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Namhla Lebona

I am a general reporter who has written articles for companies like Nike, HP, and The North Face through MEFeater Magazine. My work has been published in the United States, Nigeria, and South Africa. I have experience in industries such as fashion, entertainment, sales, and digital marketing.

216 articles published

Politics

South Africa Youth Day: 5 facts to know about June 16th.

*Trigger warning: contains graphic images* Youth Day South Africa happens every year on June 16. The day commemorates the SOWETO youth uprising of 16 June 1976. Why do South Africans celebrate Youth Day? This public holiday is an honor to South Africa's young people who opposed the apartheid regime and helped the country…

ByNamhla LebonaJune 16, 20220Comments

Music

Lizzo Has Released a New Version of “Grrrls” Following Backlash About the “Ableist” Slur in the Original

Lizzo has changed the lyrics on her single titled "Grrrls". The American singer, rapper, and songwriter on Monday said she is changing the lyrics to "Grrrls" following criticism from many in the disabled community saying that the single contains a word that is considered an "ableist slur." The song, which was released Friday June 10,…

ByNamhla LebonaJune 15, 20220Comments

Entertainment Television

Greenlight! Netflix has Offered Squid Game a 2nd season!

Squid Game is coming back with a whole new season, Netflix announced the news on Sunday, June 12th. The Squid Game dystopian series is about a mysterious organization that challenges 456 players from all walks of life. Each individual is deeply in debt and they're challenged to play a series of children’s games. The contestants…

ByNamhla LebonaJune 15, 20220Comments

Beauty Lifestyle

Meet Miss South Africa 2022 Top 10 finalists & Bonang Matheba’s House Of BNG

The Miss South Africa Organization has announced the Top 10 contestants who will compete for the crown this year at the Miss SA 2022 pageant. The announcement was made at a glamorous event at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton - Johannesburg on Monday the 13th. The selected 10 will go through the finals during South…

ByNamhla LebonaJune 14, 20220Comments

Designer Talks Fashion

SA Youth Month: 5 young creative designers to know from South Africa!

June is Youth Month in South Africa. A month that holds deep sentiment to South Africans, especially the class of 1976. In 1994, June 16th was declared as the commemoration of National Youth Day in South Africa. This is the day the country reflects on the massacre of school children during the Soweto uprising of 1976.…

ByNamhla LebonaJune 9, 20220Comments

Music

Meet the 5 African artists who are nominated for the 2022 BET Awards

BET announced its 2022 nominees on June 1st. In a nominee announcement statement, The Black Entertainment Television network states "this year's nominees reflect an abundance of creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports". The 22nd BET Awards will take place on June 26th, airing live on BET at 8 p.m. EST…

ByNamhla LebonaJune 8, 20220Comments

Entertainment Television

SPOILER ALERT: 8 EPISODES IN & THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF LAGOS ARE GIVING LUXURY, STYLE & DRAMA!

Have you heard? A new group of ladies has arrived in town and they are not here to play games. Lagos finally debuted its very own production of Real Housewives and we’re here for it. The streaming service, Showmax announced the arrival of the show in late March. Lagos residents seemed to be excited over…

ByNamhla LebonaJune 6, 20220Comments

Lifestyle

What’s On Your Block: Aon Inanda International Polo is South Africa’s celebrity playground

In association with Bravo Brands, the Aon Inanda International Polo hosted us at their luxurious Inanda Club in Sandton, Johannesburg for the much anticipated Polo match on May 7th, and it was a beautiful day out. The agenda of the day was the epic 23-goal clash between South Africa and Argentina. This was a home-ground…

ByNamhla LebonaJune 6, 20220Comments

Music Music Videos

10 GREATEST MUSIC COLLABS OF ALL TIME: THEN VS NOW

Over the years, we've heard millions of hits from different artists and genres. New and old artists have come into the music scene and showcased their unmatched talents, most proving to reign supreme. From hip-hop to R&B, year after year there are those songs on everyone's lips and on every DJ's playlist - the songs…

ByNamhla LebonaMay 26, 20220Comments

Lifestyle

AFRICAN STARS CHAMPION AN ALL-STAR GLOBAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST MALARIA FOR AFRICA DAY!

To celebrate Africa Day, the Zero Malaria charity organization has launched a second chapter of the multi-award-winning Draw the Line Against Malaria Campaign. The campaign is about creating an African future free of the deadly disease, Malaria. This campaign speaks to young people who've had their futures disturbed by Malaria. The aim is to make sure…

ByNamhla LebonaMay 25, 20220Comments

Business LGBT Television

NETFLIX LAID OFF 150 EMPLOYEES; MAINLY IN QUEER & DIVERSE DEPARTMENTS!

Netflix is laying off about 150 of its employees which represents less than 2% of its 11,000 staff members. Most cuts are happening in the US. The restructuring is a result of a major decline in subscriptions for the first time in over a decade. The layoffs made waves online when people criticized the streaming…

ByNamhla LebonaMay 20, 20220Comments

Black Lives Matter Politics

Mass shooting in Buffalo, NY: 11 victims attacked during violent extremist hate crime

On May 14th an 18-year-old white man carried out a racially-motivated shooting in Buffalo, NY. According to authorities, the man killed 10 people while injuring 3 others. What could've been a lovely shopping day turned into a bloody scene when an 18-year-old attacked shoppers at a supermarket, Tops Supermarket on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo, NY.…

ByNamhla LebonaMay 19, 20220Comments

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