Beyoncé is finally coming to (South) Africa!
All of our prayers have been heard! Queen Bey is finally coming to perform in South Africa – but you have to earn your free tickets to see her (and a host of other stars). Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams, Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher […]
Panic! at the Disco star Brendon Urie: “I’m attracted to men”
Brendon Urie, the lead singer of American rock band Panic! at the Disco, has revealed that he identifies as pansexual. The 31-year-old vocalist, songwriter, and musician opened up about his sexuality in an interview with Paper magazine. “I’m married to a woman and I’m very much in love with her but I’m not opposed to a […]
Peter Ngqibs – a queer South African artist making waves internationally
While it’s become evident that South Africa is still reluctant to provide equal and fair opportunities to its LGBT+ artists, the international landscape is not sleeping on this talent. Meet Peter Ngqibs (Peter Ncanywa) a South African queer singer-songwriter living in the US who is making waves in the United Kingdom and the States. Peter […]
Huh? Lewis Hamilton wears kilt to “make amends” for shaming nephew
Formula One star Lewis Hamilton is on the cover of British GQ wearing a kilt, apparently as a sign of deep contrition for publicly shaming his nephew for wearing a dress. In a Christmas Day video last year, the British racing driver told his more than 5 million followers on Instagram that he was “so […]
Lasizwe accused of stealing content
South African vlogging sensation, Lasizwe, found himself in hot water recently when American vine star, Jay Versace, dragged him for stealing his content and using it in his videos. The mess started when Lasizwe posted a video of himself, in a wig, “trying” to Facetime a friend who wasn’t picking up. That one Friend!!! 💔🤬 who […]
Inxeba censorship | The battle is not over yet
Despite this week’s ruling confirming that the acclaimed Inxeba should not have been classified as X-rated, cultural traditionalists say they will continue to try to have the film banned. On Thursday, the Pretoria High Court handed down its final ruling on the Film and Publications Board Appeals Tribunal’s February decision to re-rate the film as X18. […]
Review | Falling in love with Love, Simon
Coming out is a unique process for each one of us; both a deeply personal and a culturally-specific experience. But somehow, against all odds, Love, Simon reflects the shared universality of being LGBTQ and wanting to be accepted and loved. Greg Berlanti’s eagerly anticipated film is based on the premise that, “Everyone deserves a great […]
Judge: Inxeba is not porn, but violates rights of Xhosa people
The Pretoria High Court has handed down its final ruling on attempts to classify controversial South African film Inxeba as X-rated, and it’s a decidedly mixed outcome. Importantly, Judge Joseph Raulinga found that the Film and Publications Board Appeals Tribunal’s decision to rate the film as X18, effectively barring the gay love story from cinemas, was […]
FAKA on their Versace fashion show and queer representation in South Africa
South Africa’s international music queer duo, FAKA, saw themselves attending the 2019 Versace Summer Spring fashion show in Milan about two weeks ago. Their track, Uyangikhumbula, played as the models, including Kendall Jenner, showed off the luxury label’s latest collection. Desire Marea and Fela Gucci, the two members of the group spoke to Mambaonline on […]
Hungary | ‘Billy Elliot’ musical cancelled because “it’ll turn children gay”
The Hungarian production of the Elton John stage musical Billy Elliot has been cancelled after a homophobic newspaper article accused the show of being ‘gay propaganda’. The Hungarian State Opera announced last week that the Budapest run will be cut short because ticket sales had collapsed after the article was published. The award-winning musical, based […]