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CELEBRATING LYFE WITH Y
Johannesburg, South Africa – Still in the spirit of youth month, Y, South Africa’s biggest commercial youth radio station will be hosting a celebration of all things lifestyle – music, fashion and entertainment this Saturday at Altitude Beach in Fourways, Johannesburg.
Bringing together some of South Africa’s most influential artists and DJs, Y is all about celebrating LYFE.
With early bird LYFE tickets already sold out, the carefully curated lineup was specifically created to speak to the mood and energy of the young people of Mzansi, and is set to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience.
Taking place on Saturday, 25 June, LYFE will feature some of SA’s hottest artists including Blxckie, Samthing Soweto, Blaq Diamond, Pabi Cooper, K.O and Felo Le Tee. Y’s own leading player Ayanda MVP, everybody’s fav DJ Venom and the sultry Candii are also on the line-up.
Doors open at 2pm. Tickets are available at webtickets.co.za.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO
Venue: Altitude Beach
Date: Saturday, 25th June
Time: 2pm until late
Tickets: R250 (available at webtickets.co.za)
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Listen to Y via streaming on the YFM App, yfm.co.za, OpenView HD, DStv Channel 859 or on FM 99.2.
Kaya 95,9 Welcomes Dineo Ranaka and Sol Phenduka to its Family
Dineo Ranaka and Sol Phenduka join the Kaya959 Family
14 June 2022 – Johannesburg – Kaya959 is proud to welcome Dineo Ranaka and Sol Phenduka to the station’s growing family. The move is in line with the continuous repositioning the station has embarked on since 2021.
“Her radio savvy, dynamic personality and life experience coupled with Sol’s sharp wit and broad knowledge are just the combination Kaya959 needs to make a mark with the Code-Switcher who is on a journey to advance themselves,” says Kaya959 MD Sibongile Mtyali.
In line with business and listener needs we will be announcing further Kaya 959 line-up additions on the 1st of July 2022.
A New Platform for Authors Launches in South Africa
Teen Authors Ambassadors for a new authors digital platform
Alkebulan Authors Platform, a digital house focused on the distinctive voice of Africa told through the unique narratives, is set to launch at a glitzy event on the 09th of July at the Hilton Hotel. In addition, the platform announced its two ambassadors today, 14-year-old Author BhasweLihle Zilwa and 18-year-old Author Masindi Managa. BhasweLihle released her book titled Lihle’s Motivational Quotes for Teens earlier this year, while Masindi Managa launched her book titled Ardour last year.
On being appointed as the ambassador, BhasweLihle said, “As teens, we are often just ignored, with our voices not even heard. I am happy to be part of this great initiative. It is a space for me to voice out many issues young authors like me face and, most importantly, celebrate and highlight authors across the continent.” Masindi Managa hopes for a wider reach, “The future is digital; it makes sense for authors like myself to have conversations in that space while also connecting with like-minded authors from across the continent.”
The platform aims to create a growing continental literacy forum that will empower African authors and ensure they benefit financially from their craft and skill, making creative writing a viable developmental industry.
CELEBRATE A PLACE CALLED HOME WITH TREVOR STUURMAN AT THE SUNDAY BEST EXPERIENCE
Johannesburg, South Africa. As we are approaching the halfway point of Trevor Stuurman’s already phenomenally successful solo exhibition “A Place Called Home”. The Botho Project Space team today confirmed the Sunday Best Experience. Inviting all lovers of life to gather for a bespoke dining experience on the 12 and 19th of June respectively.
Aptly themed SUNDAY BEST. These specially curated experiences will be set in the beautiful garden of the home where Trevor’s exhibition is currently being hosted in Parktown, Johannesburg.
The first Sunday Best Experience will feature the phenomenal head chef. Mpho Phalane founder of FOOD I LOVE YOU Experiential catering company. Known for her colorful and abundant offerings. Centered on friends and family, her menu is a witty, gutsy, and stupidly simplistic take on recipes. A pairing of dishes and flavors. Celebrating the power of food and how it can bring us together. Food can be a metaphor for how we can create change and create the society that we want.
Award-winning Botswana singer/songwriter Mpho Sebina will be joining the festivities with a live performance. Sharing her sultry music with guests in the Sunday lunch setting in the garden.
A SUNDAY BEST experience. Quintessential South African powerhouse artist Zoë Modiga is the headliner with LeloWhatsGood on the decks. Drawing from human experiences, identity, and storytelling, she creates a distinct sound to communicate a modern. Evolving African story without losing its essence.
Well-known food extraordinaire Chef Mo will be preparing scrumptious dishes fit to celebrate home!
Tickets will be available at www.plankton.mobi and will include access to the exhibition. A Sunday Best meal, a Live performance, and Drinks (limited).
The SUNDAY BEST experiences have been made possible with the partnership with MINI South Africa and the French Institute.
EVENT DETAILS
First Edition of SUNDAY BEST Experience
Date Sunday 12 June 2022
Venue 26 Rhodes Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg
Performers Mpho Sebina
Muneyi
Chef: Mpho Phalane (Food I Love You)
Tickets: R540 from www.plankton.mobi
Final Edition of SUNDAY BEST Experience / Exhibition closing
Date Sunday 19 June 2022
Venue 26 Rhodes Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg
Performers Zoë Modiga
LeloWhatsGood
Chef Chef Mo
Tickets R275 from www.plankton.mobi
For more information www.bothoprojectspace.com
TALENT INFO
Y WELCOMES BACK THE LEADING PLAYER
South Africa’s biggest commercial youth radio station, Y, officially welcomes home the leading player, Ayanda MVP as the afternoon drive show’s “power hitter” for the ‘Home Run’. The show debuts on the 3rd of May 2022 and runs on Monday to Friday, 3pm to 6pm.
Known for her street cred and vibrant personality, Ayanda Mdluli, who was with the station in 2016, will host the afternoon drive show with Y’s DJ Flax, as producer and one of the contributors to the show.
About her return to Y, Ayanda says that: “I’m beyond excited to be back at Y. I’m a music driven broadcaster; most of my content is about artists and their tracks that are fire.
This new show gives me the platform to continue being purposeful and intentional with my love for music both on radio and the decks. I’ve been working towards an opportunity like this. And the time has finally arrived for me to host drive on Y. It’s time to hear what AyandaMVP is really made of. Molifeng!”
Producer and contributor DJ Flax adds that, “Having built my name at Y on weekends, I now look forward to this incredible next chapter of content creation. ‘Home Run’ with Ayanda MVP is all about entertainment and pushing boundaries.”
Phindi Ziqubu, content manager at Y says: “Ayanda’s return to the station is a true full circle moment. Over the last few years, she has truly honed her broadcasting skill, her personal brand has gone from strength to strength and she remains a true embodiment of youth culture. We are confident that our audience will be just as thrilled about her return as we are.”
“The addition of Flax’s passion and love for creating great radio, added to Ayanda’s magnetic personality and unrivalled broadcasting acumen will create magic. I am elated to have Ayanda’s energy back in the Y studio and know that clients and our audience can expect nothing but amazing from Y this year,” concluded Haseena Cassim, MD of Y.
‘Home Run’ with Ayanda MVP starts on Tuesday, 3 May on YFM.
Listen to Y via streaming on the YFM App, yfm.co.za, OpenView HD, DStv Channel 859 or on FM 99.2.