Africa
Be the Curator of your Life — Dedicated to Sizwe Jacques Mbebe
You might know much about me. I call a lot of people Kings because that is my way of saying that I see you or respect you. Life has a way of showing flames and also showing waterfalls. Is that not the beauty of life? I reflect. At times, I […]
XOLANI FAKU AT THE JAZZ JAM SESSION — NEW BRIGHTON LIVING JAZZ
By Lindikaya Ntshinga Bhayeni Ntshinga Manzi Nqeno Lusiba There are moments in jazz where history stops feeling like something written in books and becomes something you can physically breathe in the room. I met Xolani Faku at a Jazz Jam Session kwa Nceba. I never really left that moment. Even […]
Riza Café – A Story of Heritage, Flavour and New Brighton Pride
I remember hearing the idea of opening a restaurant from Vuyiseka through a mutual friend. It stayed with me. There was something powerful about this young, “Qavi” woman with such big ideas—ideas rooted deeply in the soil of New Brighton, Gqeberha. I watched her move differently. Not defeated by what […]
Growing Skills, But Is the Film Economy Growing?
Article Written by: Sebenzile “DJ Sebz” Zalabe The growth of the film and television industry in South Africa has seen encouraging efforts aimed at developing talent and professional skills. Institutions and programmes such as AFDA, Media Workshop, BLC Entertainment, and the many training initiatives propelled by the NFVF have […]
LINDIKAYA NTSHINGA: THE HUMBLE PROGRAMMER WEAVING JAZZ, CODE, AND CONTINENTAL CULTURE
🌐 eCLIVES FEATURE ARTICLE LINDIKAYA NTSHINGA: THE HUMBLE PROGRAMMER WEAVING JAZZ, CODE, AND CONTINENTAL CULTURE Computer Scientist | Jazz Curator | Cultural Voice — ### 📌 THE CALL TO THE CULTURE I am a computer scientist, but above all, I am a custodian of the culture. I live at the […]
Camagu I am Ntshinga, Inspired by Today
Camagu: A Jazz Memory from the Community It is in times like these that I become. When I find myself in these spaces, I am reminded of who I am and what I stand for. Some memories rise without asking — memories shaped by Jazz, by people, by moments that […]
ECLIVES at 5: Building Culture in the Digital Age
ECLIVES at 5: Building Culture in the Digital Age In this creative culture, merged with the digital age, I move as a Computer Scientist rooted deeply in the arts. Where others see rust, I see gold. Today marks five years of ECLIVES—the last-born of my creations. ECLIVES is a living […]
Amashandapha — A December Heater Straight From Gqeberha’s Creative Underground
Article written by Sebenzile Zalabe Amashandapha Ignites December: Gqeberha Trio Drops a High-Energy Festive Anthem. Gqeberha’s music scene has exploded just in time for the festive season as three of the city’s standout creatives ZKHALI, De_Gusheshe, and FeestoMO8 join forces to deliver a fast-paced, high-energy December anthem titled “Amashandapha.” The […]
🎶 Mninawa Mangweni: The Heartbeat of KwaZakele’s Creative Spirit
In the vibrant township of KwaZakele, Gqeberha, Mninawa Mangweni stands as a beacon of artistic excellence and community dedication. A master of the marimba and a visionary artist, Mninawa channels the rich cultural heritage of his surroundings into rhythms and visuals that resonate far beyond his community. His marimba performances […]
