Mzansi Avenue

Artist On Feature: Ofentse Mashike - Spotlight, Noticing The Performance. Get to know the talent behind the magic,Ofentse discovered his love for music while young and started strutting to the rhythm that has him moving like the world's greatest dancer, passion and dedication play a role in this young producer's life, an ear for music and taste make the palette all the more pleasurable, he wants to keep trap music alive with passion and a kick, it's definitely going to be a goal! Let's get to it: Who is Ofentse Mashike? Ofentse: Johannes Ofentse Mashike, currently 32 years old, is a male from  South Africa, Mabopane. He is ambitious  and a hard worker that is motivated by music as a pursuit of his career,he lives with a single mom, parents are divorced by the way, he's very passionate about his craft more especially when it comes to computer systems and music also a content creator and loves developing ideas, steps into being a community builder. He is a...

Avenue Music: The Babes Are Back! and Dealing with a "Ghost". PhotoCred: @Sugababes On Instagram  After dropping Jungle . Shook & Weeds they went awfully quiet, everyone was excited for their new era but unfortunately a pause came and things seemed pretty uncertain for Keisha , Siobhan & Mutya who have went through hell and back over legal issues over the band name and given the history of the group as different look lineups were formed till an indefinite hiatus.  Things changed when they started teasing new music again and their socials with a gorgeous bright yet mustardy yellow to kickoff the long awaited new era, the last lengthy project was 2022's The Lost Tapes which suffered delays as well but was truly worth the wait, with songs such as Today , Flatline , Boys & Victory .  Ghost comes in as the fourth single, darker, mature and absolutely unapologetic very electric and almost gives you a hypnotic vibe with it's opening beats as Mut...

Monday Music Motivation: Bye by Ariana Grande, The It's Over Party Starter! Ariana Grande . PhotoCred: @arianagrande on IG Ariana Grande is moving on in a happier beat, uptempo disco-funk song that pops out of a bad relationship as she packs up to end a sad story for brighter, sun shiny days. This record is from her 6th studio album eternal sunshine (2024).  It gives the glam and extravagant instrumentation as if she's dancing her way to a new beginning, roses are blooming and she's singing "so I grab my stuff, Courtney just pulled up in the driveway it's time" after many attempts to save the relationship she eventually realised it's a pointless rescue for dead ends know no resuscitation. Usually endings are bitter, yet this one feels like a celebration. Written and Produced by Ariana, Max Martin & ILYA .  Official Artwork. This could've been another "screw you or I'll jump you in a corner" type of record yet...

Avenue Music: JISOO - Click, a Love that Presses the Right Buttons and Connects two Hearts! PhotoCred: @Sooyaa__ on Instagram    A new era and the BlackPink member is giving us all the right kind of feels, the song is sensual, cautious, playful and gives you a romance that is truly riveting, two people fighting what they can't resist; Love.  Writers & Composers: Jisoo, Caroline Ailin, Nolan Lambroza (Sir Nolan), Simon Wilcox, and Simon Says. Producers: Sir Nolan and Simon Says "This isn't gonna work I know, you flirt with everyone, I know" JISOO sings as she opens the record highly dismissive and alert yet somehow the connection has her twisting her word play and ready to embrace a love that has all the warning signs in Bold. Being more than friends is the right fit for this pair, they are a combination that clicks and gives access to a love they both can't deny. Official Artwork.  With a strong build, the song builds up like one treadi...

Avenue Music: Romantique is a Fun-esque Fix this Love by Knocking on Desire's Doorstep!  PhotoCred: @Lady_Zamar on X It first strings you in with such an allure of intimacy as if the bride has stepped into the scene before transitioning to an opening verse that steps to love with each beat and builds up to like a sweetheart writing Cupid a letter for the one who'll sweep her away to Paris. The I wanna fall for you, I Eiffel for you (see what we did there?) how can such a beautiful song make me feel so good and yet so sad? It captures the essence of "I wanna make it work, fight for this love and keep the spark alive" she acknowledges she has the diamonds and the glitter but misses the connection they once had. It sounds so romantic because she's bringing that energy into the effort. A lover in true action! Official Artwork  Lady Zamar has a desire and asks her man to take her to the city of love hoping he'll fall for her, it's an eye...

Mzansi On Notice: Sibusiso Mdluli - Empowering The Kids of Tomorrow and Developing Today!  This institute is doing a remarkable work, especially in a small town such as Acornhoek where opportunities are limited, a game changer and added advantage to enhance and improve students capabilities. We sat down with Sibusiso Mdluli who gave us the details and more.  Welcome to Mzansi Avenue thank you for joining us and how are You? Who is Sibusiso Mdluli and what does he do? Sbu: I'm a young man born and bred in Mpumalanga, in a town called Acornhoek, specifically in a small village called Brenda. I'm a passionate science enthusiast. I’m also the founder of the Acornhoek Institute for Science and Technology (AIST), an organisation dedicated to improving Mathematics and Science education and providing digital skills training for rural youth. Additionally, I'm the founder of a startup company called ANTIGRAVITY, which I’m building with my long-time friend and collaborator...