5 Nights

Andile "Scotch is Dope" Cele, founder and owner of DOPEstore. He collaborates with local clothing designers to create masterpieces. In the interview, he speaks to Smash Afrika about his fashion journey.

“Black Excellence”. A phrase developed over the years and used to describe inherent potential and achievements - this is what Legends Barber stands for. They live this and use the phrase as a verb for the consistent hard work put in towards celebrating the pioneers of Mzansi culture and the “new school” trailblazers of the Kotini movement. From humble beginnings with just a...

Kimberley born, Trevor Stuurman, 28, is an award winning contemporary multimedia visual artist, AFDA graduate with a BA (Hons) motion picture & live performance who sees the world through his creative lens and finds beauty in that which reminds him of home - a place that is imbued with colour, love and belonging that reflects Africa. Ever since he burst onto the creative scene scooping the Ell...

Palesa Mokubung is a widely accoladed fashion designer who is today the founder and Creative Director of her own marque, Mantsho – having studied and graduated with a degree in Fashion Design, Palesa, alongside her talented team, is shaping styles and trends for tomorrow.

Smash chats to Nigerian singer-songwriter Asa. She combines elements of soul, pop, folk, and reggae, among other international influences, in her warm neo-soul songs

Mandlakayise Walter Dube is a director, producer, co-screenwriter, writer and award-winning South African cinematographer.

Smash chats with fashion designer Paledi Segapo. He is an award-winning fashion designer and creative entrepreneur. He is the founder and creative director of Palse – a Johannesburg fashion label.

On the episode of Music Heals, Smash chats with musician Touchline_truth. Where Touchline unpacks among others, his musical journey, his mindset when he creates and what keeps him going in this industry.

Neo Mahlangu is a young, self-taught emerging artist, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Following her passion for design and art, she made the switch from the Healthcare industry in 2017 to pursue a career as a digital illustrator and fine artist with her debut as a finalist for the Cassirer Welz Award.

Smash chats with designer Ntando Ngwenya , owner of fashion brand Ntando XV. The brands is intending to target the high-end retail market, garment collectors and connoisseurs. Ntando, who began designing at the age of 12, likes to work with experimental cuts, pattern engineering, unusual intricate finishing, treated goods, and controlled fits.

On this episode of Music Heals, Smash chats to Bongeziwe Mabandla. He is a South African musician based in Johannesburg, predominantly playing folk music with lyrics in isiXhosa, accompanied by a guitar.

Bambanani is a place for family and friends, an upmarket eatery combining fun and food. The restaurant is aimed at both young and old, with something for everyone. The boutique space comprises wonderful play areas for kids intermingled with stylish decor and tasty meals, resulting in a truly unique concept, built for families!