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The Herald
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Inside Focalistic's surprise black-tie 29th birthday soirée
Leisure By KGOMOTSO MOGANEDI AND THABO TSHABALALA - 31 May 2025 In a star-studded affair in Midrand on Thursday, a black-tie surprise birthday soirée was held to celebrate musician Focalistic's 29th birthday. Colleagues, family and friends gathered to honour the artist affectionately known as ' president ya straat '. Upon his arrival at what he thought was a different engagement, Focalistic was greeted by a room filled with cheers and applause. Friends and team members planned the secret celebration meticulously, ensuring the star was unaware of what awaited him. See pictures of the star-studded affair: Inside Focalistic's surprise, star-studded, black tie 29th birthday soirée. Image: Thabo Tshabalala Inside Focalistic's surprise, star-studded, black tie 29th birthday soirée. Image: Thabo Tshabalala Inside Focalistic's surprise, star-studded, black tie 29th birthday soirée. Image: Thabo Tshabalala Inside Focalistic's surprise, star-studded, black tie 29th birthday soirée. Image: Thabo Tshabalala Inside Focalistic's surprise, star-studded, black tie 29th birthday soirée Image: Thabo Tshabalala Inside Focalistic's surprise, star-studded, black tie 29th birthday soirée. Image: Thabo Tshabalala Inside Focalistic's surprise, star-studded, black tie 29th birthday soirée. Image: Thabo Tshabalala Inside Focalistic's surprise, star-studded, black tie 29th birthday soirée Image: Thabo Tshabalala Inside Focalistic's surprise, star-studded, black tie 29th birthday soirée. Image: Thabo Tshabalala
ABC News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
DJ Tshegu
South African star DJ Tshegu lays down Amapiano rhythms ahead of her upcoming Aus tour! Loading Loading From getting her start in music at only four years old, to touring the world and dropping hit after hit, you're about to find out why you need to add DJ Tshegu to your party a DJ, producer and dancer she is known to weave stories through her performances and blends new and old school elements to create dancefloor experiences that transcend borders and Tshegu has blown up since her breakthrough year in 2023, working with artists like Focalistic on 'Tiya Mfana' and LeeMcKrazy & Zee Nxumalo on 'Chengu Shesha'. Check out both tracks here:Before she touches Down Under next month, DJ Tshegu joins us for a high energy guest mix that's stacked with Amapiano bangers. Turn it up and get down with us!
News24
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Galxboy takes on Africa's richest square mile with new flagship store
He's come a long way on his entrepreneurial journey. What began as a provocative slogan on a T-shirt in 2008 has transformed into a lifestyle brand worn by artists, influencers and fashion-forward youth across the continent and beyond. Acknowledged by the late AKA in his iconic lyrics for his contribution to the culture, Thatiso Dube has explosively redefined the success of streetwear. The creative brains behind the powerhouse brand Galxboy have officially opened his 14th store across the country. In support of the movement, the likes of Focalistic, Priddy Ugly, Lula Odiba, Hope Ramafalo, Juicy Jay and 25k The Plug are just some of the notable names that came out to launch the Sandton City store on Thursday, 15 May – the fashion brand's most prestigious store. Read more | BEHIND THE BRAND | 'Pitori to the world' - GalxBoy owner speaks about the ups and downs of creating a world-class brand Unlike the other stores, Thatiso admits that securing this 14th store was harder and it took about three years to close the deal. 'It's tough to get into one of the biggest malls in SA, it's very tough. It's not like we can just make a call. It doesn't matter who you are, you have to wait,' he tells Drum. 'Opening in the financial capital of South Africa is huge for the brand and our journey thus far. We're not just opening another store in another mall, we are creating a cultural destination, a space where fashion, identity and even ambition all collide. Galxboy has always stood for owning your truth, and what better place to embody that than the heart of Joburg's innovation and business scene, Sandton.' Despite the hassle, he adds that he will not stop pushing more from Africa's richest square mile. 'We're here to play the game; to bring more black people to this mall and make them look good. My aim is to make everyone look good, even though they're on a budget, that's the gap I'm filling. If we perform well, who knows? Maybe Sandton City mall management will tell move us to Diamond Walk.' There's no stopping Thatiso and his team anytime soon as he still plans to open two more stores in the country and even go beyond the South African borders, into Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho and hopefully internationally, in the UK and Dubai. Read more | 9 stores and he's only just getting started, says GalxBoy founder Thatiso Dube 'We want to dress the whole household, from the baby to the grandfather,' he laughs. While he climbs the global fashion ladder, he's bringing smaller local fashion brands up with him. 'We have an incubator/online store that's helping smaller brands. We're basically housing smaller brands and helping them produce and distribute their products and school them on the background of running a brand because most brands have good designs and good marketing, but the back office is where they struggle. And if the back office is not good then you will not go far. That's what we're helping the youngsters with.' Through it all, his biggest highlight of his journey is being able to hire young people, give them hope and empower them. 'We're here to build young people who are serious about life,' he concludes.
IOL News
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Don't miss Cotton Fest 2025, Dr Riaad Moosa's comedy show and 'Soke' in Jozi this weekend
A-Reece is set to deliver an electryfing performance at Cotton Fest 2025. Cotton Fest 2025 Some of Mzansi's biggest stars are set to deliver electrifying performances at this year's Cotton Fest, which showcases the latest in music, fashion, gaming, food and art. They include A-Reece, Cassper Nyovest, DBN Gogo, Focalistic, Kabza De Small, Kamo Mphela, Sjava and many others. The annual event, which is the brainchild of late rapper Rikhado 'Riky Rick' Makhado, celebrates hip hop, house, amapiano and other leading South African music genres. Where: Newtown Station. When: Saturday, April 26, from noon. Dr Riaad Moosa's "What's the Point?" Award-winning comedian, presenter, writer, and actor, Dr Riaad Moosa will be staging his brand-new comedy show in Joburg this weekend. This show is set to blend medicine with humour as the 'Doctor of Comedy' is set to take audiences on as he grapples with the absurdity of life. Where: Pieter Toerien Montecasino Main Theatre When: Friday, April 25, until Sunday, April 27. Show times differ, depending on the day. Soke The sounds of the African continent will be celebrated at 'Soke', an event curated that is held multiple times a year, alternating between Johannesburg, Cape Town and Harare, Zimbabwe. It is an ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats, the rich flavours, good company, as well as fashion which is inspired by the diverse heritage of Africa. Where: Maracana in Sandton. When: Sunday, April 27, from 1pm to 10pm.
