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The past week has been a whirlwind, it was Christmas, having family time, impromptu photo-shoot and thinking about New Year's resolutions. I am not going to lie, family Christmases and holidays can be awkward, teffric and dramatic all at once. Many people have said 2018 's Christmas holidays were definitely not like before. Maybe it is because we are adulting and realising that we do not need to spend a ridiculous amount of money for one day or spend beyond our means during this time of the year. Photographer- Siphesihle Mbhele. T Shirt- @_zeroapparael_ Photographer- Siphesihle Mbhele The last week of the year I spent it with family and friends, it included a photo shoot in the heart of Africa's richest square mile, Sandton. It was a learning experience, especially with a photographer who knows how to give direction and makes you feel comfortable. Photographer- Siphesihle Mbhele Photographer and film student Siphesihle Mbhele made it easy for m...

It was unexpected week. I honestly thought the first days to myself, no work, would just be rest. I was thinking of planning ahead into 2019 but my mind and body is not having it. I don't what it is, but when you have time to recharge, you become exhausted, I am tired all the time lately, sleepy, reading all day, and shopping here and there, including spending time with loved ones. Bona Magazine So I've decide, lets get into the festive mood. To get things going, Black Coffee's first annual Music is King concert. The superstar DJ announced his plans in September to bring the best local and international artist in a celebration of just music, hence the naming after his latest album. The Music Is King concert took place at the Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg on December 15. The line-up had the likes of Lady Zamar, Nasty C, Riky Rick, international producer extraordinaire Swizz Beatz, and a surprise performance by Mr Fill Up himself, Cassper Nyovest. Credit-T...

After being in the same space with some of the world's biggest artists, it took few days to take it all in. Metro As I write this now, a part of me was still incredulous that I saw Beyonce, Jay Z, Pharrell, Ed Sheeran, Trevor Noah, Sho Modjazi, Cassper Nyovest, Usher, Tyler Perry, Oprah and many more in one day. It has yet to sink in. My weekend was all about the Global Citizen festival. A group of us were working as volunteers for the event, as per usual in any event of this magnitude it is filled with stress, anxiety, exhaustion and a big sense of excitement. With an equally long day yet, it was worthwhile. I will not bombard you much with the nitty gritties to the lead up to the concert. However when we finally made our way into the stadium in the afternoon, I anticipated nothing but a world class experience. I must say our local artists represented South Africa well and stood on par with the international acts. So I missed half of The Carter's set, but I have ...