Yaya Mavundla

Just like everything else, #LabJHB series which was held in the buzzing suburb of Braamfontein at Shine Studios with incredible views of the iconic  Johannesburg skyline has come to an end! The first ever #BudX #LabJHB series  came to an end with a comprehensive event like no other with an insightful panel discussion at the King’s Table with industry heavyweights that included Culoe De Song and DJ Tira as well as Budweiser Marketing  Manager, Estee Burger. All this in addition to the #BudX #LabJHB sets by Kyle Cassim, Floyd Lavine and Aero Manyelo. The unique event has made its mark and has been embraced dearly by the electronic dance music community in South Africa. South African DJ Floyd Lavine is known for his African soul and rhythm influenced house sets, having a heavy presence in Berlin and Cape Town. Lavine is one of the creators of RISE, a Berlin-based record label throwing African-inspired events. RISE throws mont...

Idols Judge Somizi tied a knot yesterday & the top 8 contestants opened the show with Lady Gaga ’s  Born this Way   performance with  Mzansi Gay Choir. Tonight though, the choir returned to the show to accompany the contestants as they belted out great hits from both South Africa and abroad. The Idols contestants who got to perform were the ones chosen by viewers, whose 16-million votes had decided who would be in the Top 8. Sneziey Msomi led tonight’s Top 8 picks, with her rendition of  Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse ’s  Burn Out , which Unathi Nkayi and Mhlongo called amazing. Msomi got kudos for her range, though Randall Abrahams cautioned her about over singing. “You just need one or two great notes. You have a great voice, so there is no need to over sing,” he said.  Viggy Qwabe impressed the judges by showing off her versatility with her performance of  Sia ’s  Chandelier . Mhlongo said it was her most powerful performa...

Dolemite Is My Name, Rhythm + Flow ft Cardi B & Chance the Rapper, Big Mouth: Season 3 & Pose S2 all coming to Netflix this October! This month temperatures seem to be rising again - this could be partly due to Netflix hot new releases! This month you can expect the return of your favourite animation with Season 3 of Big Mouth coming to your small screen.  Netflix this month also have a handful of brand new shows including Daybreak and the Hip-Hop reality show, Rhythm & Flow with Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and TI, all starring fresh talent. Eddie Murphy also makes his comeback to the comedy scene with his portrayal of Rudy Ray Moore in the highly anticipated Dolemite is My Name.  Make sure not to forget your SPF 50 as this month on Netflix will be an absolute scorcher! Here's a full list of all the line up blow: Please note dates and titles are subject to change. Dolemite Is My Name - Netflix Original Film - 25th October 2019 Academy Award nomi...

“Over the past 5 years the J&B Hive has worked hard to create a space for budding creative entrepreneurs, so that we provide them with an opportunity to accelerate their businesses from the early phase into the mainstream economy”   -  Nana Akua Twerefoo,  J&B Whisky Senior Brand Manager . A media showcase on Wednesday, 18 th  of September was underpinned by a panel discussion kicking off the reveal, with renowned activist and entrepreneur, Busisiwe Mkhumbuzi. She led a powerful exchange on the current climate of the small businesses in South Africa and how we pull together to mitigate the situation in a tangible way.  The panellists included J&B Hive Director Sibongile Musundwa, and J&B Hive members Tebz Ntuli,  Co-founder of Old School Coffee Co. and Itumeleng Montso, founder of Montso Solutions.  Take a look at the pictures of the guests who attended below:  ...

The J&B Hive is both a catalyst for creative entrepreneurs wishing to accelerate their busi ness endeavours as well as a space facilitating creative collaboration has taken up residence at 81 De Korte Street in trendy Braamfontein with a view to accommodate its growing community.  What was formally known as The Orbit will now be the grounds for the J&B Hive’s daily activities. The former jazz club has been now been re-designed to cater specifically for creative entrepreneurs and their immediate needs. Offering members coworking facilities, a podcasting studio, three stages for intimate gatherings and large-scale events, as well as  audio-visual equipment - the new J&B Hive space has been curated to equip the next generation of creative entrepreneurs with the resources they need to take their businesses to the next level. A media showcase on Wednesday, 18 th  of September was underpinned by a panel discussion kicking off the reveal, with renown...

Spotify has once again partnered with CAN DO! Is Rocking the Daises 2019 to treating music fans to a host of exciting talent, some of whom have graced the festival's stages since its inception 14 years ago.   Between 4-6 October, South Africa’s biggest three-day music experience,  CAN DO! Is Rocking the Daisies 2019 ,  will be treating music fans to a host of exciting talent, some of whom have graced the festival’s stages since its inception 14 years ago. To add to the experience, global streaming platform,  Spotify , has again come on board to provide festival goers with individually curated playlists, matched to their listening tastes and featuring acts from the festival line up. With the variety of popular artists appearing in this year’s festival including;  John Cena  star  Sho Madjozi , British artists - rapper  GIGGS  and The 1975 , one Spotify’s most streamed artists -  Nasty C  and its first top streamed ...

Renowned Scotch whisky brand, Johnnie Walker has taken the whisky game by storm. Celebrating life, everyday everywhere! The brand’s notion on less talk more walk has definitely been evident in their activation at this year’s DStv Delicious Festival hosting the biggest bar at the festival and serving whisky in a presumably unconventional way in branded Johnnie Walker festival-friendly jugs. TV personality, Andile Ncube, was spotted amongst other personalities shaking up her favourite Johnnie Walker cocktail and engaging with consumers at the whisky mentorship sessions hosted by the brand as part of their festival activations. Thandeka Matsoha, Senior Brand Manager at Johnnie Walker SA comments that, “Johnnie Walker showcased its innovative spirit at the DStv Delicious Festival where attendees got a chance to interact with the brand in a way that they are not accustomed to. The brand’s Pocket Scotch lead as a serving choice as it is not only compact and portable but also sty...