With an entrepreneurial spirit and unrivalled creative flair, Naliyani Uma effortlessly balances multiple roles while leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Synonymous with style and sophistication, the fashion and beauty influencer curates a unique blend of inspiration and expertise, collaborating with renowned brands internationally.
“The evolution in the modelling industry has been heartwarming. It’s great to see more inclusion on the runway.” – Yuri Pailman
Yuri Pailman’s modelling journey is a tale of opportunity meeting inborn talent and destiny. The 26-year-old fashion model and talent agent who has strutted the runway for acclaimed luxury vogue brands such as Wanda Lephoto and The BAM Collective surprisingly had no intentions of breaking into the industry – despite having a deep appreciation for the craft.
From stealing Mzansi’s hearts at the sensational Miss South Africa pageant to collaborating with various esteemed beauty brands, model and micro-influencer Nande Mabala is well on her way to becoming a multimedia powerhouse.
Visual art is a fundamental component of the human experience reflecting the world and the time in which we live. This is a sentiment that resonates deeply with multidisciplinary artist, Thobeka Mbatha-Msane, popularly known as Black Rose.
At some point in our lives, we all reach a juncture where a respite becomes essential. Amidst the relentless demands of daily life, pausing to recharge becomes imperative for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It’s not about nutrients and calories. It’s about sharing, honesty, and identity. This sentiment resonates sincerely with private chef and foodie, Thandolwethu Nkomo.
Born in the humble abode of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, Yolanda “Yallunder” Nyembezi’s climb up the ranks of fame and recognition has been one taken one cover at a time till her voice reached the ears of Grammy-winning DJ Black Coffee and BET Award-winning musician Sjava, who eventually signed her to 1020 Cartel. With projects such as Uthando Lwam (an EP) and Kum (2023) and a host of singles withHeavy K, Kabza De Small, and Oskido, Nyembezi has come along way.
Lynn Forbes, affectionately known as Glammy, is an inspirational fairy godmother figure that we all want in our lives. With a keen interest in the upliftment of others, particularly children, the media personality and philanthropist dedicates her time to some outreach programs and has taken on the role of “voluntary ambassador” for organisations such as the Special Olympics South Africa and Reach For A Dream.
Since Jacques van der Watt’s South African Fashion Week (SAFW) debut in 1999, his stylistic imprint, Black Coffee has become one of Mzansi’s forerunners in the fashion landscape. Renowned for its innovative designs that pay close attention to detail and masterly combining vintage Azanian motifs into modern designs, Black Coffee has become synonymous with cutting-edge, indigenous fashion design.
If Tosha Silver’s quote “what’s meant for you will always, always find you” needed a face, Angela Sithole is a seamless fit.