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Designer David Tlale to honour Mandela in style at Joburg Fashion Week
Revered South African fashion designer, David Tlale is set to give Johannesburg a taste of what’s truly “Made in the City” when he reveals his 2011 Autumn/Winter collections on the Nelson Mandela Bridge (Braamfontein) at Joburg Fashion Week on 19 February. “The City of Johannesburg is buzzing with vibrant energy, urban structures and all that […]
Revered South African fashion designer, David Tlale is set to give Johannesburg a taste of what’s truly “Made in the City” when he reveals his 2011 Autumn/Winter collections on the Nelson Mandela Bridge (Braamfontein) at Joburg Fashion Week on 19 February.
“The City of Johannesburg is buzzing with vibrant energy, urban structures and all that is reflective of the 21st Century Africa and it boasts one of the most respected statesman, Madiba, as its resident. So, I will send out 92 models down the Nelson Mandela Bridge, each one representing every year that Madiba has lived: his age. This is huge,” boasts Tlale.
Being the first designer to ever showcase on a monumental structure such as the Nelson Mandela Bridge, Tlale says that there’s a calculated reason behind this decision.
“I’m really excited about this collection because we have also gone back to the drawing board and captured the essence of fashion design and infused it with the David Tlale aesthetic. It symbolizes a new direction and captures the essence of city life,” adds Tlale.
The marriage of fabrics, colour and accessories always plays a huge role in a David Tlale collection; therefore the Autumn/Winter 2011 collection is no exception. Tlale has infused hard and soft fabrics, experimented with colour and has drawn from tribal influences to materialise his collection titled “Made In The City.”
To accessorise this collection, Tlale has formed a strategic partnership with the Joburg-based Anglo-Platinum Limited, who will fully complement his collection. In its endeavour to support local beneficiation and inject the much-needed impetus into the local economy, Anglo Platinum partnered with the DTI Seda Platinum Incubator scheme, where local people are trained in jewellery design and manufacturing to support emerging jewellers.
“This initiative aligns with our beneficiation principles of moving from an extractive industries economy to include value added manufacturing. By creating sustainable enterprises around our mining communities promotes economic diversity and reduces reliance on mining companies. We are confident that by affording emerging jewellers the opportunity to participate in this event will hone their creative and technical abilities and bring them into the mainstream of the economy. ” said Mary-Jane Morifi, Executive Head, Platinum.
Beve Boekhout, Centre Manager for the SPI says: “This is a natural collaborative partnership of two design disciplines where the fashion buyer is given a complete solution in the merchandising of locally produced and beneficiated indigenous resources. This is an organic relationship for the SPI in that David Tlale is able to share his success recipe with our incubating jewellery entrepreneurs in following with the pillars of our business development program.
The David Tlale show will be staged as the finale show of the Joburg Fashion Week which runs from 15-19 February at various locations around the City of Joburg.
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Rapper Edem meets up with American Producer and artiste Swizz Beatz and Paul Eckdtein

Ghanaian award-winning rapper Edem meet up with award winning producer and artist Swizz Beatz exclusively.
Edem, who has been in the USA states for months now networking and building connections had a long and healthy chat with Swizz Beats in LA, USA where a lot of ideas were shared.
In a post, Edem, wrote: “it is okay to dream big because the dream is free, look at me today with Swizzled Beatz and Paul Eckstein”.
Even though Edem did not disclose the content of the meet up, the rapper was very optimistic about the future.
Fans will recollect that Swizz Beatz has been an instrumental vehicle for Afrobeats in the USA. The producer has been seen jamming to a lot of Afrobeats songs including the popular Ojulegbe song by Wizkid of which went viral.
“Aside Swizz Beatz who I met, I also had a good conversation with Narcos Producer Paul Eckstein.- he noted.
Since many may not know who Paul Eckstein is, we find out, Paul has been writing, producing, and acting for over 40 years. Paul completed production of season two of the acclaimed hit Godfather of Harlem (2019) which he co-created, starring Forest Whitaker and Giancarlo Esposito on EPIX. Prior to that, Paul leads the writer’s room on the first year of the Netflix hit drama Narcos (2015)
We are so happy for what is to come with this meet ups not forgetting that months ago, Edem met with Jay Z’s Cousin Briant Biggs in the USA.
According to Edem, It is always a pleasure to share idea with fellow talents.
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6VGMA nominations: Motivation to do more- Perez Musik

Fast-rising Ghanaian gospel musician, Perez Musik has disclosed that the six nominations he received at this Vodafone Ghana Music Awards is an encouragement for him to do more.
“For my career as a Gospel musician, it encourages me to set up and do more,” he said.
Perez Musik had nominations in Gospel Song, Gospel Artiste, Male Vocalist, Audio Engineer, Song Writer and Record of the Year.
Speaking to a section of the media after the nominees announcement, he said ”
this tells me how God is affecting lives with grace upon my life. It’s therefore imperative that I press deeper into the things of God to reach into realms so I touch more lives with the Word of God.”
Touching on plans for the year, he said apart from the Glorified Concert set for August 27, there will be some new songs released.
Additionally, he noted that his worship service dubbed ‘Move’ will be held at least twice before the year’s end.
“We will also embark on various outreaches and roadshows across various schools in the country to push the TRIM(The Rhema In Motion) agenda. TRIM seeks to empower young boys to develop into astute men of the society,”>Perez disclosed.
Expressing his appreciation, he said, “everyone who shared, streamed, attended my event, invited me to an event, prayed for my ministry and criticised me in any way, I want to say thank you!! To my producer (Spon keys) and all the members of my team, I want to say thank You.”
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Qpee Vibez shares the tale of an ‘Allo’ girlfriend on this latest Afrobeats banger

Starting off a string of dope releases this year is burgeoning crooner, Qpee Vibez who is here to serve fans with the hottest Afrobeats banger dubbed, ‘Allo’.
The track diffuses a thumping bass-tuned rhythm glazed with the soothing vocals of QPee Vibez singing his heart out on the well-structured Afrobeats groove.
He sings about a lady who has played a fast one on him even after introducing her to his mum and showering her with money.
It’s sure to resonate with a lot of listeners who in one way or the other have fallen out with an ex they once had their hopes on walking down the aisle with.
Nothing good ever came from sorrow and worrying over the past. Get up, get loose, and party your regrets away with this banging tune!
Get interactive with Qpee Vibez across his socials and do well to stream “Allo” across all online music platforms here – https://tr.ee/Wn3oeU5a7k
Connect with Qpee Vibez;
Instagram: @qpeevibez
Twitter: @qpeevibez Tik Tok: qpeevibez
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Don’t Sleep on Kasar’s ‘Oyibo’ Song-Kwame Dadzie Tells Lynx Entertainment

One of Ghana’s renowned entertainment journalists, Kwame Dadzie, has advised the management of lynx entertainment to work hard on the new song of their new signee, Kasar. (more…)
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The Black Star Line Festival was the largest Concert In The History Of Ghana- Chance The Rapper

Grammy-award winning American rapper, Chance the Rapper has asserted that his inaugural Black Star Line Festival in January, 2023 is the biggest festival to be held in the country. (more…)
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