“My mission is to bridge the gap through my art and collaborate with like-minded individuals to create a better South Africa,” he says.
Interviews
Inside Thabisa Mjo’s World of Design
Mjo has received numerous accolades for her work, in 2018, she won the award for Most Beautiful Object at Design Indaba, as well as the Nando’s Hot Young Designer Award. Early last year, she exhibited at Milan Design Week – an achievement she is most proud of.
South Africans Abroad: 10 Questions with Nomaza Nongqunga Coupez
Nomaza Nongqunga Coupez opens up about the importance of Africans telling African stories, trusting your instincts and actualizing one’s dreams.
Namibian Born Creative, Vicky Sheelongo Scripts Compelling Narrative On The Continent
Sheelongo’s creative journey began when she was a film student. Since then, she has worked on various projects as either D.O.P or creative director.
Casual Sex: Interviews Done Differently
Casual Sex (CSLSX) concerns itself with representing artists in the underground scene. They do this through their unique, documentary-style short videos – which reflects their style as a three-person conglomerate. During a sit down with 10and5, they shared that people watch interviews to understand and relate to artists as people; […]
SA Advertising’s Golden Boy, Melusi Mhlungu Opens Up About Leaving Ogilvy to Create Super Bowl Ads in the US
With two Super Bowl adverts under his belt, the world is his oyster.
Designer Watch: Introducing Reignboow; Carefree, Eloquent and Immensely Talented
Originally from a small town in the Eastern Cape called eGcuwa, Yamkela moved to Cape Town to pursue her studies. She vividly recalls her love for designing dating back to when she was only 13 years old – this is around the same time she made a bag from her mom’s bra.
10 Questions with Self-Taught 3D Artist & Graphic Designer AKUA Visuals
Remaining fairly mysterious to their audience, AKUA answered 10 questions to give us a better insight into their practice.
10 Questions with JHB Street Artist, Lauren Opia
Lauren Opia is a Johannesburg based artist who expresses ideas of visibility in urban areas through graffiti and illustration.
AFROGRUNGE: Altering The Black African Narrative
Afrogrunge is now a clothing brand that is inspired by people of colour who venture into aesthetics or subcultures that aren’t necessarily associated with their culture or blackness.
Exclusive: R&B Sensation Elaine Delves Deep Into Her Musical Journey
Elaine, a Pretoria-based 20-year-old singer-songwriter, quickly grew to fame after the release of her debut album ‘Elements’ which topped charts weeks after its release.
Darkie Fiction: Mom & Dad Are Off To Afropunk
The two musicians, who make up Darkie Fiction are first-time parents and with three weeks to go until their performance at Afropunk, things are quite hectic.
Through the Lens: Q&A with Zach Louw
Zach Louw shares the story of how being an identical twin led him to pursue a career in photography.
EXCLUSIVE: Gina Jeanz On The Grandiose Road to Afropunk Joburg 2019
Gina Jeans will be performing at Afropunk Joburg this December.
SheSays Partners With Kantar to Drive Womxn Empowerment & Gender Representation in SA
To conduct the first-ever gender diversity survey in South Africa’s advertising and marketing sector, SheSays Cape Town partnered with Kantar, the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company.
