FIVE 75 Where youth culture lives
The herritage edition
issue 07
September 2018
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH YAYA TOKOTA HRONICLES OF A WOMB-MAN VOL. 4 DEPRESSION AND PSYCHOPATHY
FIVE 75 MEETS
GIGGS KGOLE ARTIST / STORY TELLER/ THINKER/ CURATOR
SEP TEM BER
FIVE SQUAD
Editor in chief Blilicia The Unicorn Khosna Design Nkanyezi Gumede Contributors Bokang Shika Bonginkosi Makwakwa Kemish Ngoeng Lawrence Adams Tsholofelo Molosi Guest Contributors Kea Belva Ronewa Ravhura Advertising Lawrence Adams (074 853 3702
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Hey Unicorns When I think about spring i think about new beginnings, rejuvenation, a rebirth. The trees are getting fuller and embellished with fruit flowers like bows in afros, the grass is greener, The flowers yellow, orange and purple, all in form as though they are little soldiers of the spring prepared and dressed to meet us.The sun seems brighter and warmer like a smile almost to remind you to have a good day. When I think about spring, I think about my brother and sister waiting for me at the gate with two full buckets of water on the afternoon of the 1st of September. I can smell the freshly cut grass, the sweetness of flowers in air, the smell of damp earth from the rain and condensation. When I think about spring I think about skin, thighs,arms. I see the magic that is the sun rays on melanin. A shedding, no more coats and turtle necks, now just dresses and shorts. I think about the sudden overzealous bounce in the “see me’s”. Aah! Exciting. All the skin, all the shiny skin. All the spring fruit, fresh juicy fruit that come out to be admired and to be had. Live out your Spring, Unicorn. Bilicia The Unicorn Khosana
C O N T E N T S
1. Chronicles of a Womb-man 5. Hustling like a true African 11. Depression 15. Adulting 19. Why you need tradition 23. Up lose and personal with Yaya Tokota 27. Psychopths 31. Five75 meets Giggs Kgole 47. Music Corner 53. V8 57. Spring must-haves 65. Fertility by Tsholofelo Molosi
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“Things which aren’t good for us take more than we intended to give but because we are so loyal to trying to keep ourselves happy we neglect the dying inside” Of course we have a problem. Women find it hard out there to move on ! And that’s what the Chronicle deals with today, the importance of moving on. I pray that you understand that people are free to leave you. I pray that you understand that people are free to break up with you. I pray that you understand that people are free to love you but seek not to be with you. I pray that you understand that people are free from not wanting to talk to you. I really pray that you understand that people are allowed to put their happiness prior to yours
and do whatever it takes to get happy even if it doesn’t involve you. People are free to fall in love with someone else and not you. It’s okay when people don’t want you in their lives. And it’s okay! It’s part of life.
viewed as a way of giving up, and of course to give up is a symbol of weakness. Which is false. To come think of it, letting go can be as good and as positive as holding on and holding on can be as bad and negative as letting go. However, letting go can
We all owe ourselves to believe that we are responsible for our own happiness. We form it. We attract it. We are the architects of our realities. We choose our thoughts, our perceptions and our reaction to outside forces.
Okay I’m going to be honest, letting go isn’t the easiest thing to talk about. It is so loosely spoken of that unless you have to let go of something or someone you will not understand. Anne Landers says that some people hold on and hang in there to show how strong they are, and at times you need to be even stronger to let go. As personal as it gets, I
After reading Najwa Zebian writings, I learnt that we often associate letting go with negativity because it is
think almost everyone enjoys the feeling of ownership whether over a person or something. Having to call something\ someone “mine” just gives so much satisfaction that we don’t see when it begins to contaminate our entire being. It’s like owning a car which needs more maintenance than driving. Things which aren’t good for us take more than we intended to give but because we are so loyal to trying to keep ourselves happy we neglect the dying us inside… okay let me put it in actual words, we have the idea of happiness in our heads and we also have the idea of the person who needs to make us happy but we confuse reality with fantasy. Many people sleep on this, but you let people treat you can just psychologically damage you. We convince
ourselves in the midst of all the fuckery that the toxic thing means no harm, the more we hold on, the more we lose sight of our worth we slowly give the alien thing power to treat us like crap. That is actually what it is, come to think about it, by holding on, we say yes to the walking out and coming back like nothing happened, we are saying yes to being treated like a ‘justin...’ (just in case I need a man/woman). Such a yeses is a no! John Reid spoke about how we need to be free before we are equal, free in a sense that you know yourself enough to know when someone is doing you know and you know you can’t such in your life. You need to understand your worth before you are treated like how everyone treats each other. It’s never too late to get yourself back,
you’re a million-dollar bill and need to be treated as such and it all starts with how you view yourself. You need to know that whatsoever you’re holding on to might be keeping you from reaching your maximum potential. Cutting = letting go, blocking from all social media (yes we have to be that extra). Redirect your energy towards the things which make you happy (that might be difficult since we’ve been too exposed to what we thought what good) Like honestly you will never know the joy of being so happy that you just want to spread it all over the place, like you just want to have a joy mess. Trust and believe that this goes deep, the harder it is to let go, the more happiness and peace which will come thereafter.
HUSTLING
LIKE A TRUE AFRICAN Written by Lawrene Adams Picture by Chris Lawton
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t is no secret that the history of African people has been distorted and as a result we many of us do not understand who we were before the great injustices that took place in the past almost wiped our identity away.
Now this is not a rant about the past injustices, we will talk about that very soon, this is rather an attempt to look at the proverbs in Africa from African people and seeing how our heritage fits into and can improve our hustle.
“Monokotshwai ha o butswe ka ““Isikhova sidla ngeso laso, hoy a ka ditakafatso tsa tshwene” esimehl’ ankungu sifa yindlala” A strawberry does not ripen according to the wishes of a baboon This is a Setswana proverb that basically highlights that not everything goes according to how you planed and just because you planned or envisioned something a certain way does not mean it will come to exactly how you envisioned or predicted. When we make plans for our hustle we do so under certain assumptions because honestly if we were to take into every element that affects the hustle we would never move forward because some elements that impact your hustle that you cannot control. Plans are not fail proof, according to me, plans are just best scenario assumptions and we should not be afraid of a plan falling through. We should rather be flexible in our thinking because a strawberry does not ripen according to the wishes of a baboon.
The owl eats its eye, the one with misty eyes dies of hunger The Owls eyesight is one of the biggest assets in its arsenal. And this proverb alludes that if one does not work hard to refine and tone his/her talent, skills and abilities he or she will not bare the fruits of it.
“Imbewu ihlalela Ilanga layo” Each seed waits for its time to be sowed. The example of seeds is used extensively in religious, cultural and business spaces to represent putting in work and investing your time, energy and money. This proverb focuses on the fact that every fruit you would like to enjoy first requires an investment. Like reading self-help books, attending entrepreneur networking events or invest hard cash. You have to take that first step hence the seed (your time, money or energy) awaits the day it will produce fruit.
“Ukufunda akupheli, khuphela fraction of what there is to know amalanga” in the business that I am in and Learning never ends, it’s the days of life that end This one hits home! So many entrepreneurs fail at their hustle because they believe that they know everything there is to know. I don’t know how many times I came to the realisation that I know only a
had to humble myself and let those who know lead and instruct me. As a hustler you do not have to lead all the time, you only have to lead when it really matters and even in those times be open to hear what others have to say and learn from them
have earned to impress others, prematurely announce deals or shrivel and die at the first sign of trouble. This premature way of life suffocates your hustle’s opportunity to grow. You lose possible opportunities by taking money from your business every ten minutes, your employees lose moral if you announce and celebrate a deal early and it doesn’t come through and you lose the opportunity to solve a problem and the business experience when you prematurely admit to defeat
“Alimbiwa ligodzi umuntfu angakafi” ”Alimbiwa ligodzi umuntfu angakafi” A grave must not be dug until a person is dead This proverb speaks to premature gratification, celebration and admission of defeat. This kills many of us in hustle. We either want to use the money we
The history of black people has been distorted and it has been made to seem like trade is a new thing to us and before that we were just hunting and farming for survival. It is thus important that we look to our traditions and languages for traces of work and entrepreneurship. BLACK CHILD YOU ARE WORTHY, BLACK CHILD IF YOU CAN DREAM IT YOU CAN CREATE IT.
DEPRESSION Someday it will be one of the top causes of death on the face of the planet
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irstly, I fully understand that depression is a very serious condition and that someday it will be one of the top causes of death on the face of the planet, with that being said this will be my account based on what I have researched and what experts have said and I
took note. Okay, I will skip the formalities and the lecture. Here is what I have gathered they say depression is like, that life line thing that is projected overhead on the monitor should you find yourself in hospital; it will make sense in a few… So the downswing of the lifeline represents one’s
stressors and frequent mood swings, obvious signs of depression so they say. It is the uneasy feeling in your stomach that you carry around and it only comes out at night okay that sounded like I was describing witchcraft as seen on TV. The second one is the most dangerous one it’s the upswing on
Gloves on for depression
the lifeline, the constantly happy bubbly ones that cry themselves to sleep when everyone disappears. There is depression coming from a traumatic experience and there is what they call a chemically induced depression state, the first one is the common one whereby a traumatic experience that
was never properly dealt with keeps replaying and the person gets depressed, yes, the brain supresses this but eventually it will be triggered and the consequences will not be pretty. The chemically induced one usually originates in the family, it is a gene thing and the right medication can cure this.
Okay, so far I’ve been feeding you the worst, here’s the best it can be prevented or fought of, shall we say: Find a healthy coping mechanism, that one place you can go to when It all becomes too much. Manage your time efficiently so that you don’t have to leave everything until the last minute they call it time management. Find an activity to do stay active play sports, do music or art something you can use to project your situation towards. Talk to your loved ones regardless of how small you think the issue is. Find someone to confide in and let it all out, last but not least cry, and cry again they say tears are pain and weakness leaving the body so cry those lungs out.
Check yourself
Early detection is key. Symptoms to look out for : Feeling hopeless about life. Feeling helpless or guilty Weight loss or weight gain Losing interest in things that meant the world to you Restlessness, irritability, a Thoughts of death and suicide
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’m no life coach but remember when life was simple? Blissful ignorance when you could play all day get dirty and have no single worry on your mind, remember when life was smooth sailing and the only thing you would worry about is being forced to bath after a long day of playing or getting a beating when you didn’t come home before the sun had set. A part of us would like to go back to that life but unfortunately at some point in time we would have to be introduced to adulthood. Fast forward to the respective ages we are at now and reality slaps you in the face on a daily basis, seems like we have a lot to do with so little time and it gets worse by the day. You have to look presentable almost all the time, you have to meet up with this person and prepare for this deadline and so much more to do. Truth be told we did not ask for any of this,
we did not ask to be born to grow up to go through puberty, to acquire higher certificates, to at least get a job to sustain oneself, we did not ask to pay bills, to hand in that assignment minutes before they are due, but like one of the most famous sayings goes, there is no use crying over spilt milk. Picture this, navigating adulthood is like driving through a formula 1 race course, first you get practice sessions so that you can try to learn and navigate the course, to know what speeds to go at and where to slow down. That’s exactly how adulthood is especially when you step out of the shadows of your guardians, you have to know when to slow down and when to speed things up. When adulting you will most probably need people or things to keep you sane and focused, people to keep you in check and keep reminding you of the end goal.
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here is this you have to know who you are to know where you are going�� phenomenon we take for granted until its way too late. First thing that comes to mind with tradition especially amongst the youth is sangomas and ancestors and all that voodoo and all the creepy mumbo jumbo that the media feeds us. Well we figured since it is heritage month we take a stroll down memory lane and briefly school
you about heritage and tradition. Previously known as King Shaka day, Heritage day is still referred to as King Shaka day by veteran South Africans and to this day it is still properly celebrated, on this day people are encouraged to celebrate their heritage, cultures and traditions it is truly a marvel to witness and it seems to become better every year. Why I use marvel is because of South Africa’s rich tradition, every
culture has their own traditional attire, colours and patterns, to add to the mix we have a whopping eleven official languages and put all that in one place in one day and you have an explosion of different cultures, music and diversity. So when this day comes through make sure that your tradition is well represented, if you are lucky enough to still have grandparents pull a chair make them tea and sit by the fire and let them tell
you stories about their cultures and traditions, better yet if you no longer possess that kind of luck go to the local museum and learn something about this day and why it is such a big deal that they made it a national holiday. To cut the story short tradition is basically passing on customs and beliefs from generation to generation, so go get those traditional colours and rock them on the 24th.
Up Close & Personal with Yaya Tokota
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iss Yaya Tokota, multi-talented, charismatic, full of life and ready to take the entertainment industry by storm. Born Yanela Tokota and raised in the Eastern Cape, where she went to Queens Girls High School. Making her mark in the
cultural spheres, often walking away with awards in Arts and culture while she was growing up gave it away that she would soon become a prominent figure. Upon matriculating she pursed a Bachelor of law degree at the university of Witwatersrand which she
completed and graduated in the year 2016. In between finding her in the law industry Yaya grew an interest for the entertainment industry and she took the leap of faith by applying to be a presenter on the campus radio, Voice of Wits.
Tell us about the transition from law to entertainment. What were the challenges? Being in the corporate but eventually moving into the entertainment industry was something I always knew, at the back of my mind that I wanted to do. I have always had to juggle doing radio with my normal life. In varsity, I was a law student and also a campus radio presenter which was no always easy but I always had that urge to never let it go. The challenge however came when I landed the breakfast show on Touch HD and that prompted me to make the biggest move of my career and that was to focus on being a broadcaster full time. There were also challenges having
to convince my parents that this is something I wanted to do because there is a stigma attached to the sustainability of the entertainment industry but now I am very comfortable and completely happy with what I do. Now that you following your passion. Tell us more about what you will be venturing into? Radio will always be my first love. I will be continuing with it while I follow my other passions. Being out of the corporate space has now allowed me to explore some new ideas, I have kept to myself. I am now conceptualizing a show that I am really excited about. I will also
be venturing into the television space as well as diving deeper into my love for fashion, especially for the fuller figured women like myself. Who are some of the people you look up to in the industry? Wow the list of inspirational people is endless, but there are a few who exemplify for me, the strides I hope my career will take. The likes of Anele Mdoda, an example of staying true to yourself, knowing your strength and capitalizing on them. Bonang Matheba who changed the entertainment industry, literally and pushed so many doors that have seen other woman walk through from. I could go on and on. There are very amazing people shaping and shaking
the industry in their own way in the industry that I am quietly taking noted from. What keeps you motivated to keep pushing your passion? Honestly, getting a chance to wake up every day, knowing that I am doing what I love. The industry I work in is not without its frustrations but knowing that there’s no other place I would rather be, makes it that more special. There’s also so much to be done and figuring out the contribution I would like to make give that drive me to continue with this journey.
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but on the real what is a psychopath and are you lowkey a psycho just waiting for a big enough trigger to let you loose?
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ike a bar, we throw the word psycho so much that we ended up giving it a whole new meaning, but on the real what is a psychopath and are you low-key a psycho just waiting for a big enough trigger to let you loose ? Well let’s break it down a bit. Like a bar, we throw the word psycho so much that we ended up giving it a whole new meaning, but on the real what is a psychopath and are you low-key a psycho just waiting for a big enough trigger to let you loose? Well let’s break it down a bit. We say that our exes are psychos when rather they are responding to a heartbreak the way their brains and emotions allow them to, which is perfectly normal unless they show signs of harmful behaviour
Are you a psychopath?
A couple of studies have been conducted and the outstanding thing was the music section, whereby the kind of music a person listened to sort of determines their psyche.
Check yourself real quick
These are the cross referenced traits from all the studies conducted I could get my hands on: Pathological lying tops the list, it’s those people that lie point blank without flinching They are charming and so smooth, too smooth They are cunning and manipulative they get what they want regardless and they will set fire to the world to get it. They lack remorse or guilt They are impulsive and irresponsible They love or are addicted to sex There might be a bunch more that I forgot to mention and just because you do have one of these once in a while doesn’t mean that you are a psycho, or does it?
FIVE 75
GIGGS K Written by Blicia The Unicorn Khosana
5 MEETS
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ive75 had the honour of meeting young, talented entrepreneur Giggs Kgole. Giggs is a diamond in the rough whose will to succeed and to push himself out of humble times came from using his smarts and 3D paintings arts. Pushing through dyslexia to get a scholarship to study abroad and has had multiple exhibitions overseas too. Giggs now owner of a Gallery called Gaslamp
in Maboneng, opens the doors to other aspiring artists, offering exposure, workspace, mentorship and “whatever we can do to help”. Giggs grew up in Limpopo, but later moved to Kempton Park so that he could attend better schools. “ When I was in grade 6, my dad told me that he wasn’t going to be able to take me to high school and that next year would be my last year of school. He told me to enjoy
it and to do the best that I could do with the time I had left. So then I decided that I wanted to go to initiation school, I wanted to know what being a man means. When I had completed, I found out that I had missed the SSP scholarship application by a month but my primary school teacher at the time gave me the forms anyway. My mum saw the application forms and saw that the fee was basically all we had and
even though the application was a month late, my mother took the risk and sent in my application. My dad was completely against it at the time but then my mum trusted and believed in her son and had faith. So we sent in the application and about a week later we got a response saying that even though the application is late, there will be exams and interviews in one week and told me that this is what you have study. Everybody else had been told a month earlier. I studied the whole
week, Maths, Science and English.” Giggs wrote the test with three thousand other 6th graders and after the formal interviews was amongst the 100 learners chosen to do a bridging program and went even further to be taken by the prestigious St. John’s College where he was to begin his high school career and truly succeeded. “I always had to tell myself that I’m worthy and special and that God was blessing me and had to work ten times harder than everyone
else at school cos the kids that I was in school with had money to fall back on and I had nothing. So with that mentality, I pushed myself, made first basketball, rugby team and I was doing art seriously.” At the age of 16, Giggs’ love for art went into full gear as he set his eyes on becoming Africa’s number one visual artists. “I realised that this is what I wanted to do and if I have to wake up for a 9 to 5, I’d rather do a 9 to 5 that’s gonna make me happy, whether it brings
money or not. I wanna pursue happiness. I got accepted into an exchange program, I was in Scotland for 30 days and got exposed to a global community and I realised that I can break more barriers.� Giggs was faced with disappointing news when his father sat him down to tell him that he was not going to be able to take him to University and he was devastated. “I was very angry and I was asking them what exactly happened cos they didn’t
pay for my high school but then I realised that my father was the only bread winner and there were 5 of us. So I worked hard in school and applied for scholarships but everytime the responses would come back with Giggs Kgole, St. John’s boy. So most of my applications were discarded cos I went to St. John’s cos it was seen as one of the top ten most expensive schools in the country, if not the continent and they didn’t realise that alot of kids were in St. John’s by scholarships. So then I decided that I was not gonna get a loan and I was not gonna go back to
the village, I was gonna do art. “ Giggs didn’t receive support on his decision and fought with the idea of getting a loan for university and getting his parents into debt. “I was really backed into a corner cos I had been accepted into Universities in America, British Columbia, Canada, Scotland and in Rome and South Africa but no money to go and since I wasn’t going to University, I set out on my art career and to prove everybody wrong. During that a year, I got a calling of a life time. An artist called William Kentridge who is Africa’s
number one visual artist right now. He called me in for an interview and asked me to come in and intern for him. He had heard about me from St. John’s cos i was doing well in art at school and also from the art competitions I’ve won.” With a mentor who is everything Giggs wanted to be, this was just the break he needed. “I took the opportunity with both hands and to learn as much I can from him so then I worked for him for like 6 months. I started running things when he was out of town and I learnt how everything worked and how the art
industry worked. And then I decided to quit my job. Alotta people were really upset with me especially people from St. John’s. That was cool cos everyone was gonna know Giggs Kgole as an African artist and as an international artist and I was gonna do that in my 20s. I wanted to be the one to tell untold African stories and to put my brothers and sisters in my country on art and on creativity and to show black parents that it is possible and that there are
jobs outside of becoming the lawyer, the doctor, art can be a job too. There are jobs in writing, in film, paintg- in the arts.” With the mission to tell the untold stories of us Africans, Giggs had saved enough money to invest in his art and created art for the next 6 months while he searched for a gallary. “I was trying to find a gallery, going to gallery after gallery and I just kept being turned back and turned back because I was young and because of
some of them insinuating that baecause I am black and uneducated but then with all the negative comments, I asked for feedback, I asked what they liked and what I needed to work on. I took all the pointers and built from that. “ Giggs finally caught the eye of a new gallery that was opening up in a mall.” I had the opportunity to exhibit my work in the gallery. It was my first solo exhibition, solo exhibition at 19 years old. I had Buti Manamela come
though. Phil Mashaba and other well known people came through and 80% of the exhibition was sold on the opening night. People started taking interest, like who is this kid. People just loved the stories that were behind each art work and especially the 3D art which was something new to them. Art that is flat but can move like in a 3D movie. So people were interested. I had a Morning Live interview and then I had my second exhibition
in December but then unfortunately the gallery and I fell apart because of greed on the part of the gallery. “ Giggs was told by his mentor, Ayanda Mabulu, that he was a special individual, a king, royalty and motivated Giggs to keep pushing.” He told me that without an artist you can’t get a gallary and without a gallery you can still get an artist. And it opened my eyes to the way things are in the art industry. I was backed into a corner
to sign a contract with the gallery and they were using emotional blackmail. So then when I sat down and said, it’s cool, I’ll take my stuff and go. At the end of the day, all they offered was just wall space and everything else was on me. The ups and downs in Joburg, looking for matierial, the late nights, it was all me. I told myself that if it is meant to be that I will be Africa’s number one visual artist then quiting the gallery was not gonna change my course and my destiny. “ A year later, Giggs had saved enough money from his work and exhibitions to put himself through Wits for a year and was in contact with different galleries.” I went to Everard Read Gallery and the guy there was heading out to lunch. I was like look, give me five minutes, let me buy you lunch, let me show you why I am worth it. I sat him down and gave him a five minute pitch and showed him the work and next thing he started calling his superior and then Mark Read, the owner of the gallery came in, saw the work and was like young man, solo exhibition in July, are you ready? And I was like yeah! This was a great opportunity. I was the youngest artist to ever
exhibit at Everard Read Gallery and all my favorite artitsts and my mentor were at Everard Read so it was the place to be.” That July, Giggs was offered a scholarship to go study artistry abroad and was granted a presidential scholarship to go study in Rome after the success of his exhibition. “Over 300 people showed up. It was a massive success. People were taking pictures, videos, buying the works. The University then received interviews and videos of how the exhibition went. I was happy and proud that I kept the promise I made to 16 year old Giggs to become the first person in my family to go to University and do it internationally. So then I hopped on a plane and moved to Italy to start school and as soon as I got
there the South African Embassy had heard of me and the University itself so it was kinda weird cos I was in a foreign country but I was kinda a small superstar, like oh you the artist. So then I was doing both University and art just to cover my expenses. I have my first solo exhibition at the University in Italy and the ambassador at the time, Thembi Thambo came to the exhibition and bought like 4 works and people at the embassy also bought work and it was almost like a sold out show. “ With the traction that Giggs was getting, a gallery in France reached out to him and was interested in his work.” They reached out to me on the second night of the exhibition and told me that there was an exhibition
on the following week and that they would like for me to bring my work. I did that and my works were the only works sold on the opening night so then the gallery took note of that and the art and the stories behind the art. I had a second exhibition in France and they offered me deal for when I was done with my first year and so then I went back to Italy and finished my studies for the year. “ Whilst studying in Italy, Giggs meets his partner Oscar Noreaga with who he founded Gaslamp Gallery making Giggs the youngest Gallery owner in Africa. “Gaslamp is a light that we shine on young people, we believe in pursuing happiness and our goals.”
MUSIC
CORNER by Bokang Shika
Shebeleza 2.0 Cassper tapping into his inner Doc Shebeleza with his back to kasi wave, weather it is here to stay or not time will tell.
Naa meeaan? Naa Mean reaching a million views, this is a big deal because apparently Nadia Nakai is the first female rapper to click a million views, naa mean?
X man returns Kid X is also about to drop the long awaited album Thank Da King and we hope it lives up to the hype.
Like a Drumboss Heavy K the drum boss has announced the release of his much anticipated album and it will reach our ears in the early days of October.
Shady’s back The Rap God himself crashed into the mumble rap scene and decapitated every single new school rapper he also praised a few of the rappers, the album is called Kamikaze and it is exactly what it means. Crazy facts it was dropped out of nowhere and after 30 minutes it was trending and it debuted and number one in more than 30 countries
6lack out You’ve probably never heard of 6lack (pronounced black) has got us vibing to from east Atlanta with love, you are guaranteed eargasms.
Drive The milestone collabo between our own Black Coffee and David Guetta it’s called drive and it is sweet fire to one’s ears.
Boity the rapper Boity Thulo is a rapper now, she has a song called Wuzdat and apparently it has been making waves.
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Bugatti Divo The new Bugatti Divo, no we didn’t spell diva wrong it is the latest addition to Bugatti modern history and solidifies its dominance as the head
honcho of all supercars. Spoiler alert, the Bugatti divo is slower that its mean big brother the Chiron, doesn’t mean that it doesn’t pack a
mean punch because it has more horses running the engine than the big bad wolf. Long story the Divo is the batmobile on steroids.
The AMG revamp The new hounds from AMG, the grandfather G wagon the hybrid of the AMG GT and the iconic C63, also the revamped G wagon, although around the
world they have been let loose we are still waiting for them to hit the shores of the motherland.
The Zagato BMW Z4 The new z4 has the shades of Zagato and my it looks incredible, this is far by the best model that BMW has ever concocted and it is sure to sell especially to the upper echelon of motoring royalty
Did I tell you about gymkana? It’s simply a sport that makes rally car racing look like child’s play, literally every shade of every motoring code is embedded in the sport, drag racing, drifting, hand brake turns and every other single car manoeuvre you can think if you are sure to find. It is made famous by Ken Block.
Beauty
SPRING must-haves by Kea Belva
Skin care When seasons change, switching up your skincare regimen is a must. Winter skin care is mostly dedicated to exfoliation and moisture. Warmer seasons are dedicated to moisture but maintaining a luminous finish. Beautiful glowing skin is the number one trend for this spring. African Extract products (available at Dischem) have helped me maintain really good glowing skin. They are very gentle on the skin and very affordable too.
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pring has sprung! After months of chapped lips and cool tones, you could say we’re a little ready to break out some colourful beauty goodies. Spring and summer is an exciting time for makeup because we are instantly transported to a world of colour. Feel the same way? Check out my must haves for this spring.
Bright liners
I’m arguing that pastels are going to have their time to shine this Spring. Colourful cat eyes is a trend on the rise and is perfect for all those who are brave enough to stand out. Go for the NYX Vivid Bright Eyeliners, they are neutral enough for everyday but still special.
Blusher and highlighter
Harsh contouring is making its way out and we are seeking a return of skin like looking makeup. The key to nailing glow but avoiding shine is controlled application. Once you have your moisturiser or foundation on, tilt your head to the side and apply some highlighter where the sun hits you. Another thing I love to do is adding my blusher after highligher to help blend out any harsh lines. Orange blushers are slowly making their way back into the beauty world. They give you the right amount of colour without looking too much. They are perfect for when you want to look bronzie but still maintaining a natural finish.
Nude lipsticks and lipglosses
My favourite looks right now are those paired with a nude lipstick or a clear gloss. I love to pair my Catrice Kohl Kajal pencil in the shade “ Chocwaves� together with the Catrice Volumizing lipbooster. These glosses come in various shades to suit your skin tone and have a plumping tingly effect which fills the creases in your lips. Another undefeated combo has to be brown liner paired with a nude-pink lipstick. This is a classic lip combo which goes on with a lot of makeup looks. Pairing a dark lip liner with a nude lipstick helps tone down the lipstick and makes it wearable on darker skin tones.
Good setting spray
The trick to long lasting making is a good setting spray. A setting spray helps with taking away that “cakey� look after baking and setting your makeup ; it also helps keep your makeup in place for hours. My top two would have to be the MAC fix+ setting spray as well as the Essence All About Matt setting spray.
So if you consider yourself in-tune with the beauty industry, you’ll know seasons like Spring and Summer call for pop of colour. So grab your sunscreen and let’s go on a colourful rollercoaster. Happy Spring!
Fertility by Tsholofelo Molosi As the nakedness remembers that it was once covered, some animals get to find out about their fertility for the first time! As humans were so caught up with dressing warm, we got reminded that there is a time in the year where the atmosphere is the warmest blanket ever. For a moment, we forgot what flowers looked like, let alone how a bouquet smelt. We got so used to the death of nature, the dullness of the Earth. Birds would sing, but I believe they cried for their lost shelters, their colourful curtains and umbrellas that kept them safe from rain. However, today, fertility has outdone itself again, flowers have woken up from their slumber, birds ‘beaks have a grin…. and humans will pack their materialistic blankets away… SPRING IS HERE…
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