The OVO Sound singer reflects on the music that shaped her, the milestones her younger self dreamed of, finding freedom in new sounds and learning to appreciate the woman she is becoming.
For Naomi Sharon, music has never been something she had to discover. It was woven into the sounds of her childhood and the people around her.
After loss, betrayal and motherhood, Rethabile Khumalo finds clarity in grief and rediscovers the voice she once knew — and the future she now wants to build.
There is a version of Rethabile Khumalo the public remembers — the young woman whose powerful voice introduced her to the country, whose songs became the soundtrack to celebrations, whose star seemed destined to keep rising. But the woman who sits across from me today feels different. Not because success has changed her, but because life has.
Women who shape the future rarely follow a predetermined blueprint. They experiment, question, rebuild and, sometimes, create an entirely new language of their own. For Angolan-born designer Ana Nunes, that language is fashion.
Zakiyya Karim knows what it means to build something from the ground up. A visual communication graduate, art director, designer and animator, the Cape Town creative spent years bringing other brands’ visions to life before turning her attention to an idea of her own.
When Skyla Tylaa arrived in South Africa recently for a week-long studio camp, there was little time for sightseeing. Because music, for the London-born DJ and artist, was the order of business.
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.
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.
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.
With albums named I Am Music and Re Mmino, Free State-born house producer and DJ Prince Kaybee’s life under the spotlight has been largely defined not only by his excellence in music but also by his being the embodiment of what he creates. The release of his latest single, “Heno Babayo,” isn’t a mere return for the hitmaker born Kabelo…
From embracing her Sesotho identity in an industry that often favoured other languages to navigating rejection, uncertainty and personal growth, Didie Makobane has built a career rooted in authenticity, purpose and an unwavering belief in who she is.
For more than 15 years in South African entertainment, actress Moliehi Makobane — known as Didie — has built her career on one quiet decision: to remain firmly rooted in who she is.