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I did it think I needed another headline because the four-part series phenomenon by the amazingly talented screenwriter and director Ava Duvernay, is still the most watched and most talked about Netflix series at the moment. The back story is heartbreaking. On April 18 1989, five lives of young black men were changed forever in central park, New York. Kevin Richardson, Antron McCray, Yusef Salaam, Korey Wise and Raymond Santana were at the wrong place at the wrong time. Guilty for being black. A night out of 'wilding out' turned into a nightmare as then lead investigator Linda Fairstein was certain that the Central Park Five coined by the media in the 80s and 90s, just teenage boys aged 14 to 16 committed the heinous crime of rape and brutal assault of a white female jogger. When They See Us, a must-see series. Photo: flixable.com We see during the series at how far the prosecution and investigators went to wrongfully convict the boys despite their own evidence showi...

The best South African musicians gather every year to celebrate local music at its best. We usually get into a bit of debate, tit for tat on who should win Album of the year award and also disputing another category. We have had a few days to take it all in on what happened last weekend. The set at SAMA25 seemed to be a downsize from the previous years and I liked it. It gave a more intimate feel and it was a good decision to have three different pair of presenters throughout the show. For me, the best performances without fail are usually traditional and gospel artists, they are world class. The biggest winners of the night included Sho Madjozi, Sjava and Black Coffee. Sho Madjozi has been in the industry for a few years and has already made her mark, walking away with the Newcomer Award and Female artist of the year. She is unapologetic in her authenticity. Madjozi's music which is profoundly infused with her Tsonga heritage and goes with her outfit at times has shown t...

My birthday month has long past. I do not know why people have decided to celebrate their birthdays for a whole month these days, but I am all for it. Especially for Jan and Feb babies, because people are really claiming that they do not have the money or time for us. Christmas binge excuses every year. The feeling of those unwanted birthdays in the first two months, I am kidding.  But in my circle, it is not bad at all as friends and family have made it special for us. By us, I mean me and my twin brother including my fellow Aquarius friend Dimpho. The month of February is usually associated with love, everywhere you go you are reminded of the looming Valentine’s Day. The month for me is every year a reminder that I am getting older, hopefully getting wiser and filling up my life with beautiful experiences and memories. This year I had an idea of trying to be a self-made entrepreneur, all about me. Focusing on my blog and trying to grow some type of business, h...