Bongi Mvuyana shortlisted in Hennessy Talent Quest to perform in Cognac, France

South African alternative soul singer and songwriter, Bongi Mvuyana, has been selected as one of 8 shortlisted artists for the Hennessy International Talent Quest 2014. Through the Hennessy Talent Quest, Bongi Mvuyana stands the chance to perform at the Blues Passions Festival in Cognac, France this August.
 
To help Bongi Mvuyana showcase African talent on a global scale, vote for her by clicking on this link: http://bit.ly/1rf2uXP
 
"As a South African musician, being recognized by a prestigious global brand such as Hennessy and placed as a finalist with artists they've selected as great talents from around the world, it affirms that the international music scene is ready for our music, and I'm ready to give them the very best of what I've got" expresses Bongi Mvuyana.
 
Voting closes on 15 May 2014. 1 vote per email address.
 
Bongi Mvuyana has just released her second single off upcoming album called, Gold. Watch video of Bongi Mvuyana performing Gold with her band:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDhmHSb4qCE
 
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Connect with Bongi Mvuyana:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BongiMvuyanaMusic
Twitter: @BongiMvuyana / @vthseason
Instagram: @BongiMvuyana
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/i-wonder-single/id827652272
Sound Cloud: http://bongimvuyana.com/new-music-i-wonder/
Web: http://bongimvuyana.com/
 
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Soweto Fashion Week Winter/Autumn Collection 28-31 May 2014

The third biannual Soweto Fashion Week
(SFW) is set to take place from 28 – 31 May 2014 at the Soweto Theatre in Soweto, Johannesburg. Darling Hair will be the headlining sponsor of the event.
 
SFW will kick off with a launch party on 28 May 2014, followed by 3 days of runway shows showcasing Winter and Autumn collections from 15 designers made up of both emerging and established designers. The theme this year is "Africa Unite". Soweto being a pivotal focus point in the country's heritage, and a place that attracts Africans from all over the continent, SFW this year will include designers from Nigeria, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
 
Tickets are on sale on Computicket from R30 – R60. Purchase here: http://online.computicket.com/web/event/soweto_fashion_week/813373517/0/59674751
 
"I'm particularly excited about the upcoming SFW shows. 3 years down the line there has been a lot of growth from both a brand and designer perspective. Having been invited to showcase in Switzerland and Las Vegas last year, I know that there is only bigger and better things to come" shares Stephen Manzini, founder and director of Soweto Fashion Week
 
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Twitter: @SowetoFashion
Instagram: @SowetoFashion
Website: www.sowetofashionweek.com <http://www.sowetofashionweek.com
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27 APRIL 2014 MARY FITZGERALD SQUARE, NEWTOWN| 10H00-01H00

The festival is currently in its 8th year, having attracted a patronage of  17 000 in the recent past. Target for this year 20 000. Back To The City has become an iconic day nationwide, as it is the biggest outlet and platform for the Hip Hop community. Consequently, making it one of the biggest cultural experiences in Africa.

TICKETS 
R80 general. R180 Presidential Card. Presales end 20 April.Outlets are Suprembeing Rosebank, OST Newtown 111 Cnr Bree n Henry Nxumalo, Dope Store 85 Comissioner Str, Thesis Soweto Mofolo Village. Online purchase option via www.backtothecityfestival.com

STANDARD FEATURES
- 3 Stages  - 20 Emcees - 1 Surprise International Act  - 12 DJs - Basketball Court - 12 Graffiti Crews  - Hip Hop Summit - Street Fashion  - Dance Crews - Game On: Fifa Challenge - Bmxers -10k Challenge: Upcoming rappers and producers - Skaters - Paid In Full- Rap Battles - Beatboxers - A bigger beer garden - A Trade Village - A Game Zone - A Chill Zone- Freestyle Tournament

MAIN STAGE LINEUP
The Anvils- Reason- Blaklez- Ginger Breadman- Cassper Nyovest- Towdee Mac- Rashid- Revivolution- Yugen Blakrok- Gigi Lamayne- Big Zulu- Ill Skillz- Cashless Society- Zubz- Yahkeem- Blayze- Lection- Jay Stash- Siya Shezi- Hymphatic Thabz- Supa- Qba- Miss Nthabi- Skye Wanda- DJ Bubbles- Maraza- Blaqfamous- Devious Dee- Infa- F Eeezy- Mizchif- [Robo Tribute]

DEEJAYS: 
DJ Kenzhero- DJ X- DJ Switch-DJ Herbalist- DJ Zakesmixmaster- Deeboi- P Kuttah- Coppa Shot- Bobotikal- Themba Lunacy- Vardz- DJ Capital- DJ Speedsta- Tha Cutt- KGB- PSsquared

WRITTEN BATTLES:
Wily Wroth vs Sledge Lee 
Vegita vs Raw Artifact

BEATBOX BATTLES
Billy vs Armando 
Fimo vs Dumo

10K CHALLENGE 
Public voting ended 7th April 2014. The Top 5 Emcees and Top 8 Producers, who made it to the finals, will be announced tomorrow, Wednesday 9th April via our website and social media platforms.

HIP HOP SUMMIT
This workshop will be kick-starting the event. It will be hosted by Ritual Stores and Rashid Kay at Museum Africa (10h00-13h00) – offering an exchange of knowledge from our panel of music industry experts: Kevin Mdubeki (Electromode), Vusi Leeuw, Sjula (TV Producer), Mollo(YFM Music Compiler), Lesiba (Accountant), Mhlanganisi (DTI), Hlukani Rikhotso(Brand Manager), Thabang (Banker), Itumeleng (Banker), Titus ( Department of Sports and Recreation).Our aim is to utilize the culture as a tool to encourage critical thinking, social change and unity, while empowering communities through media, arts, and education, preservation and independent initiatives. 

STREET FASHION SHOW
8 independent designers have been selected, each will showcase 6 street fashion inspired looks: 
Adriaan (LISOF student)- Dayana (LISOF student)- Kreative Beings-
Macgale Designs-Real Papergang- Sibu FDB- State of Guru- Stylagang

GIVEAWAYS
Double ticket giveaways every Thursday until 17th April 2014 via our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Backtothecityfestival and Twitter Timeline https://twitter.com/Backtothecity 

BUILD UP SESSIONS
Every Friday our street team hosts open mic sessions, dance-offs, ticket giveaways to introduce people to the hip hop culture| 16h00| Free entry

MEDIA ACCESS
To be accredited as media, you must have a broad audience reach and influence that demonstrates support of the entertainment industry. Broadcast, print and internet outlets must all meet these requirements.Email interview and/or press picture requests to lerato@ritualmediagroup.co.za cc leratolefafa@yahoo.com
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Khuli Chana's Mnatebawen nominated for SAMA 20 Record of The Year

 
Khuli Chana has received another SAMA 20 nomination, this time for Record of The Year for his song Mnatebawen.
 
Mnatebawen is the only Hip Hop song nominated in this coveted category this year, and provides another "win" for the Hip Hop fraternity at large. Incidentally, The SAMA Record of The Year category has never been won by a Hip Hop song and proves an opportunity for history to be made again. Last year, Khuli Chana won Album of The Year at the SAMAs which had also never previously been won by a Hip Hop album.
 
Support the relevance of South African Hip Hop by voting for Khuli Chana to win Record of The Year for his track Mnatebawen. The Record of The Year category is solely determined by the public through a voting system.
 
Voting Details:
SMS the voting letter (O) and the name of your province to 33123. For example, if you are from Gauteng you would SMS: "O - Gauteng" to 33123.
 
A max of 10 votes per mobile number allowed. SMS charged at R1.50 per SMS.
 
*Stand a chance to win a VIP Experience at SAMA 20 with KIA and meet the KIA Record of the Year Winner. Please refer to Kia's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kiamotorssa <http://www.facebook.com/kiamotorssa> or www.samusicawards.co.za <http://www.samusicawards.co.za>  for more information, terms & conditions.
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