Cotton fest ’22 line-up

Cotton Fest, one of SA’s biggest culture gatherings, announced the full festival line-up for the upcoming show in Cape Town next month. 

The concert set to kick off the festive season will feature over 50 of South Africa’s hottest known and emerging Hip-hop and Amapiano headliners talent/ artists from both Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively. Taking place at Paarden Eiland Park on Saturday, 10 December 2022, the show just surpassed 60% of tickets sold.

Bringing the same authentic vibe that emanated from the Joburg edition to the mother city this summer, this action-packed festival will not only showcase the diversities in the different popular music genres but will also feature various lifestyle elements existing within the ‘culture,’ including fashion and sports.

The University of Cotton Fest yesterday announced the OPEN MIC Night via social media, giving one talented emerging Cape Town-based artist a chance to perform at the festival next month. Entries are limited to the first 100 submissions with one winner being announced just prior to the show. With over 320 entries submitted in under 24 hours, the qualified faculty will select the Valedictorian. Kindly note that submissions are now closed but keep an eye on their social media for the 10 finalists to be announced.


The winner will perform live at the festival with the likes of local favorites Youngsta CPT, Dee Koala, KashCPT and Ready D. Joining them are SA’s finest Blxckie, A-Reece, Moozlie, Robot Boii, Pabi Cooper, and Felo Le Tee. Local emerging local talent includes Bravo Le Roux, K.Keed, and Holy Alpha. Fresh off the release of his album also dropping today, producer extraordinaire Anatii is back and will also headline Cotton Fest Cape Town.

Leading up to the highly anticipated festival, a Friends Day is planned for next weekend at the V&A Waterfront boasting a series of activities including basketball and skateboarding. Taking place at Battery Park from 10am – 5pm, the day will be filled with pre-festival fun.

FRIENDS DAY 

DATE:    Saturday,19 November 2022

VENUE:  Battery Park, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

TIME:    10am-5pm 

COTTON FEST CAPE TOWN LINE-UP

• ANATII
• A-REECE
• BABY DAIZ
• BLXCKIE
• BRAVO LE ROUX
• CASSIDY KARON
• DIAMOND
• DEE KOALA
• DENZEL THE ARTIST
• DJ BOOGIE
• DJ KAYMOWORLD
• DJ LAG
• DR PEPPA
• FELO LE TEE
• FISH PARCEL
• FONZO
• GRANDMASTER READY D
• GREEK.
• GREMLIN
• GUY ONKE
• HOLY ALPHA
• INSERTCOINZ 
• INTERNATIONAL PANTSULA
• J CLU
• J MOLLEY
• JAY JODY
• K.KEED
• KASHCPT
• KAY FAITH
• KILA G
• LAUDABLE 
• LOOKATUPS
• LUCAS RAPS
• MAJOR STEEZ
• MOOZLIE
• MR HEINZ
• NV FUNK
• OKMALUMKOOLKAT
• ORISH
• PABI COOPER
• PRIME
• RAF DON
• ROBOT BOII
• SHANE EAGLE
• SHEKHINAH
• SHISHILIZA
• SIMULATIONRXPS
• TASHINGA
• TA EISH
• TEDDY.GOODFELLA
• TEMBI POWERS
• UNCLE VINNY
• UNO JULY
• VENOM  
• YOUNGSTACPT
• YUNG NASA
• 2SHOES 

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE FESTIVAL:

• Two Live Killer Stages
• Retail Fashion Tuckshop
• Sports Area
• Cafeteria
• and many more…

For more information please follow their social media handles:

INSTAGRAM @CottonFestJHB 

TWITTER @CottonFestJHB 

FACEBOOK @CottonFest 

GET YOUR COTTON FEST TICKETS NOW

Press release provided by TuTone Communications

Cotton Fest ’22 is coming to Cape Town!

I’ve been honored enough to attend the inaugural Cotton Fest in 2019 and witnessed the performance by the legend, the late Riky Rick, that cemented this festival as one of South Africa’s bests! If you’d like to be prepared for what’s to come, please have a look at my review of the event here.

Exciting news, Cotton Fest, one of SA’s biggest culture gatherings, is coming to Cape Town this summer break. Announced by festival organizers today, the first Cotton Fest Cape Town will take place at the Paarden Eiland Park on Saturday, 10th December 2022.

Created by global music and fashion icon Riky Rick, the festival exploded in popularity back in 2019 featuring over 150 artists. More than just a festival, this youth culture gathering celebrates the new wave of music, fashion, and lifestyle. Mainly known for merging both established and upcoming South African talent, Cotton Fest also showcases the diversities in music while fusing the gaps within the different local current movements.

Bringing the same authentic vibe to the mother city, Cotton Fest Cape Town will feature some of South Africa’s finest talent performing over 2 stages. This action-packed festival will not only showcase the diversities in the different popular music genres, but will also feature various lifestyle elements existing within the ‘culture,’ including fashion and sport. 

THE CONCERT

The COTTON STAGE will feature headline artists from both Cape Town and Joburg. The second STAGE will feature the New Wave of young hip-hop talent alongside some of the biggest names on the Amapiano scene right now.

THE TUCKSHOP
Bringing together proudly South African brands, the merchandise area will showcase the best of what local creatives have to offer with unique pieces, limited branded fashion items, and other sought-after accessories. Festival goers will have a curated shopping experience as they cop merchandise at the University of Cotton Fest’s tuck shop.

 SPORTS AREA
A Cotton Fest half-court will be set up for basketball fans, along with a skating ramp hosted by Day Marumo and Jagermeister.

CAFETERIA
The Food Court will be bringing you a huge variety of delectable options and several fully stocked bars positioned around the venue.

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There’ll also be photo booths set up for content creation as well as various chill areas to relax, recharge, and reboot.

             “With what started out as a great idea between Riky and myself many years ago, to a whole culture movement called Cotton Fest. Alongside his family, we are extremely excited to be building on his legacy and extending the festival to my city, which was always part of our plans.” says co-founder Alain Ferrier. “ Cape Town, you’re up next, the University of Cotton Fest will officially open for registration next week.”

Tickets have been on sale at Webtickets and Pick ‘n Pay outlets nationwide since Tuesday, 18 October 2022. The early bird day pass at R200 had been sold and event tickets are still available at R295. I’m sure more tickets will be made available, keep your eyes on their social media platforms.


For more information please follow our social media handles:

Instagram: cottonfestjhb

Facebook: CottonFestJHB

Twitter: CottonFestJHB

www.cottonfest.co.za

Youtube: CottonFest

If you have any further questions, please drop them in the comment section and I’ll try my best to get answers for you.

Until next time, whenever that may be, stay safe out there.

#BeYou with Bramley

I’m a tad late to the party but you still have time to enter.

Here goes: The amazing team at Bramley are looking for brand ambassadors and you have the opportunity to enter; yes, you. Here’s the answers to all your questions:

Brand Ambassador Search

What makes us who we are, are all our little imperfections and perfections. We are beautiful, each with our own genetic blueprint and qualities that make us who we are.

At Bramley Cosmetics we celebrate you, and invite you to become our greatest fan and Bramley Ambassador. #BeYou with Bramley.

Submit your details, and tell us what makes you your own kind of beautiful – share your photo, video or story, social media handles and where you are based – on the provided entry form. Either upload your file, or share your story (photo or video) on your social media profile and add the link to our entry form. Use the hashtag #BramleyBeYou2020.

Our top 50 finalists will be announced on the 5th of December 2020. After which finalists will have a chance to gather votes.

Voting will count towards a weighted system of criteria that will determine the final 20 Bramley #BeYou Brand Ambassadors.

WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:

The final 20 Bramley Brand Ambassadors will be given tailored Bramley Brand Ambassador, Media, and Social Media Influencer training and ongoing eight month support, along with Bramley products and merchandise delivered monthly to a PEP Store near them. The training, support, products and merchandise offer a combined value of up to R27 500.00 per Bramley Brand Ambassador – in exchange for their 8 month commitment to the Bramley Brand.

The final 20 Bramley Brand Ambassadors will have the opportunity to create digital content for Bramley® throughout the eight-month period and feature on Bramley’s Social Media Platforms.

Terms and Conditions Apply.

Enter on https://bramleycosmetics.com/bramley-beyou-ambassador-search/

rAge 2020- Digital edition

I’ve been MIA, I know; lock down had been hard on most of us with the added anxiety from the new normal, jobs lost, financial constraints etc. This pandemic is definitely not the easiest thing I’ve ever dealt with but, like everyone else, I’m trying to make the most of it. Moving on to something less somber, virtual events, because the new normal requires us to be more innovative and take everything online. If you haven’t mastered the art of navigating Zoom events, follow this link and familiarize yourself with it before the weekend, thank me later.

rAge, South Africa’s annual video gaming, technology and geek culture exhibition has gone virtual in 2020 and is the perfect escape into an interactive digital world. This year an #escapetoplanetrage is an online experiment that you are invited to be a part of –  book your free ticket now.

With rAge making its digital debut, fans can look forward to 3 days of fun and interactive streamed content that they can pick and choose from at their leisure – whether they want to stay for one hour or six. rAge can even be enjoyed around a braai this year, or anywhere with an internet connection for that matter.

As most events this year have gone into the cloud because of the pandemic, virtual events are becoming more seamless and commonplace.

Michael James, Founder and Project Manager of rAge, says, “We’ve learned a lot from attending other online events throughout the year, and have been making notes on what we liked and what we didn’t.

“We believe we’ve created a unique virtual experience that might not be what you’ve come to love and enjoy about a physical rAge Expo, but we hope it will keep you going until we can all connect with each other again in person. 

“rAge Digital Edition takes place from 6-8 NOVEMBER 2020. And while it may not be quite the same experience fans are used to, it’s different – hopefully good different. It’s our 18^th birthday so we would love for you to join us as we celebrate all our favorite things about gaming.”

Win at rAge

 The free tickets  are already a win and every person who books (or has booked) their ticket before the event, will be entered into a draw to win a Lenovo L340 laptop, sponsored by Incredible Connection.

rAge Loot Box

Look out for various opportunities throughout the weekend to nab one of 25 exclusive rAge Loot Boxes, which will be filled with a selection of geek and gaming gear, including a Logitech G502 mouse, Star Wars LEGO, Razer merchandise hampers, and signed Roxy art prints.

rAge BNG-O MissionCard™

Complete the BNG-0 MissionCard™ by rAge Systems, Inc. for a chance to win 1 of 18 Razer merchandise hampers. Keep an eye on the rAge socials for details.

Treasure Hunt and Wheel of Fortune

ACGL is hosting an online Treasure Hunt and a Wheel of Fortune on their website, where fans will be able to win some cool prizes.

Battle Of The Gamers

Incredible Connection is giving fans a chance to win the new Xbox Series X or the new HP Omen. More info on how to enter here.

Minecraft Build-A-Thing

Join the NAG Minecraft world, claim a plot and build a masterpiece! The community gets to vote and the top 4 builds will win an Incredible Connection voucher.

Live stream giveaways

Tune in to the rAge live streams each day as we will be giving away a Thronmax Studio MIC; a Logitech G635 gaming headset; a Coolermaster MM711 mouse, and a Lenovo L340 laptop.

Esports

There are a variety of esports tournaments on offer for rAge Digital, with daily product and cash prizes up for grabs. Register now to enter – ACGL, UGCZA, Battle Room Brawls, Xbox Players SA.

Don’t forget, tickets are free and you’re automatically entered to win a Lenovo L340 laptop. Get your tickets here, tell a friend and join us.

Bramley Sensitive skin range + WIN

When I think Bramley Cosmetics I immediately think “affordable”. My second thought is “tissue oil” and the reason for my thought process is because of my experience with them. Just over two years ago I stumbled upon Bramley tissue oil and I’ve never looked back. Not only is it affordable, it’s effective and that’s two of my favorite qualities in a product. Bramley cosmetics have been around for almost twenty years ago, looking after our skin and ensuring we get the most at an affordable cost. The famous magnolia tissue oil had been a friend to many and because of the success achieved, other variants were introduced.

A new tissue oil sensitive range had been introduced and that’s what I would like to chat to you today. The range is based on the magnolia tissue oil and only uses natural oils namely argan, olive, jojoba, vitamin E and of course, their unique Bio-Pharm oil. It’s formulated for sensitive skin and ensures intense moisturisation and nourishment. All products are easily absorbed, non-greasy and dermatologically approved. The range focuses on assisting in the treatment and appearance of:

–Dehydrated skin

-Skin tone

-Skin health

-Scars

-Stretch marks

 

Let’s have a look at the three products I’ve been using for the past few days:

Tissue oil sensitive skin spray RSP R24.99  

This miracle oil in a convenient spray pack is non-greasy, easily applied, quickly absorbed and will be my new beach buddy. It’s enriched with a variety of 100% natural oils, antioxidants and vitamins and helps to slow aging, help soothe irritated skin and can also be used on your cuticles, hair and scalp.

 

Tissue oil sensitive skin body lotion RSP R24.99

This body lotion is infused with 100% natural oils, antioxidants, moisturizers, vitamins and of course, Bio-Pharm oil to keep skin healthy, well moisturized and beautiful. It assists in the improvement and appearance of dry, dull and dehydrated skin, rough skin spot, skin aging and cuticles. The formula is quite thick, which is perfect for winter but absorbs easily into your skin.

Tissue oil sensitive skin serum RSP R24.99

I absolutely love a good serum and this one is perfect as it contains 100% natural oils, antioxidants and vitamins and assists the face and body’s own renewal process. It will result in healthy skin texture and tone when used daily in combination with a magnolia tissue oil or lotion.

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I'm reviewing the new @bramleycosmetics Sensitive range and you could win all 3 products! I've used their tissue oil for the past two years and absolutely love it. It's staple in my skincare routine and the new range definitely lived up to my expectations. It consists of a spray, body lotion and serum and I loved all three. I'll have a more detailed post on my blog over the weekend with ingredients and use (it's mentioned in the video). I've made it quite easy for you to enter. Find the competition post on any of my platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blog and IGTV), tell or show me how much you love @bramleycosmetics products, get creative, tag me and use #misspretoriusxbramley so I can track it. Only one entry per person allowed to keep it fair but you're welcome to share it with friends and family;I'd appreciate it. Remember to follow myself and @bramleycosmetics on your platform of entry. Good luck SA entrants only, unfortunately Winners announced 1 August 2020 #skincare #bramley #bramleycosmetics #sensitiveskincare #sensitiveskincareproducts #sensitiverange #essentialoils #essentialoilblends #newrange #competition #wintercare #win #southafricanblogger #misspretoriusxbramley #misspretorius

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WIN

To win all three products, all you have to do is the following:

Find the competition post on any of my platforms (Facebook (Miss_Pretorius), Twitter (@Miss_Pretorius), Instagram (@miss_pretorius_), blog and IGTV), tell or show me how much you love @bramleycosmetics products, get creative, tag me and use #misspretoriusxbramley so I can track it. Only one entry per person allowed to keep it fair but you’re welcome to share it with friends and family;I’d appreciate it.

Remember to follow myself and Bramley Cosmetics on the platform you choose to enter from.

Good luck

SA entrants only, unfortunately

Winners announced 1 August 2020

#THATCREMORAFEELING

Cremora had been an integral part of my childhood as my granny absolutely loved it. My cousins and I would sneak into the kitchen and eat spoonfuls of it, as is. We’d get caught, get a hiding and do the same thing the next day again. We had access to fresh milk daily but definitely preferred the powder form. Today I can’t drink milk without having terrible stomach cramps but I can still have Cremora, should I choose to have any tea other than rooibos, with no side effects. Who can forget the iconic, “It’s not inside, it’s on top” advert? Cremora as a brand has definitely cemented its place in our hearts and they’ve launched something new.

This was my first Zoom event; the new normal and it was a different experience than my usual “attending of events”.I followed the same pre-event routine, partly, as I wanted some things to still feel normal. I showered, put on a cute outfit, did my hair and put on some liquid lipstick (no need for a full face as no one would see me). The previous day I received a press drop that consisted of a box, with a lock that required a code. I was so curious but we had to wait for the launch to get the code to open the lock. I quite liked the anticipation as I had no idea what the new product would be.

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NESTLÉ South Africa has added an innovative indulgent liquid creamer to its NESTLÉ CREMORA range just in time for the winter season. In support of South Africa’s most-loved powdered coffee creamer, they have now expanded into the liquid creamer category. The product was launched digitally at a press event hosted by South African entertainment doyenne, Thembi Seete, who partnered with the brand to unveil this new category expansion of the Nestlé flagship brand.

“South African consumers have had a long-standing relationship with the NESTLÉ CREMORA brand. The liquid creamer range is available in two delicious flavors most loved by South Africa; Vanilla and Hazelnut and both the flavors deliver on the rich and creamy indulgent promise that NESTLÉ CREMORA has always been known for. While at the same time allowing them to experiment with flavors to bring in more excitement to their everyday coffee drinking rituals.” said Nicole Roos, Business Executive Officer, Nestlé Coffee and Beverages, South Africa.

The experience kicked off with a curated product demo and entertainment headlined by South African R&B musician, Langa Mavuso, who entertained the audience with his soulful sounds and debut online performance of his newest single, ‘Love Lost’.
“As a coffee lover I was excited to partner with the NESTLÉ CREMORA brand in launching this exciting innovation, as it fully delivers on my expectation of a frothy, rich and indulgent coffee experience and I believe it will be well received by many South African households looking for a bespoke flavorsome and personalized homemade coffee or cappuccino experiences. I love that it’s proudly made in South Africa” added Thembi Seete.

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The box code had been send, the content had been revealed. Cremora officially launched their new liquid creamers in hazelnut and vanilla. It's lactose free, first thing I wanted to know and that made me really happy. It's only available in 250ml for now and can be found in the same aisle as the powder version. It taste really great and you only need 4 teaspoon in your coffee or tea, which it's specifically made for. Sorry for the shakiness, I thought it would be a good idea to keep the phone in my hand while filming. I didn't have the energy to film it again as I had to start with supper,also it's really cold in Cape Town so I'm lazy and just wanted to get back under the blankets. #thatcremorafeeling #cremora #liquidcreamers #hazelnut #vanilla #coffee #tea #misspretorius

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The NESTLÉ CREMORA liquid creamer is available in a 250ml pack, each pack offers 12 servings of 20ml per serving and retails from the recommended selling price of R17,99 at your local store including Checkers/Shoprite, Pick n’ Pay, and Spar. Both the tetra pack and the lid are fully recyclable.
Consumers can find out more about how to take their coffee experiences to the next level by following @CremoraSA on Facebook or by visiting http://www.cremoraliquids.co.za.

Dove Purely Pampering lotion

I feel like a stranger on my own blog. I haven’t been here for quite some time and I apologize for that. From “moving” to Cape Town to dealing with the reality of a worldwide pandemic; the past few months had been overwhelming. I’ll offload on you in a different post; this one is dedicated to a body lotion that is currently solving all my winter blues.

Am I the only one with “normal” dry skin and in winter there’s an exponential growth in said dryness? Any other season I can manage but in winter it literally starts flaking all over. When Rubybox announced the Dove purely pampering shea butter body lotion trial I was quite excited. Reason being, I’m already using the soap in the same variant and it provided me with good results. Dove products always smell really good and they’ve perfected their scents to an extent that it’s not overwhelming or triggers my migraines.

I’m always sceptical about products that promises to nourish dry skin as it tends to work in the initial stages and once your skin get used to it, it stops. I was tasked to use the lotion for two weeks and I feel that’s sufficient time to determine whether something will work for you or not. I don’t blindly buy things that worked for other people as I know there are a lot of factors to consider such as skin type or diet among others. You want to find the best product for you according to your specific needs and budget and that’s why platforms such as Rubybox are amazing. You get to trial the product first before making a commitment with your money. Why haven’t you signed up yet? It’s easy and there’s no fee involved, only honest opinions about the products you were sent.

Back to me and my dry skin. I used the lotion after a shower with the beauty cream bar in shea butter, this way I could layer the fragrance. Quick tip: Invest in exfoliating gloves to use in the shower or bath, it helps get rid of dead skin cells and assist in combating dry skin. Both the soap and lotion are from their Purely pampering range which feels like a spa treatment at home and I’m all for that. The lotion smells amazing and it left my skin moisturized and very soft. You don’t have to apply a lot and ensure you pay special attention to drier areas such as your elbows. The lotion contains Dove’s DeepCare Complex, a blend of skin natural nutrients and rich essential oil to gradually improve skin starting deep down. I can honestly tell you that I’ve seen a drastic difference in the past two weeks. My skin would often flake due to dryness in the past but I haven’t had any of that happening so far. I love the smell; it has a hint of warm vanilla which compliments the shea butter. I generally don’t like vanilla as it’s very sweet but the combination works for me.

Let’s get to the question on your mind, how much is it?

Dove Purely pampering shea butter body lotion (that’s quite a mouthful) retails for R57.99. Is it worth it? For me, I’d say yes. I usually have to mix my lotions with different oils in order to combat the dryness of my skin, which means I have to buy a few products to create one. I’ve tried using oils on its own and it wasn’t working for me, I don’t like how it feels on my skin. I’ve tried shea butter in its natural form for my skin and wasn’t a fan of that either. This has worked best for my skin so far and I’m definitely sticking to it for the remainder of winter.

14th Annual SAFTAs nominees

The month of love hit a high note today, with the official announcement of the 2020 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) nominees proudly brought to you by Brand South Africa. Hosted under the custodianship of the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) the awards seek to honour and celebrate South Africa’s local film and television talent, under the theme #LoveSATalent.

Leading this year’s nominations was #SAFTAs13 winner & popular telenovela “The River”, which raked in 15 nominations across numerous categories, including Best Achievement in Directing, Scriptwriting, Original Music/Score, Editing, Sound, Cinematography, Wardrobe, Make-Up and Hairstyling and Art Directing. Actress Sindi Dlathu secured a nomination for Best Actress in the genre, while Presley Chweneyagae was nominated in the Best Actor category.

Close on its heels was the soapie “Isibaya”, Television Drama “Lockdown S4” and the feature film “Fiela se Kind” who all clinched 11 nominations each, while the drama series “The Republic” rounded things off with 10 nominations.

“The love for SA Talent is certainly in the air and I would like to congratulate all our SAFTAs14 nominees for telling authentic stories that resonate and connect with the people of South Africa. As the NFVF we couldn’t be prouder of the immense contribution that these women and men make to the local film and television industry, not forgetting the broadcasters that provide the platforms for these stories to come alive”, commented Makhosazana Khanyile, NFVF CEO

The NFVF joined forces with 205 industry experts from across the country to form a judging committee that spent over two months deliberating and rounding off the final nominees of the 70 categories, which were all then later audited by Nexia SAB&T.

“A key priority for us this year was to bring credibility back to the SAFTAs judging process. It is no secret that many production companies have voiced their frustration with our appraisal system, some going as far as to boycott the SAFTAs altogether. Having taken this

 

feedback to heart, we’ve taken every measure possible to ensure that the judging process is fair, transparent and without bias. Today I’m proud to announce that as a result of these efforts we’ve received over 300 entries for the SAFTAs,” concluded Khanyile.

This year, the power to decide who wins the Best TV Presenter and the Most Popular Soap/Telenovela will remain with the South African audience through the use of the public vote. To vote for their favourite in these two categories, they will need to dial *120*45884# and follow the prompts on their screens. One lucky voting viewer will stand a chance to win fuel to the value of R4000 a month for 12 months powered by Total SA.

“Total South Africa identifies art and culture as a national resource and contributor to the development of the economy. The SAFTA’s does not only preserve the country’s stories, but it also encourages development of the country on all frontiers, enabling people to expand their horizons and develop skills that are essential to social cohesion.”, commented Baxolile Msomi, Corporate Communications & Marketing at Total South Africa.

The codes will be advertised on SAFTAs social media pages and other media platforms and the voting lines go live in the week of 17^th of February and closes on 28 March 2020.

The 14th South African Film and Television Awards will be hosted at Johannesburg’s Sandton Convention Centre over two-nights: Craft Awards on Friday, 27 March 2020 and Main Awards on Saturday, 28 March 2020 – with the Saturday show broadcast live on television.

Boyz II Men 2020 SA Tour

“Motownphilly’s back again…”

Ever so often, a music group breaks onto the scene and stay there. Boyz II Men is such a group and have been giving us good music for longer than I have been alive for. They’re the kings of emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies and got me through many heartbreaks. I was fortunate enough to see them live in Johannesburg in 2015 when they toured South Africa and it had been an amazing experience. Their harmonies are still amazing and the show felt like a karaoke bar as the crowd knew the lyrics to all their songs, I mean every single one! I’ve never seen ladies almost trampling each other as they did when Shawn started handing out roses, such a swoon-worthy moment.

Wanya Morris, Nathan Morris and Shawn Stockman

The group was originally known as Unique Attraction and formed by Nathan Morris and Marc Nelson, along with George Baldi, Jon Shoats, and Marguerite Walker in 1985. Wanya Morris joined in 1987 and after Baldi, Shoats, and Walker left in 1988, Shawn Stockholm was recruited. The band originally consisted of five members Marc Nelson, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris (does anyone know if they’re brothers?) Shawn Stockman and Michael McCary. They eventually renamed the group “Boyz II Men”, after one of New Edition’s songs, “Boys to Men“, from their 1988 album, as they were big fans.

Due to other issues, Marc left the group before they found international fame and we knew Boyz II Men as Nathan, Wanya, Shawn and Michael, who was their bass singer. From the beginning, Boyz II Men featured all four members as leads, avoiding the usual R&B group arrangement of one or two lead singers and a team of background singers. The multiple-lead arrangement became a Boyz II Men trademark, and it became typical to hear Wanya Morris’ vibrato-heavy tenor, Shawn Stockman’s tenor voice, Nathan Morris’ baritone, and Michael McCary’s bass (often used in spoken-word sections of many Boyz II Men hits) trading bars in each song. Their first single, Motownphilly did really well and cemented their place in their industry.

Over the years they’ve brought us amazing music and my favourites are listed here so I won’t get into it again. What I will get into though is providing you with the when, where, and how of their upcoming SA tour.

When and where:

Pretoria

Sun Arena

9th April 2020

Cape Town

Grand Arena, GrandWest

13^th April 2020

How (and where to purchase tickets + prices):

Ticketpro and Super Spar

Cape Town: R650- R1390

Pretoria: R290- R1750

This event is brought to you by Glen21 Entertainment

#FragranceFocus with Kangol za

What’s the first thing that reminds you of a loved one or your favorite place? For me, it’s a smell; whether it be the smell of freshly baked bread, like my grandmother used to make or the ocean, reminding me that no matter how dirty you think you are, it can be washed away. Kangol za fragrances has made their way to the top of my list of favorite, affordable brands and the two latest offering are no different.

Gone are the days where you stick with one fragrance for day and night.

Your “smell” is basically an extension of your mood,

Imagine if you could find the perfect scent to match you current mood …

Talk about making a statement, without saying a word!

No need to limit yourself to one or two “Moods” for the rest of your existence.

Being a Goddess can be hard work…

(let’s not even mention an expensive one too)

As always, Kangol got you covered!

 

I don’t particularly like wearing bright colors but I appreciate them in product designs and packaging. The last press drop from Kangol reminded me of vibrant summer days at the beach and I really like it. I’ve received an eye shadow palette, my favorite brush set (in pink this time), body balm and two summer fragrances. Most of these I’ve reviewed before and unfortunately I’ve neglected to do swatches of the palette for you before I left Johannesburg (I’m currently in Cape Town) but let’s dissect this drop, shall we?

Miss Malibu and Summer Sunset RSP (R165)

I haven’t used the Kangol fragrances before my relationship with the brand and it’s currently the only fragrances I use. I’ve received Miss Malibu and Summer Sunset and the packaging is absolutely beautiful. Miss Malibu has hues of blue and purple with hints of apricot and jasmine and a few honey drops. Summer Sunset has orange and pink in the design and you can detect orange blossom, white flowers and sweet apple that exudes warmth, passion and energy. They’re both 50ml and the sleek design means it’s easy to slip into your handbag.

Makeup brushes RSP (R189)

I’ve received and reviewed this 12 piece limited edition set in black before and this time around they’ve send me the pink version, with pink accent bristles. This has been my go-to set for makeup application on myself and others as there’s a brush for everything! My favorite brushes are definitely the powder, foundation and highlight brushes but the eye shadow brushes does make application a breeze. For a full review on these brushes, kindly refer to my previous post here.

Eyeshadow palette RSP (R165)

I’ve reviewed quite a few of the Kangol eye shadow palettes and I still really like them. Colour payoff is really great with minimal fallout and colors work really well together, with easy application. This palette starts off with your nudes, includes your berry colors as well as shades of purple, grey and silver. I went through a stage where I was obsessed with purple especially since purple eye shadow/liner brings out brown/hazel eyes quite well and this palette took me back there. It’s standard with 12 colors, a double-ended application brush in a steel-imitation case.

 

Summer glow body balm RSP (R99)

I totally love the body balms from Kangol as they have the right glitter-fragrance ratio. At the recent wedding and matric ball it was a hit as most people love a good sparkle. I’ve reviewed their body balms here and here and as you can see, I still love them even after all this time.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my review, let me know in the comments what you’d like me to cover next.