Janice Phiri tweeting live for City Press. Today we’re at the #mycommunitycooks event hosted by Vuma. Where legend Hotstix will be talking to young, up-and-coming talent, about surviving and thriving in the music industry at the Soweto theatre. #vumafibre #vumacommunity.

Within the first 10 minutes, Hotstix blesses us with his rich voice as we sang happy birthday to our host. City Press Vuma

Vuma thank you for inviting me to #mycommunitycooks to share my insights #vumafibre Soweto Theatre Zia Martin Myers

@frypanmfula thank you for having me Vuma #mycommunitycooks Soweto Theatre

@NelaZ_Clouds good to meet you thank you for the press on the event #mycommunitycooks with Vuma and Hotstix

Tribeca Public Relations nice to work with you with Hotstix re Vuma #vumafibre at Soweto Theatre @frypanmfula was a superb host - thank you TripleMEntertainment Gallo Music Publishers BizLifestyle Newsclip Razia Myers

.#GEOPATRA the starring. Shot for Vuma Gear: Nikon South Africa #Z5 Lighting: @elinchromltd / @elinchromsa

Have a good safe week ahead Delighted to see Hotstix at the Soweto Theatre yesterday to an intimate audience of creatives as part of My Community Cooks with Vuma host was the Superb @frypanmfula #CookswithVuma #Vumatel #MyCommunityCooksWithVuma

Hotstix spoke at the Vumatel My Community Cooks on 22 August 2021 hotstix.wordpress.com/2021/08/23/hot… via Hotstix Vuma

#MyCommunityCooks creating inclusive spaces for everyone to experience the music and rich storytelling. Thank you Vuma for the honour. Great conversation @frypanmfula with Hotstix #Vumafibre #VumaCommunity #ConnectingCommunities #yellowowl #interpreter #SASL

“Connectivity is at the centre of most of what I do for a living. I connect people & communities, so there is no community without connectivity. The better the connection, the better the community & my work within it all. “ - @frypanmfula #Getconnected: get.vumatel.co.za/social.

Meet Senzart911 who we met through #MyCommunityCooks. He is an artist in Soweto that specialises in live painting, street art, murals, art performance & so much more. He also created the artwork that forms our central look as part of the #MCC campaign. mycommunitycooks.co.za

"For me the internet is a network & platform for art in the public sphere that can help me grow globally. The power of being connected makes my artwork more visible, increasing accessibility to a worldwide audiences.” - Senzart911 Get connected today: get.vumatel.co.za/connected_soci….

As we dive into the cultural melting pot of Soweto we meet some of its finest trendsetters. We explore how technology has empowered them and their creative ideas to connect with new platforms and audiences. youtu.be/ieKpB6rQKVk #MyCommunityCooks #VumaCommunity #Vumafibre

Meet Lynn Mpho Ncala who we met through our My Community Cooks programme. He owns a recording studio and independent label in Soweto, BlazaBhu Rekordz, that identifies and nurtures young talent from the area. #MyCommunityCooks #VumaCommunity #Vumafibre

"Connectivity has always played a part in our ability to nurture artists & take their music to a global audience. A great example of this is when Skrillex got hold of us & we were able to host him in Soweto at the studio." - Lynn Mpho Ncala, MD of BlazaBhu Rekordz #Vumafibre

What does it mean to be at the ❤️ of Soweto's melting pot of creativity? 4 trendsetters share what it was like to grow in in Soweto, what inspired them to create, & how they're using connectivity to leave their mark in the field. youtu.be/Hpp3VIFc5B0 youtu.be/Hpp3VIFc5B0

It's refreshing when brands make an actual and consistent difference. Thank you Vuma