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Milliswa Vilane

(She/Her)
  • Content Producer, The Agenda, YFM 99.2
Eswatini
As seen in: YFM 99.2, Medium, Substack, Curated Travel Magazine, HipHop Africa
Covers:  I cover topics related to music, with specific interest in Hip Hop, R&B and Urban Music. I basically write what I love, I'm honest whilst at it.
Doesn't Cover: Anything that doesn't intrigue me in terms of music content.
•Content Producer for THE AGENDA on YFM•Communications & PR Strategist. •Cultural Curator•Music Journalist. •

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Milliswa Vilane’s Biography

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Milliswa Vilane, also known as Milli Mandela, is a writer, publicist, and marketing creative from Eswatini whose work bridges African hip hop, lifestyle, and culture. A passionate storyteller and strategist, she uses her words to amplify Eswatini’s creative voices while connecting them with broader international audiences.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing (Cum Laude) from the University of Eswatini and a Music Business Management Certificate from Music in Africa. Milliswa brings a…

Milliswa Vilane’s Journalist Portfolio

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"The Beautiful Wreckage of Love: Inside Mxchael Blue & Ocean's Romance Is Dead"

"The Beautiful Wreckage of Love: Inside Mxchael Blue & Ocean's Romance Is Dead"

"The Beautiful Wreckage of Love: Inside Mxchael Blue & Ocean's Romance Is Dead" From heartbreak to hope, the …

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Review: A-Reece Balances Fatherhood and Flex on Business As Usual

Review: A-Reece Balances Fatherhood and Flex on Business As Usual

Review: A-Reece Balances Fatherhood and Flex on Business As Usual Sometimes, witnessing an artist evolve acro…

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TEA Podcast #163 || Milliswa x Luleka , Engaging perspective on Eswatini's creative landscape.

TEA Podcast #163 || Milliswa x Luleka , Engaging perspective on Eswatini's creative landscape.

In this episode, guest hosts Milliswa and Luleka open with reflections on the evolving content creation space…

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iYA Feels Deeply - And You'll Feel It Too

iYA Feels Deeply - And You'll Feel It Too

iYA Feels Deeply - And You'll Feel It Too iYA feels deeply - and she's blatantly loud about it. Her presence …

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Amnesia Is Proof That The Big Hash's Voice Cradles the Lonely

Amnesia Is Proof That The Big Hash's Voice Cradles the Lonely

Amnesia Is Proof That The Big Hash's Voice Cradles the Lonely Nina Simone once said "Did you know that the hu…

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Loatinover Pounds Set to Drop Highly-Anticipated "123 Block Myself" Music Video This Friday - Hip...

Loatinover Pounds Set to Drop Highly-Anticipated "123 Block Myself" Music Video This Friday - Hip...

In September 2024, Loatinover Pounds unveiled his debut masterpiece, Pray 4 Pitori, a body of work that quick…

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Articles

All That Glitters is ORO: Meet the Gem at the Heart of SA's Alternative Rap Scene

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By Milliswa Vilane
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I met ORO WaAfrika at the Your Weekly Touch Up, a live music community event that pulses every Wednesday out of 81 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, at the heart of Johannesburg’s alternative scene. The event runs on a simple but quietly radical philosophy: we love South African alternative music, especially on the Wednesday. I was in Johannesburg for work. But my Swati brother, MARK SIMZ, had other ideas. Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
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Lowfeye Balances Heritage and Heartbreak on Nosange

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By Milliswa Vilane
| Medium
Lowfeye Balances Heritage and Heartbreak on Nosange Press enter or click to view image in full size When I hosted Lowfeye’s Nosange listening session earlier this year, the immediate temptation was to rush home and write about it instantly. The room itself carried enough electricity to justify premature conclusions. Fans were reciting lyrics before release. Peers like Sjava, Sweet Guluva, and Kane Keid nodded in quiet approval.
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Lowfeye balances heritage and heartbreak on NOSANGE

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By Milliswa Vilane
| Substack
When I hosted Lowfeye's Nosange listening session earlier this year, the immediate temptation was to rush home and write about it instantly. The room itself carried enough electricity to justify premature conclusions. Fans were reciting lyrics before release. Peers like Sjava, Sweet Guluva, and Kane Keid nodded in quiet approval. Producers like Nico exchanged knowing glances whenever a transition landed perfectly.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing articles for WORD!S.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I am a millennial baby, so NO. I wish I could though.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is opening people's minds to a lot of perspectives and views. Not only are people consuming news, but they interact with it.