Born in one of the country’s most uncertain times—just a week before the national lockdown was announced—Shonisani Braids has blossomed into a trusted and beloved name in the fibre hair industry.
“Being a Black woman is such a gift. We carry layers of depth, creativity, and passion that naturally flow into how we create and how we see the world.”
There’s something irresistible about a woman who wears her creativity like second skin, and Bonolo Mashilo is exactly that.
With the Mayonie Festival, Zakes isn’t just throwing a party — he’s creating a home for Afrohouse, Afrotech, and South African pride.
Zakes Bantwini is no stranger to breaking boundaries. The Grammy Award-winning star, hitmaker, and cultural icon has never been content with just making music — he’s always been about creating movements. His latest venture, the Mayonie Open Air Festival, is proof that his vision is bigger than the stage.
From Mrs South Africa to founder of Miss Polo Universe Africa, she’s redefining pageantry as a stage for intellect, leadership, and unapologetic African beauty.
Two years ago, South Africa cheered as Palesa Matjekane was crowned Mrs South Africa, a title that would go on to shape her life in ways she never imagined. Today, she isn’t just a former queen—she’s a visionary, an entrepreneur, and the powerhouse behind a brand-new beauty platform, Miss Polo Universe Africa. With grace and grit, she’s proving that a crown is never the end of the story, but rather the beginning of a legacy.
From childhood solitude to a lead role in Shaka iLembe, Amanda Seome’s journey is one of quiet strength, artistic passion, and a powerful tribute to the woman who raised her.
Amanda Seome has made her mark—etched powerfully into one of the most defining African stories to ever grace television: Shaka iLembe.
Whether she’s doing her own hair during a Sunday reset, posting online content that keeps her community entertained and inspired, or creating beautiful Netflix shows, Wendy Gumede is as grounded as she is glowing. In a warm and honest conversation, she opens up about hair care, career evolution, and what it truly means to celebrate yourself — messy buns, braids, ambitions, and all.
“Regaining my voice has been the most empowering part of my story.”
Many people think children are too young to truly feel the pain of losing someone they love, but actress Lethabo Mekoa knows that heartbreak can arrive early and settle deep.
After heartbreak, loss, and reinvention, the singer and reality star finds her rhythm again—this time, stronger, softer, and fully in her power.
Londie London has been through a lot—public heartbreak, humiliations, being judged, and having to start over more than once. But instead of letting those moments break her, they built her up. Each challenge made her stronger and more certain of who she is becoming.
Although Ghanaian afro-fusion singer Gyakie grew up immersed in music, with a musician father – highlife legend Nana Acheampong – who often took her to the studio, pursuing a career in the arts never captivated her.
She’s faced doubt, pressure, and rejection—but Zee Nxumalo never stopped believing in her voice.
Now, the world is listening.
Zee Nxumalo’s dream of entertaining the world has blossomed into a life far beyond what she could have imagined—one filled with exciting milestones, unexpected opportunities, and a rising wave of success that continues to lift her higher. One of her proudest achievements so far is being the most nominated artist at this year’s Basadi in Music Awards, with four nominations to her name. It’s a milestone she once saw as a distant dream, something she quietly wished for but never fully believed could happen. Now, she’s watching it unfold in real-time as she steadily carves out her space in the industry.