This year the MTV VMAs were a big night for Rihanna. The star was being honoured with the Michael Jackson Vanguard award for her contribution to music over the years. She took to the stage to perform a medley of her dance hits.
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.
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!
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
Beauty Writer – Keletso Modisakeng
Beyoncé – Grown Woman
SeSotho Editor: Nthabi Maqelepo-Zingeni
Zonke – Feelings
SeSotho Translator – Refilwe Setai
Naomi Wachira – I Am A Woman
Lira – Something Inside So Strong
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 challenges of being a woman in the media industry and how they are always being pitted against each other.
This week our agony uncle, Moshe Ndiki assists a reader who is constantly dealing with cheating men and as a result, she’s starting to think the fault might lie with her. Moshe vehemently disagrees and here’s why.
Kevin Hart and his long time girlfriend, Eniko Parrish finally tied the knot! They wed in California surrounded by friends and family, including Kevin’s two children from his former marriage and have shared some of the pictures via their IG accounts.
We adore both her dresses. So gorgeous and very modern. What do you think?
Here’s a flashback to his proposal a year ago on her 30th birthday.
We wish them all the best!
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 to talk to us about being a woman in 2016 and how they deal with bullies on social media.
Earlier this year, a video of the wedding between Anna and Gabes hit the net and was an instant hit. As Anna walks down the aisle Gabes is seen breaking down in tears and needing the assistance of his best man to compose himself. If you haven’t seen the emotional clip yet, check it out below.
Also, the couple has recently uploaded a video chatting about how they met, got engaged and explaining the tears.
Taking care of your hair at home is really easy and inexpensive. One of the best ways of caring for your tresses is by using the nutritious vegetable and fruit found in your kitchen. Hair vlogger, Naturally Marked shows us how to make an easy avocado and banana hair mask at home in the video below. The avocado strengthens hair and gives it a nice shine while the banana moisturizes the scalp and repairs damaged hair. Enjoy!
