There are fashion shows, and then there are experiences that ask you to reconsider what the runway is actually for. At Pere House in Midrand, […]
Category: Influence
Oprah’s South African Girls’ Academy to Close After 20 Years as Education Strategy Shifts
After nearly two decades of transforming the lives of young women from disadvantaged communities, Oprah Winfrey has announced that the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for […]
Lasizwe Elevates South African Beauty Storytelling at Maybelline’s Galentines Event
When Maybelline South Africa hosted its Galentines Day experience the buzz did not come from traditional ads or staged shoots. It came from real creators […]
Sydney Gets the Rhode Treatment
Hailey Bieber’s February 2026 visit to Sydney unfolded as a tightly structured brand rollout, using retail, fashion and media visibility to introduce her skincare label Rhode to […]
IShowSpeed’s Royal Reception in Eswatini Signals the Power of Influencer Tourism
Global livestreamer IShowSpeed, born Darren Jason Watkins Jr., received a formal royal welcome in the Kingdom of Eswatini this week, placing the country at the centre of […]
Barack Obama Meets Eliud Kipchoge in Washington, D.C., to Discuss Sports, Leadership, and Legacy
Former U.S. President Barack Obama met Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge in Washington, D.C., on November 7, 2025, in a long-anticipated meeting that united two of Kenya’s most celebrated […]
The Ladymaker’s Lagos Fashion Week Collection – Language of African Elegance
Under the soft lights of Lagos Fashion Week, The Ladymaker presented a collection that felt less like a showcase and more like a quiet declaration. Each […]
Black Excellence Brunch partners with Amazon Web Services at AfroTech
The Black Excellence Brunch joined forces with Amazon Web Services (AWS) during this year’s AfroTech conference, creating a vibrant, affirming space for Black professionals in technology. The event, curated by media […]
Qhawekazi Mazaleni Crowned Miss South Africa 2025
The journey to the crown was shaped by months of preparation and visibility. The Top 9 finalists were announced in October, following weeks of speculation about the […]
Makho Ndlovu Lights Up the Amazon Creator Summit: Celebrating Women in Media
At the Amazon Creator Summit 2025 in Palm Springs, Zimbabwean-born media personality Makho Ndlovu stood among the world’s most dynamic digital creators. This time, she was not only a […]