Khaya Mthethwa (born 25 November 1987) is a South African singer-songwriter, musician, composer, arranger, and a multi-instrumentalist.[1] He is best known for winning the 8th season of TV singing competition Idols South Africa, the first black person to have done so.[2] He is also known as a choir member of the gospel group Joyous Celebration, popular both in South Africa across Africa.[3] His […]
A graduate of the Chelsea School of Art, London, Day’s style is characterised by chaotic mark-making, explosive colour, ribbon-like lines and ink spills. Gestural brushstrokes, wildly atmospheric palettes and curious, earthy textures abound in works such as her Rainy Day and Road Trip, multimedia blends of oil, charcoal and Conte on canvas. Some of her work harbours subtly political undertones, […]
Jenny Boot is a photographer who masterfully creates a somewhat surreal effect on her subjects through the use of both lighting and props. Sometimes using references from the “masters”, Jenny creates a brand new narrative and overall look, which make her pieces very much relevant to the 21st Century. I often find myself getting lost […]
Peter Horvath, a Canadian artist, was born in a family of photographers of Hungarian origin. No wonder his favorite toy at the age of 6 was a camera. Growing up with it in his hands, Peter over-matched its features and potentials, after many, many hours of inhaling darkroom fumes. In 1995, a friend gave Peter […]
Uswarman is a painter from Sumatra island, Indonesia. He likes to create artworks in an unplanned and spontaneous manner, reacting to his canvas moment to moment and creating bold works decorated with deconstructed text, striking elements and deep colours. Principally exploring ideas of one’s existence and circumstances and the eventual perceptions that it leads to, […]
Yannis Davy Guibinga is a 27 year old photographer from Libreville, Gabon currently based in Montreal, Canada. His work primarily explores the manifold identities and cultures of the African continent and its diaspora. Guibinga’s narrative prowess, combined with his incisive eye for composition, has enabled him to establish an extensive portfolio and has led to […]
Cynthia Erivo (/əˈriːvoʊ/;[1] born 8 January 1987)[2] is an English actress, singer, and songwriter. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Grammy Award and a Tony Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. Erivo began acting in a 2011 stage production of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. She gained recognition for starring in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple from 2015 […]
Trevor Noah (born 20 February 1984) is a South African comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and former television host. He was the host of The Daily Show, an American late-night talk show and satirical news program on Comedy Central, from 2015 to 2022. Noah has won various awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award from 11 nominations.[1] He was named one of […]
Batsogile Lovederia “Rebecca” Malope (born June 30, 1968[1]) is a South African gospel singer. She is known as “The African Queen of Gospel.”[2] Her music career spans more than three decades. She has sold at least 10 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling gospel artists of all time. Most of the 36 albums she has released have […]
“Kanye” redirects here. For other uses, see Kanye (disambiguation) and Kanye West (disambiguation). Kanye West Kanye West at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival (crop 2).jpg West in April 2009 Born Kanye Omari West June 8, 1977 (age 45) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Other names Ye[a]YeezusSaint PabloYeezyLouis Vuitton Don Occupations Rappersingersongwriterrecord producerfashion designer Years active 1996–present Organizations […]
