Barbie® honours the legendary Whitney Houston with the launch of the latest addition to the Barbie Signature™ Series, celebrating her legacy, record-breaking career and timeless music that inspired generations of artists and continues to resonate with fans around the world.
For Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who refuse to be defined by a single title. Wenzile Mthenjana is one of them.
From an Afrikaans teacher to the founder of a thriving South African eyewear brand, Wenzile Mthenjana has built a career that reflects the power of following more than one calling. The 31-year-old entrepreneur, educator and content creator is the founder of Bona BY WENZY M, a brand born from her lifelong love of sunglasses and her passion for business.
There is a particular kind of magic that happens when memory is stitched into fabric, when a name whispered from one generation to the next becomes the emblem of a house built on grace. That is the story of Christie Brown, the Ghanaian luxury label that has, since 2008, been quietly and confidently reshaping what the world understands African fashion to be.
In an ever-evolving beauty industry, Andi Ngcobo has built a name rooted in artistry, authenticity and empowerment. As a professional makeup artist, model and founder of Ethereal Artistry, she has transformed her passion into a creative business that celebrates individuality and reminds women of the power they already possess.
After years of inspiring audiences through fashion, travel and luxury lifestyle, Sarah Langa has officially entered a new chapter with the launch of Sarah Langa Interiors, an interior design studio dedicated to celebrating African creativity, craftsmanship and contemporary living.
On Saturday, 1 August, Elizabeth Arden South Africa celebrated its newest fragrance, Elizabeth Arden Eternal Aura Eau de Parfum, with a heartfelt celebration of womanhood at Divine Sunset in Midrand. More than the launch of a new fragrance, “Let Your Aura Bloom” became a celebration of the remarkable women whose lives remind us that beauty is found not only in who we are today, but in every chapter that has shaped us.
Some brands treat African textiles as decoration. Benard Samuel treats them as vocabulary. From its base in Lagos, the Nigerian label has built a name around the idea that fabrics like Ankara, Adire and the hand-woven Akwete cloth of southeastern Nigeria are not seasonal props to be borrowed and forgotten, but permanent, versatile pieces of a global wardrobe.
It was a fashionably orange affair as celebrities, cultural tastemakers and sport superfans made a fashionable statement at Cheetos’ recent Varsity Sports launch event. The global snack brand turned up the energy at the Cheetos Playground in Johannesburg, celebrating its new partnership as the official Snack Partner of Varsity Football for the 2026 season, alongside a three-year partnership with Varsity Sports that will extend into Varsity Cup.
Masodi Beauty founder Liz Letsoalo talks about taking her haircare brand into major retail, including Foschini and Bash, both part of The Foschini Group, alongside Dis-Chem and Beauty Box.
Liz Letsoalo built Masodi Beauty from her kitchen in 2018. Nearly eight years on, the brand is landing on shelves at some of South Africa’s biggest retailers, a milestone that looks sudden from the outside but was, by Letsoalo’s own account, years in the making. We sat down with her to talk about the discipline behind the growth, what she has learned about scaling a South African beauty business, and where Masodi goes from here.
From humble beginnings and personal trials to a celebrated career, the award-winning singer reflects on legacy, healing and why he refuses to stop singing.
Vusi Nova is a towering figure in the South African entertainment industry. With a career spanning more than 15 years, the singer has collected a myriad of accolades, including prestigious South African Music Awards and Metro FM Music Awards, among others. His soulful voice and emotionally charged storytelling have earned him a loyal fanbase and cemented his place as one of the country’s most beloved musicians.