FRONT ROW MEDIA PODCAST

For episode 5 of season two, Odwa Zamane of FRM is joined by Jozi-based 🇿🇦 Founder & Editor-in-chief of the exciting Moyé Magazine, Noku Sibanda, as they discuss their introduction into the world of zines & magazines, what makes a good Editor, the importance of print media within a digitally Dominant era (is there a tug-of-war?), challenges and misconceptions to running a zine in 2025, and so much more. Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa) Editor: FRM Studios (@frm__studios) Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.frontrowmedia.onlineGuest 1: Noku sibanda of Moyé MagazineFRONT ROW MEDIA Substack: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__frontrowmedia/Twitter: https://x.com/__frontrowmedia This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com

For episode four of season two, Odwa Zamane of FRM is joined by London-based fashion journalist & Founder/editor of the infamous BLIQ Magazine, Aswan Magumbe, as they discuss their journey into fashion journalism, studying at Central Saint Martins, BLIQ Magazine, the importance of African representation within contemporary fashion media, and so much more.Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa)Editor: FRM Studios (@frm__studios)Sound: FRM Studios (@frm__studios)Email: [email protected]: https://www.frontrowmedia.onlineFRONT ROW MEDIASubstack:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__frontrowmedia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/__frontrowmediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontrowmediaonline/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com

For episode three of season two, Odwa Zamane of FRM is joined by Johannesburg-based fashion designer & wardrobe stylist, Namhla Thiwani, as they discuss their latest collection with Makhundai, inspirations rooted within their Xhosa heritage, the intersection of their work as a wardrobe stylist, and so much more.Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa)Editor: FRM Studios (@frm__studios)Sound: FRM Studios (@frm__studios)Email: [email protected]: https://www.frontrowmedia.onlineFRONT ROW MEDIASubstack:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__frontrowmedia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/__frontrowmediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontrowmediaonline/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com

For episode two of the new season, Odwa Zamane of FRM is joined by Cape Town-based fashion designer & stylist, Panashe Ndhlovu, as they discuss her relationship with fashion, inspirations for colour palettes, prints & textures, Panashe's 2023 grad show & brand launch, and so much more.Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa)Editor: FRM Studios (@frm__studios)Sound: FRM Studios (@frm__studios)Email: [email protected]: https://www.frontrowmedia.onlineFRONT ROW MEDIASubstack:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__frontrowmedia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/__frontrowmediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontrowmediaonline/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com

In the highly-anticipated return of the FRONT ROW MEDIA Podcast (Season 2), Odwa Zamane of FRM is joined by Jeremie Bisimwa Karani of Chant Radio plus a host of young fashion designers LIVE at the Chant Radio x Rand Lords Pop-up event—hosted at Carfax in Newtown, Johannesburg.At this live event, we manage to discuss the latest drops for each designers showcasing at the pop-up, dish out some interesting fashion "this or that" questions, and more!Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa)Editor: FRM Studios (@frm__studios)Sound: FRM Studios (@frm__studios)Email: [email protected]: https://www.frontrowmedia.onlineGuest 1: Jeremie Bisimwa Karani (@karani.bisimwa); Chant Radio: (@chantradio_)Guest 2: Reef, Reggie & Mimi; Shwelabana: (@shwelabana) & Rand Lord Records (@randlordrecords)Guest 3: Boikano Masuluke (@koreygunnin); Boycott Studios: (@boycottstudios)Guest 4: Ehi Trimnell (@fastlanegod); Motherlan: (@ourmotherlan)FRONT ROW MEDIASubstack: https://frontrowmedia.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__frontrowmedia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/__frontrowmediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontrowmediaonline/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com

In the long-awaited return of the FRONT ROW MEDIA Podcast, Odwa Zamane of FRONT ROW MEDIA has a conversation with K.Keed  — a multi-talented musician based in Cape Town. We discuss the drop of their latest album, 'Alter-Ego', where it all began for their career in music, rising within the local hip-hop industry as a femme of colour, and so much more.  Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa)  Editor: Wesley More (@morewesley_) for FRM Studios (@frm__studios) Email: [email protected]   Website: https://www.frontrowmedia.online Guest: K.Keed (@whodat_keed)  FRONT ROW MEDIA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__frontrowm... Twitter: https://twitter.com/__frontrowmediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontrowmedi... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com

In this edition of the FRONT ROW MEDIA Podcast, Odwa Zamane of FRONT ROW MEDIA has a conversation with Michka Basson — an Eastern Cape born student currently applying her trade at UCT, whilst also managing her own online thrift and consignment store called “Another Preloved Thrift”. We discuss the realities of being a student slash entrepreneur, fashion and style within this era of Gen Z culture, sustainability and circularity, and so much more.Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa)Editor: Katleho Modiko (@kaddy_vii)Sound: Wesley More (@morewesley_)Email: [email protected]: https://www.frontrowmedia.onlineGuest: Michka Basson (@michkanotmishka)Another Preloved Thrift: (@anotherprelovedthrift)FRONT ROW MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/__frontrowm...Twitter: https://twitter.com/__frontrowmediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontrowmedi... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com

In this weeks episode of the FRONT ROW MEDIA Podcast, Odwa Zamane of FRONT ROW MEDIA is joined by Theodore Afrika — a Cape Town based multidisciplinary artist, also known for his infamous social media personalities “Joupa” (@joupa) and “Tremendoush” (@tremendoush). We discuss his tough upbringing and how it shaped him to where he is today, coming up in the photography game, progressing to shooting TV commercials, and much more. Theo’s story is a clear reminder that you can achieve anything you put your mind to, regardless of your background. Enjoy the episode!Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa)  Editor: Katleho Modiko (@kaddy_vii)  Sound: Wesley More (@morewesley_)  Email: [email protected]   Website: https://www.frontrowmedia.online   Guest: Theodore Afrika (@theodoreafrika)  Joupa: (@_joupa_)Tremendoush: (@tremendoush)FRONT ROW MEDIA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__frontrowm...Twitter: https://twitter.com/__frontrowmediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontrowmedi... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com

For this weeks installation of the FRONT ROW MEDIA Podcast, Odwa Zamane of FRONT ROW MEDIA sits down with fashion designer and trend forecaster, Raeesa Brey, for a detailed educational discussion surrounding her journey as a fashion designer, deciphering the nuanced discipline of "trend forecasting", her selection for the WGSN Future Makers Programme, and much more. We hope that you enjoy Raeesa's masterclass in trend forecasting, and join us again for our next episode.Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa) Editor: Katleho Modiko (@kaddy_vii) Sound: Wesley More (@morewesley_) Email: [email protected]  Website: https://www.frontrowmedia.online Guest: Raeesa Brey (@itsraeesa)WGSN Future Makers: https://www.wgsn.com/blogs/future-makers-raeesa-brey/FRONT ROW MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__frontrowmedia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/__frontrowmediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontrowmediaonline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com

To break us into the new month of June, Odwa Zamane of FRONT ROW MEDIA conducts an extensive recorded conversation with Esethu Cenga and Tshepo Bhengu — two young black and exciting entrepreneurs, and experts, within the local fashion sustainability space. We chat about their innovation project, Rewoven, contextualise the sustainability problem which currently plagues the fashion industry, as well as their Future of Fashion Roadshows.    Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa) Editor: Katleho Modiko (@kaddy_vii) Sound: Wesley More (@morewesley_) Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.frontrowmedia.online Guests: Esethu Cenga (@esethucenga) and Tshepo Bhengu (@uncleteo_) Website: https://www.rewoven.africaFuture of Fashion: https://www.instagram.com/future_of_f... FRONT ROW MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__frontrowm...Twitter: https://twitter.com/__frontrowmediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontrowmedi... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com

After a brief hiatus, Odwa Zamane of FRONT ROW MEDIA sits down with Design Indaba Emerging Creative, Robyn Agulhas, to discuss her journey as a female fashion creative thus far. They discuss her fashion brand sinCHUI, her day-to-day profession as a freelance fashion stylist, and much more.  Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa) Email: [email protected]  Website: https://www.frontrowmedia.online Guest: Robyn Agulhas  FRONT ROW MEDIA Instagram: @__frontrowmedia Twitter: @__frontrowmedia Facebook: FRONT ROW MEDIA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com

To usher in the year of 2021, Odwa Zamane of FRONT ROW MEDIA catches up with esteemed guest, Thabo Kopele – an emerging Johannesburg based fashion designer who is currently causing waves within the local fashion stratosphere. We discuss his introduction into the local fashion scene, the experience of showcasing at SA Fashion Week, and much more.  Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa) Email: [email protected]  Website: https://www.frontrowmedia.online Guest: Thabo Kopele (@thabo_kopele) Website: http://www.thabokopele.com FRONT ROW MEDIA Instagram: @__frontrowmedia Twitter: @__frontrowmedia Facebook: FRONT ROW MEDIA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com

Within the midst of the month of October — in which SA Fashion week is taking place, Odwa Zamane of FRONT ROW MEDIA managed to catch up with Michael Reid of Xavier Sadan, in an expansive discussion surrounding key topics, such as his upcoming collection at SAFW. We also discussed other interesting topics further, such as staying true to one's self in order to make it in the local industry, and much more.   Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa) Email: [email protected] Website: frontrowmedia.online   Guest: Michael Reid (@xaviersadansouthafrica) Website: https://www.xaviersadansouthafrica.co.za FRONT ROW MEDIA Instagram: @__frontrowmedia Twitter: @__frontrowmedia Facebook: FRONT ROW MEDIA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com

In an informative conversation between Robyn Keyser of Artclub and Friends and Odwa Zamane of FRONT ROW MEDIA, the two engage in a very insightful conversation dissecting their personal experiences in the local fashion industry, and much more.  Host: Odwa Zamane (@zamaneodwa) Email: [email protected]   Guest: Robyn Keyser (@artclubandfriends) Website: https://artclubandfriends.com   FRONT ROW MEDIA Instagram: @__frontrowmedia Twitter: @__frontrowmedia Facebook: FRONT ROW MEDIA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frontrowmedia.substack.com