This week we crush on Botswana’s Tristan Mokone (23) who is a student by day and a model in between his free time. You have your roots both in SA and Botswana, tell us about your upbringing? My name is Tristan Mokone.I am 23 years old and an international relations student. I am doing part…
Twenty five and Freaking out!
There is usually a certain level of expectation when one reaches 25I honestly wish Life was simple, go to school, graduate from university, work and live happily ever after. Unfortunately for most of us, it doesn’t really work out like that because there are a series of misfortunes and the journey to success isn’t as…
Swelled Up thoughts with Mpho Makhale on Bonang Matheba’s reality show
Mpho Makhale is the founder and owner of the virtual men’s fashion styling and buying platform, Material Boy ZA. He shares his thoughts about the recently debuted Bonang Matheba reality show, Being Bonang. When I heard Bonang Matheba will have her own reality show, to say that I was thrilled was an understatement. I set…
50 lessons we learnt from Mandela Day
The 18th of July is arguably among the few days collectively celebrated and acknowledged by the global community. The day was declared and marked the International Nelson Mandela Day by the United Nations in November 2009. According to the UN, ‘everyone has the ability and responsibility to change the world for the better, and Mandela Day…
Meet the Xhosa duo taking over the internet
The recent history of the South African entertainment scene, has seen some of the most talented Xhosa-speaking entertainers in various art forms. The likes of Zahara, Nathi, Amanda Black, Simphiwe Dana, legendary filmmaker, John Kani and son, Atandwa Kani. This endless list include upcoming vloggers, Siviwe Lutseke and TaFire. The duo is taking over the digital space…
Swelled Up Convo with Lady May…
We just concluded an eventful and colourful Africa Month. This youth month we go beyond Mzansi borders to chat to Namibia’s award-winning and recording artist, Lady May (30). Lady May’s claim to fame can be traced back to the year 2004, with the release of her debut album titled Kamali. Lady May’s unique combination of various genres,…
6 Swelling questions…
In our newly added feature, 6 Swelling questions, we feature the Liberian/Lebanese born model, Phillip Assad Kekula. Phillip moved to the Mother City while when he was just a boy and as they say, ‘the rest is history’. Who is Phillip Kekula? I was born in West Africa, Liberia to be precise, moved to Cape Town…
Swelled Up! Convo with Hungani Ndlovu
The 23 year old Hungani Ndlovu plays the role of a techno savvy and scheming teenage boy, Romeo Medupe on ETV’s Scandal.. This talented actor has also indicated through Instagram that he is a no go are, so ladies you have it! In a feature ran by Youth Village Hungani reveals his off screen persona which cuts…
Fashion Police: SAFTA’s 11
This weekend was a total hype of activities in the Lost City. The 11th edition of the South African Film and Television Awards brought Sun City to a stand still. With honours bestowed to individuals such as Warren Masemola, Tina Jaxa, Anthony Coleman and many talented actors and actresses, the honours did not come short of…
Swelled Up! Convo with Samora Mangesi
Samora or otherwise known as Sam, is SA’s rising star and a force to be reckoned with in the television industry. With a budding presenting gig in one of SA’s youth production, Hectic Nine 9 and the love for television, he is is definitely going far. Samora has had his fair share of controversy, however…
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