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The Citizen
09-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Citizen
VIDEO: Meet the founder of Galxboy
We are basically bridging the gap between luxury and streetwear and making it affordable, says Galxboy founder Thatiso Dube. Thatiso Dube is the founder of Galxboy, a South African streetwear brand rooted in Hip-Hop and local fashion. Picture: Carlos Muchave We chat with Thatiso Dube, founder and creative director of Galxboy — a proudly South African streetwear brand inspired by Hip-Hop and local culture — about fashion, the story behind Galxboy, and how it all began. Thatiso, who also serves as Galxboy's creative director, says: 'In terms of the brand being a streetwear brand, we keep it street by being relevant in the streets, staying in the streets researching, and we get our trends from the streets.' 'In order to be street, you need to stay in the streets' 'Our goal is to bring people to places they are not used to. Basically, bridging the gap between luxury and streetwear and making it affordable for them says
The Citizen
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
K.O finally gets his Metro FM award in his home province
Three years ago, K.O was the most nominated artist at the Metro FM awards with seven nods but walked away empty-handed. Rapper K.O finally won a Metro FM award in his home province of Mpumalanga after being named the Best Hip-Hop artist. 'The fact that it's in my province and apparently this is the last Metro FM awards in Mpumalanga is a beautiful moment,' K.O told The Citizen after accepting his award. K.O during his performance at the Metro FM Music Awards in Mpumalanga. Picture: Carlos Muchave/The Citizen 7 nods but no win Three years ago, K.O was the most nominated artist at the Metro FM awards with seven nods but walked away empty-handed. However, on the third and final year of the Metro FM awards being held in his home province, K.O finally got his Metro FM award. ALSO READ: Most-nominated K.O takes over the UK as Metro Awards take over his hometown More than a win Real name Ntokozo Mdluli, the rap artist hails from Mpumalanga and said winning the award in his home province means more. 'I got family in the crowd. My family is from the far east of the province. The fact that they drove all the way up here to witness the moment is quite encouraging for me.' Themed Crowning Greatness, the Metro FM awards were held at Mpumalanga's Mbombela stadium for the final year after being hosted in the province for three years. NOW READ: A 'new template for award shows' as fashion meets music at this year's Metro FM Awards
