There’s only one word to describe the Beyoncé MTV VMA performance this weekend and that’s electrifying!
The singer stole the show when she gave some of us who haven’t seen her Formation World Tour a peek at what it must look like. She performed songs from her hit visual album, Lemonade.
She chats to us about her upcoming movie titled Dora’s Peace.
One of the most amazing singers, songwriters that’s ever lived in SA celebrates his birthday today. Caiphus Semenya turns 77. To celebrate we’re jamming to some of our favourite songs from him.
Here are our top 5; what songs would you add?
1. Nomalanga
2. Ziph’inkomo
3. Matswale
4. Woman Got A Right To Be
5. Ndiphendule
Tamar Braxton recently did a shoot for People magazine in the US and she allowed cameras inside her house. During the shoot she sat down to chat about her home, how she decorated and what she loves about it.
What do you think? Do you like it?
Our August cover stars; Sindi Dlathu (Thandaza in Muvhango), Dawn Thandeka King (Mangcobo in Uzalo), Nobuhle Mimi Mahlasela (Aggie in 7de Laan), Noluthando “Nolly” Meje (Zukisa Isidingo) and Andisiwe Dweba (Getty Generations The Legacy) sat down during their shoot to talk to us about the most memorable and craziest interactions they’ve had with their fans. You won’t believe what Sindi Dlathu was once bought!
Rapper Dope Saint Jude talks to us about her life and music.
On August 9, 1956 20 000 women courageously marched to the Union Buildings to protest the pass laws in South Africa. Each year we remember their efforts and those of many others by celebrating women’s month. As part of that movement, some of the women at the Bona office have shared the songs they feel inspire, uplift and empower them as women; sung by women from across the globe.
What songs would be on your women’s month playlist?
Deputy Editor – Lutho Vuso
Destiny’s Child – Survivor
Beyoncé – Flawless
Features Editor – Amanda Mtuli
Queen Latifah, Yo Yo, TLC, MC Lyte, Nefertiti, Salt N Pepa, Patra, Meshell Ndegeocello – Freedom
Aretha Franklin – Respect
Destiny’s Child – Independent Women
Digital Editor – Bongiwe Tshiqi
Nina Simone – Four Women
Simphiwe Dana – Ndim Iqhawe
Laura Mvula – She
Copy Editor – Patience Gumbo-Chimbetete
Alicia Keys – Superwoman
Alicia Keys – A Woman’s Worth
Copy Editor – Matshidiso Nkokou
Christina Aguilera – Beautiful
Features Writer – Fundiswa Nkwanyana
Black Gold by Esperanza Spalding ft. Algebra Blessett