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Johannesburg, June 2019.

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Mobu by Melo is a celebration of origins, of SA township history and culture. "It’s about changing our mindset as a youth. It’s a reminder of who we are as a people, where we come from, where we are, and where [we] are going." —Founder Mamello Mosase told True Love Magazine 

Read more about the label here (and check out the stunning photos above by Episode 2′s @kgomotsoneto  of @allhailthehoney!) 

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Johannesburg | June 2016

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“I’ve always had my hair cut in the streets or at a local barber in my neighbourhood. The experience is always similar and the process of getting my hair cut is almost always the same - paging through a fashion magazine while waiting for my turn, getting seated on a swivel chair or if I’m in the street, it’s most likely to be a small colourful plastic chair. Once it’s my turn, the barber would first throw a protective sheet over my shoulders before he proceeds to clean the clippers with methylated spirit and a tooth brush. He would then begin to cut my hair, I usually go for a chiskop.  When he is done, he would hand me a small mirror so I can look at myself and see if I’m satisfied with his work. This is just my experience with cutting hair. A lot of people go through different experiences when grooming themselves in street salons. Some go to have their hair straightened with a relaxer cream such as Sofn’free, some to get braids/wigs, others to just wash their hair and the process is always different for what you’re getting treated for, but the result tends to always be the same - when you’re done, you leave feeling good about yourself and chances are you might Turn Heads along the way.” Neto explains. 

Street salons, characterised by a single chair on the pavement, have tucked themselves into the fabric of the city of Johannesburg. On pavements, grooming machines hum, playing a part in the chaotic orchestra of the city. Hair extensions flap in the wind— dancers of beauty — a hand frantically weaving a pattern of hair — the hairdresser’s eyes scanning the crowds —  hunting for another customer. Hair patterns are weaved into heads, to the soothing touch of the rays of the sun, and the mix of conversations. 

Production : Ubuso 

Director : Kgomotso Neto

DOP: Tony Baggott

Music : Muzi - Stimela SeGolide 

Editor : Jamie Taylor

Stylist : Didintle Ntshudisane 

MUA : Mamello Mokheke 

Model 1 : Dimpho Mashile 

Model 2: Poelo Mofolo 

Producer : Chris Briggs 

Grade : Nic Apostoli 

Mix : Sean Jefferis 

Words : Lidudumalingani

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Johannesburg street portraits | June 2019

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Neon | May 2017 | Johannesburg, South Africa

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WAT Episode 2 artist @kgomotsoneto of @allhailthehoney took some dope behind-the-scenes shots for the latest Jameson Music Video Grant project, featuring Morena Leraba, Mankind, and the Basotho shepherd culture of Lesotho.

Check the photos here: http://bit.ly/2vN1qlb.

Grab WAT Episode 2 here: http://bit.ly/WATxTheHoney.