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The world is changing with more voices demanding equality and better representation of all people in movies, TV, advertising and corporate but the most popular music genre in the world is yet to see this change manifest. hip-hop has always spoken out against social injustices, oppression and inequality however this was not extended to the females who have contributed immensely to the genre. The role women have played in the evolution of hip-hop seems to go unnoticed and it is Castle Lite’s objective to set the record straight and highlight their contribution at the Castle Lite hip-hop Herstory concert – a first all-female Hip-Hop line up in Africa. Castle Lite presents hip-hop Herstory, a musical experience which highlights and celebrates the role females have played in the evolution of hip-hop over time. The concert will be a fully immersive experience tapping into all pillars of hip-hop from dance, fashion all the way to graffiti and obviously rapping. Hip-hop Herstory i...

Flying under the radar (chickens notwithstanding), you’ll find some businesses that intrinsically put their people front and center. It’s always been that way at Nando’s, following their co-founder Robbie Brozin’s belief that it’s not only about the chicken, but “it’s the people who make the chicken” that matter first and foremost. Each year, in the bustling heart of Lorentzville, Nando’s Central Kitchen gets Fired Up by their annual Griller’s Challenge event that serves as a celebration of the heroes behind the grill. “Every turn of our flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken is timed and flavoured to perfection!  It’s so much more than simply “grilling”. What we do has become an art! Our “Nandocas”, the name we give to all members of our Nando’s family, embody the pride, passion, and heart that goes into making our  famous PERi-PERi chicken. We know that our strength lies in our people, that’s why we celebrate and recognise them,” says Mike Cathie, Chief Executive Officer, ...