By Zee:
The City of Gold turned platinum recently as GQ South Africa and Apple Music rolled out the black carpet for the Icons of Jozi Sounds cover launch – and trust me, darling, it was giving everything… and then some.
Held at the very chic, very curated Fourways Designer Quarter, the air was thick with fame, faux fur, and a sprinkle of fashion faux pas. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
GQ pulled no punches, serving us a triple helping of Jozi royalty:
- Slikour – Looking like a hip-hop monk, he dropped bars and blessings.
- Kwesta – A smooth operator with sage advice and heavy presence.
- Tbo Touch – The man was nowhere to be seen, yet his name still rang out like Sunday church bells.
“Honestly? If AKA were still with us, this cover would’ve exploded,” whispered one guest between sips of overpriced bubbles.
We all felt it.
Forget pastors – Slikour grabbed the mic and turned the launch into a gospel of groove.
“Joburg has no influence; our native cultures influence Joburg.”
Chills. Literal goosebumps. One influencer nearly cried into her Pinot Grigio.
Lowkey. Lyrical. Loved. Then he dropped this:
“If South Africa were a sound, it’d be Reggae — happy and sad at the same time.”
Damn, bro. Who needs therapy when you have Kwesta?
Guest list? Scorching.
- Natasha Thahane glided in like a Zulu Disney Princess.
- BU from Adulting pulled up in “low effort, high cool” mode.
- And the award for Public Display of Passion? Bohang Moeko and wife Shantal Dietrich. Eyewitnesses say they were caught kissing near the car guard station. Love is real, babes.
Now, let’s address the trending tea: Scotch Maphuma – not in attendance, but definitely in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Diva behaviour, tantrums, the works. Seeing Kwesta, humble and grounded like a lyrical monk, was a reminder that there’s still light at the end of the tunnel.
The Food? A culinary revival.
Shout-out to The Rock Restaurant for keeping the crowd fed:
- The oxtail? Smacked.
- The creamy spinach? A flood warning should’ve been issued.
Good thing your girl Zee came prepared with her skaftin. Call it street-smart fine dining.
Fashion forecast: Mixed fronts incoming.
- Some came red carpet ready.
- Others looked like they got lost changing trains at the Gautrain station.
Editor-in-Chief Molife Kumona served charm and charisma — but that outfit? 02/10. Respectfully. We love growth.
Zee’s final gossip drop:
- Drama: Low.
- Vibes: High.
- Fashion: Debatable.
- Spinach-to-Oxtail Ratio? Unhinged. Deliciously so.
Would I return? 100%.
Would I wear thermals under my faux fur next time? Absolutely.
Would I bring a bigger skaftin? Babes, I’m already packing it. Until the next scandal……– @NewsSA_Online
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