Monday 28 October 2013

Multiple award winning Hip Hop artist, Khuli Chana, survives police shooting incident


This press statement serves to confirm that South African multiple award winning Hip Hop artist, Khulani Morule, more affectionately known by his stage name, Khuli Chana, was indeed shot at by police officials in the early hours of this morning, Monday, 28 October 2013, in Midrand, Johannesburg.

Khuli Chana sustained injuries to his right hand (middle and ring finger) via direct bullet wound, as well as to his back, predominantly on his left side, via shrapnel. . Khuli Chana's medical report will be made public once received.

The current bullet count on the blue BMW 1 series vehicle that Khuli Chana was driving is seven (7). All seven (7) were shot from the passenger side. Khuli Chana was the only person in the vehicle at the time of the shooting. A private forensic ballistic report is currently being conducted and will be made public once received.

                 

Khuli Chana left his home in the West Rand Johannesburg and was heading to a performance in Pretoria, where he stopped at the Caltex garage on New Road in Midrand, initially to meet up with his DJ, Raiko, to continue the journey together. Raiko then alerted Khuli Chana that he was running late and Khuli Chana decided that it was best that they then meet up at the venue in Pretoria. Before leaving the garage, Khuli Chana went into the garage shop to buy a cup of coffee. On departure out of the garage, Khuli Chana noticed an unmarked vehicle with headlights on, faced in the direction of the oncoming traffic. Two vehicles ahead of Khuli Chana made their way around the vehicle. Khuli Chana proceeded to do the same.

There was no road block, or an attempt to stop Khuli Chana. Neither was any warning given before Khuli Chana heard the gun shots, which he describes to have sounded like a lot of fire crackers. His vehicle was struck by rounds as was he. His vehicle eventually went off the embankment and landed in a ditch.

                  

Khuli Chana's physical injuries were minor considering the amount of shots fired at him. He is currently in a state of shock and is trying to process the matter which he initially thought must have been a hi-jacking as gun shots were coming out of an unmarked vehicle, with no blue lights or any initial indication that police were involved. Khuli Chana has been discharged from hospital. His next doctor's appointment will be in a week's time. In the interim, Khuli Chana will be seeking psychological consult, to deal with the traumatic event he experienced this morning.

      

It is unfortunate that it takes incidences with high profile individuals like Khuli Chana, to bring to light the fatal police errors like the one that was made today. His management has made it clear that all the right legal process will be followed to bring the case to justice, not just for Khuli Chana, but for the many victims that fall prey to police brutality. It has been confirmed that a case of attempted murder has been opened by the police. Khuli Chana is in the process of taking legal action against the SAPS.


We endeavour to keep the public and Khuli Chana fans abreast with all the findings and information that comes through. Khuli Chana is very grateful for all the well wishes he has been receiving and for the support of his family, management and friends. Khuli Chana will unfortunately have to withdraw from all his upcoming performances this week, and until further clearance from his doctor.


 "We condemn in the strongest terms any & every indiscriminate attack of violence on our civilian population by those entrusted to uphold the constitution and law and order. We have consistently shouted this point of view. VIOLENCE begets VIOLENCE. Violence and force is all too often the first option applied and this has to change. Whilst we fully acknowledge the difficulties faced in executing their duties, our Police must be given access to the best training programs strategies & methods in the world. The enormous stress on our officers is not being dealt with by our leadership hence the high rate of suicides in the ranks of the SAPS. This shoot to kill concept is dangerously misrepresented and indeed misinterpreted by many on the ground" expresses Gavin Koppel, SHOUT SA Chairman.

Official Khuli Chana Social Media details:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/khulichana
Twitter: @KhuliChana

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Thursday 24 October 2013

Maftown Heights 2013 Line-Up Released

The 4th annual Maftown Heights event set to take place on Friday, 29 November 2013, at the Bassline Precinct in Newtown, has just released its official line-up. The line-up boasts the best of the Motswako genre alongside friends of Motswako namely:
 
Motswako Crew:
Khuli Chana, Morafe, Molemi, Tuks, Cassper Nyovest, Hash 1, KT, Flex Boogie, Notshi, JR,
Lection, Kgosi Pampier, Beatjunky
 
Friends of Motswako:
Ice Prince, AKA, Da L.E.S, Teargas, Reason, iFani, Pro
 
Special Guests:
Mafikizolo
 
DJs:
Ms Cosmo, Dimplez, Vigilante, Sphe, Naves, Zan D, Speedsta, Capital, Major League DJz, Akio, Raiko, P-Kuttah, Coco, Lemonka, Big Boy
 
Tickets will be available for purchase from tomorrow, Friday, 25 October 2013.
Over the past three years, last minute ticket buyers have been disappointed due
to the event always being sold out. This year an early bird special has been created
and will be available for purchase at Computicket until 4 November 2013.
– Early Bird General Admission R200; Early Bird Golden Circle Admission R300.
 
Maftown Heights is a celebration of the Motswako genre and 2013 has been an excellent year of recognition for Motswako artists and their music. 2013 has seen the first ever hip hop album win Album of The Year at the SAMAs (Khuli Chana's Lost in Time album); Cassper Nyovest's Gusheshe has received wide mainstream appeal and high rotation on various national radio stations; Lection's Basadi and Molemi's Pelonomi have also received great traction since their recent releases. These are just a few highlights of the quality and popularity that music of the Motswako genre has received.
 
Channel O, the leader in music television, has announced Maftown Heights as their Official 2013 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards Pre-Concert. Visitors from all over Africa will get the chance to experience the best of Motswako and South African music on one platform. Special guests on the line-up include Nigerian super star, Ice Prince, who will include a performance of his track Aboki which Khuli Chana featured on the remix, as well as Mafikizolo with whom Khuli Chana performed with over the Macufe weekend with great success.
 
"Channel O has been a proud supporter of Maftown Heights with great success. 2013 marks our 16th year in existence as the only Original African music channel plus our 10th year of hosting the Channel O Africa Music Video awards. It was only natural that we celebrate this incredible milestone with an official pre-concert to the awards ceremony on the 30th of November in Kliptown Soweto. Once again we are uniting Africa the best way we know how…through music" says Channel O's Head of Marketing and Publicity Victor Koaho.
 
In just a short period of four years, Maftown Heights has grown from an event of 800 people to a concert projected to have an attendance in excess of 4500 people. The event is organized and managed by Dream Team SA. Dream Team SA Director, and Maftown Heights co-founder, Refiloe Ramogase, attributes the reason for the growth to South African's appetite for quality musical experiences/platforms that pay tribute to home grown African talent. "Our media partners Channel O and YFM have been instrumental in this growth over the last four years and we are grateful for the role the play" shares Refiloe Ramogase.
 
This year the South African Breweries (SAB) new brand, Flying Fish Premium Flavoured Beer, will add some flavour to the music experience. A first in the South African beer category launched only a month ago, Flying Fish is aimed at both males and females providing them with a unique taste experience. Available in Pressed Lemon and Crushed Orange, what better way to celebrate the new launch with sociable South Africans in style.
 
"We are very grateful to brands like Flying Fish, Red Bull and BlackBerry for investing in SA music platforms such as ours" further expresses Refiloe Ramogase.
 
The event is moving from inside the Bassline venue to outside taking up the Newtown Park to provide a true concert experience. Maftown Heights memorabilia will be available this year and can be purchased online (www.maftownhights.co.za <http://www.maftownhights.co.za> ) or at the concert on the night. The event will be hosted by YFM's Thando Thabethe and SK. Doors will open at 17h00 and the concert will run until 03h00 the next morning.
 
In true Maftown Heights fashion, those attending should expect the unexpected.  Maftown Heights will also include two emergent acts which are in aid of developing young talent in South Africa. One of which will be one of the BlackBerry mentees that were mentored by Khuli Chana during the year, and the other, a performer to be chosen via a competition to be run in the birthplace of Motswako - Mafikeng.
 
Ticket Information
Maftown Heights tickets will go live on Friday, 25 October 2013, and can be bought at Computicket or at select Shoprite outlets. Early Bird tickets can be purchased until 4 November 2013.
General Admission
-               R200 at Computicket Early Bird Special (Valid until Monday the 4th of November 2013)
-              R220 at Computicket with valid South African student card
-              R250 at Computicket
-              R300 at the door
Golden Circle
-             R300 at Computicket Early Bird Special (Valid until Monday the 4th of November 2013)
-              R320 at Computicket with valid South African student card
-             R400 at Computicket 
-             R450 at the door
  
Maftown Heights 2013 Line-Up
·         Khuli Chana
·         Mafikizolo
·         Ice Prince
·         AKA
·         Da L.E.S
·         JR
·         Teargas
·         Morafe
·         Molemi
·         Tuks
·         Cassper Nyovest
·         Reason
·         iFani
·         Pro
·         Ms Cosmo
·         Dimplez
·         Vigilante
·         Hash 1
·         KT
·         Sphe
·         Naves
·         Zan D
·         Flex Boogie
·         Speedsta
·         Capital
·         Major League DJz
·         Akio
·         Raiko
·         P-Kuttah
·         Notshi
·         Lection
·         Coco
·         Lemonka
·         Big Boy
·         Kgosi Pampier
·         Beatjunky
·         *BlackBerry Mentee
·         *Mafikeng Competition Winner
 
Stay in the loop with Maftown Heights:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maftownheights 
Twitter: @MaftownHeights
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNiecxY-fg0  
Web: http://www.maftownheights.co.za/
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Wednesday 16 October 2013

Khuli Chana Continues His Goal To Platinum

Johannesburg, Wednesday 16 October 2013 – Khuli Chana continues to push towards his goal of reaching platinum status for his Lost in Time album by having in store activities across the country at select Musica stores.
 
This week Saturday, 19 October, Khuli Chana will be autographing albums and taking pictures with fans in Kimberley. Next week Saturday, 26 October, Khuli Chana will be doing the same at The Glen in Johannesburg.
 
"Each album copy bought makes a difference. Spending an hour each week with my fans is very rewarding and the least I can do! #TheGoalIsPlatinum!" expresses Khuli Chana.
 
Connect with Khuli Chana:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KhuliChana
Twitter: @KhuliChana
Instagram: @KhuliChana
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/lost-in-time/id580922761
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/dreamteamsa
YouTube: www.youtube.com/khulichana <http://www.youtube.com/khulichana
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Tuesday 15 October 2013

SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND!!!!!!!!!

                                                              DIAMONDS TOUR

As the countdown began for all South Africans, we knew that the start of all things great was near and indeed it was.

Friday morning started what we all called the ''RIHANNA WEEKEND''. Radio stations played her songs non-stop and believe me, I really wasnt complaining. The only complain I had was not knowing what to wear since the 'THE MOTHER OF STYLE AND TRENDS WAS LANDING SOON'.

Friday passed and Saturday came;still had nothing to wear, my life came to a stand still but more than anything we waited for them to announce that she has landed and there was no sign of that.

SATURDAY midday our 'BADGIRL RIRI' landed and that was a confirmation that the show must go on and it went on indeed.

SUNDAY.....The big day; 'CONCERT TIME'.
67 000 of us patiently waited for her even after she was 30minutes late, we still waited to see what she was wearing. She got on stage wearing a black and gold tracksuit that didnt scream fashion god in my eyes. The baseball jacket from the tracksuit had beautiful gold details on it as well as matching pants but it really was nothing I've never seen before. So the whole outfit went something like this, BLACK AND GOLD TRACKSUIT, PLAIN SLEEVELESS VEST, DETAILED BLACK HALF CAP AND BLACK PUMPS.

Now that didnt scream fashion goddess.... The mother of fashion really didnt grab me with her fashion on stage but she grabbed me when she got off stage carrying the S.A flag on her shoulder.

WEL DONE RIRI, S.A LOVED YOU.....


PHUMLILE 'POOHBEAR'


Thursday 10 October 2013

Mo’Molemi's “A SIA” album drops today!  

The much anticipated release of Mo'Molemi's third album, A SIA, hits stores nationwide today. The album title, A SIA (And So Is Afrika), is an accumulation of various ideas.  A SIA was developed initially as a travel novel written by Mo'Molemi as he backpacked through Zimbabwe, Zambia, then caught a ship through Lake Tanganyika for 800k to Burundi. Then he backpacked to Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique before returning back home to Mahikeng, South Africa. The novel never came to be, but instead metamorphosed into a 19 track album questioning the place of Africa among the nations of the world.
 
The A SIA album has classical lyrical flow that Mo'Molemi fans have come to know and love. It features tracks with the likes of Tumi of Tumi and The Volume, Tuks, Zeus, Lection, Blue Skye, Eazy Lap, Fifi Cooper, Kea Mmoki, Towdeemac and heavyweight artists from Botswana namely: Mosako, A.T.I, Orakle, E.P.I.C Jujuboy and traditional artist, Ntirelang Bearman.
 
Pelonomi is the first single to be released off A SIA and is already being playlisted on high rotation on stations such as Lesedi FM, Motsweding FM, North West FM, YaRona FM in Botswana and Ultimate FM in Lesotho.
 
Pelonomi is a Hip Hop love song featuring Mafikeng based soul singer Nkuli. The song is a celebration of undying love, faith and hope, and unravels the conversation of whether a burning love will still be as strong after indefinite periods apart.
 
Watch the Pelonomi video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzd2XXn3OXc&amp;feature=youtu.be
 
"I truly enjoyed producing, composing and recording A SIA. Much appreciation to my record company So Hype Records, my engineer Tshepo Vena and every soul that assisted in the making of the record. To #molemination... your engagement with my art.. often very critical.. is the license that enables me to write with freedom, for ours is a communal development conversation. I am because you are" expresses Mo'Molemi.
 
As Mo'Molemi grows in music and his love for food production, his wish is that A SIA inspires a thousand new farmers to take up the cause of food production, the cause of agrarian revolution through fair competition with other commercial farmers.
 
"It's our pleasure to see the release of this long awaited album. We will get it to the people by all means, and assure the masses of Mo'Molemi's presence and prominence from here on" shares Massie Hule, managing director of So Hype Records.
 
A SIA is available in physical disk in stores from today, Thursday 10 October 2013. A SIA will also be released digitally on 17 October 2013 and available on most major digital (online and mobile) platforms in South Africa and globally like Traxsource, Juno, Stompy.com, Spotify, Nokia, MTN, Vodacom, Orange iTunes and most other African Mobile networks.
 
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MOMOLEMI/72266294512
Twitter: @Molemi2
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzd2XXn3OXc&amp;feature=youtu.be
Web: http://kealema.com/
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Bongi Mvuyana debuts her music career with "I Wonder"

Bongi Mvuyana, a South African singer and song writer, debuted her first single, I Wonder, this week. I Wonder is taken off her upcoming debut album, Dopamine, and has already been play listed on stations such as Metro FM, Power FM, YFM, Kovsie FM, UCT Radio, Kaya FM, Heart FM and Radio 2000 FM just to mention a few.
 
As a new comer to the music industry, Bongi Mvuyana has already impressed various industry critics and has received positive reviews.  She was named one of 2013's "Faces to Watch" by City Press newspaper earlier this year; she has recently been described as "The most interesting sound locally since The Arrows" by Gavin Green of Universal; and when Morgan Ross, Manager of G Music Management and Electromode Records first heard I Wonder, she expressed her sentiments with "Wow Wow Wow! I Love her!! She's like a black Lana Del Rey!!"
 
I Wonder track: http://bongimvuyana.com/new-music-i-wonder/
 
Bongi Mvuyana brings a lot of character to her music which can be experienced both visually and audibly. She has a strong personality and vocals which are softened by her warm heart and packaged sensually with her style and gentle demeanor.
 
"I want my music to mean something to people when they listen to it. I want people to relate to the stories, find something authentic in the words, in the chords…" expresses Bongi Mvuyana.
 
Bongi Mvuyana's performance highlights this year include Katzy's Up and Coming and the prestigious Moshito Music Conference. Bongi Mvuyana grew up with music around her and discovered at a very young age that music was her passion. However, it wasn't until a year ago when she signed to the Vth Season Audio label, which also manages the likes of AKA, Da LES and DJ Vigilante, that she and her manager have been preparing for this official debut of her music career.
 
"Bongi Mvuyana is the most refreshing new artist we have worked with in the last 4 years. She brings such a fresh and exciting sound to radio, our home stereo, Ipods and music playlists. This boundary pushing music and artist has invigorated my thirst for music as a healer and light to the soul. We are so pleased and honoured to present her to the world" shares Benza, Managing Director at Vth Season Audio.
 
Connect with Bongi Mvuyana:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BongiMvuyanaMusic
Twitter: @bongimvuyana / @vthseason
Instagram: @bongimvuyana
Sound Cloud: http://bongimvuyana.com/new-music-i-wonder/
Web: http://bongimvuyana.com/
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Friday 4 October 2013

@IFani_Haymani to perform in Los Angeles

 
iFani has been invited to perform at the inaugural South African Arts Festival taking place at the California Plaza in Los Angeles this tomorrow, Saturday, 5 October 2013. The festival is sponsored by the Arts and Culture Department and presented by Grand Performances. The festival will showcase local films as well as six other local musicians namely:  Hugh Masekela, Mahotella Queens featuring Jozi, Simphiwe Dana, The Soil, Wouter Kellerman and The Parlotones.
 
iFani departed for Los Angeles last night and shared the following sentiments: "I'm extremely grateful and honoured by this once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase my music in the United States. It's a huge step closer to my dream of taking Xhosa Rap to the world".
 
Connect with iFani:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ifanih  
Twitter: @IFani_Haymani @DreamTeamTalent
YouTube: www.youtube.com/disguiz <http://www.youtube.com/disguiz>
Sound Cloud: http://soundcloud.com/dreamteamsa/milli-ifani/s-AuZ2C
Web: www.dreamteamsa.co.za <http://www.dreamteamsa.co.za
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Thursday 3 October 2013

Cleo Rinkwest's Lehkolo Moving Pictures “NOW” wins Audience Award

 
Cleo Rinkwest's production company, Lehkolo Moving Pictures, entered the 48 Hour Film Project where they had to produce a short film in 48 hours. The film entitled NOW was screened last week amongst other contenders at the Cinema Nouveau in Rosebank, Johannesburg. It was announced yesterday that NOW won the Audience Award for the 48 Hour Film Project.
 
NOW was executively produced by Cleo Rinkwest and Lehasa Moloi, both owners of Lehkolo Moving Pictures. NOW is a drama that entails the lives of five friends on their annual retreat but tension looms as they find themselves in their own emotional ruts. The film was directed by Thabo Rametsi (Class Act Season 1) and stars Cleo Rinkwest, Lehasa Moloi (Spud, Rockville), Loyiso Macdonald (Isidingo) and new comers Mathunzi Macdonald and April Ngoako.
 
"I've been part of the 48 Hour Film Project for three years now, but this was the first time that I was one of the producers. It was very challenging but an experience that I will never forget. The worst part of making a film in 48 hours - the pressure. The best part? The pressure. You really have no choice but to think on your feet, make a clear decision and run with it!" shares Cleo Rinkwest.
 
The film was dedicated in memory of those affected by the Pinetown tragedy as it had hit close to home for the crew as their director, Thabo Rametsi, and one of their lead actors, Loyiso Macdonald, both call KZN home. NOW left an impactful message at the end without saying anything, around the importance of living in the now and not taking the people in your lives forgranted.
 
Lehkolo Moving Pictures will be submitting NOW at varies film festivals locally and internationally.

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Twitter: @CleoRinkwest
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Wednesday 2 October 2013

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IT’S TRULY A FASHION AFFAIR FOR THE WEST SIDE OF JOHANNESBURG!!!!!!!!!!!
Every season change leads to a lifestyle change, which leads to an awesome wardrobe change (in most cases) or is it the other way around, and which better way to change your wardrobe than attending a fashion show where talented designers will be showcasing?
The season change for the Westrand was brought over by two awesome ladies and others sponsors who came together to make show they host the 1st annual fashion show in the Westrand on the 05th October 2013 at the Greenhills Stadium. This Fashion Show will not only help upcoming designers but also put Westrand on the fashion map.

Like always, “therealbizmag” got the privilege to meet up with these ladies and finding out exactly what the objective of the Fashion Show is and how high are the standards in terms of creativity…

·        Can you give us a brief idea of who you ladies are and what your contribution is in the planning of this fashion show.
Carol and Refilwe are the owners of Tlhagoentle Creative Solutions which deals with marketing, branding and events. They are the creatives and planners of the fashion show.

·        What inspired the idea of bringing a fashion show in Randfontein(Westrand)?
‘We really wanted to expose good craftsmanship. Fashion is also one of those things that are over looked in the Westrand, so we are trying to bridge the gap. Handmade items a very valuable’.

·        What is the theme or the main idea that circulates the fashion show?
“We didn’t have a strict theme but we told the designers that they must think spring and colours. So the idea was a spring/summer collection”.

·        How many designers are showcasing and are they all from the Westrand or are there others from outside the district?
“There will be seven designers which come from all parts of Westrand. Mohlakeng, Kagiso, Bekkersdale and Finsbury. We only focused on Westrand as a whole”.

·        What criteria did you use to choose the designers that will be showcasing?
The criteria included unknown designers from the Westrand who show potential and passion for their craft.

·        Will there be pop-up stores at the actual event or will the purchasing of items be done after the fashion show privately with the designer?
“There will be a showcase after the fashion show which will give the audience a chance to see the clothes up-and-close but we will also give the away the contacts of the designers in case there is something you want to tell or ask the designer”.

·        How can we go about getting tickets to attend the fashion show?
Contact Details
TWITTER: @carolk (Carol)
                : @fifster (Refilwe)
          FACEBOOK: Tlhagoentle Creative  Solutions
For more information on the Fashion Show contact Carol or Refilwe on facebook or twitter regarding anything about the Fashion Show.
For pre-sale VIP tickets, contact any designer that is showcasing as well as Carol and Refilwe.
Therealbizmag hopes to see you there at the Fashion Show…..
#Westrandfashionshow on twitter, let’s start trending!!!!!!