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First created by Shigetaka Kurita in 1999, the emoji has become a huge part of everyday communication. Whether you love them or hate them, flying dollar bills, applauding hands and rolling eyes are here to stay. Scientist suggests that the use of emoji’s will help us gain the same satisfaction from digital interactions as we enjoy from personal contact. Almost two decades later, and we have over 2600 unique emoji’s to perfectly express what we feel, thank you Mr Kurita! Join HMD, the home of Nokia phones as we celebrate World Emoji Day on the 17 th  of July with these interesting emoji facts: The most popular emoji used is “Person Shrugging” 1.         The Nokia 3310 was chosen as one of the first 3 “National” emoji’s for Finland… it represents unbreakable! 2.         South Africa’s favourite emoji is the “Kiss and wink”… how sweet SA! 3.         French is the only ...

Oppikoppi, the biggest multiple day music festival held in Limpopo returns for it’s 24th annual celebration of home brewed music. The Red Bull Music Stage also returns to the festival for it’s 9th year. This year’s stage which opens on the  9th of August  will feature an array of genres which includes new age kwaito, afrobeats, future soul as well as SA’s beloved home-grown favourite, Gqom. Nineteen acts will grace the stage this year including South Africa’s Queen of eclectica,  ANG  alongside her brother in bass,  Miki San Tzu  on the mic, comfort food DJs  Deniece Marz  and  ANDR O ID 18  and  Isam-Qeh  hit maker,  DJ Sandiso . Off the release of his debut album,  Muzi  will play at the Red Bull Music stage for the second time, showcasing why he is one of Mzansi’s freshest DJs and producers.  Eye-On Feather  will bring acid jazz, future funk and low slung beats. Other acts include ...