Conversation with Jay Makopo
South Africa’s King of Remixes, Kenneth “Jay” Makopo, is quickly becoming a YouTube phenomenon. Does this pastor’s son have what it takes to have a successful song with an average of 2700 music video views on his YouTube channel? Find…
Students Corner – The Struggle of an Ambitious Individual
Coming from a popular metro like Pretoria, a sudden ego begins to grow as one enrols in an institution that centres its city’s activities. “A big boy like myself cannot fit in a small town.” At first, this attitude served as…
Back To The Basics: Boichoko “Choko” Qwabe
Interview first appeared on Y-Not Culture’s 10th Edition Afro-pop music has been a constant feature since the days of Sophiatown, whether you’re out with friends at a concert honouring our forefathers’ hardships, at a wedding in the most remote corner…
The Rise of DJ Capital: Balancing Music, Business, and Reality TV
Questions from a fan: If you were to travel a long distance and you had to take along one guy from the REPs, who would it be? (Laughs)! Damn!! That’s a tough one, but it would be one of three people….
From Engineering to Streetwear: The Inspiring Story of Butan Wear’s Julian Kubel
Interview first appeared on Y-Not Culture’s 4th Issue Interview with Julian Kubel, the designer and owner of local streetwear brand, Butan Wear. Julian Kubel talks about how he got involved in the streetwear industry and the challenges of running a…
From Cheese Boy to Galxboy: A Conversation with Thatiso ‘Vuittots’ Dube
Interview first appeared on Y-Not Culture’s 3rd Edition In the realm of fashion, there are few innovators as captivating and boundary-pushing as Thatiso “Vuittots” Dube, the creative genius and founder of Galxboy. With a unique approach to design and a…
