A decade ago...

Two brilliant minds started

BLANK KANVAS

This is their journey...

A Visual Timeline of Growth, Creativity, and Impact

OH, HELLO

OH, HELLO

2011

It all began over lunch — a simple meeting that sparked not just a business partnership, but a brotherhood.

2012-2014

Championed the Ikasi Experience, a township market that later gained international recognition for celebrating culture and entrepreneurship while formalising trade.

2016

We introduced the *Cross Culture Festival*, a vibrant celebration of diversity, music, and art.

2017

Partnered with global icon *Black Coffee* to launch *Freedom of the City* — a cultural milestone that redefined collaboration.

2018

Broke new ground with Capitec’s *LIVE BETTER TALKS* platform. Produced *Capsule Festival* for Sportscene, headlined by international star *Vince Staples*.

2019

Expanded impact with a second *Capsule Festival* and a nationwide *LIVE BETTER TALKS* tour across South Africa.

2020

Pivoted during COVID-19 with Brand SA’s Play Your Part campaign, keeping creativity alive in tough times.

2021

Welcomed *African Bank* as a key partner. Became the creative force behind Riky Rick’s unforgettable TV commercial.

2022

Started ComUnity - An inner city festival that places young FASHION, FOOD and MUSIC enterprises as the corners on which we gather – the literal life of the party.

2023

Led dynamic social media campaigns for African Bank — sparking new waves of engagement.

2024

Onboarded Nomzamo Mbatha as the new African Bank ambassador and produced our first TV commercial with her as lead, taking storytelling to new heights.

2025

Full circle: still building, still bold because…

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