The highly acclaimed South African short film, The Last Ranger, captivated audiences during a special screening at Montecasino on Wednesday, 12 February 2025. Starring Avumile Qongqo and Liyabona Mroqoza and directed by Cindy Lee, the film is nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the upcoming 97th Academy Awards.
Valentine’s Day is all about the love, the romance, and, let’s be honest, looking cute through it all—from dinner dates to spontaneous make-outs in dimly lit corners. But we know how it goes. You leave the house looking like a goddess, and by dessert, your lipstick’s gone AWOL, and your foundation is clinging to dear life. So how do you create a flawless look that stays put through all the action? I’ve got you covered with these six hacks for makeup that won’t quit.
The new year is here, and GALXBOY is turning up the heat once again! After a game-changing 2024—packed with major collabs, hot collections, and unforgettable experiences—2025 is already shaping up to be even bigger.
Fashion has long been a reflection of culture, a means of self-expression, and, at times, a tool of oppression. Fashion Accounts in Museum Africa is a groundbreaking exhibition that reimagines how we view and archive fashion, particularly in the context of Black South African histories. Curated by Wanda Lephoto, Erica de Greef, and Alison Moloney, this thought-provoking exhibition sheds light on the erasure of Black South African fashion from museum collections while creating space for powerful stories of memory, resistance, and preservation.
Groom fashion is taking centre stage in 2025, shedding the traditional mould and making way for bold self-expression. While timeless classics are still in the mix, grooms are embracing adventurous choices and statement looks that push boundaries. Paris Men’s Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 served as a masterclass in modern groom style, offering everything from playful detailing to fresh silhouettes that are perfect for the contemporary groom.
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was a much-awaited spectacle. Some of the biggest heavy-hitters in the music industry dropped their most out-the-box music, such as Beyonce with Cowboy Carter, while others shook the globe with electrifying production and shocking songwriting such as with “Not Like Us”. It was a night of records, firsts, and mouth-dropping moments at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Homeowners are increasingly realizing that creating a unique, personalized home isn’t as simple as throwing together a few decor items from the nearest store. Today’s home is an expression of personal style, and bringing that vision to life – without it looking like an overdone fruit salad – takes a bit more than following generic templates. We’re seeing a shift: people are looking to break away from mass-produced, uninspired aesthetics and to adopt bolder, more curated decor. So how do you avoid the pitfalls of stale decor and find art that truly speaks to you?
For Sabrina, music isn’t just a career—it’s a way of life. Born into a music-loving family in Cameroon, where melodies filled every corner of her home, it was almost inevitable that she would become a singer-songwriter and performer. In 2020, her professional journey took off when she signed with AFROBIT Productions, marking the beginning of what has already been an extraordinary career.
A dedicated actress, a vibrant TV personality, a soulful musician, and a boundary-pushing creative, Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku possesses a multi-hyphenated portfolio that doesn’t only speak to her versatility but also to her dedication to take up space and maximise all her artistic faculties. Credited in the realms of filmmaking, producing, as well as modelling, she is a thoroughbred of the entertainment space in every sense of the word.
Taking Pretoria’s unique sound to the mainstream has become a top priority for Shoshanguve-born star Pabi Cooper. This mission has influenced the young artist so profoundly that her latest track, Pabi Jo, serves as a tribute to Pretoria’s distinct bacardi sound, skillfully blended with the global beats of amapiano. Like many of her previous hits, the song has taken the internet by storm, with the 23-year-old proudly calling it a ‘God-given’ track.