TheLifeofParis

Writer. Blogger for Words that start with P. Contributing writer at Flat base decoded. BMH Graguate. I read EVERYTHING!!A lover of words, visuals, aesthetics and authentic music.

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AfroJazz musician launches her first solo album

AfroJazz musician launches her first solo album

AfroJazz musician, Zanele Mthembu, recently held a jazz session at Glenvista High School, south of Johannesburg. The intimate event was attended by Mthembu’s close friends, colleagues and family.  Born and raised in Soweto, Mthembu who was born in Soweto performed her hit songs from her album Ikhaya. Taking to the stage, Mthembu wore a stylist blue dress, kept invited guests dancing while others…

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P-hive Minutes with Nompumelelo Nobiva

P-hive Minutes with Nompumelelo Nobiva

Nompumelelo Nobiva – Founder of ‘Share Your Story, Inspiring Courage’ campaign and Motivational Speaker I don’t think you understand how incredible you are. You come from hardship and sorrow, yet you know what joy is; you strive for it. Somewhere deep inside of you, you wait, weaving your plans together with calculated patience until the moment comes right. When it does come, pounce on it, with…

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PROLIFIC – Nolo Phiri

PROLIFIC – Nolo Phiri

Nolo Phiri – Actress, TV producer and Fashion Designer Take care of your own and hold your guard. Nurse your feelings, entertain your desires, feed off your love and protect yourself through the stumbles that may try to smother you. Build on your dreams and don’t be afraid to trample on negative energy that may try to stifle you. Don’t dismiss the opportunity of starting small. Climb your ladder…

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POWERFUL – Wendy Ntinezo

POWERFUL – Wendy Ntinezo

Founder and Creative Director of Styled Timeless – Wendy Ntinezo Seek happiness where you’ve never thought to look and search for opportunities where they’ve never been granted. Pay attention to what is around you and learn to use everything that’s presented to you, to your best advantage. Don’t fall into the habit of neglecting what you have for what you think you want; only to give it up for…

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P-hive Minutes with Dav Andrews

Caricaturist, Dav Andrew is On Words that start with P. He talks about inspiration & chancers!

  Dav Andrew – Illustrator and Caricaturist Be free, be outspoken and speak your heart out. If your mind sees no rules and accepts no lines, create your own circles and run your race. Write your freedom out and listen for those who respond to your call. It doesn’t matter where you are or who you know; what matters is who you are and what you’re here to accomplish. Feel the vibrations of your…

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Jay Makopo ripples the effect with his new EP

Jay Makopo ripples the effect with his new EP

Jay Makopo performing at the Joburg Theatre – The Fringe Following the attention and appreciation he received from fans and the media when he remixed popular hip hop songs in 2014, Jay Makopo has finally released his own body of work, titled Suicide Kids EP 2. Jay Makopo launched his EP at the Joburg Theatre – The Fringe and the response from his supporters was exhilarating. His three main…

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Tshepo Mohlala launches TSHEPO the Jean Maker

Tshepo Mohlala, the Prince of Denim, launches his premium denim brand TSHEPO the Jean Maker.

Tshepo Mohlala – Founder of TSHEPO the Jean Maker Follow your passion with impulse wherever you may go, as this feeling is most true and it will surely encourage and push you towards your purpose. Building a dream from the ground up could prove to be demanding and exhausting – but above all, it is most rewarding. Leave your doubt at the door and keep going. You can’t stop now, you can’t hold back…

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P-hive Minutes with Rendani Nemakhavhani

P-hive Minutes with Rendani Nemakhavhani

Illustrator and Graphic Designer – Rendani Nemakhavani Stand firm and fiery in your beliefs, trusting that everything that is has the power to change minds and concepts – yours and the world’s as the future it’s written on. When your life plans swoop you into a path unrecognised by your inexperience; it will carry you over to where you should be, carving out the intrinsic pieces designed to be…

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PLAYFUL – Hussain van Roos

PLAYFUL – Hussain van Roos

Hussain van Roos – Co-founder of Fixin Diaries When you’re given the chance to be better at being yourself, take the opportunity and renew your thoughts. Don’t allow yourself to be complacent; doing the same things and choosing to change nothing about your circumstances and where you are headed next. Your good qualities should remain consistent, whilst shifting and reinventing old ways to…

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P-hive Minutes with Bongani Mathebula

P-hive Minutes with Bongani Mathebula

Poet and writer – Bongani Mathebula When everything is as it should be, you don’t question it but simply live in the moment. Think back to what it took for you to be where you are and how you’ve managed to surpass all that you’ve gone through and still remain victorious. You’re a fighter and mostly importantly, you’ve won the battle – even if you don’t know it yet. Fear is a part of life, and so…

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PERSONABLE – Kgomotso Tleane

PERSONABLE – Kgomotso Tleane

Self-taught photographer – Kgomotso Tleane Look around your world and see it for what it is. If you must, discover a new pair of eyes and observe how extraordinary ordinary things are, as they are often right in front of you waiting to be seen. Most often, we are blinded by life and the circumstances we are thrown under and we find ourselves entrapped in situations that suck the pure joy and…

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P-hive Minutes with The Grunge Twins

P-hive Minutes with The Grunge Twins

The Grunge Twins – Boitumelo and Itumeleng Nko No matter how many times they tell you they can’t, believe them and say you can. The right people will rub off against you and cause you to sparkle from within and dazzle on the outside. It’s not a trick; greatness usually has a way of showing itself where it tries to hide and leave those who don’t believe in disbelief. Learn to notice the vibrant…

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PIOUS – Harness Hamese

PIOUS – Harness Hamese

There’s a little voice inside each of us that’s never ever wrong. At times, we may try our best to ignore it, push it off and pretend that things are as we believe them to be – until the truth slowly creeps out. You’ll be reminded of what you’ve always known because the truth is sometimes easier to deny. When something doesn’t feel right, it usually isn’t and it would best serve you listen to the…

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P-hive Minutes with Olatunji Sanusi

P-hive Minutes questions with Olatunji Sanusi

When you realise that being comfortable in an uncomfortable place no longer serves you, shift over to exploring a new dream that will awaken more than just your passion and fulfilment. That’s when you’ll realise that you aren’t where you should be and that there’s absolutely no reason to relax. Seek a new wilderness and go where you’ve never been before. You are not a tree and you weren’t born to…

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PRODUCTIVE - Mpumelelo Mfula

Founder of RHTC Online Store – Mpumelelo “Frypan” Mfula Some people may interpret being stubborn and wanting to be better as being greedy and arrogant, not fully understanding the difficulty that the creative may be faced with – when he is left with no choice but to succeed. The stubbornness and relentlessness that a person chooses to apply and work at, to live the dream, is their birthright.…

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