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The Mbokodo Awards, an event to recognise women who have shown leadership, fostered growth and made efforts to strengthen the arts, will be held on Thursday December 8th at the Inanda Polo Club.  “The arts are an essential part of our ever evolving nation. While the collective achievements of this year's award recipients are impressive, what's truly inspiring is their commitment to making a difference in communities through the arts," said Carol Bouwer, the founder and organizer of the awards. “This year’s awards are a celebration of the triumph of humanity and the understanding of women's rights as human rights. The awards are indeed a unique platform that consolidates the incredible work done by South African women through honouring their immense contribution in the fields of arts and culture. This year, we will also recognise the role that women play as custodians of the family but also the inspirational role of the girl child,” said Bouwer CEO of Carol Bouwe...

Press Release:  Johannesburg, South Africa   (24 November, 2016)  At a press conference held today, Simphiwe Dana told guests that The Simphiwe Dana Symphony Experience is poised to be an emotional experience that will move members of the audience to another world. The Simphiwe Dana Symphony Experience is a realization of a dream Dana had almost nine years ago. In a MIAGI - Music is a great Investment production funded by the National Lotteries Commission, Dana is finally able to see her dream come to fruition. Joined by two internationally acclaimed artistes whose roots are based in Africa: the divine voice of  Asa  (Nigeria) and the emotionally haunting voice of  Concha Buika  (Equitorial Guinea), the concert is set to move the audience off their feet. “I believe in the power of music as the vehicle that connects us all. I fell in love with the voices of these women some years ago and I knew that someday I would work with them. We have a s...

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Make 'em laugh and leave 'em wanting more! The Heavyweights International Comedy Show aims to do just that. The event is setting the stage to be one of the largest cultural events with a world class comedy appeal and roaring laughs on the 11th December 2016.  This year’s debut international comedy show will host an eclectic mix of both local and international headliners such as the hilarious, funny and multi award winning African comedic great Ayo Makun who goes by the stage name AY from Nigeria. He is also an actor, writer, director, radio and T.V presenter. AY has also held the ranks of being named a UN peace ambassador in 2009 for his efforts for social and economic issues affecting ordinary citizens in his country.  The ever ludicrous, funny and fearless Gina Yashere will also lead the pack gracing South Africa for the first time. Born in London and now residing in New York, Gina broke onto the American comedy scene with her appearances on Last Comic Standing (...

In an unprecedented move, multi-award winning South African artist, Toya Delazy, released dates for her Rocking The City Africa tour which will sees her tour 7 different African countries over 7 weeks with her UK band and SA crew of dancers. Known as a front runner and visionary within the music industry, Toya Delazy`s new endeavor under Delazy Entertainment, is just another indicator of how Toya Delazy is running her own race and carrying the South African flag high. Hot off the heels of touring Europe over the past few months, Toya Delazy is back on her home soil and has brought her UK band down with her where she will tour with them and her existing SA crew to bring on stage the best of UK and SA which will provide a beautiful marriage of where Toya Delazy is musically in her career now.  Grab your ticket at Computicket from R100.00 - R300,00 or here    https://goo.gl/HwOaXI  to be part of the groundbreaking event.  Venue: Bassline Johannesbur...

Comedian  Donovan Goliath  wins the sixth episode of the Comedy Central Roast Battle, which took place on Thursday 27 October at Parkers  Comedy and Jive, Monte Casino. The roast battle featured Vlismas with Loyiso Madinga, Rob van Vuuren,  Eric Jansen, Simmi Areff, Martin Evans and Donovan Goliath with Roast Master John. Celebrity Judge for this episode of Comedy Central Roast Battle was media personality Poppy Ntshongwana.  MC for the Comedy Central Roast Battle was the sassy Ayanda MVP. Tune in to DStv Channel 122 for Comedy Central shows and to find out when will the Roast Battles will air.