Johannesburg, South Africa – Friday, 14 November 2025: South African DJ, songwriter, and producer Benny Maverick officially releases his long-awaited studio album, VALENCIA, under gamma. Africa. A deeply personal project inspired by his mother’s strength and journey, VALENCIA marks a new era for Benny Maverick – blending soulful Afro-house, dance, and global rhythms into a…
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F1 Academy™ Drives Forward With Full F1 Team Support In Continued Multi-Year Partnership
In a landmark agreement, F1 ACADEMY™ and Formula 1 have today announced that all ten current Formula 1 teams have reaffirmed their commitment to sponsor an F1 ACADEMY livery and driver in the all-female series as part of a multi-year partnership. Cadillac Formula 1 Team, who will join F1 in 2026, have also confirmed that…
Rising Maskandi Duo Istimela Samawele, Collaborates With uGatsheni & Q.Twins In New Truthful Single “Cognac”
Johannesburg, South Africa — Rising Maskandi duo Istimela Samawele, made up of twin brothers Bhekizizwe Thandokuhle Phakathi and Bhekozayo Thandoluhle Phakathi, proudly release their powerful new single “Cognac”, featuring Maskandi icon uGatsheni and Afropop sensations Q Twins. Hailing from the village of Kwafuduka in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, the duo continues to fuse traditional Maskandi with fresh youthful energy, soulful harmonies, and truth-telling lyricism….
Vaquera Reimagines The Converse Chuck With Slouch Wedge Silhouettes
Johannesburg, 11 November 2025; Converse and Paris-based fashion label Vaquera have joined forces to unveil the XXXHi Slouch Wedge and XHi Slouch Wedge, a bold reinterpretation of the iconic Chuck silhouette that merges Converse’s timeless design language with Vaquera’s subversive, narrative-driven creativity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Converse (@converse) Founded in 2013 by Patric DiCaprio and Bryn Taubensee, Vaquera has…



