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Marcel Florus is the founder of One Dapper Street - a blog that has made him one of the leading bloggers in the world, having worked with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Todds and Dolce & Gabbana to name a few. He is currently traveling through South Africa and he stopped by CliffCentral to have a conversation about the struggles of being a blogger... and how he turned his passion into an empire that allows him to travel the world!

The only woman of the successful youth culture event specialists, Until Until joins us in studio. Amahle Jaxa is a 23-year-old Unisa student, manager of logistics at Ten Media Group, and the project manager of the widely known Joburg event, Genesis All Black. She talks to us about working in a male-dominated space and being on the forefront for pop culture events in Johannesburg. The show is hosted by The Threaded Man's COO, Simbongile Ndlangisa and blogger Tshepang 'Twiggy' Modisane.

Photographers Cedric Nzaka and Austin Malema have become very influential through their photography within the fashion and entertainment industry. Cedric is known for capturing striking street style, and Austin for capturing events... look at his recent work at the Metros that got everyone raving! They speak to Siya about how the industry needs to respect photographers by crediting and paying for their work!

Laduma Ngxokolo says Africa is not the future, it is NOW! Translating the narrative of Africa in a colourful and vibrant message, we've seen this young Xhosa designer take over the fashion world by storm. His journey to now being spotted at Fashion Weeks across the world starts from creating partnerships, to making sure the quality of his work is at a premium level. There is more to be seen as this young entrepreneur builds a name for himself with his beautiful Xhosa-inspired knitwear.

Check out Jabu Mzimela - a club specialist who is doing phenomenal work for the club culture and entertainment across the country. Talking spenders, residual pussy and all the flashing lights of the nightlife in South Africa.

What does it take to occupy a space in the industry without losing who you are and where you come from? Asanda Sizani a celebrated African Fashion editor, curator, style consultant and culturist gives us an insight into her career and how she is authentically herself no matter what space she is occupying globally and locally. Her poise, nature, and determination has led her to create progressive lanes for young African women within the creative space.