G-STAR X NDUDOZO MAKHATHINI
G-STAR X NDUDOZO MAKHATHINI G-Star hosted an intimate evening of rhythm and reverie to celebrate their latest collaboration with acclaimed pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini — in anticipation of this year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Known for the genuinely spiritual transcenden
ON OUR RADAR: 1-54 New York
ON OUR RADAR: 1-54 NEW YORK As 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns to New York, it brings with it a constellation of galleries shaping the future of African and diasporic art. This year’s edition features new voices alongside established forces in the contemporary art world — from Nassau
1-54 Comtemporary in Collaboration with The Manor
1-54 Comtemporary in Collaboration with The Manor The Manor is proud to announce our official media partnership with 1-54 New York — the first and only international fair fully dedicated to contemporary African art. This May, 1-54 will once again bring together some of the most exciting galleries,
MAYONIE x MAGUGU HOUSE
MAYONIE x MAGUGU HOUSE This past weekend, Thebe Magugu opened the doors of Magugu House for a rare and intimate event collaboration with Mayonie Productions, a leading Afro-tech record label owned by Grammy award-winning Zakes Bantwini. With a carefully curated guest list, attendees were invited to
Marsi van de Heuvel – Identity and an archive of Representation
Marsi van de Heuvel – Identity and an archive of Representation With her paintings Van de Heuvel strives for visibility and comments on the value of representation. Through her fragile painted compositions, Marsi van de Heuvel’s practice works with familial history reflecting back on the histo
R’Frique: Becoming The Masterpiece
R’Frique: Becoming The Masterpiece Founded by Ceejay Ndlovu and Lebi Barfour-Osei, R’Frique is a luxury African brand that curates exclusive wardrobes of high-fashion pieces from visionary African designers such as Mmuso Maxwell, Christie Brown, Fruche, and Kilentar. The brand is more than just
A Meet & Greet with Tems at The Manor
A Meet & Greet with Tems at The Manor After her blockbuster performance at The Dome in Johannesburg, Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer, Tems, visited The Manor at 44 Stanley on Friday to soak up the Johannesburg sunshine. Making the most of a public holiday, guests arrived in numbers to g
Tems’ Born In The Wild World Tour
Tems’ Born In The Wild World Tour On Thursday, 20 March, Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer, Tems, came to South Africa as a part of her ongoing World Tour, which kicked off in June last year. Adding to the excitement of the event, South Africa’s very own soul sensation, Elaine, to
In conversation with Jakinda Boya
In an exclusive interview, The Manor had the opportunity to sit down with the artist in his studio to learn more about his latest oeuvre, the inspiration behind this body of work, and how Cash 4 Gold juxtaposes the aesthetics of luxury with the grit of urban life
Fruché’s unapologetic new collection, Shameless.
Contemporary Nigerian fashion brand Fruché, the brainchild of Frank Aghuno, explores rich, historical, radical, futuristic and modern progressive stories that challenge the notion that Nigerian and African women and men are expected to look and dress a certain way. Fruché is a mix of traditional N