My first encounter with Katlego Mokwana was on her BeatsByHer x Apple Music DJ Mix Series (https://music.apple.com/za/album/beatsbyherza-katie-2-0-dj-mix/1648086896) on a summer afternoon on in an Uber on my way to a friend’s brand launch and I remember saving the playlist. My second encounter with her was on a Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/katlego.mokwana/) suggestion of MOG (Mother Of Gao)Continue reading “Bwana Asifiwe – The creative edition: INTERVIEW WITH Katlego Mokwana”
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Diary Entry- Friendship and It’s Heartbreaking End
With the fresh smell of the new year still stuck in my nostrils and the hope of possibility along with growth still fresh on my membrane, here we are friends… Friendship, the relationship. Friendship is a beautiful thing. It’s a gift from God that we can never quite put a finger on as to whyContinue reading “Diary Entry- Friendship and It’s Heartbreaking End”
The Hiatus. I had no say.
Lost it. Didn’t know I had lost it. Found out I lost it. I lost them all. Who I was before the Storm. Sanity. My Calm. Patience. Laughter. Desire. Inspiration. Happiness. Optimism. Weight. Appetite. Security. Meaning. Friends. Family. Pride. Sleep. Health. Confidence. Hope. Became Numb. The worst one, Words and the feeling in my fingers…Continue reading “The Hiatus. I had no say.”
A Letter of Concern and Expression on COVID 19 to my Readers
Dear valued Reader By today you would have gone into your first few unusual days of the South African lockdown, if you are trying your best to stay indoors- well done to you but if you have not been staying indoors (outside of the need to go out and buy your essentials and groceries), youContinue reading “A Letter of Concern and Expression on COVID 19 to my Readers”
THE ART CHRONICLES: The #WeAreDyingHere (A poetry and music production on femicide and GBV in South Africa) review part 2
Continued… Here is what the creators of #WeAreDyingHere have to say: Siphokazi Jonas We all know (especially as women since we live this reality that plagues us daily) that femicide has been rife in South Africa and the world but in your quiet place, what prompted you to give birth to a production like #WeAreDyingHere? TheContinue reading “THE ART CHRONICLES: The #WeAreDyingHere (A poetry and music production on femicide and GBV in South Africa) review part 2”
THE ART CHRONICLES: The #WeAreDyingHere (A poetry and music production on femicide and GBV in South Africa) review part 1
Name of production: #WeAreDyingHere Creators: Written by Siphokazi Jonas and Hope Netshivhambe with music by Babalwa Makwetu Trauma is like Casper the neighbourhood ghost except it isn’t so friendly when it rears its ugly head as it appears before you when you least expect it and on most days, he comes with an audience ofContinue reading “THE ART CHRONICLES: The #WeAreDyingHere (A poetry and music production on femicide and GBV in South Africa) review part 1”
The Art Chronicles: The Inequality- A Different Picture Opening Exhibition @The UJ Arts Gallery
The moment I saw the moon came out to play when I looked at the night sky, I knew it would be a satisfying evening. As I walked down the testing stairs in my black platform block heels (of course with the help of my date who doubled as my photographer for the night) thatContinue reading “The Art Chronicles: The Inequality- A Different Picture Opening Exhibition @The UJ Arts Gallery”
MONDAY MOTIVATION: Queen; Amnesia’s drought Nzuri Malkia.
The sun is out (it’s sooo hot) and you look good (yes you do, even in that “I did not want to go to work updo but I need to pay rent and other insignificant bills so unfortunately, I’m here” *chuckles*) but sis, Monday blues have you in the pits or just feeling like you’reContinue reading “MONDAY MOTIVATION: Queen; Amnesia’s drought Nzuri Malkia.”
Poetic Pieces Of Her: The Encounter
The Encounter Constantly, constantly chasing down unicorns to escape the reality that reeks of your scent; Your cocoa butter cinnamon smelling skin because how can one not be in denial when perfection stares them right in the face as all of their life has been suffocated with false examples of what true perfection is. MoonContinue reading “Poetic Pieces Of Her: The Encounter”
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