taking ever popular hit songs such as I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Kiss and Say Goodbye, Mustang Sally, Respect and I Feel Good from the 1950’s/1960’s era but most importantly and uniquely, re-working those well-known classics with African harmonies and lyrics, and in such a way, bringing songs from a bygone era to today’s audience of both an older and younger generation, to either reminisce about, or to hear for the first time. The collaboration of songs from the American South, to the African South also includes some South African soul classics, including all-time local favourite Vulindlela and Loloiwe.

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Biggest Movies Of 2023 Make It Onto Oscars Nominations List

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The Golden Globes winners have been announced, the stars are readying themselves for the BAFTAS red carpet on 18 February, and the sought-after golden statues wait patiently in the wings for the 96th annual Academy Awards celebration on 10 March. According to the critics, the front runners of the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards could be the firm favourites to take home the prized Oscars too, but nothing is cast in stone.

The Oscar nominations are of course the first clue as to which movies, casts and crew poised to take a podium place in this year’s race to movie stardom. Two of the films that resulted in the biggest movie weekend for Ster-Kinekor in 2023, Oppenheimer and Barbie, are both in the running in various categories, with Oppenheimer receiving an astonishing 13 nominations.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Pantry x GERT: A Delectable Fusion of Fashion and Flavour

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This Valentine’s Day, indulge in a tantalizing treat that marries the worlds of haute couture and culinary craftsmanship. Pantry, renowned for its delectable creations, joins forces with Gert-Johan Coetzee, the visionary fashion designer celebrated for dressing stars across Africa and beyond, to present an unforgettable collaboration: Pantry x GERT Valentine’s Donut Wednesday.

The collaboration represents a harmonious convergence of food and fashion, a symphony of taste and style that promises to delight all the senses. Gert-Johan Coetzee, renowned for his bespoke creations that grace red carpets worldwide, sought to infuse a touch of “edible couture” into this special occasion, bringing his signature flair to a delectable canvas.

At the heart of this collaboration lies Gert’s latest Milkshake drop, a testament to opulence and baroque grandeur where every design embodies the essence of a star-studded event. Pantry’s Valentine’s donut, in partnership with Gert, encapsulates this ethos perfectly—a tantalizing fusion of flavours and aesthetics that elevate the humble donut to a work of art.

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E! Live From The Red Carpet: Grammys – Airing Tonight on E!

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Trevor Noah kicked off the 2024 Grammys on February 4 with awards given to talented stars in music. Watch the moment when your favourite musicians hit the red carpet on E! Live From The Red Carpet: Grammys, airing Monday, 5 February at 20:0 (CAT).

Among the 2024 Grammy Award winners are 22-year-old South African singer Tyla who took home the first-ever Grammy for Best African Music Performance. Although up against tough competition, including Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Davido, Tyla’s hit song “Water” proved undeniable for Grammy voters.

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