It might be embarrassing to say in the age of influencers, but one of my biggest ambitions as a child was to be in an episode of Jam Alley. As an overeager millennial who was growing up at a time when consuming pop culture happened whether you liked it or not, it was hard to ignore my extensive knowledge of music that prospered between the '80s and mid-2000s.
Sunday marks Ancestors’ Day, a day for Africans to reflect, embrace and learn about their origins, and to restore ubuntu for future generations. Only in its second year and not officially recognised on the national calendar, the organisers say the day establishes a platform for people of all SA cultures to come together for a common cause that has the potential to elevate African identity.