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Watch this behind-the-scenes video from our Simphiwe Dana cover shoot and then read what our features editor Phila Tyekana had to say about our September cover star.
Why Simphiwe Dana?
September is heritage month and Simphiwe has always pushed for the celebration of heritage and African pride. She’s an iconic musician both with her music and image. She’s in the works of a new album and is always relevant. So why not have her? Simphiwe is the traditional woman of today, she’s outspoken and stands up to anyone/thing that seeks to demean her yet still true to her roots. She’s an inspiration all round.
What was her reaction to being on Bona magazine?
Excited and said yes without hesitation. That’s always great to hear because then the cover star is 100% in, in representing the magazine.
How was it like interviewing her?
Simphiwe has probably done hundreds of interviews and for some she might have opened too much about herself and the journalist took advantage of that and misrepresented her. With me she was very guarded in her answers and was sometimes uncomfortable in speaking about herself.
How was she at the photo shoot?
We shot on one of the coldest days in Joburg and as this was our spring issue and cover shoot meaning the wardrobe was all spring. While the BONA team was in warm jackets, she had to stomach the cold in light spring clothing in the blistering cold and look happy doing it. She soldiered on and that was impressive.
What was the inspiration behind the September cover?
Spring itself was the inspiration. The outdoors and bright colours…we juxtaposed this with Heritage Day with Simphiwe’s wardrobe being African inspired.
What can readers expect from the story?
Insight into this powerhouse of a woman. What she lives for, what she believes in and what inspires her music and what we as fans may expect from her soon to be released album. And of course her comment on her Twitter wars.
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Head wraps are a great accessory that allows you to play with style and add character to your image. Use silk, cotton or printed material to create your head wrap.
When bandanas made waves in the 90s, famous rapper Tupac made them a hit by wearing it backwards. The style has made a reappearance and looks good when you use a bandana or a small scarf.
How to
Step 1
Take your square scarf and fold it into a triangle.
Step 2
Wrap the fold of the scarf around the edge of the back of your head.
Step 3
Tie the two tips tightly in the front of your head making sure that the lose tip of the triangle is underneath the knot.
Step 4
Retie the two tips to create a second knot and add volume.
Step 5
Pull the bottom tip forward to help tighten the head wrap then tuck it in over the knot.
Watch our How to video below for a quick tutorial
Watch this behind-the-scenes video from our Carol Tshabalala cover shoot and then read what our features editor Phila Tyekana had to say about Carol.
Why Carol Tshabalala?
As the first lady of sports, Carol embodies the woman of today; she’s broken boundaries and made a success of herself in a male dominated field of work. However what’s more admirable is how she’s able to remain a woman and has never tried to be tom-boyish or to be “one of the boys” with her work. Neither did she abuse the spot light as the first lady of sports. As a woman in sports we have all come to admire and respect her because of her grace professionalism.
What was her reaction to being on Bona magazine?
She said yes immediately which was an honour for us as she hasn’t done a cover with the magazine for years now.
How was it like interviewing her?
My conversation with her was amazing. She opened up fully and spoke about things that have hurt her, made her happy and of her boyfriend, Sbu. Carol’s been able in her decade in the spotlight to keep her personal life private, so it was great to hear her speak of her abusive ex-husband, her children and finding love with Sbu.
How was she at the photo shoot?
Graceful as she always is. Patient too, there was a lot of work that went into the shoot and as a result at times it dragged on. But she was patient and calm with everyone.
What was the inspiration behind the August cover shoot?
We used the idea of her being in sports and often times being the only girl in the room. Carol’s also the first female boxing ring announcer and we played on that with our male models in boxing attire.
What can readers expect from the story?
An informative insight into one of South Africa’s most private celebs.
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Clover Little Big Cook Off judge and professional chef Martin Kobald shows you how to slice and dice an onion in this handy video tutorial.
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Watch the behind-the-scenes action at our July cover shoot with Amanda Du Pont.
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Its been days since Nicki teased us with the visual for her latest single “Pills N Potions,” She finally dropped the the full version of the trippy video. Nicki keeps things simple this time, going for a more beautiful, natural look. We love this new look by the way.
Check out the video and let us know what you think.
Watch this behind-the-scenes video from our Bonang Matheba cover shoot and then read what our features ed Phila had to say about the interview.
Why Bonang Matheba?
Bonang epitomises what it means to be young in today’s world, which is dreaming big and making those dreams a reality. She clinched the Revlon deal last year and kicked off 2014 with a bang, progressing even further with her lingerie line Distraction by Bonang at Woolworths, then came reality TV show Clash of the Choirs and her radio show, Front Row on Metro FM. Bonang is always so admirable with all her hard work. She embodies that working hard indeed does pay off. Since this is our June issue and it is youth month, we think Bonang’s the best person to be the face of the magazine during this month.
BONA has had Bonang on the cover before, why did you feature her again?
Our last cover with Bonang was in 2012 and before then, in 2010. Bonang has always managed to reinvent herself and because of that she has staying power in the entertainment and media industries. We wanted to celebrate her new achievements, and also give the reader insight into her world. This really is a scoop on how she manages to be the leader of the pack at all times.
What was her reaction to being on the cover of BONA magazine again?
Bonang is always so excited to be on our covers and she always shows enthusiasm as if it’s her first ever cover. At BONA, we always appreciate her passion to be the face of the magazine.
How was it like interviewing her?
Fun! Who wouldn’t want to have coffee with the Queen of Everything? She’s professional and has a calculated openness about her life, which is always admirable.
How was she at the photo shoot?
Her photo shoot mantra is always: “Give me Nando’s and champagne and I’ll be happy”. We delivered and everyone was happy.
What was the inspiration behind the June cover?
The theme for the photo shoot is “A day in the life of Bonang”. To an outsider, B* appears as though she’s living the life… she’s got money, a wardrobe to die for, fame and everything is top shayela. With the help of the design team, we played on that illusion of her life, which I’m sure is true. We shot the cover at 54 on Bath, one of Jozi’s prestigious hotels; dressed her in high-end clothing… this played even further on how the world perceives her everyday life.
What can readers expect from the story?
A scoop on how she’s making it, who she respects most, what she thinks of her competitors in Celebville and her future plans.
We take a sneak peek into BONA Fashion Editor Ayanda Ngcobo’s ‘Tribal Chic’ fashion shoot at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Ayanda sourced colourful items from various stockists including YDE, Jet, Parooz Fashions and Mr Price to help you set the trend as an African fashionista without breaking the bank.