From the Mandela Bay Jazz Legacy Festival, NMB Pride 2018 and second annual Imibala Arts Festival to the annual DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards all the way in Sandton, what a busy weekend it was!
And to think that this weekend will be just as busy – if not more – gives Skinnerbek hot flushes of excitement.
If anyone was waiting for the right time to let loose and join in the festive fun, no time will be more perfect than this weekend.
Your Skinnerbek jetted off to the annual DStv Mzansi Viewer’s Choice Awards in Sandton on Saturday, where the who’s who of the industry sported their best wear.
From Uzalo’s Nkunzi, The Queen’s Zenande Mfenyana (Goodness), Skeem Saam’s Clement Maosa (Kwaito) to the beautiful Simphiwe Ngema, Hlomla Dandala and Renate Stuurman, who was shy to let the media take pictures of her on the black carpet with her Beau Vuyolwethu Ngcukana (Schumacher) – name an SA celebrity and they were there.
While I would love to tell you more about the well-delivered show and Mo’ghel’s (Bonang Matheba) show-stopping dresses, I believe you watched enough of the show on TV.
What you didn’t see, however, is 2017 DStv MVCA Favourite Comedian winner Summary, who had us rolling on the floor during commercial intervals.
Meanwhile, in the Bay, my minion hopped from one event to another, starting with the 2018 Nelson Mandela Bay Pride march at the Donkin Reserve. Skinners was disappointed to hear that the march was not well-attended.
I’m told the march, which started at the Donkin, went down Govan Mbeki Avenue and back to the Donkin, was silent and less vibrant than previous ones.
Hairstylist Andile Yhoyhon was spotted rocking a blue hairdo, while the likes of Lynton Radloff and organiser Kuhle Baart led the pink-dominated march with determination.
My minion tells me the official after-party in Newton Park’s Zazu did not see a good turnout either but another at Posh Lounge in Central was reportedly packed!
My busy minion moved on to the Imibala Arts Festival at the Grand Hotel in Central, where the set-up, crowd and performances by event founder Tarynne Swarts, Udaka and others matched to perfection.
From watching artists Bamanye Ngxale and Uthando Baduza singing and jamming like there was no tomorrow, my minion moved on to the Mandela Bay Jazz Legacy Festival at the PE Opera House, which also drew quite a crowd.
The festival apparently involved an awards presentation which the crowd seemed uninterested in as they chattered away the minute it stopped.
The performance lineup included Msaki, Nduduzo Makhathini and Lefa Mosea.
I’m told Mosea’s performance was as disappointing as his haircut.
Make sure Skinnerbek and her minions don’t spot you looking shady at the groove this weekend. Ciao!
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OUR PRIDE: From left, Ava-Reece Cole, Katya Mendez, Dakota Demure and Jasmine Maciver turned heads at the NMB Pride 2018 at the Donkin Reserve on Saturday to celebrate the Bay LGBTIQ+ community
Picture: EUGENE COTZEE
FESTIVAL QUEENS: Friends, from left, Siba Ntusikazi, Sinethemba Matokazi and Lutho Mankomo enjoyed the second annual Imibala Arts Festival at the Grand Hotel on Saturday
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COOL SQUAD: Attending the second annual Imibala Arts Festival at the Grand Hotel on Saturday were, from left, Jerome van Wyk, Taren Carolus, Mia Liyah and Girshwin Jansen
GLOWING IN RED: Actress Simphiwe Ngema on the black carpet ahead of the DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards at Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday
Picture: SALVELIO MEYER
FOODIE FUN: Guests, from left, Nelisa Nakase, Carol Goliath, Carol Julie and Moira Norden were at Capsicum Culinary Studio last Thursday for the third Herald Cooking Masterclass. Mt Vernon provided the wines
BAY MEETS JOZI: Port Elizabeth’s Palesa Kadi and Zwai Mgijimawere spotted at the DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards held at Sandton Convention Centre, Gauteng on Saturday
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LADIES’ SHOPPING: Fashion fans, from left, Michelle Puggia, Mandy van Coller and Janice Mendelowitz tried on Jenni Button designs at the designer’s popup shop next to Remo’s in the Baakens Valley this week
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CELEBRATING DIVERSITY: Lorraine couple Deon Strydom, left, and Ralton Africa celebrated the NMB LGBTIQ+ community at NMB Pride 2018 at the Donkin Reserve on Saturday
Picture: LONDEKA DLAMINI
CROWD PULLERS: Jazz musicians Asanda ‘Msaki’ Mvana and Nduduzo Makhathini sat with the audience before their performance at the Mandela Bay Jazz Legacy Festival at the PE Opera House on Saturday
Picture: LONDEKA DLAMINI
ARTISTIC VIBE: Spotted enjoying the Mandela Bay Jazz Legacy Festival at the PE Opera House on Saturday were, from left, Nobesuthu Rayi, Nomaxabiso Rala and Dawn Madolo
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FAMILY FUN DAY: Lyndene, Reece, two, and Jean Botha were spotted watching the Nelson Mandela Bay Ironman 5150 at King’s Beach on Sunday
Picture: SALVELIO MEYER
KEEN COOKS: Guests, from left, Venecia Steiniger, Toni Wannenburg and Sumene Stone learnt to make kudu fillet with creamy polenta and chakalaka sauce at last Thursday’s Herald Cooking Masterclass at Capsicum Culinary Studio in Newton Park
Picture: ZIZONKE MAY
BEACH SUNSET: Prav Dana indulges in Foong’s food at the Corona Beach Camp Festival held at Mangold's Pool Caravan Park in Schoenmakerskop on Saturday
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BEACH BLISS: Bay blogger Laurina Machite and Leonard Nyoka were at the first Corona Beach Camp Festival at Mangold's Pool Caravan Park in Schoenmakerskop on Saturday