A FAST-GROWING ONLINE MAGAZINE 18TH ISSUE #SEPTEMBER 2020
MODEL FOCUS: MARYLEBONE
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PAGE 2: INDEX PAGE 3: EDITORS CORNER PAGE 4: GREYFAITH PAGE 8: YUNG PJ PAGE 11: KRAYZEE KAYZEE PAGE 13: AUTH3NTIC PAGE 16: DEELAZY PAGE 18: ALI BOY PAGE 23: DREAM BEYOND PAGE 25: PHAKISI
PAGE 27: SIMIIE_SHOTS26 PAGE 28: SIMPHIWE’S WORK PAGE 29: MEMBERS OF SOCIETY PAGE 33: INTERVIEW WITH THATAYAONE PAGE 37: FEZILE NGCOBO PAGE 40: THICKISH BREE PAGE 44: ASISIPHO NGABA PAGE 45: NTSHEKETSI
PAGE 47: TEBOHO SITHOMBE PAGE 51: MODEL FOCUS PAGE 58: COVER MODEL
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Hey everyone, I am glad to announce that I will be pushing my music career this year to prove to you that anything is possible if you put your mind to it, Upcoming Mag is here to inspire you, tell your story and help other to get inspired to follow their dreams, no one is twice more intelligent than you, so those that made it found the right door to knock on or they know something we don’t, my journey to success has me in search of that thing, maybe we can find it together or I will find it and be successful then come back to you, I have had the honour to meet a lot of people in the entertainment industry and most of them are very humble and they remind me that they are just human like you and me, 2020 is the year to find the key to success, are you with me. The question is how hungry are you? Our Cover Star had the best Picture this month. Stay Safe, Much love. Thank you. Monate
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Greyfaith
Biography Kgothatso Kgomo, whom is better known by his stage name Greyfaith and was born on December 1992 in Johannesburg Gauteng Province. He is a South African rapper and songwriter who started rapping at the early age, having been influenced by his youngest uncle who was a huge fan of hip hop music at the time. A good student of the culture he eventually mastered the skill of rhyming and started writing music of his own. As an indie artist Greyfaith has proven to be one of the newcomers to be reckoned with in the country. His passion., hardwork and music talent makes him one to watch in 2020. Undoubtedly an emerging force in the South African music scene, Greyfaith has made his mark with the release of his new single AMA_YIBHA. The song debuted on Yfms#SAHiphoplive and held the title on the Repyourhood segment with OG Samke and DjZanD. Moreover, Greyfaith has since received airplay and interviews on local radio stations including Tshwane Fm, DUT radio, Major world online, kasifm and Alexfm. furthermore, received good remarks from industry guru Nota.
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Music Links Greyfaith’s Music online
Greyfaith is due to release a second single titled "A girl like you" from his EP titled I'MTOOPRETTYFORTHIS AmaYibha: https://www.slikouronlife.co.za/song/149215/ama-yibha A girl like you: https://slikouronlife.co.za/song/149033/greyfaith-ftnavy-white-a-girl-like-you
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FB: Greyfaith Twitter: @_greyfaith IG: @_greyfaith SoundCloud: Greyfaith
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I started attending school at Bakopa Primary school, went through to complete my grade 2 at Kenneth Masekela Primary school till the 7th grade. It wasn't easy for the first 2 month since I nearly became a victim of bullying and managed to get help. When I was doing my grade 4, I started falling in love with music and was willing to give it my all. My aunty used to take me to hip hop events, that's where I really got inspired and started making my own. I collaborated with several producers whom the first was "Genie Beatz" I released 2 singles with him "Trap star" and "Kush". I was then discovered by the S. B. H. A. M Family Whereby I worked and released my EP "S. A. Y. (something about Yung)" I left the family few months later and started working on my own. I was introduced to some producer later last year. He founded the "J. M. K records". I also founded my record "J. Records the first release will be made on the 2nd September which will be my first drop under me.
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Krayzee kayzee An 18 year old teenager that goes by the name Krayzee kayzee also known as Nkazimulo sithole.Born and raised in Durban in a township called kwamashu . He was a fan of rap music in his young days and in 2015 his friend kvotic kvy taught him how to do write a song ,how to make a punchline and all those stuff related how to make Track , from there onwards he was a bomb in writing & Recording music and is waiting to explode .He released his first track in 2016 title good times,it was a romantic hit because lot of people in his hood played it on their speakers/radio during the month of February. The year 2018 ,he recorded a track titled these day which was a club hit and got to perform it a year after (2019)at many events in his Hood and also met the likes of zalotherapper ,double dee and many more talented artists from kwamashu. In the beginning of 2020 he started recording his first ever Ep that will be released on the 29 of August 2020. Due to lockdown he Got a chance to learn more about record label and how they operate .He opened his first record label which has the like of Minnie k (a fantastic singer ). He is not just a normal rapper ,he is a versatile artist and hopes once day he collabo with difference artist to get a new sound(genre). BOOKING Info Instagram handle @kayzeeithole / 0682461513 Sound cloud/audiomack/slikouronlife krayzee kayzee
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Wilfred Bafana Mothwa (born 17 February, 1989) also known as Auth3ntiC, is a South African rap/hip hop artist, record producer and entrepreneur from the town of Mamelodi in Pretoria. Auth3ntiC founded AMPlis Records Production in 2005 before completing high school. Born into a business orientated family, Auth3ntiC draws his inspiration and high acumen from his mother Alexandria Fundile Mothwa who was a domestic worker and built a food catering empire, and his late father Simon Zondiwe Mothwa, a football player for Orlando Pirates FC.
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“Baleka” (Run Away) Auth3ntiC releases Baleka (Run Away) - A song of hope and empowerment for Women's Month South African Music Producer Auth3ntiC debuted his album on June 26, 2020, an album featuring talented young African musicians, the Do Your Own Thing album can be streamed on all digital platforms. When Auth3ntiC was in the process of creating his album, South Africa was going through its lowest point, this was a time of xenophobic attacks were taking place. This is when the music producer’s mind immediately went into action and had an amazing concept for the Nigerian Singer & Songwriter Lizz Kalo and the song Baleka was created.
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Deelazy
Biography I Am Deelazy dah Gqom from Free state Botshabelo, I am 21 years old Artist. I do Gqom music and amapiano. I am miss Botshabelo 2018. now am not thinking straight because of lockdown I don't have gigs am so disappointed because of the covid 19 drama, I can’t wait for things to go back to what they were before covid 19, I want be free so I can do my music again and my modeling too. I am planning big things right now; I am happy because we are on level 2 and am going to be free and do my thing again. Thank U đ&#x;˜Š UPCOMING MAG
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Social media Facebook: Kharishma Dah Dee handles
FB page: Deelazy dah Gqom
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Ali Boy Alfred Idris aka "Ali Boy" was born in Cape Town South Africa in 1986. He is a flexible artist with an aptitude for many genres including Hip Hop and House music. He moved to Johannesburg in 2006 to pursue his music career working with the likes of Junior ML, DJ Frank and DJ Spinback to name a few. Ali Boy was approached by TP Mazimbe Football Club to produce an Anglo-franco hit song for the team. He also collaborated with artists such as Zahara, Emtee and Sliq Angel to name a few. His hit track "ILOBOLO" is on MTV Base, Channel O, Trace Urban and Trace Africa. Ali believes in improving the South African community through furthering the educational possibilities for young and underprivileged kids from different backgrounds. He believes in being a positive role model for the youth. Ali Boy has started a modeling agency to provide employment for young girls and boys in the music and entertainment industry through his vast network of contacts which stretch throughout the African continent.
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The Modeling agency is called Ali Boy VJM Modeling Agency At Ali Boy VJM Modeling Agency we give you fee meal, free make-up artist, free hairstylist, free transportation, free accommodation whenever we travel, and when you go for promotions Whatever it is that you were promoting whether its Lingerie, Bikini, Clothing, Beauty products and more, its yours, you go home with it, we won't ask it from you its yours.
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Runway Fashion Clothing Commercial Swimwear Catwalk Promotions Television Commercials Billboards Music Videos
We Host Huge events across Africa in Stadiums and Clubs
We also assist all the models who are Artists, Musicians, Dancer's, Actor's or Video Vixens
*Please Google Ali Boy VJM Modeling Agency and you can follow Ali Boy on instagram @aliboy_official* 0112433009
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STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE We all have a comfort zone, a place where we feel satisfied, secure, confident, and contented but there's a difference between being comfortable with who you are and being comfortable with where you are. Nothing ever grows in comfort zones. Comfort can cancel out progress. Until you have the intention to be better, achievement cannot be accomplished, and goals cannot be grasped. You cannot achieve anything when you limit yourself to your comfort zone. Push yourself to uncomfortable places. Challenge yourself to reach beyond your comfort zone. Always aim higher. There's always the next level from where you are, never think you have arrived. Break every wall of limitation. Allow change in your life. Break the chains of fear to get outside and discover new things. Be uncomfortable with your comfort zone and get comfortable with discomfort. The risk of stepping out of your comfort zone is a sign of growth. Be a risk taker. When you step out of your comfort zone you give way for better things. Don't settle for second best. Don't choose the easy option, choose the best. You have the ability to overcome obstacles and succeed in accomplishing something new. If you don't invest in yourself who will? If you don't believe in yourself who will? If you don't push yourself who will? If not you then who else? Challenge yourself for better. Don't be fenced in by your own boundaries. Stir out the old and step into something new and better. Don't settle for the mediocre. Step out of your comfort zone. DREAM. EXPLORE AND DISCOVER!
Social Media Handles Facebook Page: Dream Beyond Instagram: @pastor_poetess_arorisoe
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My real name is Tshekiso Goliath also known as my comedian stage name Phakisi, I am from Ventersdorp Tshing Location in Northwest, I started having love for comedy the time I was still in primary. I’ve been on different events like Ventersdorp Got Talent; hip hop shows, open mics, comedy night, one man show comedy, gala diners, if you think you got talent show. I have shared stage’s with Mma Ausi, James Chomi ya jeso, Nicodimus, Chomii , Joe Mafela, Skay Vsd, Kat killer, Bad Boys Production, waggle goes trap , Deeboy tsotsi yamtseng, Marijuana and many more, in my community I’ve done events like One man show event, charity donation and Talent show, to achieve the thing I needed the most; exposure. With the lockdown regulation on level 2 I hope to get more gigs, not just in and around Ventersdorp but other provinces and show the rest of the world my talents. Before the lockdown I was interviewed on Star FM, thanks to Upcoming Mag for Sharing My Story because the only thing my talents need is exposure.
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Photographer On the 19th of July, 1999, a rising star was born. My name is Simphiwe Sihle Sibisi, Coming from a big Township by the name of Soweto. I live with my mother, 3 brothers, 2 Sisters and my younger brother’s daughter. Completed my matric in the year 2016 and I’ve been working my ways to the upper levels ever since, I am currently a Logistics student at the University Of Johannesburg and a proud artistic photographer who is passionate in giving young individuals the platform to shine their beauty, been a photographer for about 3 years using my friends camera until my savings became enough for me to own one. It always came as a dream to me, starting my own marketing brand that will be broad in multiple roots, when talking about roots I’m referring to divisions that will hamper the society in much various positive ways. Therefore a lot of inspiration got me to naming the Brand as Desirableink.sa, One of the reasons why I started the brand is, I saw a lot of talent that inspired me a lot. Talent that comes in a form of artistic photogenic youths that have desires of making it one day, what I do is I take them, do photoshoots and market their modelling on my branding account. The aim is to make the media aware of the kind of talent that’s available and not to only move alone but make sure that I take care of the people I love and the ones around me with potential. Once read that people only remember you because of how good you made them feel or how you changed their lives, so to me I made that a living habit as a growing up to always help and always hamper positively onto the ones around me, the objective is to reach a million more lives whom have potential. So the brand is my instrument to changing people’s lives for the better. The brand is available on Instagram, Twitter by @Desrablieink.sa, then you can find me by my personal Account on Instagram by the name of Simiie_Shots26 and on Facebook as Simphiwe Sihle Sibisi for bookings etc. This is my message to the person reading my story, never give up and never give up on your dreams. God always has a plan for you.
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SIMPHIWE’S WORK
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Members-of-society™ is a local brand established 2018 the brand has two main founders. Founder : Lebohang Malatsi the co founder : Thapelo Mashita.the brand is from soweto protea glen extension 2 The brand's purpose is to provide enlightening the society through clothing and out hearing to public outcry by providing quality and affordable clothing". The brand consists of two clubs which are members-ofsociety_boysclub and members-of-society_girlsclub. The brand's slogan is "we blame society but we are society". The brand has a project which consists of fashionrunway's. The brand's designer is Lebohang Malatsi and the marketing manager for the brand is Thapelo Mashita. The brand has worked with various influencers the mainly influencer is it's_bafreckles The vision of the brand is to enlightening the society and teach them the fashion life and showcase talents in fashionrunway's. The aim is not to be local but it accomodate the entire world's members of society. The brand is found in social media platforms which are: INSTAGRAM @MEMBERS_OF_SOCIETY_CLOTHING @MEMBERS_OF_SOCIETY_BOYSCLUB @MEMBERS_OF_SOCIETY_GIRLSCLUB Facebook @members_of_society_clothing The brand has a online store which you can search on Google "MEMBERS_OF_SOCIETY™" We also take orders through whatsapp you can contact: LEBOHANG MALATSI: 072 018 5778 or contact THAPELO MASHITA : 081 751 5056 You can email the brand membersofsocietymos@gmail.com
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Who is Thatayaone? Thatayaone is a model who specialises in all categories now i am under lingerie model,i am a young model from Botswana with 21 years of age.Ever since we experienced the corona virus pandemic,the industry went down as we were not allowed to move especially to do shooting in an extent that we had to quit for a period of time. Can you tell us more about your country? Botswana is a lovely country with many Modeling agencies Which is also affected by corona virus and the industry and economy has gone down.
Who is your favourite model and why? Kaone kario as to support her and she also offers inspirational workshops which we benefit more from it. Where can people follow you? My modeling page : T.Tumi Bathamile Fb: Thatayaone Tumisang Bathamile Instagram: thatayaone bathamile
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Model: Fezile I am Fezile Ngcobo and for the last 6 years I worked as a model. I have a huge passion for acting and I love being in front of the camera. I mainly shoot fashion, swimwear but I also enjoy creative projects like bodypaint or dress up. I am currently modeling for AR model Agency and individual photographers. I am available for photo shoot in Durban, but available to travel to another City. I am not tall(145), short natural hair, with brown skin, which makes me a good model for swimwear and lingerie photos. I enjoy working with photographers and agencies that have a creative approach. I bring my energy and passion for modeling to every project I work on.
Social media handle Facebook: Fezile Nikki Jullie
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Model: Prudence Proud, happy, ambitious and passionate with modelling. I got into the modelling industry due to my passion and seeing other plus size women not feeling comfortable with their body size and I on the other hand feel comfortable and beautiful, confidence is always in me knowing that people will always say negative things but I stay true to myself and don’t listen to their validations because I’m happy the way I am. Modelling made me to be free in everything I wear.
Social media handle Facebook: Thee Thick-Ish Bee Instagram: thickIsh_bree
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Model: Asisipho Hello! I am Asisipho Ngaba. A 14- year old girl who works as a fashion model, who grew up in Soweto, a beautiful township in the Southwest of Johannesburg South Africa . I have a huge passion for presenting and I love being in front of the camera. I am currently a Calodion model, a motivational speaker and a brand ambassador. My dream is to have my photos published in FAIRLADY and Bona magazines and to be part of the biggest campaigns. I'm a young, Aspired, ambitious, courageous, a pioneer, adventurous, self-driven, innovative, outspoken and talented girl who is glued to a phone screen. When I'm not glued to a phone screen I spend time writing motivational quotes, learning to do better in public speaking and trying to be the best dancer in the spiritual dance group. I enjoy working with photographers and agencies that have a creative approach. I bring energy and passion for modeling to every project I work on.
You can reach me at prettyasisipho9@gmail.com
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Help Ntsheketsi Live her dream My name is Ntsheketsi Bakiso and I am 15 years old. I started primary at Letotolo Primary school and I went to Witsieshoek Primary school and now I am schooling at Edu - college at Qwaqwa, I was raised by my mom I have one little sister, I am the oldest.
Modeling it's been my dream since I was young and I liked to put on my aunt's makeups and lipsticks and so on, I was inspired by miss South Africa 2019.
I will like to thank my family and friends for their support
Social media handles Instagram: Sbongile 888
Please help us help Ntsheketsi find a agency in Free State, if you know of any good agencies around Free State please contact Monate
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Model: Teboho My name is Teboho khensani sithombe I'm 20 years old I'm currently in college, I'm a model, always strive to leave a positive mark in my community. I love modeling because it gives me an opportunity to meet up with models and exchange modeling tips. My career goal is to become a cardiologist I want to open my own cardiac surgery because saving lives makes me euphoric. I'm a proud young virgin girl, I joined amatshitshi virginity testing at the age 14. My Motto is "if your determination of success is greater than your fear of failure you are bound to succeed". The reason why I entered Miss Intombi Enhle 2020 I want to be a role model to young girls not to give up in what they love, they should be proud of themselves and their culture.
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To vote for me you Sms TEBOHOSITHOMBE (YOU DONT LEAVE SPACE IN BETWEEN) TO 33575 EACH Vote cost R1.50 You can vote as many times as you can your Vote makes a huge difference And I really appreciate your support
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PERSONAL STRENGHTS • Script writing • Acting • modelling • Communication skills • Creative writing • Organization skills • Problem solving skills “Nothing worth having comes easy” SLOGAN Mary Linnah Masilela is a dynamic, versatile actress, model and an aspiring script writer born and bred in Tonga Block A (Mpumalanga ) Mary is a daughter of two different tribes, her father is Tsonga and her mother is Swati She developed an interest in acting when she do stage dramas during her years in primary school. She started acting in grade 4, doing stage dramas that were perfomed in home based care (orphanage home) based in Block A Mpumalanga. Mary started school in Mdladla Primary School from grade 1 to grade 3 then moved to enkhokhokhweni primary school based in Clau-Clau in 2009 where she did her grade 4 to grade 7, then went to do her secondary in Mbuyane Senior Secondary school in the year 2013. In 2016 Mary moved to Gauteng to pursue her acting career and in January 2017 she joined a production company called BLUE TEARS FILMS based in Ivory park Midrand (Gauteng), and that’s where she was introduced to screen acting through acting classes. During her classes with BLUE TEARS FILMS she also discovered that she’s a model then decided to pursue her modelling career aswel. In December 2017 Mary got her first job as a model. She was featured in Khuza-boy’s hip hop music video directed by CJ. The music video was shot in Pretoria CBD (Gauteng). The same month she also got couple features from Lzwazi and Victor and one of the music video she was featured in played on Channel O and MTVBASE (Mbala dance by Lwazi and Victor) Mary also worked with with BLUE TEARS FILMS in a film called WANTED directed by Tiisetso Mapodile and she also worked with Chicken Film Production, Byeko Records and LOUDLY COMIX in a film called Unembeza as an actress. Mary is also a mother of a 6 years beautiful daughter named Patience. She is inspired by American RNB singers UPCOMING MAG 51 Beyonce, Sia, Jason Derullo, Katy Perry And Taylor Swift
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Chicken Film Production shooting a short film called UNEMBEZA directed by CJ & Nqobile Nombulo Magwaza “SHOWTY LEFT” music video by Msanda 6 #CLF music video by Black mic Khuzaboy’s music video where Mary was featured. Mbala dance music video by Lwazi and Victor a music video by CJM9 a music video by Chris Light shooting for a brand called RABBIT with Crow.
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For bookings
E-MAIL: mariexlindokuhle@gmail.com Faceboo: Marylebone Herison IG: Marylebone Herison
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My name is Basetsana Lucia Matjila I’m 24 years old from Kwamhlanga eVezubuhle in Mpumalanga. I'm studying B ed at the University of South Africa, because I want to nature young minds, help them reach their goals and pursue their dreams. I started doing pageant 2018 where my talent for modeling was noticed by the founder of the Family Kay agency of which I'm now a member of. Meeting with different ladies from different backgrounds and areas got me inspired to join pageants, as I get to learn more about people's different behaviour, morals and backgrounds. I am a humbled, grateful and selfless person. I strongly believe in giving back to the community and making our world a better place. So far, I have been in 6 pageants and obtained 3titles in only 2years. And today I am one of the leaders of a group called community love in Mamelodi where we focus on sharing our knowledge on have with other girls who desire to be in pageantry. Miss Heritage DR JS Moroka 2018 2nd Princess. Miss Confidence 2019 Queen. Miss cultural Mamelodi 1st princess. I am now proud to say I am now one of the Semi-finalist for Miss & Mrs township South Africa 2020. UPCOMING MAG
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