Maya Angelou

This week we celebrate the life of the late Maya Angelou a Poet, activist, memoirist, actress, professor and Icon to the world with some of her best quotes. enjoy!

1. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

2.“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

3.“What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.”

4.“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.”

5.“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” (my favorite quote)

And her last words on twitter was

“Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God’

1st Mandela Day since his death

Today marks the first birthday since Mandela's dearth, and people all around the world are celebrating his birthday by dedicating 67 minutes of their time to assist the needy and help build a better South Africa. There are numerous initiative that are always welcome to a helping help willing to assist this Mandela day. 

You can be a part of Making Change Real in the lives of the many children, youth and communities that the 4Change Foundation serves. By participating in the Flash Mob Experience you will literally be contributing to the cause that Nelson Mandela stood for.Guests are invited to join in a flash mob dance and exercise experience for 67 minutes, 1 minute for every year that our honorable Madiba spent in public service. 

Professional choreographer Carlo McFarlane along with fitness experts, DJ’s, celebrities and special guests will take 100 to 500 participants through a sequence of high energy, simple and dynamic dance and exercise workouts which all culminate in a 6 minute 7 second flash mob routine in honor of our iconic hero “Nelson Mandela.”This will take place at Kloofzicht Lodge in Muldersdrift from 1pm to 2:07pm.

 Please feel free to visit thier website www.4change.co.za or 4Change Foundation Facebook page.Register now by clicking on this link www.nelsonmandeladay.4change.co.za

Afronevism Entertainment advises you to go out and offer your help to others

AKA (Run Jozi) New Single

South African rapper AKA has recently dropped the second single off album ‘Levels’. The collaboration with K.O. is titled “Run Jozi (Godly)” I had the opportunity to listen to the song and without being biased the song is catchy, exciting and entertaining it includes elements of South African originality with skill-full rap and vernac chorus . AKA fans went nuts over the new single that caught many people’s attention. the album is said to be released  July. there is much anticipating about the album, however the single manage to get people interested to hear what AKA has been working on.

Mshoza's complexion

picture from: www.women24.com

It’s heartening to see more and more black girls trying to trade their skin colour for a lighter tone. Young Girls are now convinced that abandoning their skin colour and replacing them with a lighter tone IS the wisest and coolest thing to do. Skin product's in the past were used to enhance women's beauty not change them, but nowadays magazines and televisions are influencing young women to believe that beauty only reside in being lighter. well while I was growing up my mother used to say "black is beautiful " , but I never imagined in a thousand years, that I would be standing in a market place looking for a product that will lighten my skin ( guilty as charged).

However black women’s use of cosmetics and weaves has made them vulnerable to accusations of racial shame (is it true?), the world is divided with those who strongly believe that black women should be proud of their natural hair and skin colour and others who agree that being African is not defined by your hair and cosmetic choice. But are we really comfortable with our skin colour?

With Steve Biko, Nelson Mandela and Maya Angelou gone, I wonder who will teach us and our children the lessons to be proud of our blackness.  Obviously opting for a lighter complexion won’t make one more beautiful than before, but if it makes her feel better than it should be it. But now black women should start abandon their desire and ways to turn themselves white and recognize that inner-beauty is what counts. After all the temple (Body) is yours so do as you please with it, but remember that every action has its consequences. 
 So love yourself - Your Black is beautiful GIRL

Story By: Bobontle Mopeloa

On recent celebville new

X factor South Africa's Judges have been revealed. Zonke, Arno Carstens and Oskido join the search for the country’s next biggest singer. the show will play onSABC 1 September 6, the winner will recieve will receive a Sony Music Entertainment recording contract and a cash prize of R300 000.

On the Recent celebville news

Oscar Pistorius Fever has hit the media industry again , with several newspapers covering his leaked video today, that apparently was obtained illegaly
Leaked Video Shows Oscar Pistorius Reenacting Shooting of Girlfriend. In a clip, the 27-year-old— without his prosthetic lower legs— appears to imitate holding a gun in his Pretoria, and demonstrating his act on the actual valentines day where he shot his girlfriend. 
The video is still to be showed at the court, where Oscar's trial is still continuing.

picture from: www.divasinc.co.za

Moving swifly 
South African Musicians Mi Casa are joining other top African artists in a music spectacular. they are  part of Africa Rising which will be broadcast by Channel O, the music show on DStv. 
congrats to the group!

Durban July Fashion winners
Fashion is about aesthetics,comfort and beauty, now we take a look at Durban July fashion to dissect the best dressed I guess?

                                                                                     Minnie Mkhwanazi

                                                          (white is always a safe colour to pick, but she was able to bring the                   

angelic/naughty look into it)

Designer David Tlale and former Miss South Africa Tatum Keshwar

                           

Thobeka Majozi

                                                             

                                                                    Mafikizolo
                                                             (brough the fire back with red)
pictures from City Press and sunday times

On the Recent celebville news

According to the Sunday newspaper, South African singer, actress  Marah Louw's life has taken the worst turn , apparently because her finances, health and love life isn't working out. Marah Louw was famous for her role in Muvhango and as former SA Idols Judge.
But being human means facing trails and tribulation, we wish her luck.