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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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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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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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Cube Workspace completes its Kyalami branch

 
Cube Workspace's Kyalami branch is now complete with a state of the art duplex executive wing. This new wing comes as an extension to a fully equipped on-the-go office complete with luxurious, five-star elements.
 
Cube Workspace Kyalami offers sophisticated interiors and décor, custom-designed ergonomic furniture, eclectic African art, a concierge service, on-site gym and car wash.
 
With the changing landscape of what an office space should be like, Cube Workspace Kyalami has hit the nail on the head with its offering that fully embodies their motto "where workstyle meets lifestyle". Cube Workspace Kyalami offers a productive, tailor-made, more relaxed, mobile and flexible working lifestyle. It also includes the "virtual office" concept that ensures mobility and seamless business operations as well as flexible meeting and boardroom access.
 
"We want to offer a modern lifestyle to employers and employees, allowing a productive, creative and modern workspace in which they can maximise their capabilities" shares Anthony Manas, Cube Workspace Managing Director.
 
Viewings of Cube Workspace Kyalami and its new executive wing can now be booked.
 
 
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Bavarian Motorcycles – Giving Back with “Keeping a Girl in School”

 
The Catholic Women's League, Lynnwood-chapter initiative "Keeping a Girl in School" 2013 biker charity brunch, organised by Bavarian
Motorcycles, raised enough funds and product to sustain 133 girls for a whole year. Thanks to the help of the Nan Hua Temple in Bronkhorstspruit a portion of these products has now been distributed to underprivileged girls in both Tzaneen and Swaziland.
 
The girls who received the feminine hygiene products collected through the "Keeping a Girl in School" initiative are from charitable organisations recognized by the Nan Hua Temple. A total of 1696 packets of product have been donated to the Keep the Dream 196 Centre in Shiluvane, Tzaneen, while 80 packets were distributed to the girls at Nan Hua Temple and 1072 packets were provided to Gigi's Place Care Centre in Manzini, Swaziland.
 
Keep the Dream 196 , is a community-based child protection NPO that uses mentoring programs to provide better care and education for orphaned and neglected children. Mrs. Louise Batty, director of Keep the Dream 196, also partners with Oxfam Australia in order to help young people learn life-skills through Keep the Dream 196's scouts program. Mrs. Batty was very grateful for the sanitary product donation that will help benefit the lives of her female students.
 
Gigi's Place Care Centre ,founded by lawyer Gigi Reid-Miles, is the first urban community care center for orphans and vulnerable children in the Manzini district of Swaziland. The Centre in the KaKhoza informal settlement outside the commercial hub of Manzini provides meals, clothing and shelter to about 100 children every day. Gigi was thrilled with the generous donation of products for her girls, which is always welcome and needed by NPO's such as Gigi's Place.
 
"We are delighted to play a part in bettering the lives of girls and helping them improve their quality of life, not only as scholars but as young women also," says Sharon Smith, Marketing Manager of Bavarian Motorcycles.
 
These are just two NPOs which have benefitted from the Catholic Women's League, Lynnwood Chapter and Bavarian Motorcycles "Keeping a Girl in School" initiative; the remainder of the products will also be distributed to worthy organisations in order to better the lives of young women.
 
Photo 1 Caption: Girls from the Ntwanano Junior Primary School in Shiluvane, Tzaneen, with their donated sanitary products
 
Photo 2 Caption: The girls from Gigi's Place Care Centre in Manzini, Swaziland, holding their donated sanitary products
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AKA's Congratulate Debuts at #1 on iTunes SA

AKA's debut of his single Congratulate trended in South Africa yesterday. It hit the #1 spot on iTunes SA Hip Hop Chart by 10am kicking Eminem off the #1 spot, and by noon it had reached the #1 spot on the overalliTunes SAbeating Cold Play from the coveted spot.
 
Fans and fellow artists showed their support by purchasing the track off iTunes, and posting the artwork on social media and using the hashtag #AKACongratulate to share their sentiments about the track and its massive debut. It debuted on Metro FM, Dj Fresh opened his Drive Time Show on 5FM with it and Warras of YFM played it at 5pm. It will be available on all good radio stations from today.
 
"I would like to thank all the fans and media platforms that contributed to #Congratulate going to #1 on iTUNES  SA! This is not just a big achievement for myself but for SA Hip Hop in general. I appreciate the overwhelming response and eagerly anticipate the release of my sophomore album" expresses AKA. 

 
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@BacktothecitySA Freedom Day Festival 2014

The festival is currently in its 8^th 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

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: Fifa13 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

NEW ADDITIONS 
- 4 Comedians - Vote to win: raffle competition-> cash prize - Live draw: stand to win Presidential Cards and accommodation - Helicopter rides  - Family reunion- #bttc moment picture competition

Competitions

First up is the 10K Challenge, which is aimed at giving upcoming artists and producers a platform at the festival. We have received 800+ entries in 14 days. 

Please note that registrations will end25th February.

Entry steps are outlined via www.backtothecityfestival.com

Stalls

Only 30 stalls will be made available at the festival. Dimensions are 4m x 3m. 10 food and 20 clothing/merchandise. Please note that stalls are sold on a first come first serve basis. Send booking requests to info@ritualmediagroup.co.za

Tickets

#bttc2014 general tickets are R60 till the 15th March. Outlets are OST Newtown, Dope Store Johannesburg CBD & Thesis Soweto.
Ticket breakdown is available via http://mad.ly/c36874

Soweto Gospel Choir to Perform at Two International Madiba Tributes

The multi-award winning globally renowned Soweto Gospel Choir has been invited to perform at two separate international Nelson Mandela-tributes in February and March of this year. The first performance will take place on the 13th of February in New York, with Morgan Freeman and former American President Bill Clinton. The other will take place on the 3rd of March at Westminster Abbey in London, alongside Archbishop Desmond Tutu amongst others.
 
On February 13th, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and CultureHorde will host a tribute concert in honour of Nelson Mandela - celebrating his life and legacy, and the 20th anniversary of democratic freedom in South Africa. Morgan Freeman and South African radio and TV personality Gareth Cliff will host this incredible evening, taking the audience through the life and times of Mr. Nelson Mandela.
 
Dramatic readings from the original transcripts of Mr. Mandela's letters, speeches, and personal writings will be performed by Morgan Freeman. These readings will be accompanied by the world-famous Soweto Gospel Choir, who will fill the cathedral with songs that honor Mandela's life and vision. This spectacular 24-person choir has performed with Bono, John Legend, Celine Dion, Robert Plant, and many others.
 
Finally, President Bill Clinton will give a special tribute speech to Nelson Mandela and the work of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, celebrating Mr. Mandela's life and all that has been accomplished in South Africa in the twenty years since democracy was realised. All of the evening's proceeds will benefit the Nelson Mandela Foundation's Centre for Memory.
 
The second tribute is set to be quite unique as it's unusual for a foreign citizen to be honoured with a national memorial service at Westminster Abbey, London. Reports have suggested that the Queen asked for this because she could not attend his funeral. The Queen was "deeply saddened" by the passing of Mister Mandela as they formed a close friendship over the years.
 
There was a service at the Abbey to give thanks for democracy in South Africa after the election in 1994. Madiba also paid a visit long before he became president. The memorial service was due to take place in February, but has been rescheduled for the 3rd of March. That is so that President Zuma can attend; Archbishop Desmond Tutu is also expected, and of course…the Soweto Gospel Choir.
 
"Universal Music is very proud to be associated with an act of international caliber, such as Soweto Gospel Choir, and we are proud to celebrate Madiba's legacy along with the world," says Pino Di Benedetto, Marketing Director of Universal Music South Africa.
 
For more information on Soweto Gospel Choir please see the biography attached or visit their website at http://www.sowetogospelchoir.com/
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Khuli Chana nominated for Best International Act with the Black Canadian Awards 2014

 
Multiple award winning artist, Khuli Chana, has received a Best International Act nomination with the upcoming Black Canadian Awards taking place on 1 March 2014 at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Theater in Toronto.
 
"I've been waiting for this moment all my life. I'm ready for the world stage. I'm Amped" exclaimed Khuli Chana upon receiving this nomination.
 
The Top 6 nominees in each category for the Black Canadian Awards will compete for the title on 1 March 2014. The Top 6 will be established by a voting mechanism which closes on Wednesday 5 February 2014.
 
To vote for Khuli Chana visit this web page http://blackcanadians.com/nominate and put his name in the category Best International Act.
 
The Black Canadian Awards is a non-profit initiative of the Diversity Advancement Network. Part of the proceeds will be added to their Youth and Talent scholarship program.
 
This nomination further solidifies Khuli Chana as one of South Africa's top artists and one of Africa's most high profile Hip Hop stars. Khuli Chana is the first Hip Hop artist in South Africa's history to win the prestigious South African Music Award (SAMA) in the category "Album of the Year". Khuli Chana achieved this feat at the 2013 SAMAs also winning "Best Rap Album" and "Male Artist of the Year". 2013 also saw Khuli Chana win the "Best Collaboration" Award at the Metro FM Awards, as well as "Album of the Year" and "Best Male Artist" at the SA Hip Hop Awards.
 
Khuli Chana is not only a front runner with regards to being a recording and performing artist, but in late 2013 he launched a Rocka #ChanaPower high fidelity headphone set which is proving to be a quite a winner amongst his fans.

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YouTube: http://youtube.com/khulichana
Web: http://khulichana.com/
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Press Statement from the Management of Khuli Chana

 
As per previous statements issued out on behalf of Khuli Chana in light of the Midrand shooting that took place on Monday, 28 October 2013, it was indicated that the case would take both a criminal and civil course.
 
As part of the due process in the civil case, Khuli Chana's lawyers submitted a letter on Friday, 10 January 2014 to the Minister of Police highlighting what transpired on the night in question, outlining costs incurred and income lost as a result of the shooting, and stating the intention to recoup this money via litigation.
 
 
We do however remain hopeful that an amicable resolution to this painful episode can still be found.
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"Fire" voted best club hit for December 2013

Popular club DJs, event promoters, and club owners, as well as urban music fans, were polled and came up with the best club hit for December 2013. Da LES' "Fire" was voted best urban club hit for December 2013, with club DJs saying club goers voted it best hit song by the reaction and ladies singing along.

"Girl you got that fire" sings the song, a definite song for the ladies and they have taken control of the song.

"Fire is a result of me expressing how I am feeling about this summer and all the beautiful women that come out of the woodwork every festive season" shares Da L.E.S.

The song is currently play listed on major radio stations such as Gagasi FM, Metro FM, YFM and more...

L.E.S hits LA, USA to shoot music video

L.E.S will hit Los Angeles USA, to work on a new music video for the current single "Fire". After the great reception with the "heaven" music video, LES promises to deliver another swerve video that will get people talking.
The video is directed by American music video director Matt Alonzo, who has worked with the likes of Lil Wayne, Xzibit, Far East Movement, The Game, and Soulja Boy just to name a few,

The video is expected to air in the first week of February, accompanied by a series of live TV performances.
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