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There are a number of reasons why people have changes made to their body. Sometimes it is for cosmetic reasons, and sometimes the reasons are medical. On her show titled #TheShakeDown, host Nia Brown, along with her co-host Mthaux and a medical professional, Dr. Khanyile discussed Nia's decision to have a breast reduction procedure done. Nia has been complaining about experiencing back pain due to the weight of her breasts, […]
The biggest beauty festival on the event calendar is back, and with a whole lot of glam, sis! The Beauty Revolution festival is back and celebrating beauty in all its elements. Prepare for a fun-filled two-day festival of masterclasses hosted by makeup gurus featuring the great likes of Rushana Isaacs, Marco Louis, Mihlali Ndamase, and Kandy Kane as they take you through a journey of nailing the tips & tricks […]
Whose masters is it anyway? Amapiano pioneer DJ Maphorisa has caused quite a stir on Twitter and this time, it wasn’t because of a hot album release. Maphorisa took to the Twitter streets listing all the artists who own and do not own their masters in a tweet, ending off with self-appraisal telling us that he empowers, and the world doesn’t. Wondering what “masters” actually are and what owning them […]
Mmusi Maimane knows what’s good! It seems that Mufasa has found a new fan in Mmusi Maimane. Cassper Nyovest released new track "Good For That” early February this year and not only has the single made waves on social media with the #GoodForTheChallenge dance challenge, it has also been topping music charts, and playlisting on YFM throughout the day, but it has also landed on politician Mmusi Mamaine’s playlist. Have a listen […]
AKA lands on the "Love Lives Here" island SuperMega and new bae Nelli Tembe spent their Valentine’s day in the rapper’s hometown, Cape Town. The pair looked very smitten and cosy with each other in their selfies that the rapper shared on socials. This obviously lit the Twitter streets on fire. But you know how it goes, AKA can never trend without Dj Zinhle being pulled into it. Mother and […]
The exclusive premiere of the first episode of Queen Sono, an African Netflix Original Series is taking place at The Joburg Theatre on Thursday 27 February and you could be there! After the assassination of her mother, Queen Sono (played by Pearl Thusi) grows up to become a kick-ass yet unconventional spy devoted to protecting the people of Africa. During a dangerous field assignment, Queen unknowingly uncovers shocking details about […]
The Ladysmith born duo, Blaq Diamond have given a new meaning to Afro sounds and will be adorning the Live N Reyired stage this month. The duo, made up of Ndumiso Mdletshe and Sphelele Dunywa are leaders of the new school and have spearheaded an aesthetic that fuses popular African sounds with international influences. Get the best seat in the house at this Live N Reyired on the 22nd of […]
The Shake Down team Nia Brown and Mthaux had had a conversation about living in SA as an interracial lesbian couple on their LGBTQIA+ #PridePowWow segment. Bianca and Charlene have to live with the difficult challenge of being a married queer and interracial couple in South Africa for almost 10 years, which as you would imagine, could not be an easy feat. Bianca adds, “We were only dating for six […]
The calling is something that does not come to all of us, but a select few. In the stigmatised world we live in, that calling already comes with its own judgement. Now imagine becoming a queer sangoma/spiritual healer. Nia Brown and Mthaux recently spoke to Mandla, who is gay and a sangoma, to find out how it has affected his life. Mandla mentioned that he received his calling in the […]
We are all concerned about our health and take certain measures such as taking vitamins, going on diets and exercising. Diets are one of the most common fitness measures, but do we take on the correct diets for our bodies? Not just body types, but all the way down to specifying your diet down to your blood group or blood type. For help on this matter #TheBestDrive duo Dj Sabby […]
