Category: THE SCOOP

Johannesburg’s most anticipated creative festival, Constitution Hill’s Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival, is back. This year, the festival doubles down with exciting new programme partners as part of Youth Month commemorations. Celebrating its 14th anniversary from 24 to 27 June, the Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival is a signature legacy event honouring the young people who fought…

COLORSxSTUDIOS and Levi’s® announced South African singer-songwriter lordkez as the next featured artist in EMERGENT, the multi-year global music program designed to spotlight emerging artists at defining moments in their creative journeys. Marking the program’s spotlight on South Africa and introducing her world to a global audience, lordkez’s A COLORS SHOW was released on June…

South African superstar Tyla continues to reach new heights on the global stage. At the 52nd American Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the singer emerged as the only African artist to win on the night, taking home Favourite Afrobeats Artist and Social Song of the Year for her…

There is a quiet but undeniable shift happening in South Africa’s cultural landscape, one that is increasingly measured not only in sound, but in infrastructure. Global platforms are no longer just distributing music from afar. They are physically arriving, setting down roots, and situating themselves closer to the communities shaping what the world listens to.

Hendrick’s marked the South African introduction of its newest expression, Another Hendrick’s, with a vibrant launch experience at MIRA in Sandton, Johannesburg, transforming the restaurant into an immersive celebration of gin, music and fashion.

As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing customer viewing experiences and delivering content that resonates deeply with local audiences, Trace, together with Canal+ and MultiChoice, is proud to announce the rebrand of TRACE AFRICA to TRACE NGOMA this December.

Township culture is once again taking centre stage as Skipper Bar announces the return of Kasi Kulture, a campaign that celebrates the heart, creativity, and everyday hustle of South Africa’s kasi communities.

Maybelline New York, the world’s leading cosmetics brand, is proud to announce the nationwide launch of the SuperStay Vinyl Ink Racing collection. Inspired by the high-octane world of motorsport and the surging “Cooltural” global trend—where racing meets fashion and music—this collection is designed for women and individuals who live life in the fast lane.

As the new year kicks off, GALXBOYsets the tone for what’s ahead for the brand by redefining fashion, culture, and innovation with the debut of its first-ever sneaker line: the GBX 012 Trainer and GBX 012 Runner. This milestone marks yet another bold new chapter for the brand as it expands its product offering and strengthens…

Grammy Award winning hip‑hop artist J. Cole is returning to South Africa, bringing his The Fall‑Off Tour to FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 12 December 2026. This marks his first full concert appearance in Mzansi in a decade, reaffirming the strong connection he shares with local fans.