Do you remember the day's of watching The Amazing Race? Sitting on the edge of your seat as your favorite teams, went toe to toe, who would get to the finish point first? And as you recall, anything could change the outcome, a broken down car, a fear of spiders, or heights depending on what …
Michael Franti Is Coming to Splashyfen 2017
Press Release A star-studded line-up for Splashy Fen 2017 Underberg - With just over two months to go, the countdown to Splashy Fen has officially begun; and excitement is building as another International artist joins the already impressive 2017 line-up. Michael Franti and Spearhead Trio are known for their authentic and uplifting music, finding global …
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Chef Sherwyn Weaichy Opens New Eatery!
All Photography By: Al Nicoll & Ceeces Travel If you don't know who Sherwyn Weaichy is you may know him rather as The Gourmet Bushie. I know him as the guy that has a great sense of humor and makes me laugh out loud at every event we're seated together. I have to prepare myself if I …
Essence EATS – Foodie Heaven
All Photography By: Al Nicoll Photography Besides the fact that I have managed to "roll" out of Essence EATS to tell this tale. I also want to tell you that I would do it all again. Just ask South African Chef Sherwyn Weaichy AKA The GourmetBushie. "If I had it my way all the Chef's …
Female Owned Black Business Entrepreneurism At Essence Festival 2016
All Photography By: Al Nicoll Photography The recent Essence Festival hosted in Durban South Africa this year brought an array of topics and debates to our local shores. Essence Festival is originally from New Orleans and this is the first time the festival has been hosted anywhere in Africa. As my business partner Al Nicoll …
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EssenceFestDBN Mayoral Launch 2016
Photography By: Al Nicoll Photography On the 02nd November 2016, The Mayor Cllr Zandile Gumde officially opened the Essence Festival in Durban. Selected media and press were invited to take part in the official event, a historic one to note. The festival opened with, The Head of Durban Tourism, Phillip Sithole welcoming the guests and …
Standeaven Brewery Takes Gold!
All Photography By: Al Nicoll Photography A few days ago, someone said to me "It's not an event, if Cee isn't there". Almost the new version of "Pic's or it didn't happen". And while I love the compliment, I am starting to think it's not really an event if Standeaven Brewery aren't there. I met …
Good Food & Wine Show 2016 – A Photographic Experience
Photography By: Al Nicoll Photography Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Well, that's basically all I have to say about this years Good Food & Wine Show. Okay, maybe I have some more to say, but make no mistake, Wow is my number one comment on the event. After the Thursday Township Cookout, I was excited to …
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Good Food & Wine Show 2016 – Township Cookout
Once again I was honored to be invited to this years Good Food & Wine Show Township Cook Off If you have no idea where the hashtag #DuringLunch comes from I suggest that you click on the above link! A small joke shared by my fellow writers and I from last years event, hosted in Umlazi! …
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KONGOS – LIVE
All Images by Al Nicoll Photography Who are the KONGOS? Well Wikipedia (do you really all still trust that site) will tell you that KONGOS are a four piece band, consisting of four brothers. Not like your brothers from another mother but four actual blood brothers. It will also tell you, much like the KONGOS …