Showmax Steps Into The Arena

Nov 9, 2015 | ,

The music industry has been called ‘ground zero’ for true digital disruption of an industry. Being a music fiend, I have followed, and participated in the evolution of music access, jumping onto nearly every platform, especially now with streaming leading the way. I have, or have had, accounts on simfy Africa, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Nokia Music and even Spotify, in addition to Soundcloud, Bandcamp, and online radio through TuneIn Radio and RapStation. In the last few years, video seems to be following suit. Traditionally a big lover of series as much as the next person, in the days of...

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In Retrospect

Apr 9, 2010 |

Every week, through browsing, twitter, email, etc, I come across links that entertain, inspire, infuriate, inform and challenge me. I often share these on twitter and not much else. From now on, I will be sharing some of these every Friday as a look back over the week that I, and we, have just had. Hope you enjoy. Win $100 million Predict the outcome of all 64 World Cup Matches and win 100 Million Dollars! ... more And You Thought Pirates Was Bad With Penalties Kojo: This was emailed to me by a friend and the heading was his subject line. Hilarious... more A step-by-step guide to buying 2010...

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Urban Soul Poetry Slam Videos

Jun 5, 2009 | ,

On May 29th, I was a judge at the Urban Soul Poetry Slam held at Maponya Mall in Soweto (video of winner, Buthelezi uploaded last week). It was actually in Ster Kinekor and it was the first time I've been at a poetry event that had to end quick because there was a movie starting after the show. Wolverine, I think it was; still haven't seen that. The venue did add a different energy to the experience. And watching poetry rocking popcorn and a slush puppie is poetic in itself. Anyway, a friend of mine (no names) filmed the performances and I've been gradually uploading them to YouTube. I did...

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