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South Africa's 'Queen B' explores the world from New York to Zanzibar with flawless style.
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The viral hit from the South African rapper has been Ellen-approved.
Burna Boy Vows To Never Return To South Africa After Xenophobic Attacks On Other Africans
The "African Giant" singer cited his own xenophobic experiences while visiting the country.
Five Killed In Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa blasted the "acts of wanton violence" vowing to put an end to the targeting of foreigners.
H&M Is Celebrating Its First South African Collaboration
H&M x Mantsho is coming August 15th.
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World Stop! Beyoncé Slays All Of Her Outfits At South Africa Global Citizen Festival
Gushing over her daughter's wardrobe, Mama Tina Knowles described one of Beyonce's looks as “a Balmain masterpiece.”
Beyonce Pens Letter To Nelson Mandela Ahead Of South Africa Performance
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South African Fashion Week Commemorates 21 Years Of Highlighting African Designers
56 native designers and counting continue to spearhead the evolution of fashion in South Africa.
Pioneering South African Rapper HHP Dead At 38
Music fans in South Africa are in mourning following the unexpected death of legendary rapper, HHP, who died on Wednesday. He was 38. The rapper’s family issued a statement, confirming […]
'Ugly Betty' Is Coming To South Africa
The successful series is credited with taking the telenovela genre mainstream for heavily integrating Latin-American culture in the American adaptation.
Afro Chic! Ciara Gives Us South African Fashion Vibes With Her New Music Video
The summer of 2018 has been a hot one and it seems Ciara has turned the heat up yet again. Since early July, CiCi has heated up the charts with her […]
Your Spirit Needs This Trip! 5 Excellent Reasons To Visit and Love Johannesburg
Your Spirit Needs This Trip! 5 Excellent Reasons To Visit and Love Johannesburg
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