Euphonik On All You Need To Know About Oh Ship 2017

What can people expect from this year’s Oh Ship?

That’s something you’re going to have to come on the boat to see for yourself!

How do you source out the play list for all 72 hours of Oh Ship?

This is the maddest party, so we can only have the best Djs in South Africa playing the best music.

Tell us about your decision to partner with Captain Morgan this year?

Captain Morgan is all about fun, they stand for what we stand for, I mean their mascot is a ship’s captain!

Do you ever sleep on the cruise?

There’s hardly any time to sleep. The party ends at 6am and starts up again at 9am, you literally have 3 hours of downtime before the madness starts again.

Advice for Oh Ship new comers?

Check out the website and bring outfits for the different themed parties. It’s 72 hours so pace yourself, come prepared for a massive party, but most of all, come and ENJOY yourself.

What is your favourite part of the overall Oh Ship experience?

It’s such a great place to meet people from all different walks of life.

What is the biggest misconception about cruises, particularly Oh Ship?

That being on a ship feels like you’re being confined, because you can’t just relax in a room doing nothing. You have to take part in the activities for it to be worth your while. Go window shopping, go to the theatre and dress up for dinner. There are many activities to do other than just partying non-stop and you get to do that while being on a ship.

Most important item to bring on the Oh Ship cruise?

Definitely your dancing shoes!

Where can people make bookings?

http://www.OhShip.co.za

Follow Oh Ship!

Instagram: @ohshipsa

Twitter: @OhShipSA

Facebook: Fresh and Euphonik, OH SHIP

B Kool Media In New York City!

 #BKoolMediaInNYC

B Kool Media had the amazing opportunity to explore the city that never sleeps, New York, New York!

Following a 16-hour South African Airways flight, touchdown in NYC took place on the 27th of April 2017, B Kool Media immediately hit the road running, because well, what is sleep?!

From Manhattan, to Brooklyn, Times Square, The Bronx, Queens, Harlem and such…B Kool Media got to explore it all! New York City is truly the city that never sleeps! Not forgetting to mention the amazing shopping experience NYC offers, decisions decisions is the order of the day, everyday. The stores pretty much never close!

Sightseeing was amazing! The Brooklyn Bridge, New York Times, Google, The Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, Apollo Theater, 106 & Park, Yankees Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, 9/11 Memorial Site, Central Park, the list is endless…thanks to an awesome tour guide, Cliff Strome!

The city has a vibrant feel, the food is great, the people are welcoming and it’s very hard to get lost…the streets are pretty much self explanatory. Yellow taxi cabs are available at every corner and Ubers too. Getting from one point to the next is not a problem at all, besides, you can walk as well.

Imagine sitting on the red stairs in Times Square at 2am?! Well, B Kool Media did just that…after grabbing some McDonald’s close by. The awesome thing is how safe the city is, no need to grab on tight to your belongings all the time. Getting lost in the city and it’s beautiful, modern make is a feeling that can’t be described, you’ve got to experience it for yourself!

The architecture, flowers, streets, diverse people and hotdogs and pizza at every corner make New York City a place that must be on your bucket list, trust!

 #BKoolMediaInNYC

–Bridgette Makhela

 

Smash Afrika: That Energetic Kid Who Does Radio, TV, Content And MCing

Afrika Similo Mdutyulwa aka Smash Afrika / YFM 99.2 Breakfast Show Host / Ground Zero Presenter (YFM 99.2 Reality TV Show) / Content Producer for TV / MC / Energetic Kid

Tell me how Smash made his way into the business of Entertainment…

I was at a traffic light and I had placard that read…just kidding! It all started on campus radio, Kovsie FM (2009), then moved to VOW FM (2011). I got a call from a colleague at the time I was at VOW FM telling me that Tholi B, (presenter of Room 69 on YFM at the time), was looking for a co presenter for his new drive time show. Tholi B then gave me a call inviting me on Room 69 to audition (oh by the way I didn’t know I was auditioning). I was one of seven dudes he auditioned and that is how I got into the commercial radio space. In April 2012 I was at a commercial radio station, which I’m currently working at.

You’ve been handling the Breakfast show #SmashandGrab on YFM 99.2 this year, how’s that going so far?

We are trying something different and we are winning, if I can say so myself. Ask the listeners, they will tell you. We are vibing with a contacted young adult who is aware of how small and big the world is today. So the show is about sharing information, entertaining and grabbing the listener’s ear for three hours with matters from around the globe and Africa.

Do you always have a good 8-hour sleep?

Nope, I get an average of four hours. Weekends maybe but never on weekdays.

List the other stuff you’re involved in.

TV (presenter and content production)

MC (corporate gigs and events)

Dance (in my car and on the dance floor)

Production Company Owner: Afrika Respect Productions (we create content for clients’ needs)

Your career path, does it feel right?

I was born to do this, everything I do, I do because I love. You will never catch me doing things I don’t love. Plus, it never feels like work, but I’m anal about being a professional.

You’re always so full of energy (lol), is this the guy you’ve always been?

Yes.

Shades or sugar? Pick one…

Shades.

How do you plan on taking over the world?

By doing what I’ve been doing all these years, putting in the work and trying to be the best at what I do and who I am.

Any deep closing words for the kids?

Listen to the kids, even when you are the kid. Have yourself a cool shoe shine day and always try leave better than you found it.

 

Follow Smash!

Instagram: @smashafrika

Twitter: @smashafrika

Facebook: Smash Afrika

 

–Bridgette Makhela

 

 

Courtnae’ Paul On Her Versatile Hustle

Courtnae’ Paul

24

Creative Director / Bgirl / Choreographer / DJ

 

When did the dance bug hit you?

I think it was aiming for someone else and hit me by mistake, lol. Age 10/11, I randomly got involved with my church dance group, and the rest is history.

How do you juggle all your titles and make them work to your advantage?

In this industry it’s generally in your best interest to be versatile and well versed in different areas and / or styles. Due to the nature of entertainment as a profession, the industry and it’s job offers are constantly fluctuating, so I have always made sure that there is a need for the services I offer. It might sound like a lot of titles; however they are all closely linked and expose me to the other sides of my expertise. This in turn sees me learning and broadening my skill set to eventually being able to do that job myself. It works well for me because I stay in my lane, but I make sure I have everything in my lane covered.

The coolest gig you’ve ever been a part of to date?

I choreographed a very urban African surprise welcome for Richard Branson last December. It was cool because I enjoy meeting people who have made such a success in life, yet are still down to earth and super friendly. He joined in on the performance and really seemed to have enjoyed himself. I love creating experiences and having other people enjoy them too. Another gig that was pretty cool was choreographing and leading two 2015 / 2016 Cell C campaigns. They were printed and they flighted on everything from cinema, to store material, billboards, fliers, internet and TV. The campaign ran for six months, and was just renewed for another three…

Who inspires you to hustle even harder?

Everyone and everything around me is a constant push to be greater, I am inspired by people that continue to push no matter what the circumstances are. Every time I smash one goal or achieve something I thought I never could, it makes me work harder because I see it’s possible. I am a firm believer that thinking and believing, coupled with action, brings your visions into reality.

That one South African jam that gets you moving all the time is…?

“It’s about tiiiiiime! You listen to Boom Shaka!”

Who or what gets your heart beating fast? Lol

My girlfriend! In both a good and bad way! Hahaha!

Where do you picture yourself in the future?

The direction of my plans never change, however the scale changes almost weekly, so I picture myself being really happy and having accomplished everything little goal I set.

If you were an animal, which one would you pick?

I would be a lion or a dolphin. Lions are so beautifully lazy and get to sleep all day, and dolphins are just the cutest fun ‘lifesavers’ ever, lol.

That word you yell out every time you get pissed?

I yell “fada gohd maaan!” (for some reason my inner Nigerian comes out).

How do you maintain staying power in the industry?

By adapting to change and always creating a demand for my skills.

Follow Courtnae’!

Instagram: @Courtnae_Paul

Twitter: @Courtnae_Paul

Facebook: Courtnae’ Paul

YouTube: Courtnae’ Paul

MixCloud: Courtnae’ Paul

 

–Bridgette Makhela