Imbo Magazine

11/12/2015

http://imbomag.com/pearls-of-creativity/ via Blaque Pearl Lifestyle

09/12/2015

http://imbomag.com/ndumiso-sibanda-africas-advocate/

‘I want you to see our us… I want you to see Africans’ For the sake of the interview he agrees to be called a photographer but if you ask him who he is, he will tell you proudly, “I am an African storyteller.” Ndumiso Michael Kagiso Sibanda is one of South Africa’s rising …

03/12/2015

Good Morning IMBO family!
This day is one of celebration as we announce a new chapter in the life of IMBO. Check out the video below and be sure to visit imbomag.com to find out details of new ownership and the exciting direction of IMBO's future.

10/11/2015

Good morning IMBO. While we've been quiet to the world, it's been really busy behind the scenes. Please stay alert for an awesome announcement about the future.

13/08/2015

Article written by Fred Ferriera

Phuti Mahanyele gives us a glimpse into the real woman behind the power, we find dedication and belief hold her vision together. The attributes we are certain...

12/08/2015

Article written by Athule Ndindwa

Sammy Sosa, is the voice of confidence. All understandable considering how the 24-year old East London native is one of the hottest DJ’s at YFM.

07/08/2015

Article written by Faith Baloyi

Writer, Mongane Wally Serote invites us into the workings of memory- how it selects, omits, highlights, paraphrases and even reworks; but marks a journey experienced nonetheless. Fresh Footprints (an adaptation of his novel) recently had a rendition at Alexander’s Olivetree theatre, directed by Ntsh…

07/08/2015

Are you an arts writer, broadcaster or photographer in traditional media or publishing online? Then it’s time to get your portfolio together, because the National Arts Festival and Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) are calling for entries for the third annual 2015 South African Arts Journalist o…

06/08/2015

Article Written by StyleByLoren

Hugo Amos Swanepoel – founder and designer of AMOS chats to IMBO about his growing fashion brand.

04/08/2015

VISA paired with I see A Different you and together curated a trendy relationship that seemed far from orchestrated in its ex*****on. See clips on ...

03/08/2015

Article Written by Koos Pad

Brand manager of Legit, Ocean Ngobeni is a rare entity who personifies positivity, passion and personality that has a huge bearing on corporate success.

03/08/2015

Overt racism in SA? Is it a real concern and how far are laws willing to take it? This and much more on today's daily dose selection.

31/07/2015

Article Written by Lebohang Morake

After the success of the engaging and popular volume one, African Interior Lens is back at what it does best. Connecting the motherland and diaspora through art.

30/07/2015

Article written by Lerato Mogomotsi

If we are to realise the African renaissance, we need to consider the potential pitfalls of signing up to and agreeing with international institutions which are seemingly in...

29/07/2015

Written by Bridget Maoko

Intrinsically artistic and deeply perspective – Mfundo gives us insight into the motions of fine art. View the gallery depicting his mental narrative on society.

28/07/2015

Article written By Anuschka L Richards

The emergence of young leaders in the South African political landscape, demonstrates how young people are stepping up and starting to take the future into their own hands.

27/07/2015

Article written by Phindile Makatone

24/07/2015

IMBO looks at the Meme 2015 Spring Collection, and why we love the amazing monochrome and creative photoset showcasing the unisex kids clothing. Makes you wish you could fit in them!

22/07/2015

Long story SHORT is a literature revitalising production, which aims to celebrate and elevate African writers and their work by producing free podcast at community libraries and thus creating active programming to be enjoyed at libraries.

20/07/2015

Article Written by Lerato Temba kuzwayo

The last night of the 2015 National Arts Festival blew out in bright sparks and fireworks with the roads filled to the brim with cars and party goers set to...

15/07/2015

Article written by Bridget Maoko

For the first time in Africa, commuters have been introduced to care sharing through Locomute. We no longer need to buy our own vehicles, thanks to the well thought out application system of car sharing and hopping.

13/07/2015

Article written by Vuyiso Tshabalala

Thesis Concepts believes in collaborating with other brands and the communities that they operate in. Having collaborated with different cycling brands to start an exciting culture of cycling in Soweto.

10/07/2015

Article written by Tumelo Mpholo

Afro hair comes in a wide variety of textures and can grow amazingly long but what matters is how you wear your hair.

08/07/2015

Article Written by Ramoloti Kganakga

We no longer see ourselves in our own stories; this is why Protest Art makes a promising impact for emerging artists of colour and diverse expression. Based on curated events and the First Thursdays series, these platforms are used to find liberation in collaborations that discuss and resolve our ba…

06/07/2015

Article written by Lebohang Mpho Morake

We explore the significance of the black doll in the context of the critical discussion around pop culture and its effect on the black perception of beauty.

06/07/2015

01/07/2015

ISSUE 35 - Amplifiers. Article written by Bridget Maoko.

Banele’s motto and approach to life is that he’s a god first, he is eternal, and he’s the universe observing itself. A plethora of titles describe him; father, son, entrepreneur and creative director. “I create systems” he says, “Solutions and environments that I feel are lacking, yet are needed by…

30/06/2015

ISSUE 35 - Know Thyself. Article written by Salome Tsoka

The Ashanti are a fierce people with a rich history - and an even richer culture based in the rainforests of central Ghana, 300 kilometers away from the coast. They are the largest tribe in West Africa, and have been for many centuries, a major ethnic group of the Akans (a combination of the Ashanti…

22/06/2015

Article by Kgomotso Tleane

Kgomotso Tleane, photographer and curator gives us a sneak peak into his Zola Budd series which consists of zooming his lens into the taxi industry. In part one he captures taxi recycling and the refurbishment of the Zola Budd.

22/06/2015

Tony Gum is a multi-talented artist, with her exhaustive list of titles - photographer, model, art director and stylist - not doing her strikingly...

19/06/2015

THE BIGGEST CONSPIRACY THEORIES OF OUR TIME: Not so far fetched anymore, conspiracy theories used to be the crazy talk of the past, but maybe it's time we see the smoke. Read more on today's selection of Daily Dose

18/06/2015

Article by Stylebyloren.

Our fashion coordinator hooks up beautiful items to purchase on a bargain, find out what get's your attention in Today's Mini Spree.

17/06/2015

Donald Trump announces his intention to run for office and take over the white house in an aid to save America from it's politicians and Obama. Read more on today's selection of Daily Dose.

16/06/2015

We internalise the five things the Youth of 1976 taught us : values beyond time, age, political systems and class segregation.