As we step into 2026, this month is about gathering what already works and making space for what’s next. It’s about returning to the old faithfuls from 2025, while also welcoming the rising stars in my world.
Between office parties, concerts, family gatherings, and festive celebrations this December, your skin needs the best cleansers for support!
Some days feel like a long, held breath; a slow gathering of air in the lungs before the world finally exhales into color. Day three in Johannesburg was exactly that. It was a quiet inhalation, a steady pulse of energy before the night finally decided to bloom.
From the gleaming towers of metropolitan Joburg to the profound history of Soweto, day two offered a masterclass in contrasts, community, and the enduring power of storytelling
When TikTok Africa extends an invitation to the Sub-Saharan Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa, you get up and go!
Before we dive in, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for rocking with this column all year long — for reading, sharing, reflecting, and letting these little monthly edits become part of your rhythm. Creating Elevate & Illuminate has been one of my greatest joys, and knowing you return each month to journey with me means more than words can hold. As we close out 2025 together, I hope this final edit feels like a soft exhale, a gentle celebration, and a reminder that you are never walking your path alone.
This November, visionaries, connoisseurs, tastemakers, and creators will gather at Isimi Lagos in celebration of their breathtaking Polo Festival and the evolution of African luxury.
It’s a month of soirées, soft lights, and celebrations. Between the glamour and the rush, remember to go steady.
October’s Elevate & Illuminate presents the opportunity to embrace the gentle freedom of being exactly who you are.
This piece is a deeply personal reflection on grief, memory, and fatherhood through the lens of the acclaimed debut film.
