Catch Me Dreaming is an inspiring and thought-provoking web series that centers the voices and experiences of Black African women from across the globe. It offers a fresh and nuanced space where culture, identity and ambition are explored with honesty and depth. Through candid conversations and personal storytelling, the series sheds light on what it truly means to chase your dreams as a Black woman in today’s interconnected world.

The magic of Catch Me Dreaming lies in its hosts: Amo Ngoepe, Dr. Denise Kamyuka and Phumi Morare, who bring their diverse backgrounds and passions to the forefront, shaping the series with authenticity and insight.

Amo, a holistic wellness coach and ordained minister, draws from her rich academic and spiritual journey, reflecting on her leap of faith to New York and how her studies in theology have profoundly reshaped her understanding of life and healing. Her dedication to mental health advocacy and personal growth provides a grounding and compassionate perspective to the conversations.

Dr. Denise Kamyuka, a North America-based sports scholar and life coach, contributes a powerful academic lens paired with lived experience. Her research into women in sport, community building and ancestral intelligence informs her thoughtful discussions on resilience and identity. Denise’s personal story of overcoming post-graduation uncertainty and setbacks adds a relatable and inspiring layer to the series, inviting viewers into the realities of pursuing one’s dreams against the odds.

Phumi Morare, is an award-winning South African filmmaker who pivoted from a thriving career in investment banking to pursue her passion for storytelling through the female gaze. Her internationally acclaimed work, including an Oscar-shortlisted short film, explores how intimate, African stories can illuminate broader cultural narratives. Drawing on her unique blend of artistic vision and global business acumen, Phumi brings a creative, thought-provoking and empowering perspective to the series.

Together, these three hosts navigate a wide range of topics, from African storytelling and cinema’s rich legacy to the complexities of dating as African migrants and from iconic Black literature to holistic self-care. Their diverse voices and experiences create a multi-dimensional dialogue that challenges stereotypes and celebrates the vibrancy of African heritage and identity.

In addition to the series, Catch Me Dreaming is excited to announce its first live event, the Dreamers Circle. Scheduled for Sunday, 17 August from 1 PM to 3 PM at Eighteen13 Wine Bar, Fourways, this gathering invites community members to come together for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to reflecting on their dreams and exploring ways to turn them into reality. The event offers a supportive, uplifting space where dreamers can engage, share their journeys and connect deeply with others on similar paths.

Catch Me Dreaming does more than entertain, it educates and inspires, inviting audiences to reflect on their own journeys while connecting with the wider diaspora. The series is a testament to the power of dreams and the resilience of Black African women turning those dreams into reality, one episode at a time.

Tune in every Thursday at 4 PM on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts, to join Amo, Denise and Phumi as they share stories, insights and conversations that celebrate the richness and diversity of Black African woman pursuing their purpose and defying norms. Watch the full series at https://www.youtube.com/@Catchmedreamingwebseries.

One Groove is back and louder than ever with its second explosive single titled “BOOM”, set to drop on 15 August 2025. Featuring a fiery collaboration between Una Rams, Amunda and Zanah Afrikan, BOOM is a genre-blurring celebration of freedom, energy and unstoppable movement. The song came together at the 2024 AmaGroove camp, where musicians were shuffled into daily studio sessions with new collaborators. On this particular day, the chemistry between Una Rams, Amunda and Zanah Afrikan sparked instantly.

Following the success of One Groove Label’s debut single titled “All Yours” by Chipego, the second installment is another product of this international music residency that united creatives from South Africa and Denmark, hosted by One Groove in partnership with the Riky Rick Foundation, AUTOR, Nirox Foundation, Koda Kultur and the Danish Foreign and Cultural Ministries.

BOOM is everything the AmaGroove Residency stands for: bold, electric, multicultural and unfiltered. The record captures the energy of that creative fusion: a stomping, multilingual anthem co-written and performed by these three talented artists in a session that was driven by spontaneity, community and bold experimentation.

“BOOM is kind of a reflection of the One Groove camp to be honest,” says Amunda, ARIA Award winner and SAY- nominated producer based in Denmark, who built the initial beat that sparked the track. “It’s about coming together and making something to make you move. It’s freedom, liberation, collaboration… and letting go.”

“It’s really about that youthful spirit...being free, in the moment and just wanting to dance,” adds Una Rams, Grammy-winning SA singer-songwriter and producer who has worked internationally with Idris Elba and Black Coffee. “There’s something playful and rebellious about it too, like breaking rules just because it feels good.”

Blending electronic dance music, old-school electro, and gritty lyrical play, BOOM defies categorisation. It’s vibrant, fast-paced and rooted in a cross-cultural musical language, showcasing verses in multiple languages and the distinctive energies of each artist. With its infectious bounce and rebellious spirit, this is the kind of song that doesn’t just ask you to dance — it dares you to.

“BOOM naturally invites you to dance and sing along,” says Zanah Afrikan, SA hip-hop artist who blends introspective lyrics with African cultural influences with two EP and multiple singles under her belt.  She continues: “So let the music take control.”

Based in Denmark but rooted in global musical collaboration, One Groove is not just a label but a movement. They champion artist-first principles, ensuring ownership, equity and creative freedom. The AmaGroove Residency and releases like BOOM showcase how powerful music becomes when grounded in curiosity, equality and shared purpose.

“It’s such a gift to now have Msaki’s ALTBLK Continua on board as the latest addition to our partners” says the One Groove team. “One Groove and ALTBLK share so much in terms of vision, mission and approach. Together we are archiving what’s possible when sound is created in the spaces between worlds.”

Pre-save the track here  https://orcd.co/boom_.

BOOM isn’t just a sound but a statement and on August 15, the world will feel it. Watch the story unfold on Instagram @onegroove.world.

Opinion 

Shaka iLembe is more than just a TV production, it’s ancestral, spiritual and deeply intentional. It’s not just about what’s on screen, but what stirs within us. It pulls us back into ourselves, into memory, identity, and purpose. For me, it’s the most important South African production since Shaka Zulu; not because of scale alone, but because of how it honours where we come from.

At its heart, this is a story of honour. It doesn’t hide from the contradictions or complexities of who we are as Africans. Instead, it reflects us honestly in all our depth and richness. The portrayal of Queen Nandi, especially, resonated with me as a man raised by a single mother. It reminded me that the strength of women isn’t something to romanticise, but to revere. This isn’t about glorifying struggle; it’s about recognising the sacred, unshakable power of African women.

We live in a world that tries to shame men who show emotion or love openly and who are close to their mothers – yet I’m one of those and also know my friends whose sons felt the way I felt when I was their age. But there is no shame in being raised in love. There is no shame in honouring the person who shaped your spirit. Boys become men not when the world says so, but when life calls them to step up, when responsibility arrives and legacy demands something deeper. That moment is what Shaka iLembe illustrates with so much grace (History will say otherwise).

The phrase “Indoda must...” has often been used to shame or limit but in truth, being a man should mean standing up with softness in strength, loving with accountability and serving with humility. Our fathers and forefathers weren’t strong because they were hard; they were strong because they were consistent, present and protective.

Shaka iLembe also reminds me of something we often overlook women shape nations. Whether it’s your mother, sister, aunt or girlfriend…their influence is sacred. A small check-in, a gentle word — these are the quiet forces that guide men through chaos. We often forget that every king was once held by a woman before the war, before the power, before history remembered him.

Then there are the young “terrorists”, as one my friends puts them - always watching every step and sip we take. They are bloody mischievous, yes. But more importantly, they are learning. They form their own identities by watching what we do, what we honour and how we live. What we do today becomes their inheritance tomorrow.

So I offer this plea, out loud and in the open. Let Shaka iLembe do more than entertain — let it teach us, ground us and reconnect us to who we are. Let it restore our reverence for women and children, reignite our commitment to purpose and reconnect us to our spiritual and cultural roots.

We are still here. We have always been here. Our stories will save us if we let them. So let’s not drift. Let’s come home to ourselves, hold hands and walk forward together marching forward - as whole, rooted and proud Africans.

Masingantenga-ntengi maAfrika.