BET Awards 2015

Yess Hontey's ! It's that time of the year already where we get to witness who & what walks away with the title. 

A lot has been happening these past months. Familiar faces made huge comebacks (No shade Riri & Chris) && new faces entered the fierce hustle of music (Shout out Dej Loaf && Tinashe) .

Hosted by the Black'ish couple - Tracee Ellis Ross & Anthony Anderson we can expect a hilarious few moments & some fierce performances by yo' girl Nicki Minaj & Uncle Snoop.

Let's check out some the nominees for the following categories : 

Best female R&B/Pop Artist

Beyoncé : Janelle Monáe : Jhene Aiko

Ciara : K.Michelle : Rihanna

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

Chris Brown : Trey Songs : The Weekend

August Alsina : Usher : John Legend

Best Group

Rae Sremmurd : Migos : Young Money

Rich Gang : ASAP Mob

Best Female HipHop Artist

Dej loaf : Iggy Azalea : Nicki Minaj

Trina : Tink : Azealia Banks

Best Male Hiphop Artist

Wale : JCole : Drake

Kendrick Lamar : Common : Big Sean

Best Collaboration

August Alsina ft.  Nicki Minaj - No Love (Remix)

Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Tyga - Loyal

Mark Randson ft. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk

Chris Brown ft. Usher & Rick Ross - New Flame

Common & John Legend - Glory

& yess! I saved the best for last!  Some of our own has been nominated at the BET Awards. Thou shall be representing!  Huge congratulations to the following...

Best International Act: Africa

A.K.A ( South Africa)

The Soil ( South Africa)

Cosmopolitan Cover Girl

Nicki Minaj

Hated by many , loved by few. This Female Mc' went from 0 - success in just a few months. This Trinidadian-born reached so many levels of independence & success...from dominating a male territory in music to owning clothing lines ,perfume lines && selling out tours. 

So what's next for this fierce lady ? Well she shot the cover of Cosmopolitans July Issue & she did a great job. Might be a little to explicit but it's Cosmopolitan after all. 

Congratulations Nicki Minaj

XXI SAMA

21st Annual South African Music Awards

(SAMA)

While some people went all "gaga" about the UEFA Champions League Final this past Saturday between Barcelona & Juventus , which Barca took the title ,obviously so congratulations to them... I was home watching the SAMA yessss!  

Successful Awards evening I must say & may i add - some celebs slayed on the red carpet. 

Fix Moeti,  Amanda Dupont,  Zizo Beda & Ross

Anati's shoe game was on fleek !

But let's not forget to acknowledge those who received awards. Thee most surprising award for me was the " Album of the Year " award which was won by Beatenberg. 

Congratulations to them ,Beatenberg , for crushing everybody's expectations... &&  congratulations to all the other fine South African artist who works hard to put SA on the map && for keeping our rhythm alive !

I thank...

Self Reflection_Monday

So , sometimes we come across people who are a huge success in what they do. Whether it's in sport or in their academics ,they just superb. Now I may step on some toes here but I'll just say it anyway... God doesn't get enough recognition for His part played in this huge success story.

We tend to forget to acknowledge the one person that always had our best interest at heart. Who sacrificed it all... It's time we acknowledge our true driving force.

Self-Made you say , well I'm God-Made.

Through the Lens

I own a very huge interest in my countries history. I believe that there is importance to knowing what your past is. Not only do I think of it like this but so does thousands of others. Others like Adrian Steirn who are interested in South Africa's rich history.

Adrian Steirn

Adrian Steirn is a profound photographer , who was born & raised in Sydney. He visited South Africa during family trips a few times before finally settling down in 2008. 

During his journey , Adrian has become the embassodor for Nikon , mercedes-Benz,  Lowerpro , Gitzo & also works with WWF South Africa's Photographer-in-Residence. All impressive right ? , but what made me even more Intrigued - was how he could tell a story through pictures. You know the saying  "a picture tells a thousand words" .

This Lad' , Founder & Director of 21 Icons & Grinkgo Agency,   captured the naked beauty of 21 icons that contributed tremendously to South Africa's rich history. Men and women like...

Season 1- Journey to Democracy

Nelson Mandela

Nadine Gordimer

Sophia Williams-De Bruyn

John Kani

His documentaries are categorised as follows :

1. Season 1 - Journey to Democracy

2. Season 2 - Promise of Freedom

3. Season 3 - Future of a Nation (To be lunched in 2015)

Powerful words by these icons

" it's not just a South African production. It's a global production brought to you by South Africa " - Adrian Steirn

Throwback Thread

Let's dish the ish'

I'm taking this way back. Way back to the retro 1970's yessss hontey ! This winter season the 70's is making a huge comeback from your culottes to your polkadots straight to your preppy collegiate look.

Does that look familiar ? Well it's a huge trend this winter both , stripes & the collegiate look. Which remind me of the Iggy Azalea - Fancy video which is Inspired by the movie called Clueless. I told you I'm taking it way back. Even though Cher Harowitz from Clueless had rummage through her clothes just to find the perfect ensemble...We must admit she rocked the collegiate look.

Can get the look for less at Legit

Available at Mr . Price

Another hot trend this Winter is the Culottes also known as the Wide-Leg pants. Solange Knowles rocked the body suit at her wedding.

Vintage always have a way of coming back!  

Roberto Cavalli

Ciara for Roberto Cavalli's 2015-16 Ad Campaign

Not only does she slay on the stage but she does it in everything she does. The " I bet " singer & mother is now the new face of Roberto Cavalli's 2015/16 Fall/Winter Ad Campaign. 

Known for emboding beauty with a hint of wildness,  Ciara looks super sophisticated and gorgeous in this extensive photo shoot.

Congratulations Queen C'