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Bubu to share a stage with big shots in South African music industry

Reflect SA Publishing.

Reflect SA Publishing.
Bubu B from Ivory park East of Johannesburg is fast becoming a house hold name in the South African music industry, not even a week past her recent performance in Ivory park last weekend where she left the stage with screams from the crowd still wanting more of her on stage mimicking her single 'Shayizandla La', she's already set up to perform in Centurion on the 16nth of March,where she will be sharing the stage with big shots in the south African music industry, the likes of Lulo Cafe ,Kabza De Small and many more at the ENOSOUL 6th ANNUAL Birthday Tour attached are the video clips from Bubu's recent performance for bookings contact artist manager Penelope Tom on 0815131900

Yanga the youngest Idol's contestant in 2018 Wins Big

Idols season 14 Finale,couldn't have been more better for me to watch

I have been a fan of Yanga and have been calling family to watch with me every time she performs on Idols stage, Never doubted that she would, win,her voice is just awesome. 

To top it all on this big day of Idols Finale, then the line up includes

AKA performing Fela in Versace , KWesta also did it for me .

This is what Yanga said in celebration of her crowning:

"I can't put into words how I feel right now, but I can say it in song," said  Yanga and she just sang her happy moment out loud.

Yanga who has her own single out Scars" all over me "

Thato , Yanga's runner up gave her a  hug to congratulate her, and gave a word of thanks to South African's for their overwhelming support through out the competition.  South Africa has broken a record with their supportive votes in the idols season 14, with votes reaching 142 million in numbers.

Congratulations to the Newly crowned Yanga,the winner of season 14 2018

#Reflect SA models Reflects on you Well deserved darling

Miley Cyrus home Burnt by fire

Miley Cyrus is one among many celebrities who suffered damages as a
result of an ongoing California wildfire. Cryus' home burned to the
ground this weekend, forcing her to evacuate to safety.
"My house no longer stands but the memories shared with family & friends
stand strong," Cyrus wrote on Instagram and Twitter Sunday. She shared
that her animals and the "love of her life" were safe, thankfully, and
encouraged her followers to donate.
A number of celebrities have been affected by the wildfires in
California, which authorities say are the deadliest on record. As three
wildfires continue to sweep through California this week, thousands of
people are being forced to leave their homes. Kim Kardashian is among
them; the star evacuated her Hollywood home Thursday night.
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Ayanda Aza Releases her single "I'll be over you"

Reflecting on our content manager Ayanda Tom


Ayanda Aza can finally say that, her journey in the music industry is now paying off.
After following her music career in the free state in Bloemfontein, where she first recorded her first demo in a casset back then, helped by a friend Jerry who was a member of a group that had a live band in Pacofs. One of her songs "Intombomxhosa"in her album titled "Nojiki" she recorded it back then in 2003 .

Aza then came to Johannesburg in 2003 where she almost got her break in the music industry, She was a member of a Band Rubba Dub that she joined in Bloemfontein with two guys Mandela Conana and Teboho.

After attending the auditions, Buti Tshepo Nzimande invited Ayanda to come bring in her Demo, as he is very interested in here music.How ever ,She says the auditions were for Gospel, and they auditioned with an Afro Pop song, that she wrote featuring Ragga by Mandela and Tebogo.

 In 2005 Aza entered Idols where she was chosen from 10000 people to 1000 where she auditioned with a song she wrote "NDingu Ayanda" which she wrote her self, She remembers that Mama Mara Louw  is the reason that, she never gave up in music, as she says that she was just pursuing what she felt inside ,a passion in making songs, her challenge was coming out and pursuing her love of music, as she says at high school only those close to her realized that she could write songs in, that was in her matric, I "had to deal with being shy, overcoming thinking that I was not good enough. She tells us that MAma MAra stood up and sang her song and advised her to never stop writing songs as she is a good song writer. Aza says she was looking foward being in the top 100 how ever it never happened. Surely Aza has proven to be a good song writer and a singer too, as she wrote all the songs in her album and arranged them her self with the help of her Producer Rofhiwa  Phuluwa known as Robza.


you can follow Aza's Music on the below music platforms, and also follow her on Instagram @ AYANDAAZA

Single is out

www.reverbnation.com/ayandaaza


https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ym6s1Mz4S6DfZ9K5pWXN8

"Cold Brew" Hair Is Trending — & Here's Exactly What To Ask Your Colorist MEGAN DECKER

the most recent hair-color craze sweeping New York and L.A. is mimicking
our go-to summer (and early fall) beverage of choice. They're calling it
"cold brew" brunette.
NYC-based colorist Stephanie Brown (who says she's the inventor of the
cold brew color) tells us that the key to achieving the shiny brown
color is to ask your stylist to ribbon rich highlights and lowlights
through your hair for dimension. "It's all about swirling neutral and
golden tones down the hair," Brown explains. "Just like when you pour a
little bit of milk into your coffee."


Brown says that the key to achieving the cold brew shade on naturally
dark blonde hair is to play up the highlights. "Golden tones are really
on-trend in hair color right now," says Brown (Beyoncé's colorist
agrees). "Just ask your colorist to weave a few ombréd pieces of pale
and golden highlights through the hair. Also, I like to put a lowlight
in as well, so there isn't too much lightness and it helps see the
lighter strands better."

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The creamy highlights look gorgeous swirled through curls and waves, as
seen here. To keep the hair shiny, handle it with care; Brown recommends
stocking color-safe shampoo and conditioner, and avoiding super-hot
water (which shouldn't be too difficult when it's 100 degrees out).
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Ask your colorist to focus your neutral highlight around the
mid-sections and ends of your hair, not at the roots, for a purposeful,
grown-out look. We've been crushing on Elaine Welteroth's dreamy color
for months.

Dueling tones — a dark brown with the sandy golden highlight — gives the
hair subtle dimension, while keeping it looking super natural. Brown
tells us that most brunettes look best with a neutral-toned highlight
(read: not ombré), that won't turn brassy red or orange.
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Dueling tones — a dark brown with the sandy golden highlight — gives the
hair subtle dimension, while keeping it looking super natural. Brown
tells us that most brunettes look best with a neutral-toned highlight
(read: not ombré), that won't turn brassy red or orange.
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Colorist Kimberly Bonondona tells us that she achieved this cool,
slightly-rusty, cold brew color on jet-black hair by weaving a
reddish-brown glaze through the shafts of the hair. For maintenance and
to keep the color looking polished, Bonondona recommends a refresh glaze
every 6 to 7 weeks.
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Joan Smalls' dark-brown waves look naturally sun-kissed, with a few
golden-auburn ribbons woven throughout. We can only imagine the "cold
brew"-esque brunette color would look just as gorgeous pulled back in a
slick and shiny ponytail.

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Bonondona tells us that the frosted balayage highlight is really easy to
maintain with simple at-home color care. "After lightening, it's very
important to use a good shampoo and conditioner to keep the hair healthy
and prevent there color from fading," Bonondona explains. She always
recommends Olaplex (both number 4 and number 5), or the Moroccanoil set.

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This highlights trend is all about using a light touch. Think of it as
dripping the teensiest drop of cream in your coffee.

LA-based colorist Tauni Dawson tells us that transitioning to a cold
brew shade is the perfect way to polish dull, grown-out highlights. For
a quick fix, you can ask for a rich gloss all over (as opposed to a dye)
that will help tone down super-bright babylights for a more uniform
color.

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To maintain the deep warm tones, Dawson recommends the Evo Fabuloso
Colour Intensifying Conditioner in the shade Chestnut or Caramel.


Because we were so charmed by the idea of matching our hair to our cup
o' joe, we asked three pro-colorists to break down everything to know
about asking for, treating, and maintaining cold brew hair. We found out
that the most important step is to keep the hair glossy — much like the
wet condensation dripping down your cup.
Find your expert how-to guide and the dreamiest coffee-color hair
inspiration to bring to your next appointment, ahead.



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On Making Makeup that Really Lasts, straight from Beyonce's long time make up artist

Beyoncé's Makeup Artist Shares The Secrets Behind Her Looks during her
Coachella performance on April 15nth, after the performance that dubbed
Beyonce as the first Black woman to headline Coachella.

She made history the moment the Coachella gates opened.
According to Refinery29, Beyoncé stepped on stage with dewy, glowing
skin, a glittery lid,
and matching lips and cheeks — and it all stayed in place through her
entire show.


Beyonce's Make up secrets revealed by her long time make-up artist,these
secrets were taken from The '80s Movie That Inspired The Makeup
Her make up artist says:
" She wanted to look young, fresh, and like she wasn't trying too hard.
I was really inspired by the dress rehearsal,
I didn't want to take her out of the element of the show by making her
too girly or too minimal or sleek, I wanted her to look like a college
girl on campus.
Remember the movie School Days by Spike Lee? That was my inspiration."

The Secret Behind The Glittery Eye Look
" I created a glittery lid by mixing a few different glitters.
I started with a warm, terracotta base, mixed in an iridescent purple
then applied glitter on the center of the eye.
For eyeliner, I used MAC's Brownborder on the bottom and a black liner
on the top. I always tell women,
even though you make your wing with black, coffee eyeliner on the bottom
is the best finisher because it doesn't weigh down the eyes.
Then I used the Lash Paradise mascara by L'Oréal and the brand's
Infallible Chocolate Lip Color on her lips."

He says:" On Making Makeup Really Last It's basically like keeping
your makeup on through two hours of cardio [laughs].
Layering is the key, so you want to use a liquid foundation, then set it
with bronzer; a cream blush, then set it with powder blush;
eyeliner, then set it with shadow. No matter what part of the face, it
has a double application."

The Body Makeup That Won't Budge" I found this new body makeup called
AllEven, it's a spray makeup but it will not move.
You can have white sheets and sleep and it won't transfer. I use it on
her boobs, arms, and legs.
We had four changes so we wanted something transfer-resistant."

He says On What To Expect of him
" I walked out into the field yesterday and it was so cool to see so
much makeup — seeing everyone wearing glitter as highlighter?!
I got a beer and some popcorn and just started taking photos of girls,
a couple girls kinda knew who I was and went a little crazy,
but for the most part I was out there undercover."

On What You Don't See" You literally have about 45 or 50 seconds to
touch her up [during a wardrobe change] —
if you have a full minute, that's a dream. Someone is also pulling off a
dress, or a zipper breaks, or something doesn't work,
so I am basically holding her face still with one hand and then applying
powder or blotting off sweat with the other.
The funny thing is, you have to stay really, really calm — when the
energy is going up, you have to go down and just chill.
The best thing I can do is offer her zen vibes and usher her back out
onto the stage".

Penelope Tom @ReflectSA
Picture source Refinery29

Join Conversations with Michelle Obama on empowering girls around the world.

Two days Just after my birthday which was on the 06/March, the world celebrated International Women's Day on the 08/03/2018, which I took as part of my birthday celebrations, as I am still celebrating my birth month.

  I came across this awesome initiative by Mrs. Michelle Obama, where for International Women's Day, Michelle Obama and the Obama Foundation teamed up with Refinery29 to shine a light on the importance and urgency of empowering girls around the world — 

to ensure they can reach their full potential through education and, 

in turn, support their families, communities, and countries. 

Mean while according to Refinery29, harsher realities have been exposed that affect the #MeToo movement, 

they have spent much of the past year fixing problems of prejudice and inequity.

The #MeToo movement, believes that, International Women's Day is also an opportunity for  all to look outward affecting factors. 

as often the education of girls worldwide is treated as "  some far-flung impossible dream"  —

 "  The power of young women should be a top priority for both the United States and the rest of the world"   . 

According to the United Nations,

"    countries lose more than 1 billion dollars a year by failing to educate girls at the same level as boys.

 And studies from the Brookings Institution report that just one extra year 

of secondary school can increase a girl's future income by 10 to 20% "   .

 

Below are conversation by Mrs. Michelle Obama and four young women from Nepal, Ghana, Guatemala, and Chicago, 

a critical dialogue she hopes will remind us that this is our issue to face, as much as anyone else's.

"To celebrate International Women's Day, I wanted to reach out and connect with girls around the world 

— including in Chicago —to hear their stories and to share some of mine," Mrs. Obama tells Refinery29. 

"Working to empower girls across the globe is my passion, and through the Obama Foundation, 

it will be something I work on for the rest of my life"   .

" I hope readers everywhere will be inspired to join me in this effort."

Want to learn more about how you can help educate girls around the world? Visit 

go.obama.org/iwd and follow @obamafoundation on Twitter, Facebook,

 and Instagram to get updates on the work the Foundation will be doing in the weeks and months to come"   .

Mrs Michelle Obama.

By: Penelope Tom

source: Refinery29.com

Pictures:  Refinery29.com

Join Conversations with Michelle Obama on empowering girls around the world.

MEET PEARL NIKI QUARMYNE, 20, FROM MFANTSIMAN, GHANA

Pearl was raised in a small village by her grandmother and grew up selling pastries and toffee to provide for herself and her two brothers.

 She was able to attend high school with the help of Camfed, a nonprofit that helps girls go to school in sub-Saharan Africa.

 Now a college student, she works with girls in her community, funding their needs with the proceeds from her business selling ice blocks to local fishermen.

MICHELLE OBAMA: Pearl, what barriers did you have to overcome in order to achieve an education?

 What made you decide you would do whatever it took to overcome those obstacles?

PQ: "My barrier was financial. I'm the only girl in my family and was raised by my grandmother, who never went to school, and aunties, who were never able to finish school. I helped make ends meet by fetching and selling water; washing clothes for other families; and selling sugarcane, pastries, and toffee. Many girls I knew dropped out due to pregnancy or because they couldn't afford the materials. I couldn't afford books myself, so I would ask teachers and friends to borrow them. I was determined, because I loved school and wanted to be a teacher; I would often read ahead and help teachers with their lesson plans."

PEARL: Mrs. Obama, how do you define success?

MO: "On your own terms! Success isn't about how your life looks to others — it's about how it feels to you. I also think a key measure of success is how you handle adversity.

 It's not just about how you act when you're healthy and happy and everything is going according to plan, 

but also what you do when life knocks you to the ground and all your plans go right out the window. 

In those darkest moments, you have a choice: Do you dwell on everything you've lost,

 or do you focus on what you still have and find a way to move forward with passion, determination, and joy?"

Join Conversations with Michelle Obama on empowering girls around the world.

MEET ALEJANDRA TELEGUARIO SANTIZO, 17, FROM QUETZALTENANGO, GUATEMALA

Last year, at just 16 years old, Alejandra began to speak out against sexual violence and acoso callejero — 

or street harassment — in her community through local radio programs, with the help of Rise Up's Let Girls Lead initiative.

MICHELLE OBAMA: Alejandra, why is an education so important to you and to other girls in Guatemala?

AS: "Schools in my community in Guatemala are missing many basic infrastructures, like computers, desks, and materials,

 as well as curriculums that promote both the personal and social development of young girls, particularly indigenous girls. 

Recently, an indigenous friend of mine was forced by her family to drop out and marry because she got pregnant. 

It's still a common cultural practice for indigenous girls and girls in rural areas to live in informal unions when they're very young,

 which is something my network of girl leaders is advocating against."

ALEJANDRA: So, Mrs. Obama, many girls like myself look up to you as a role model. What advice do you have for girl leaders like me?

MO: "My best advice to girls, including my own daughters, is do not be afraid to fail. So often, our own fear of failure is the thing that keeps us back. 

We think we have to be perfect, that if we make even the tiniest mistake, it's a catastrophe. That's simply not true! In fact, the only way you succeed in life is by failing and failing well. 

And by that I mean you cannot let your failures eat you up or make you want to quit. You have to learn from them, let them challenge and inspire you to do more — 

to take some risks and to step outside of your comfort zone."

Join Conversations with Michelle Obama on empowering girls around the world.

MEET EVA LEWIS, 19, FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Eva is an activist and artist who grew up on the South Side of Chicago. She's now the founder of The I Project, a nonprofit focusing on intersectionality that promotes activism through art, and is studying at the University of Pennsylvania.

MICHELLE OBAMA: Why is an education so important to you and to other girls in Chicago?

EL: "My mother's parents, who migrated from Mississippi and Alabama to Chicago during the second Great Migration, raised her to know their history and reap the benefits of education so that she could emancipate herself. She instilled those same values in me. Education gives us the tools to advocate for ourselves — and write narratives counter to the ones that have been written for us.

"Education also grants us a fighting chance. We are constantly being beaten down by the multiple layers of systems that oppress us. We live in a world that sexualizes us for being women and ostracizes us for being Black. So education is a Black girl's weapon. Audre Lorde, Alice Walker, and Kimberlé Crenshaw couldn't create terms like Black feminism, womanism, and intersectionality to spread the word about our struggle without that knowledge."

EVA: Similar to me, Mrs. Obama, you grew up on the South Side, attended a selective-enrollment high school outside of your community, and went on to an Ivy League institution. What did that academic journey teach you?

MO: "Yes, I'm a product of the Chicago public school system. I went to the neighborhood elementary school around the corner from my house, and my parents were very clear from the time my brother and I were little that school was our number one priority. So I always put 120% into it. I always wanted to be the top student; I wanted to talk, and I wanted to raise my hand.

"And then I got the chance to go to a magnet high school called Whitney Young, which was a new college prep school that you had to test into. I absolutely knew it was the place for me. I wanted so desperately to be at a school where you weren't treated like you were strange because you liked to read, study, and strive to succeed.

"So much like you, I would wake up before dawn every day, get on a bus, and ride for an hour and a half to get to school and then ride for another hour and a half to get home at the end of the day. I spent three hours a day commuting because I was determined that this high school was going to be my stepping stone to college.

 I learned a lot about discipline,

 perseverance, and time management, and it was absolutely worth it. Because of the education I got at Whitney Young, I was able to attend Princeton and Harvard Law School and pursue the career of my dreams."