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.
The MTV Video Music Awards have always been a stage for unforgettable style moments. From Lil’ Kim’s purple wig in 1999 to Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress in 2010, and even the paperboy hat craze that Britney Spears popularised in the early 2000s, the VMAs remain a breeding ground for iconic beauty and fashion.
Actress and entrepreneur Temi Otedola and Afrobeats star and businessman Tosin “Mr Eazi” Ajibade have redefined what a modern African wedding can be, celebrating their union with a trilogy of ceremonies across Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland. Each destination reflected a different part of their identity — intimacy, heritage, and wonder — while together creating a wedding journey that has captured global attention.
Since its inception in 2005 (initially under the name Jewel by Lisa), Lisa Folawiyo Studio has emerged as a beacon of refined luxury in global fashion, redefining how West African textiles are perceived, valued, and worn. What began at Lisa’s home with a modest 20,000 Naira investment and 12 yards of Ankara fabric has blossomed into an internationally coveted brand that seamlessly fuses cultural depth with contemporary sophistication.
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.
In a signal moment for fashion media, Anna Wintour—the iconic editor who has shaped American Vogue for nearly four decades—has stepped back from the day-to-day role. In her place steps Chloe Malle, 39, now appointed as the magazine’s first-ever Head of Editorial Content, effective immediately.
From juggling studies and DJ decks to managing Faith Nketsi and building his own brand, the reality TV star makes sure style is never negotiable.
Reality TV star and influencer Andzelo Tivani is one busy guy. Between juggling school — chasing that law degree — spinning tracks as a DJ, managing the ever-glamorous Faith Nketsi, and secretly working on his very own clothing line (which he teases will be revealed soon), the multitasker still makes sure he steps out looking sharp. Keeping himself in tiptop shape is a non-negotiable, he admits, because presentation is everything.
In South Africa’s ever-evolving fashion landscape, certain brands rise not by shouting the loudest but by cultivating a language of subtlety, craft, and intention. Uni Form by Luke Radloff is one such brand—a name that carries weight not through spectacle, but through the discipline of its design. At first glance, Uni Form is understated, almost monastic in its restraint. Yet, beneath the simplicity lies a meticulous vision: garments that live at the intersection of utility and refinement, grounded in Johannesburg’s urban rhythm yet capable of resonating on any international stage.
In South Africa’s beauty industry, trends come and go. Yet for Sorbet, the country’s largest professional salon group, longevity has never been about chasing the next big thing. Instead, it’s about something far simpler: people.
Thandokazi Mashalaba lives at the intersection of style, adventure, and storytelling. As a Gauteng-based lifestyle content creator, she has spent the past three years building a platform that reflects her many passions—automotive, travel, beauty, and fashion—while staying true to her authentic voice. From test-driving the latest rides and jetting off to dream destinations, to sharing the little luxuries that brighten her everyday, Thandokazi invites her audience to embrace life fully, with curiosity and confidence.