Akin to Sam Smith and Billy Porter, who have also come to the fore with vocal prowess and sonic chic, Langa has broken new ground for South Africa’s musical masculinities. Presently in the limelight as Deezer’s Next Artist of 2020, Langa is set to complete the year recounting the forces that propelled him skyward from the very first note — showing us a man brimming with love, power, purpose, and pain in a seminal debut album set for a mid-year release.

Graduating from the National School of Arts where he studied Dramatic Arts for three years and Contemporary Music for his final two years, Langa went on to refine his technique and vocal health by studying a year in formal classical singing and training at Rhodes University in 2013. In 2014 he enrolled at the University of Cape Town’s South African College of Music to study Jazz Performance under the guidance of renowned artist and vocal teacher Amanda Tiffin. As a young performer, he has graced all manner of stages including multiple Red Bull Music Festivals, Rocking The Daisies, 2015’s State of the Nation Gala Dinner, the Nelson Mandela Chairman’s Recital during the Mandela 100 celebration, and as an opening act for the NBA All Africa Games. Sporting a distinctive personal style, he’s attracted the attention of big brands such as H&M, Spree, Woolworths, Ray-Ban, Mini Cooper, Adidas, and Tread&Miller, to whom he has given his likeness to various campaigns.

Sbahle Mpisane is back to making trends once again.

The fitness influencer took to her Instagram to share her love for hygiene. She did so by posting picture of her naked in the shower.

Instead of focusing on the message they were floored by the picture.The fitness bunny got complimented for her facial expressions not-so-long-ago. The reality television star recently took to social media to address this after someone pointed this to her. In her address, Sbalhle was not sure whether or not to take it as a compliment or insult.Her followers took to the comment section to assure her that she has nothing to worry about since she’s a natural beauty.

In 2018, Sbahle’s promising career as a fitness instructor and entertainer was brought to a standstill following her horrific car crash that almost claimed the star’s life. Sbahle, who’s now recovered was left with severe injuries – she was unable to walk for months.

Mpisane has been sharing her road to recovery through social media. In July 2020, the Kwa Mamkhize star penned a heartfelt message on her social media handles to reminding her followers to always show gratitude.

“I am blessed” is a declaration and a deep feeling that reflects that you trust the universe.” Wrote the fitness bunny. “It’s taking away your mind from the repetitive cycle of looking for what’s wrong to seeing what’s right in your life by celebrating every moment.”

This positive outlook on life helped Sbahle, who’s had a challenging last two years focus on the more positive things in her.
“This powerful way of thinking and speaking has shifted my life and has taken me on a journey of bliss. Happiness is a choice and by being busy declaring that you are blessed it will change how you feel. Believe me! You will no longer wait for circumstances to change to be blessed or happy. You can speak it now!

“Adjust your mental thoughts by calming your blessings now. There’s so much good happening in all our life’s irrespective of our different conditions and backgrounds. I’ve been through a lot myself”

In her message, she used her life as an example, from having everything going her way to seeing it all fall down.

“From having a good reputation to almost believing I’m nothing anymore. The truth is, you are blessed. You have always been! Don’t choose to recognize it ONLY when “something happens!”. Count your blessings. Look around you. Look inside you. You are extremely blessed! Celebrate it now!”

Mpisane also encouraged her followers to also consider the needs of others.

“If you have the power to make someone happy, do it. Be a vessel, be the change, be the difference or be the inspiration. Shine your light as an example. The world needs more of that. Spreading my love to you all, blessed day to you.”

he entertainment industry is known to be one of the most difficult industries to break into. With television producers and heads of channels masquerading as gatekeepers.

Therefore social media influencers have found a way to create traction for themselves on various social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, with the hope of catching the attention of a big shot producer. These producers would then rope in these internet stars with the hope of upping the numbers for their television shows.

In recent years, one has observed just how much some of these internet sensations have infiltrated the professional Arts space, thus creating some kind of discomfort within professional artists who, (some of them) have obtained a qualification or extensive training as they toiled at nurturing their respective skills hence it is regarded as a craft.

South African legendary actress, Moshidi Motshegwa recently spoke to DRUM Magazine about her strained relationship with her on screen daughter, Itumeleng Mokoena, brought to life by first time actress, Larona Moagi, on 1Magic’s The River.

Speaking on her relationship with Larona, the legendary actress said the following:

”It was very difficult to work with Larona. We can’t cast people from Instagram, give them a huge role and not give them support. Moshidi continued to add:”I even said at the meeting(with producers) that Larona is struggling because she is not an actress and has been given a huge role to play. This is a craft. It is a skill.”

According to the article, it was also reported that Moshidi also didn’t deem the writers’ skills as on par. Various sources told the writer of Drum Magazine that Moshidi would straight out call out writers for their bad writing skills and would blatantly shout at Larona that she can not act.
”I always challenged the directors, i phoned Gwydion( Executive Producer and Writer) and told him this does not make sense. She continued to add:” I completely and totally invested in this character. I didn’t short change her.”

Apparently the off screen drama got so bad to the point of Larona’s parents wanted to come to the Tshedza headquarters and confront Moshidi.

Creative differences are a regular sport within the Arts however it becomes unfortunate when it eventually creates an infinite drift.

Congratulations are in order for gospel star Mahalia Buchanan as she got engaged to her lover over the weekend. The musician got engaged in one of the most romantic ways when her babe ‘W’ surprised her with a candle lit, rooftop dinner date. Announcing the joyous moment -see what we did there- the star took to her Instagram and shared a snippet from how the whole proposal unfolded. Thanks to their photographer who managed to capture the beautiful moment, we can tell that our girl was overwhelmed with excitement.

Captioning her video which was topped off by the soothing vocals from star PJ Morton, she said, “All he said was get ready, I am taking you out on a date.” She then added that she cannot wait to become his wife so that they can spend the rest of their days together, “Can’t wait to be you wife and spend out forever living our God given purpose.”
ville with Simphiwe Dana and her bae making things official. Simphiwe Dana came out as a homosexual last year and even announced that she has found her ‘the one.’ The special lady in Simphiwe’s life is Pumeza Matshikiza and they are set to wed.

Pumeza has not been in the spotlight however what we do know about her is that she is an opera singer and that she has snatched the Bamako musician’s heart.

The couple wants an extravagant wedding so we know we will be getting the front row seat to their lovely union.

Coming out, Simphiwe said she has been hiding her sexuality because of the stigma gay people face. As a mother, she said she is fully aware that society will outcast her, however she is content with her life as a gay mom.”I’ve been holding this in since forever. I’m gay,” she revealed. “I know coming out means Africa will block me. But, after a lot of thinking, I’m ok with it. I’m marrying a woman, and I’ve never been happier.”

She will not be the first woman who has a past dating men and then changed to date woman, as Letoya Makhene has set that trend in Mzansi. They got engaged in a hot air balloon and the lobola proceedings are done and dusted.

Generations The Legacy starlet Letoya Makhene and her bae Lebohang Keswa are just counting down the days till they officiate their union. Speaking to Daily Sun Letoya said “We won’t say we don’t have our ups and downs because that’s what every relationship has but what I like is that our love conquers all.”

“When we started with this relationship, we got a lot of criticism but we’ve learned to live with them.”

Television actress Nomzamo Mbatha has achieved what most can only dream of in their lifetime and her career in the cut-throat entertainment industry is soaring globally.

Read More: Nomzamo’s Foundation Funds R1 Million In Bursaries!

The trailblazer continues to embark on her empowering philanthropic endeavors to tackle many plights endured by young people and it’s a beautiful sight to see. As she remains one of Mzansi’s successful celebs doing big things abroad, she does not forget about the predicaments many experiences here back at home. Hence she wants to empower the underprivileged with the hard-earned cash she works hard for.

As the back-to-school fever has hit Mzansi, the Coming 2 America actress has announced that her foundation The Lighthouse is embarking on a nationwide search for primary schools that are in need of support, to donate 500 packs that include a school jersey, a pair of school shoes, goodies from CottonOn, and toiletries from Unilever SA.”The @nomzamo_lighthouse is so excited to announce that we are embarking on a countrywide search for Primary schools that are in need of support. We have put together 500 packs that include a SCHOOL JERSEY, a pair of SCHOOL SHOES thanks to @hollywoodbets, and special goodies from @cottonon_africa @cottonon as well as toiletries from @unileversa !!! We are looking for schools in KZN, POLOKWANE, WESTERN CAPE, GAUTENG! Please email [email protected] with the full school details and why your chosen school is in need.”

She further they will also be assisting in donating a full set of stationery to 10 learners to a high school in the Eastern Cape.

“We are also looking for a High School in the EASTERN CAPE as we would like to support GRADE 10 learners with a full pack/set of stationery to start the year off.”The starlet recently announced that in collaboration with Holywood Bets, her foundation will be donating a whopping amount of R1 million towards the youth who are unable to pursue their academic dreams in tertiary institutions due to lack of funding.

“At the beginning of the year, we gave away over R500 000 worth of bursaries to 70 deserving young people across the country. It’s my honour to announce that @hollywoodbets has trusted my @nomzamo_lighthouse foundation once again with a sponsorship of a further R1 MILLION for us to award South African youth who wish to pursue their tertiary education or who have outstanding fees! From my heart to yours, here’s my Christmas gift to you. To APPLY, find the LINK IN MY BIO and follow the steps! Good luck. I’m rooting for you!” her post reads.

We are proud of your work sis,