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Top 5 Instagram Posts from 3D Artist Alexis Christodoulou
Alexis Christodoulou is a Cape Town-based 3D artist who creates one of a kind rendered art. His work focuses on imaginary architecture. We looked at some of the artist’s best pieces on Instagram and collated a list of five best pieces. The list is in no particular order and is […]
Bokang’s Beauty Project…
Bokang Lehlokoe is a fashion blogger who clearly has more than just passion for what she does. One of her major projects is the Beauty Project, which we shall dive in to. She opens up to us about the inspiration for her Beauty Project, why she settled for this idea […]
Etan Comics Publishes First Ethiopian Superhero Comic
The first Ethiopian Superhero character was written and created by Beserat Debebe, and in a world dominated by the superhero, the release could not be more timely. The story follows Amanuel Tilahun’s journey as a college graduate who suddenly gains extraordinary powers. Tilahun acts as relatable and aspiration element as he is […]
Fak’ugesi African Digital Residency goes Trans-Continental in 2018
The Fak’ugesi Digital African Residency, a creative residency to support digital creatives and innovators, has announced its fifth and most expansive artist residency yet. The Residency is running from the 8th of August until the 9th of September this year. Tegan Bristow, Fak’ugesi Festival director, says that this extended Residency […]
Shane Malone Drops New Music Video – Hymn Vol. 1
A South African artist based in London has created a satirical persona critiquing white South African ex-pat culture through the moniker of Shane Malone. Shane is the archetypal “South African in London”. The easy access from London to Europe has enabled him to tick several European travel boxes, making him […]
Nyamakop studio launches new video game, Semblance
A small video game design studio based in Johannesburg, Nyamakop, are the creators of Semblance, an adorable little puzzle game set in a world made of play dough. Newly-released Semblance is also the first African-developed game to ever be on a Nintendo console. The studio’s permanent members are Ben Myres and Cukia […]
Cape Town’s Design and Innovation District Gets Creative Injection
500 creative minds, 14 agencies, An Open Source Office Space for Publicis Groupe Publicis Groupe’s fourteen Cape-based agencies have chosen the East City Precinct as their new home. The agencies and the nearly 500 creative souls that staff them are migrating under one roof with the aim of encouraging collaboration […]
Lives of Grace – Sanlam’s interactive audio drama marketing campaign
Sanlam’s latest interactive marketing campaign, Lives of Grace, invites audiences to help Grace make major life decisions.
The Others – What it means to be an African Millennial
The Others, a video series by Pumulo Ngoma, explores race, sex, gender, identity and what it means to be a young South African.
‘I’m working on myself’ – Blogger Ashlyn Diaz talks building her personal brand and more
We talk to Joburg-based blogger and executive PA Ashlyn Diaz about reinventing her image and the people that inspire her greatness.
Meet Banele Christopher – Digital powerhouse and brains behind PR agency Black Communications
The talented digital entrepreneur and social media coordinator shows off his style and talks influences.
On love, fuck boys and anxiety – Durban illustrator Chelsea Tamim draws on the personal
Pop culture and colour collide in Chelsea Tamim’s digital artworks, which explore themes such as love, technology and the everyday.
Fiction, feminism and fashion! Welcome to the world of blogger Ricci-Lee Kalish
From Janelle Monae to Elizabeth Bennet of ‘Pride and Prejudice’, fashion blogger and actor Ricci-Lee Kalish talks to us about what inspires her.
South African artists make affirmation-based illustrations to lift your spirit
Nine creatives explore the theme of positive thinking and affirmation through custom illustrations.
