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INS ID THE I S S UE Highlighting young and prominent creative individuals in South Africa.
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H U ZAI FAH ADAMJEE Founded and creatively directed by Huzaifah Adamjee, Swanker is an up and coming fashion label with a sartorial twist. His new collection will be releasing in the start of July entitled LindaLand. What drives you? That's simple. Wanting to be the greatest. Which 3 famous people, dead or alive, would you invite for a night out? Salvador Dali, Muhammad Ali & Will Smith Who was the last person you called? Someone who could possibly assist me in getting lilac coloured leather. Know anyone? What was the last good meal you had? Breakfast for dinner - eggs, beans, sausages. 01 WOODEN PADLOCK BAG: An unorthodox bag created for his 4 th Collection. 02 SWANKER NH RUGBY JERSEY: Merchandise that can be bought from Swanker.
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How do you think young South Africans can affect both local and global change? To me the most powerful weapon we can exploit is unity. Unity in the sense that we want to see and assist each other, succeed and achieve, and a united front isn't as easy as it sounds. Due to this, I think we can bring great change, artistically, politically, holistically and just from the position of general progression. Thanks to the internet and how easy and accessible it is to witness and learn about people all over the planet, our impact can and will be felt globally. United upliftment.
“That’s simple. Wanting to be the greatest.” Who do you think is the ‘One To Watch’? Someone who is going to make waves in their respective industry? I'm going to focus on the fashion industry: locally it would be Thebe Magugu, creative director of Thebe Magugu and internationally Masayuki Ino, designer of Doublet. Waves.
01 ALEXANDRA: Give us this day and the money we deserve.
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T. K. MOGOTSI With a sharp eye and attention to detail, TK Mogotsi captures the true essence of what it means to be a young, eccentric, cynical-minded, post-modernist person residing in Johannesburg. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? That's a very difficult question to answer, not because I can't answer it but because I can't hold myself to one set idea. Every day is different, my ambitions and goals get bigger every time I smack a milestone out the park. What does your 9 - 5 typically look like? Essentially building and creating ideas under the monarch of Beam Group, after that, it's serious grind-time, photo shoots here, graphics for whoever there and having to find inspiration from all angles and aspects of my life to keep myself going. What drives you? I need to be the best. I crave it with every single part of me. I hate mediocrity, I hate excuses and I hate laziness. Everyday when I wake up, there's a little thing in my mind, I don't know what it is, but it asks me "How are you going to be better than what you were?", "What's next?", "Sure, that wasn't too bad but is that all you got?!". That's what drives me, wanting to be a better version of myself, wanting to be the best version of myself.
What songs do you currently have on rotation? 1. Valee - I Got Whatever 2. A$AP Rocky Feat. FKA Twigs - Fukk Sleep 3. AKA - Fully In 4. Da L.E.S - Out Of The Blue 5. The Big Hash - Hard [AWKN, 2017] Who was the last person you called? One of my closest friend's, colleague and business partner, Nicky Heat. What was the last good meal you had? Tempura Shrimp. My message to the youth: I am not talented whatsoever. If you have the internet, be curious, ask questions and chances are you'll get the answers to move yourself forward. 01 STATIC BUT NOT STILL: A different breedA portraiture of TK Mogosti 02 AFI XPERIENCE: São Paulo Fashion Week with Tinuke Eboka.
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PA P C ULTURE Headed by Nwabisa Mda, Thembe Mahlaba and Bongeka Masango, Pap Culture is vlogger trio that aims to bring forward fresh and thought provoking content regarding South African popular and youth culture. 01
BONGEKA MASANGO, 25 (HOST)
Twitter: @IamNotBongi 1142 followers Instagram: @bongekamasango 799 followers @b o ngekam a sango
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In 10 years I see myself owning my own company, I have -so many ideas so I can’t say what exactly it will be. I want to venture into both the entertainment space as well as hair so we’ll see which I’ll get to do first. I hope whatever it is I’m doing, I’m really happy and I’m really good at it. What does your 9 - 5 typically look like? I work at a digital agency, so my typical 9 -5 looks like me sitting at my desk briefing creatives on digital activity and chasing client for approval. It’s not just that all day every day, but for the most part that’s what I’m doing. Which 3 famous people, dead or alive, would you invite for a night out? Lebo Mathosa, Rihanna and Mary J Blidge (only because she looks like she’s so fun to dance with). What was the last good meal you had? I had a lamb curry at Moksh Indian Restaurant in Kenilworth. Not to be dramatic, but I honestly almost shed a tear, it was so good! Which songs do you currently have on rotation? 1. 4.44 – JAY Z 2. I Like It Like That – Cardi B 3. Foolish – Ashanti 4. Goosheshe – DJ Maphorisa (My music taste is all over the place).
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How do you think young South Africans can affect both local and global change? I think with the rise of social media and how accessible the internet is, we find ourselves in a position where we are able to amplify our work globally. I think as cliché as it sounds, staying true and honest to who we are is crucial and so special and refreshing for the world, which is constantly bombarded by American and Eurocentric ideas. I think by choosing one issue or topic and being dedicated to tackling it in the most authentic way possible, young South Africans will make the change they wish to see both locally and globally. 02
NWABISA MDA, 27 (HOST)
Twitter: @nwisewise 3435 followers Instagram: @nwisewise 3214 followers @nwis ew is e
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Wow, to be honest I’ve kind of stopped planning that far ahead. I think since starting the YouTube channel, I’ve seen that one minute you can have a plan, but by tomorrow another opportunity you never even imagined can come your way and it steers you in a different direction. So, in a way I’m keeping myself open to the endless possibilities of the world. I do however know I want to be creating content on a larger scale, be it through my own platform (read as network lol) or working with a team of people I really admire and believe are on the forefront of storytelling and tapping into multiple mediums to do that. I want to be a decision maker and using what I’m learning in strategy to push the boundaries and do purposeful and impactful work that puts South Africa and Africa at large on the map. I want to be a part of the leading voices on the continent and remaining right here on African soil. I believe in African stories and I want to be working with people who have the same vision and want to see Africa become self-sufficient in creating and supporting homegrown talent.
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How do you think young South Africans can affect both local and global change?? Honestly, Issa Rae said something really profound in one of her iconic interviews: "We have a tendency to network up but it really is about networking across. Who's next to you? Who's struggling? Who's in the trenches with you? Who's just as hungry as you are? Those are the people that you need to build with." This I think is such a vital point of view. I think the ability to support each other and grow each other from the ground up is really a game changing approach to really doing impactful work that has more legs to impact more people. We have so much to learn from each other and all we have to do is reach out to the people next to us to really make it possible. The possibilities then become endless because we all bring different skills to the table, and when combined, we can only be a force to be reckoned with. To me, it then shifts the idea that there’s only room for one person to succeed at a time, cause now we’re all carrying the weight to lift each other up.
“we’re all carrying the weight to lift each other up.” What was the last good meal you had? Mmmmmmh...tricky cause I eat a lot and I love food. But I’d have to say it was a steak I had at a restaurant I went to in Durban. I don’t usually order steak but I was so pleasantly surprised by how tender it was and how the sauce I chose just complimented the entire meal. I was so sad and betrayed when I got full before I could finish my meal, lol. Which 3 famous people, dead or alive, would you invite for a night out? Rihanna – she really looks like she knows how to have a good time and I’m one of her biggest fans so I’d give anything to experience a night out with her. Issa Rae – cause I’d hope that in some way and somehow we’d connect on a deep level where she’d want to work with me on multiple projects. Tracee Ellis Ross – I really just want her greatness to just rub off on to me. She’s so amazing and it’s so beautiful to see her grow from strength to strength even in her 40s.
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THEMBEKILE MAHLABA, 25 (HOST)
Twitter: @nwisewise 3435 followers Instagram: @nwisewise 3214 followers @_t h e mbe m ath e
What does your 9 - 5 typically look like? I work from home for an NGO, so typically my days start a little later than 9 or a bit earlier depending on how much I need to get done. A lot of email correspondence, some naps in between and a lot of coffee. However, I just started working at a PR agency in Cape Town and I’m very excited for the journey ahead. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Not here. I see myself having overcome a lot of self-doubt, just being brave for myself. How do you think young South Africans can affect both local and global change? By being themselves and living their dreams courageously. We can see the likes of Trevor Stuurman, Yonela Makoba, Laduma Ngxokolo, Laura Windgovel and many others that are flying the South African flag high through their mediums of creativity and authentic selves. I think through their depictions, interpretations of themselves and ideas they communicate a kind of language that is synonymous to being South Africa/African and also has a universal language that is loud and says look at me, I’m here. Which songs do you currently have on rotation? 1. Infrared- Pusha T 2. Rover - Blocboy JB 3. Booty – Black Youngsta 4. Amen – AKA ft. L-Tido What was the last good meal you had? One I made myself. Some lamb stew and steam bread. 01 AMEN - AKA ft. L-Tido Supa Mega’s second track off his album “Touch my Blood” 02 BOOTY - Black Youngsta Give it a listen, you’ll probably crack a smile over this one.
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R AYA RO S S I Raya was formally working in fashion media but she is now a luxury homeware creator and purveyor of baby essentials and accessories along with running her travel, fashion and beauty blog, The Visual Journal Pretend you were the President of South Africa, what concerns about the country’s future keeps you up at night? WOAH big question. I’m not politician. Sustainability, the future of our planet which is more of a global concern. But can be implemented in RSA through recycling, farming and keeping the future in mind always. Locally I would say poverty, job creation and rebuilding our trades in textile. What drives you? My love for fabric. Which songs do you currently have on rotation? 1. Over It - Macklemore 2. Waste - Rhye 3. Painter - Lapsley 4. La Noyée - Carla Bruni 5. Anything by Florence and the Machines What does your 9 - 5 typically look like? Honestly each day is different but mostly: Emails & social media - I like to do my admin work at Strangers Club in Greenpoint. So you can often find me there with a dirty almond chai and laptop in hand. Quoting on cushion jobs for interior designers Fabric shopping/ sourcing. Visiting my seamstresses and suppliers across the city. Meetings, home visits with clients. Checking in with orders via my online store, packaging orders and sending it off with the couriers. What was the last good meal you had? Osso buco at home. Marinara pizza at Giulio’s in Loop St, Cape Town
01 BABY LA LUNA: Scatter cushions for your boudoir and living spaces 02 CACOON PRAM FLEECE: Luxury home ware made in Cape Town.
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B U I L DIN G A L A STI N G LEGACY Building a legacy takes courage, takes one to push hard even when times are tough. We have a great example in Nelson Mandela, to build a legacy and be the legacy. This July we look into young people who are striving to be the legacy. Fashion designer Orapeleng Modutle is building his legacy in the fashion industry and he says he is driven by the spirit of Nelson Mandela, which push all boundaries and strive to be the best. Orapeleng, who is listed in the 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 Creatives in Africa is highly inspired by the words of Mandela which urges the current generation to aim for greatness. “Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great, you can be that generation”.
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Mandela strove to build a better society and this is something that has filtered throughout all of us,” Orapeleng said. Orapeleng, who has been part of the African Fashion International (AFI) family said being listed on the Forbes magazine has proved to him that he is on the right path but also has exposed him to so much that he can still strive to achieve. “Being part of the list in the profession of Fashion Design means a lot to me and it shows that Fashion Design is growing in Africa and it has a major contribution to the Economy. 01 FORBES AFRICA: Orapeleng Modutle’s 30 under 30 cover
I am extremely honoured to receive such a big accolade, you sometimes think you are working hard and feel like there is not enough growth but such recognition pushes me even harder to break even more boundaries,” he said. “I have dreamt of being featured in high profile business magazines like Forbes and I never thought it would come this soon but I always strive for greatness and the hunger to achieve more is always there,” he added. Orapeleng would like to continue the fashion legacy and be a successor to legendary fashion designers. “Orapleng Modutle will be synonymous with luxurious goods and we are headed for a global takeover.” 01 Opulence: Kefilwe Mabote slaying in Milan. 02 OM Style Fashion: Orapeleng Modutle Style Avenue’s Pastel Blue. 03 Global Takeover: Kefilwe Mabote dressed in Orapeleng Modutle Style Avenue. 04 Style Avenue Bride: The King of Couture
He wants to be remembered as the brand with exquisite style, opulence and tireless philanthropist.
“I am extremely honoured to receive such a big accolade, you sometimes think you are working hard and feel like there is not enough growth but such recognition pushes me even harder to break even more boundaries.” “I always like to change the game and set the bar high for myself,” Orapeleng said.
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What was the last good meal you had? A lamb wrap from Soul Souvlaki. Who do you think is the ‘One To Watch’? Someone who is going to make waves in their respective industry? I would say Menzi Mcunu in the fashion industry and Mandla Dube in the fitness industry. Those are two men I would keep an eye on. They are getting better at what they do and will only get bigger.
“So I am in the process of creating a 9-5 for myself and hopefully one day, for others as well.”
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Which 3 famous people, dead or alive, would you invite for a night out? Adolf Hitler, Muhammed Ali and Conor McGregor.
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V U YO MAGAZ I Vuyo is a BA Political Science graduate, fashion lover and fitness junkie from Johannesburg with a love for all things lifestyle. With his blog Sax Blog, he takes us through the journey of a 21st Century African quintessential man. What does your 9 - 5 typically look like? I don't have a typical 9-5. My days are spent doing blog related work (www.saxblog.co.za). So I am in the process of creating a 9-5 for myself and hopefully one day, for others as well.
What songs do you currently have on rotation? Jorja Smith's 'Lost & Found' Album and Nipsey Hussle's 'Victory Lap' Album.
01 SAX: A well put together man. 02 GROOMING: Grooming is the secret of real elegance.
How do you think young South Africans can affect both local and global change? By being involved in the politics of their country. By taking interest and fully participating in social and community issues, economic development and political dialogue and discourse in their country.
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I N A NN I Proudly made in Africa, the Inanni perfectly fuses together fashion and photography through elegant, timeless and impactful collections. What does your 9 - 5 typically look like? My 9-5 depends on what day it is , I have school from Mon-Wed during the day and the rest of the week I focus on anything Inanni (my clothing brand ) related and I'm currently figuring out branding "Ziyanda Nkunjana " so all the other time I'm doing those things . What drives you? My dreams drive me to be quite honest, the fact that I want to be somewhere in my life gets me up in the morning. I want so much out of life, for myself and everyone that believes in me. I come from poverty and a lot of pain. I've seen my mom fall so many times and have herself to pick her up that I've always sworn I never want my kids to go through what I went through and I never want to end up lacking in any form in this life. I know what living in pain and need feels like and that for me is enough to keep me going and know how I never want to feel in the future. What was the last good meal you had? Definitely Samp and Ulusu made by my flatmate , I'm still drooling.
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Who do you think is the ‘One To Watch’? Someone who is going to make waves in their respective industry? Me :) haha , I have a lot of people that I believe in, I'm blessed enough to have friends that understand the dream and are focused and some people I just plainly look up to . I think it's important to surround yourself with people like you but to name a few I'd say my favourite DUO DNA Styling Agency ( Don Zondo and Amy Zama ) in the fashion industry, Siyamthanda Ndamase in Entertainment , Mihlali Ndamase in most influential young people , Mr Allofit in music and dance wow no the list is long. Who was the last person you called? My mom, I had a dream that we were finally moving into to our dream home so I had to share my hopeful dream with her I must say it helped and ended in tears . What songs do you currently have on rotation? 1. Jekalyn Carr - You Will Win 2. Travis Greene - You Waited 3. Heavy K ft Ntombi and Niniola - Let Them Talk 4. Shekhina ft Mariechan - Different 5. Jay Z and Beyonce - Forever Young 6. Logic_Marshmello - Everyday - In that order.
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G RACE SE NGA Grace Karumb Senga is a fashion blogger, freelance stylist, specialty shopper and image consultant. Congolese by decent, she grew up in Zambia, Zimbabwe and has settled in South Africa. You only have to spend 5 minutes with Grace to get a sense of her character, ambition and love for beauty. She will walk into a room and capture an audience through her words and that is only reinforces through her sense of style. There is never an off day for Grace. She has been silently and consistently working behind the scenes at AFI Joburg Fashion Week learning and inspiring everyone she works with. With an eye for beauty and an innate sense of self- her love for fashion is palpable. Grace is not just another fashion blogger. You only need to look at her Instagram pages to see how hard she has worked to grow her following and the reason why people continue to support her. Her authentic sense of style and her website moregraca.com gained popularity through her flagship series called Monday Male Featre (#MMF) where she showcased dapper gentlemen from Africa. She is currently building her brand “More Graca Finds” where she curates and sells unique, thrifted, vintage pieces of clothing and accessories. With a firm belief that you can still be on trend with a budget – More Graca Finds is cultivating a strong following and client base in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
This multifaceted entrepreneur is not only focused on building a brand but also building a legacy for herself. Through her website, Pop-Up store and styling- Grace is on her way to becoming a formidable force in the African fashion scene. Watch this space! What songs do you have on rotation? At the moment I have a mix of Kizomba and Afro beats songs on rotation. I am talking about Wizkid - Soco, Puto Portugues ft DjayST7 are two of my faves right now but there's so much more- look them up and thank me later. What 3 famous people, living or dead, would you invite for a night out? Janelle Monae, Princess Diana, The Soil. What drives you? One of my many goals in life is to be happy and successful and I could say my desire to achieve happiness drives me. I believe the only way I will achieve that is through God and working hard. What kind of a legacy do you want to leave behind? (How would you like to be remembered?) I want to be remembered as a person who brought happiness, joy and peace to people not only through my personality but through the different projects I am working on as well as future projects. A person who never gave up and worked and achieved her goals of being successful and happy. THE COLLECTIV
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L EB O LION Lebo is a young entrepreneur with a love for fashion and food. Pioneering Lutcha Africa, a podcast that strives to document and advance the new African youth narrative. What does your 9 - 5 typically look like? I am an entrepreneur who runs a marketing start-up that focuses mainly on marketing campaigns that are authentic, & reflective of Africa’s vibrant, diverse, & immensely talented society. I am also the founder of an online plus size magazine. So my days are very busy. My day typically starts at 5am. I get up go to the gym for an hour. Arrive home answer my e-mails and prepare for the day from 6am until 7am. The rest of my day is filled with client meetings, skype calls with potential international partners, and lots of social media posting. I carry my phone and my laptop with me everywhere I go. No matter how busy I am, I try cook dinner at home as often as possible. I think that homemade meals are imperative, and it gives me the opportunity to switch off from business & just focus on myself. What drives you? Africa drives me. I know it may sound cliché, but I am inspired by how incredibly talented & unique our people are. Our rich tapestry, languages, cultures, food, all these treasures are a feast for the creative mind.
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Everything about Africa and being an African who competes in the global world, inspires me to be a better version of myself, every single day. How do you think young South Africans can affect both local and global change? I believe that authenticity is the key to global success for South African youth. We should never undermine the power of our unique identities and stories. Who we are as South Africans is a global commodity. Our diversity is our unique selling point. Our rich heritage is our copyright. Which 3 famous people, dead or alive, would you invite for a night out? Oprah, Khanyi Dlomo and Elon Musk. I am incredibly inspired by women who have had the courage to create their own legacies and control their own narratives. What inspires me the most about these women is their passion for empowering women & sharing the black woman’s story. Elon Musk is a great representation of the power of being yourself and creating a life that you believe in. What do you do for fun? I have a podcast called Lesson with Lion (on iTunes and Soundcloud) that aims to change the business landscape for African millennials. It is my commitment to create entertaining & valuable digital content, that create an immersive audio experience.
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T H E MIN D BEHIND T H E LE N S AKA’s personal photographer on travelling the world and leaving a legacy for SA’s youth. BlaQ Smith, whose real name is Kopano, has been AKA’s personal photographer and videographer for about two years, ever since the rapper saw his work on Instagram. In that time, he’s followed the Supa Mega around the globe, documenting not only his shows, but his behind-the-scenes, candid moments too (yes, even those intimate shots with Bonang Matheba). Although photography wasn’t always part of his plan (he studied multimedia design at the University of Johannesburg) he’s fast becoming known for his documentary, shoot-from-the-hip photography style that offers a real accessibility into his subjects’ life. Here he talks about being discovered, and what legacy he hopes to leave behind.
01 AFI FASHION WEEK: Street wear shot by Blaq Smith.
What do you hope your legacy will be? I just want to be remembered for my work and the impact I've had on young people. I want to give them a reason to believe that they could be great at whatever they choose to do. And I really want my images to live forever; that's the legacy I want to leave behind. How did you get started in your industry? I got into the photography game through my work, I guess. I stayed true to myself and documented the world as I imagined it. People fell in love with what they were seeing. And the rest history! What’s next for you? I see myself traveling abroad more often; Europe, Asia – everywhere! I want to experience the world as much as possible while I'm still young and fresh. Working with international models and living an inter-continental lifestyle is where I see myself going.
01 AKA WORLD: Mr Forbes and World titles 02 PALM ANGEL: South African Singer Miss Kay.
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FR E S H FACES O F FA S H ION Scene from AFI Cape Town Fashion Week 2018.
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I M P RIN T As the creative director of Imprint, Mzukisi Mbane represents the unique, fashion forward African lifestyle through his clothing label, Imprint. What drives you? In South Africa one of the most progressive countries in Africa. A theoretically free country. Being African or celebrating an African identity is still something that we have to fight for. The African identity in South Africa has be reduced to a day called Heritage and a month called Africa. There are still people with very powerful stories, tribes not celebrated. And freedom is still an idea that most have given up on. All that right there is what drives me. My story has a beginning which talks about who I am and where I am from. I then take it upon myself to use my platform to start conversations that most aren't really willing to talk about. However I tell such stories in such a way that people believe in the power of what is possible. My afro futuristic aesthetic is more about presenting the Africa imagined. Which 3 famous people, dead or alive, would you invite for a night out? Kanye West, Vivienne Westwood and Vusi Thembekwayo.
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Which songs do you currently have on rotation? 1. Thandiswa Mazwai - Jikijela
“I tell stories in such a way a that people believe in the power of what is possible.” Who was the last person you called? Lol no one really calls anymore. Its texts and emails. But yeah it was a Fashion stylist in JHB: Boogy Maboi
01 KANYE WEST: Rapper, songwriter, fashion designer. The GOAT. 02 VIVIENNE WESTWOOD: Punk, Icon and Activist.
Pretend you were the President of South Africa, what concerns about the country’s future keep you up at night? It used to be just about how wider the gap is between the haves and the not haves. However it’s now also about how in obtaining the theoretical freedom to be us, we lost who we are and what we were fighting for. It is looking around and seeing how divided we are, how its no longer about a shared better tomorrow but a fight for each one to have that better now.
Who do you think is the ‘One To Watch’? Someone who is going to make waves in their respective industry? I’m sorry but if it’s not me, my answer to this question is the same as Issa Rae. And its "anyone black". It’s actually about time that we shine the spotlight on black talent. Talent that most of the time come from nothing, with all the odds against his/her success but he still pushes. Believe me the breakout stars now are those black people who have that powerful story to tell through what they do.
I’m also very much concerned about how we as the country in this concept of globalization we have interpreted it to mean we become the dump site for cheap imports, which end up killing our own industries. I would be very much disturbed by the fact that with the largest number of black people living and dying in squatter camps in South Africa. When you search on google "squatter camps in South Africa" all you see is white people. I would try to figure out what is that trying to communicate to the rest of the world and why?
“Believe me the breakout stars now are those black people who have that powerful story to tell through what they do.”
01 THE BRAND: Celebrating Powerful women. 02 INSPIRATION: Celebrating African and what it means to be home.
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Who do you think is the ‘One To Watch’? Someone who is going to make waves in their respective industry? I’m all about supporting local creatives so I like to keep myself very informed on who’s popping in the scene. TK Mokgotsi is a talented photographer and videographer I had the privilege of working with on the AFI trip to Sao Paulo. Mikhailia Peterson is also an incredible stylist and producer working in Cape Town, she’s got an exquisite eye for beauty in simplicity. What songs do you currently have on rotation? 1. Guala – 2Lee Stark & Stephen Kent 2. Party Here – Octavian 3. Drippy – IAMDDB 4. Come Back Baby – Pusha T Who was the last person you called? My travel agent. What was the last good meal you had? Breakfast from Raptor Room in Cape Town, it’s a trendy restaurant around the corner from my apartment and they serve a perfect eggs benedict.
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Tinuke is a South African based freelance stylist and content creator. With a keen eye on street wear and high-fashion, her work has appeared in publications such as Hype magazine, Vogue.com and African Fashion International. What does your 9 - 5 typically look like? Because I work freelance my days are all very different but a typical day means waking up, going to the gym, having breakfast then running around doing admin for whatever upcoming project I’m working on. I usually sleep very late either because I go to a lot of networking events in the evening and because I work most productively late at night. Pretend you were the President of South Africa, what concerns about the country’s future keep you up at night? If I were president I would think of ways to revive South Africa’s textile and clothing production industry. It’s something we used to be world renowned for and it really breaks my heart to see dilapidated factories all over the country while our youth unemployment skyrockets. 24
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“If I were president I would think of ways to revive South Africa’s textile and clothing production industry” 01 FASHION MULTITASKER: Keep ‘em guessing. 02 São Paulo: Strutting isn’t only for the runways.
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A F I FASTRACK Sindisile Mbobo (CPT) Sindi is a fashion designer and studied at Cape Town College of Fashion Design. His interests range from design to reading. His creativity is also influenced by his love for music and he plays a tuba. . Who was the last person you called? My last call was from my confidant in regards to our future, what we wish to achieve and how to articulate ourselves. What does your 9-5 look like? My 8/5 starts with coffee and moves into pattern making, looking into graphic and discussing importance of designs and going back to patterns. Really simple I would say. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? The future holds a Name Brand establishment of clothing solutions and smart ways of living. Pretend you were the President of South Africa. What concerns about the countries future keep you up at night? We need to collect our own data and work from there. Encourage every South African to be a participant and value themselves and a member with equal responsibilities. Fund fields of research and support all disciplines equally.
Aaliya Randeree (DBN) From a young age Aaliya has always being interested in fashion, more so in the construction of garments. Studying fashion was a definite career path for her. She studied Fashion Design at DUT and graduated in May 2018. . What songs do you have on rotation? My current favourite songs on rotation are Running WildPascal & Pearce ft Jethro Tait and Hold your kite- Goldfish ft Sorana. I love South African musicians, they really have a unique sound. What drives you? The force that drives me is that I always want to achieve my goals that I have set and I won't rest or give up until i achieve them. My biggest goal is too see women wearing my designs which makes them feel confident, beautiful and strong. When a women feels confident and strong she is unstoppable and nothing can stand in her way. What does your 9-5 look like? My 9-5 usually looks like chic, fashionable, comfortable and with lots of loose threads hanging off me of course! After spending hours in front of the sewing machine, there’s always loose threads hanging of me! As a fashion designer, every day is different and this is what makes this career so exciting! Your days are never the same THE COLLECTIV
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01 AFI FASTRACK FINALIST: Left to right, Sindisile Mbobo, Daniella Bitzounis, Cari St Quentin and Aaliya Randeree.
Daniella Bitzounis (JHB) Daniella is a passionate, highly motivated and driven individual with a fiery personality and a will to succeed. She studied at Spero Villioti Elite Design Academy and graduated in 2017. Her ultimate goal is to introduce her own luxury resort wear that is inspired by Mediterranean influences. How do you think young South African’s can affect change? I think that young South African’s can bring about change through achieving their goals by taking certain opportunities that are presented to them, even if there is risk involved. They must fight for their beliefs and strive to make the country they live in stronger and more unified because together we can build a better future for the beautiful country we live in and not lose hope in doing so as this shows immense courage. What 3 famous people, living or dead, would you invite for a night out? It would definitely be the Dalai Lama, Coco Chanel and Richard Branson - each icon is so opposite from one another and would provide different advice (one spiritual/philosophical teachings, one with the wisdom of fashion and one with helpful business advice).
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Cari St Quentin (DBN) With a love for combing feminity and boyish playfullness and edge, Cari’s rare style and love for fashion pushed her to create clothes. She studied Fashion Design at Vega and graduated in 2017. . What 3 famous people, living or dead, would you invite for a night out? I think a young Coco Chanel, Michael Jackson, Rihanna and myself would have a lot of fun together. Where was the last good meal you had? I tried Nikos for the first time a few weeks ago. It was awesome. What does your 9-5 look like? My days have been quite hectic for the past few months. I’m interning at Jockey 5 days a week, and twice a week I have classes for the Durban Fashion Fair mentorship programme at night after work. When I don’t have class I’m working on my DFF range at home. There’s a lot of coffee involved. Who do you think is the ‘One to watch’? Someone who is going to making waves in their own industry. I think artist Lionel Smit is definitely one to watch, I think his work is so beautiful. He’s already doing some cool stuff and I look forward to seeing what he does in the future.
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M OTSE P E FOU NDAT ION B R I NGS WOR LD STARS TO AF RIC A The Motsepe Foundation is bringing to Africa for the first time the Global Citizens Festival, a free concert which aims to mobilise the youth to hold the world leaders accountable. This festival is aimed at honouring Nelson Mandela in celebration of his centenary, and will take place on 2nd of December 2018 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. This festival brings in global stars such as Beyoncé & JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D'banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams & Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher, and Wizkid. The Foundation is further letting the African child know that their dreams are valid and they can be achieved by bringing the football champions in a game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Barcelona FC. 01 HIVE ASSEMBLE: The Queen B will be performing at the concert. 02 WE’RE HAPPY: Pharrell Williams will be returning to Mzansi once more.
Tickets are free for this once in a life time festival. All you need to do is sign up on the Global Citizen website and starting on the 21st of August 2018, is to take action on the Global Citizen platforms — GlobalCitizen.org.za, in the Global Citizen app, or with our Facebook Messenger bot — search “Global Citizen” in Facebook Messenger to learn more. There will also be opportunities for Global Citizens to earn free tickets by taking actions in their communities of Johannesburg.
“letting the African child know that their dreams are valid...” "One of our goals at the Motsepe Foundation is to improve the living conditions and lifestyles of poor and the disadvantaged people in South Africa and globally. We were impressed by the good work that Global Citizen do in mobilising the youth to hold world leaders accountable and decided to partner with them. The youth is our future and the best investment that we can make in our future, is to invest in the youth," said Dr Precious Moloi Motsepe.
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