written by: Anathi Mngxekeza There is a reason every generation grows up and starts believing "music today just isn't as good as it was back in the day". It has to do with music nostalgia; the powerful way music calls you back to a treasured moment...
written by: Anathi Mngxekeza ”I want us to be able to say the biggest pop star in the world is South African,” are the words Tyla wrote online just two years before her lead single. Her debut album took the world by storm. If you are...
written by: Anathi Mngxekeza South Africa’s music landscape is much like our topography: it is rich, it is layered, and it has a lot to offer. African music has long since been a compelling form of storytelling, carrying melodic tales of history, of romance, of...
Youth Day is supposed to be about young people. But too often, the events held in its name talk "at" young people instead of "with" them. On Saturday, Chomee Online tried something different. "Adulting is Confusing" — our inaugural Youth Day gathering — brought young people...
By Siya Mahomba If someone asks "How are you?" and surviving is your answer, you're not alone. For many South African teens, surviving is the default. Not thriving, not excited for tomorrow — just getting through the day without falling apart. The numbers are finally catching...
Being a young person in South Africa right now can feel overwhelming. Between high unemployment rates, limited opportunities and the pressure to "figure life out", many young people are simply trying to survive while searching for a breakthrough. That's why initiatives like #WeSeeHerInAI Cohort 2.0 matter. What...
The Met Gala is no longer just a fashion event. It is the internet’s favourite red-carpet group project. Every year, celebrities pull up to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the world immediately decides who ate, who tried, and who should have...
There’s a strange thing happening in the world of work. Everyone keeps saying young people need to be “future-ready”, but not enough young people are being given real access to the spaces shaping that future. Coding is one of those spaces. For some, it sounds intimidating. For others,...
On Tuesday, South Africa lost a cultural giant. Maria McCloy passed away at 50 years old, leaving behind a legacy that stretches across media, music, fashion, art and storytelling in South Africa. For many people, Maria was more than a media personality. She was a cultural bridge....
Written by: Khethiwe Sibeko Over the past few years, something interesting has been happening on TikTok. Alongside dance trends and beauty content, more young women are speaking openly about faith, fasting, manifestation, friendships, and giving their lives to God. What was once private is now being shared...
We’re signing up for the Chomee Monthly! Get the latest career tips, relationship advice, and entertainment news — straight to your inbox.
Welcome to Chomee Online (“Chomee”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the terms and conditions of this User Agreement (“Agreement”). If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.