From films, documentaries and series, Showmax has a variety of streaming content that has received various accolades and international recognition. Listed below are 10 Showmax hits that have topped the charts in 2019.
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Nando’s Fires up Basha Uhuru with Talks, Films, Art, Poetry and Music
This year’s Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival celebrates their eighth year and 25 Years of Creative Freedom at Constitution Hill this weekend (26-29 June) with the likes of Nelson Makamo, Lady Skollie, Mmabatho Montsho, Ricky Rik, Msaki, Langa Mavuso, Khuli Chana, Brother Moves On, Mthuda & Njelik, Dj Kent and more. The […]
Boutique Festivals: From Secret Locations to Invite-Only Jols
As music festivals becoming overcrowded popular affairs, boutique festivals are fast becoming a paradise for those who are more about the music than the hype.
Download ‘Wa Hamba’ by Muzi ft. UnaRams & Espacio Dios
Muzi recently collaborated with DEAD. on merchandise to compliment his latest EP ‘Stimela seGolide’
The LAB: Johannesburg Presented by MixMag and BudX
The Lab Johannesburg will be a weekly event taking place across the next few months. Brought to you by Budweiser and MixMag, you can see weekly mixes by some of SA’s top talent.
5 SA Hip-Hop Artists Who Crossed Over
Hip-hop is a gateway hustle to pretty much any industry. Rappers are always trying to expand, and sometimes, beyond music to fields like tech, film, fashion and even media. South African hip-hop is young, but it has already produced several slashies in the form of rappers who branched into other industries or disciplines, and made a killing. We feature five SA Artists who have branched out and became prominent figures in the process.
‘It’s an exciting time to be a woman’ – Standard Bank Young Artist Amy Jephta
This year’s Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre is Amy Jephta, who will be premiering her work ALL WHO PASS at the 2019 National Arts Festival. The play alternates between a family’s eviction in 1974 to the restitution in 2019, when a daughter returns to claim her inheritance.
Band of Brasse – MEUTE & Bombshelter Beast live in Jozi
The Goethe-Institut is proud to support a regional tour by the German musical phenomenon MEUTE in partnership with the Bushfire and Zakifo Festivals – proud members of the Igoda Southern African Music Festival Circuit.
Gunshot Blue drop video for ‘Hit Me Up’ from freshly-released album ‘Until the Last Prayer’
South African blues rock act Gunshot Blue recently released a new album Until the Last Prayer and kicked-off their accompanying “Until the Last Tour”.
R50 000 And Global Recognition Up For Grabs To Budding Creative Students
The prestigious Bokeh South African International Lifestyle and Fashion Film Festival are offering the chance for aspirant creative talents to win a whopping R50 000 through their Emerging Creative Talent competition.
From a Dad to a Dinges… Versatility in every TVC
Aadil shows his versatility with two new TVCs for Kia.
The Artivist: a Pan-African space for art, music, food and people
The Artivist is a mixed-space venue that focuses on community, collaboration and a Pan-Africanist spirit, as well as music, art, and food.
Future Africa Release Emotional Music Video for Ntombi Endala
Durban-based music group Future Africa was introduced to the world in May of 2018 through the music video presented by Aewon Wolf. The debut single Ntombi Endala tells the story of the close bond between a mother and her child. The visuals of the music video reflect this bond deeply as it […]
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 […]
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 […]
